Summer Challenge - Combo
Summer Challenge - Combo
Summer Challenge
- 2017 -
Welcome!
Every single morning you wake up this week, you will say
these 7 things:
I LOVE MYSELF
I AM STRONG
I TRUST MYSELF
I AM ENOUGH
I BELIEVE IN MYSELF
I LOVE MYSELF
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Week 4: You’re at the halfway point.
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Week 6: Face your fears.
I want you to write down 3 things that scare you the most
and why.
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Then I want you to face one of these fears this week and
write down your before and after experience on how you
overcame that fear? You will notice once you conquer the
fear it wasn’t ever that bad - it was more of a mental
block that has won and caused this fear inside of you.
Once you overcome one fear you will be able to conquer
more fears. It’s like a domino effect (Trust me! I know
from experience!)
Week 7: How to find your passion.
Gather your list, notes, charts, and quotes from the past 7
weeks and take a look at all of them and reflect on how
they made you feel at the time. Now think of how you can
incorporate all of these strategies in your life this week.
Nowadays we frequently see advertisements for a special tea or pill promising to whittle your
waist, build your booty and tone your thighs all at the same time. Let me start off by saying
these products are false advertisements. Fitness goals are achieved through hard work and
dedication and require a combination of exercise and dieting. People often think that by working
out they can eat whatever it is that they want. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In order for you
to make the most out of your time spent in the gym, you must fuel your body with the proper
nutrients in the right amounts. Your results will be a reflection of your efforts during your
workouts and in the kitchen.
Knowing what you should put in your body and how much of it is essential in building a
proper nutritional regimen. I am going to provide you the tools necessary to develop nutritional
practices that can be maintained throughout your lifetime.
Let’s first take a look at energy expenditure in the body. The rules are pretty simple, if you
consume more than you expend you gain weight. If you expend more than you consume, you
lose weight.
• Caloric intake = caloric expenditure caloric balance –weight does not change
• Caloric intake > caloric expenditure positive caloric balance – weight increases
• Caloric intake < caloric expenditure negative caloric balance –weight decreases
Now let’s take a closer look at the components of caloric consumption. Often times people
focus too heavily on counting calories, and pay little attention to where the calories come from.
While calorie counting is certainly important in putting nutritional goals into perspective,
contrary to popular belief, WHERE your calories come from is important.
You may be familiar with the term “Macros” and you know they’re something to be counted but
you may not know the ins and outs. I’m going to take a moment to explain to you the basics of
“Macros”. “Macros” or Macronutrients are nutritional components of the diet needed in large
amounts. The three categories of macros are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbohydrates
supply energy to the body and help to spare protein for more important uses in the body. Fats are
also a source of energy in the body and are typically known for their long-term energy storage.
Proteins are crucial to health, muscular growth, and overall body function. Micronutrients are
trace minerals required in smaller amounts for normal growth and development. These include
Calcium, Magnesium Potassium and more. Your body requires a proper balance of all of the
nutrients mentioned above. Eliminating any of the categories above, interferes with your body’s
metabolic function and isn’t sustainable long-term. As mentioned before, you want your
nutritional regimen to be a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet.
Now that you have a basic understanding of the nutritional components of your diet, let’s grab a
pen and paper and get to work!
Calculating your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) or resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the number of calories
your body naturally burns per day at rest. This number does not take into account any exercise.
For Women: The formula for calculating your BMR takes into account your weight, height
and age.
655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years) = BMR
I have included calculations for my own BMR below for your reference
So my BMR is 1,253
Next we will determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). This is the number
of calories you burn or expend each day while being active. During this challenge you will
be working out 4-5 times per week. I’ve included the formula below.
(Your BMR) x 1.5 = your TDEE
I have included calculations for my own TDEE below for your reference
Your TDEE is the ideal number of calories you will be consuming each day. Next, we are going
to break down your caloric goal into macros and determine the amount of protein, carbs and
fats you will need to consume each day.
My TDEE = 1,880
My Protein/Fat calories = 947
1,880 – 947 = 933
Next, you will take your carbohydrate calories from above and divide this number by
4 (there are 4 calories in each gram of carbs). I’ve included my example below:
933 / 4 = 233
Therefore, my daily carbohydrate requirement is 233 grams per day.
