Living Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 9

Your Slim, Sassy, & Strong Body Nutrition Plan 2. Step Up WORKS GLUTES AND MULTIPLANAR BALANCE You’ll need a platform of some kind, a park bench is perfect. Place one foot on the platform. Stand on the platform by extending the hip and knee of the first leg, and place second foot on the bench. Step down with the second leg. Return to the original standing position by placing the first foot on the floor. Repeat first step with opposite leg, alternating steps between legs. As the adage goes: you can’t out-train a bad diet. Building a lean and strong body begins in the kitchen. Losing body fat while maintaining lean muscle mass requires a diet focused on whole nutrient-dense foods, ensuring you meet your micro and macronutrient needs, while staying satiated and maintaining energy levels. Breakfast 1 cup (cooked) rolled oats with a dash of cinnamon 1 large hard-boiled egg 1 medium banana Snack 3. Lateral Lunge WORKS GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, AND ADDUCTORS Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your hands on your hips. Step out to the right and shift your body weight over the lead (right) leg, making sure to squat at a 90 degree angle. Sit back, initiating the movement with your glutes, keeping your back as upright as possible. Push off and bring your right leg back to center, completing one rep. You can alternate legs or finish all reps on one side before repeating on the other side to complete one set. Slim & Sassy® TrimShake in water with 2 drops of Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend Lunch Large green salad – 2 cups mixed greens, 1 cup mixed raw vegetables 4 oz. grilled chicken breast Snack Slim & Sassy® TrimShake in water with 2 drops of Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend 4. Glute Bridge Dinner WORKS GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, AND ABDOMINAL STABILITY 1 cup (cooked) brown rice Lie flat on the floor with hands by your side and knees bent. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Pushing your heels against the floor; lift your hips while keeping your back straight. Hold at the top. 4 oz. grilled salmon 4 oz. stir fry vegetables Dessert 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Consult with a health-care provider before engaging i