Week 1: Day 2

As promised, here is Week 1: Day 2!

Just joining us? Here is Day 1! I personally like to start Day 1 on Monday, Day 2 on Tuesday, and so on. It help me keep my week organized. I know what to prepare and plan for.

Speaking of being prepared, let's talk about meal planning. This is a crucial part of having success with any kind of exercise program. I am fortunate enough to have space in my office to take most of my lunch and snack supplies at the beginning of each week. I am a strong advocate of eating 6 smaller meals throughout the day rather than eating 2-3 big meals a day. This method really works well for me and others that I know. It keeps your metabolism steady and you never get that ohmygosh I'm starving feeling.

I seriously used to make so much fun of my mom for all the lists she makes. These days, I can't survive without a list. I grocery shop once a week, but before I go, I make a meal plan for the entire week. It really only takes about 10 minutes and it also guarantees a successful shopping trip. There is nothing worse than getting home only to realize you left half of the ingredients you needed for a recipe. Or another horrible alternative, over buying...especially produce.

I really like this template from The Mom Experiment. It is a free printable and great resource to start planning! As you fill it out, add all the needed ingredients to your grocery list. Hang your planner on the fridge, keep it in your purse, whatever you need to do to stay on track!

I will share some nutrition tips that work for me when I post Day 3! Please feel free to leave any questions in the comment section below or email me at feedingmytemple@gmail.com.

Week 1: Day 2

30 minutes cardio

Upper Legs 

Exercise	Rest	Reps	Sets
Iron Cross	1 minute	12	1
Iron Cross	1 minute	10	1
Iron Cross	1 minute	8	1
Iron Cross	1 minute	6	1
Dumbbell Lunges	None	12	1
Iron Cross	2 min	12	1

Exercise	Rest	Reps	Sets
Dumbbell Squat	1 minute	12	1
Dumbbell Squat	1 minute	10	1
Dumbbell Squat	1 minute	8	1
Dumbbell Squat	1 minute	6	1
Dumbbell Walking Lunges	None	12	1
Dumbbell Squat	2 min	12	1

Lower Legs

Exercise	Rest	Reps	Sets
Rocking Standing Calf Raise*	1 minute	12	1
Rocking Standing Calf Raise*	1 minute	10	1
Rocking Standing Calf Raise*	1 minute	8	1
Rocking Standing Calf Raise*	1 minute	6	1
Calf Raise on a Dumbbell	None	12	1
Rocking Standing Calf Raise*	2 min	12	1

*Use 2 dumbbells instead of a barbell