Now you’re finished! You’ve successfully calculated your daily macros! I’ve included
mine below:
1,880 calories/day
131 grams of protein
47 grams of fat
233 grams of carbs
Now you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to keep track of all these numbers. I’ve
found MyFitnessPal to be the most effective app for tracking macros. You can download it free
in the App store. Once you’ve downloaded the App you can input your personal macronutrients
(NOT what the app automatically calculates for you.
To do this, open the app and tap on “More” next tap on “Goals” from here tap on “Calorie
& Macronutrient Goals” to input your macronutrient breakdown. Enter your daily calories along
with your values for protein, carbs and fats (in grams). Occasionally, the app won’t allow you to
match exactly, in this case try to get the numbers as close to your calculations as possible.
Get accustomed to the app by searching and adding different foods to your food log. It even
has a feature that allows you to scan barcodes. After scanning the barcode, the app provides the
nutritional info for you. I want you to track your daily meals here.
I’ve included a Recommended Food List below.You can incorporate these foods into your
meals, paying close attention to your macronutrient goals. You are not limited to the foods
included in this list. The list is merely a suggestion of foods with high nutritional benefit.
Plant based or Whey protein powder. Multi-vitamin. BCAA’s. Fish oil. CLA.
You are free to add any supplements you have already been taking or would like to take this is
just a recommended list.
MEALS:
Below I have included a sample day of meals. Because everyone’s calorie and macro
requirements are different, the plan serves as a general idea of how to balance macros
within your meals.
As you can see from above that based on my calorie and macronutrient requirements I still have
about 440 calories to spare and extra grams to fill for each of my macronutrient categories. This
goes to show that even with eating five times a day like above you can still end up with some
extra calories and macros to fill. This demonstrates that you don’t have to starve yourself to
achieve your goals. If you end up tracking your meals like I did above and have some extra
room to fill, make sure you do!
Meal Recommendations
It is important that you eat your meals every 2.5-3 hours. If your schedule puts you behind, eat
your meal ASAP. Always have your next meal or a protein shake readily available in the
event that you lose track of time. Do NOT skip any of your meals. Eat your meals in the order
provided above.
For protein shakes use only whey protein and only mix with water. Add ice for a more
refreshing taste. For cooking, all spices are fair game but limit the amount of sodium. Fresh
garlic and onions PAM is recommended but 1tbsp of olive oil is also okay.
Your carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables should be weighed/measured after they are cooked.
Oatmeal is the only exception and should be weighed prior to cooking. You should drink at
least one gallon of water a day. Diet soda and sugar -free/zero calorie drinks are allowed to help
curb sugar cravings. Sugar-free Crystal Light is the recommended choice. Coffee and tea are
acceptable without creamer. Add Stevia or Truvia to sweeten the taste.
Nutrition Schedule
Weeks 1-3:
• Follow your individual macronutrient calculation that you determined in the steps above
• Ensure that you are consuming 20-25 grams of fiber daily
• You should aim to drink at least one gallon of water a day. Another way to determine your
water needs is to take your body weight and divide it in half. The number you get is the
number of ounces of water you should drink each day (ex: Someone 120lbs would drink 60 fl
oz. of water each day). Keeping your body hydrated has a ton of benefits and plays a huge
role in your results
• At the end of Week 3, weigh yourself first thing in the morning
Weeks 4 and 5:
• Decrease caloric requirement by 100-150 calories
• Ensure that you are consuming 20-25 grams of fiber daily
• You should aim to drink at least one gallon of water a day. Another way to determine your
water needs is to take your body weight and divide it in half. The number you get is the
number of ounces of water you should drink each day (ex: Someone 120lbs would drink 60
fl oz. of water each day). Keeping your body hydrated has a ton of benefits and plays a huge
role in your results
• At the end of Week 5, weigh yourself first thing in the morning
Weeks 6-8:
• Decrease caloric requirement by 100-150 calories
• Follow your individual macronutrient calculation that you determined in the steps above
• Ensure that you are consuming 20-25 grams of fiber daily
• You should aim to drink at least one gallon of water a day. Another way to determine your
water needs is to take your body weight and divide it in half. The number you get is the
number of ounces of water you should drink each day (ex: Someone 120lbs would drink 60
fl oz. of water each day). Keeping your body hydrated has a ton of benefits and plays a huge
role in your results
• At the end of Week 8, weigh yourself first thing in the morning.
WORKOUTS
Cardio – Cardio, the one form of exercise that most people dread. If you’re one of those people
you’re going to have to learn to love it or at least tolerate it, because it’s going to be a staple
part of your workout routine for the next eight weeks. Cardio comes in a variety of forms and
can be performed on various surfaces and/or machines. Check out my cardio breakdown below.
LISS: LISS stands for Low Intensity Stead State and refers to cardio with a low level of
intensity. This usually includes walking and often has to be completed for a longer period of
time to have a significant impact.
Typical forms of cardio: Many of these forms are forms you see regularly and often
are performed at speeds slightly or highly above a walking pace.
Examples:
• Sprint intervals
• Stair master/ Stair mill
• Elliptical
• Hill Sprints
• Spinning
• Stationary bike
• Rowing machine
• Swimming
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training is a form of interval training that alternates short periods
of intense exercise with less intense recovery periods. HIIT is a great cardiovascular exercise and
can also be implemented as a training style during your actual workouts.
Ex: Perform the following exercises for 30 seconds each, followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Repeat the circuit 3 times.
Jumping Jacks
Wall Sit
Push-ups
Crunches
Squats
Tricep dips
Plank
High Knees
Plyometrics: “Plyos” are a form of exercise in which muscles exert maximum force for a
short period of time with the goal of increasing strength and power. This is achieved through a
rapid transition from muscle extension to contraction repeatedly.
Ex: Perform the following exercises for 30 seconds of work and 30 seconds of rest. Complete
the entire circuit three times
Box Jumps
Running in place
Jumping Jacks
Lunge Jumps
Squat jumps
Week 3: One (30 minute) session of steady state cardio, two (15 minute) sessions of HIIT
Weeks 4 and 5: Three (45 minute sessions of steady state cardio) or two (30 minute sessions of
steady state cardio AND two (15 minute sessions of HIIT)
Weeks 7 and 8: Three (45 minute sessions of steady state cardio) or two (30 minute sessions of
steady state cardio AND two (15 minute sessions of HIIT)
For this HOME VERSION YOU WILL NEED the following: Bands, resistance bands, yoga
mat & a set of dumbbells 5-20 pounds (you can have more than one set).
Also you may see a few different letters that mean things such as DB = Dumbbells
Dropset = you drop the weight per drop set.
Superset = you do the exercises together with no rest.
Rounds= Repeat the listed exercises without pausing. Only pause at the end for 60-90 seconds
when you are getting ready to do the next round.
Week #1 - HOME
DB squats
Jump squats
Side to side jumps
4 Rounds | 20 reps Alternating jump lunges
DB walking lunges
Goblet reverse lunge
Scissor jumps
4 Rounds | 20 reps DB lateral lunge
DB reverse flyes
DB Hammer curls
DB overhead extensions
DB Single arm bent over
4 Sets | 20 reps row
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
DB Around the worlds SS
Day #3: Shoulders 3 Rounds| 15 reps DB Lateral raises
DB Shoulder press
DB seated lateral raises
DB front raises
3 Rounds| 15 reps DB upright rows
DB upright row
DB bent over rear flyes
DB military press
3 Rounds | 15 reps DB front raises
Day/Muscle Group
Day #4: Rest day
3 Rounds | 20 reps
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #6: Fullbody circuit 100 x
Jumping jacks
Push-ups
BB bicep curls
Seated close grip row (using
resistance bands)
3 Rounds | 15 reps DB walking lunges
DB Squats
DB over tricep press
DB single arm row
3 Rounds | 15 reps DB bulgarian split squat
Week #2
Hammer curls
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps Overhead DB extensions
Supermans
DB Shrugs
DB walking lunges
Side to side plank
DB goblet squats
Side hold plank
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps
DB jump squats
DB flat bench press
DB kickbacks
4 Sets | 15-20 reps Toe touches
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #7: Rest day
Week #3
DB Romanian deadlifts
DB curls
DB kickbacks
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps Bent over rows
DB reverse lunges
DB split bulgarian
DB Jump squat
DB walking lunges
4 Rounds | 15-20 reps
Crunches (60 seconds non
stop)
Leg raises
4 Rounds | 20 reps Alternating toe taps
Week #4
Overhead DB Squats
Jumping squat (with band)
DB Straight leg deadlift
4 Sets | 20 reps Donkey kicks
DB Squats
Weighted glute bridge
Calf raises
4 Sets | 20 reps Step ups
Supermans
Push up rows
DB Bent over rows
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps DB standing curls
DB shoulder press
DB upright rows
DB bent over reverse flyes
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps
DB front raises
DB single arm shoulder press
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps
3 Rounds until failure
DB Viking press 3 drop sets
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #4: Rest day
DB step ups
DB straight leg deadlifts
DB curtsy lunges
4 Rounds | 20 reps DB goblet squats
Flutter kicks
Knee to elbow
High crunches
4 Rounds | 20 reps Scissors
10 Pushups
15 Box jumps
40 Mountain climbers
Week #5
DB Standing alternating
shoulder press
DB front raises
DB lateral raise
Week #6
4 Rounds | 20 reps
Straight leg deadlifts
Scissor jumps
Fire hydrants
Wall squats ( Hold for 30-
60 seconds
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #2: Back & arms
Foam roll & stretch
10 Minutes
DB seated hammer curls
DB overhead tricep
extension
DB bentover rows
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps 100 x jumping jacks
Preacher curls
Seated rows (with resistance
bands)
DB skull crushers
4 Rounds | 12-15 reps Burpees
DB Viking press
3 Rounds | 15 reps DB lateral raises
DB bent over reverse flyes
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #4: Rest day
DB jumping lunges
Good morning’s
DBbicep curls
DB tricep overhead
4 Rounds | 20 reps extensions
Week #7
Burpees
DB kickbacks
DB bent over rows
4 Rounds | 15-20 reps DB hammer curls
Crunches
Reverse crunches
Sitting twists
4 Rounds | 20 reps Side jack-knives
DB Bicep curls
DB kickbacks
DB hammer curls rope
4 rounds | 20 reps DB overhead extensions
DB Squats
Good mornings
Overhead DB walking
lunges
4 Rounds | 15 reps DB stiff leg deadlifts
Toe taps
Crunch kicks
Leg raises
4 Rounds | 20 reps Sit ups
3 Rounds | 20 reps
3 Rounds | 20 reps
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #3: Shoulder - Circuit DB Around the worlds SS
training 3 Sets | 15 reps DB Lateral raises
DB Shoulder press SS
Seated DB lateral raises SS
DB front raises SS DB
upright rows ( Do these 4
exercises with no rest take
60 second rest when done
3 Sets | 15 reps with round & repeat)
DB jump squats SS DB
3 Sets | 20 reps single leg stiff leg deadlifts
Push-ups SS
BB bicep curls SS Lat pull
3 Sets | 15-20 reps downs SS walking lunges
Week #3
BB Walking lunges SS
3 Sets | 40 lunges & 15 reps Calve raises
Romanian deadlifts SS DB
3 Sets | 12-15 reps curls SS DB kickbacks
Week #4
Db shoulder press SS BB
3 Sets | 12-15 reps upright rows
Cable front raise SS cable
3 Sets | 12-15 reps rope face pulls
DB Viking press 3 drop sets
until failure ( Start with
highest weight you can go
and work your way down
3 Sets | until failure each drop set)
Day/Muscle Group Sets x Reps Exercise
Day #4: Rest day
10 Pushups
15 Box jumps
40 Mountain climbers
Week #5
Week #6
3 Sets | 15 reps
Arnold press SS lateral
raises
Cable upright row (rope )
3 Sets | 15 reps SS Cable face pulls (rope)
Walking lunges SS BB
good morning’s SS DB
bicep curls SS DB overhead
3 Sets | 20 reps extensions
Week #7
CHECK-INS
You will complete bi-weekly check-ins throughout the eight weeks, for a total of four check-
ins. Check- ins will be completed on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Ensure that progress
photos and current weight are taken first thing in the morning.
*Send your check-ins in the original email thread and keep all check-ins in that same thread. Do
not send me separate emails for each check-in or for any questions during the challenge. Let’s
keep it organized in one place!
I can’t wait to see your results! We’re going to experience a lot of beautiful growth this Summer!!!
Much love,
Jessica