Summer Workout Plan

So it's that time of year where working out is top priority. Although I know what I should and shouldn't eat... I always feels like I need a crash refresher. So I have been reading a little of my friend and Dad's trainer Angelas blog and I got some great ideas for recipes. I am eating way more protein, and limiting my sugar and doing away all white carbs. I am exercising about 5-6 days a week. I have learned from my research that walking at a good pace on a incline burns a ton of calories and fat! I am also incorporating my weightlifting routine I learned from my old trainer Josh. I mix all of these up depending on my life schedule.
This is my workout for now:
Monday: 40-50 minutes incline/Legs/Shoulders
Tuesday: 40-50 minutes incline/Back/Bi's/ Abs
Wednesday:20 minutes stairs/ 20 elipt/ Chest/Tri's/Abs
Thursday: Kickboxing class/Legs
Friday:Outdoor walk/jog
Saturday:Kickboxing class/ total body
Sunday: Beach cruiser/Off

Check out these awesome recipes I got from my friend Angelas Blog:
http://angelamanzanares.wordpress.com/

angela’s protein pancakes
1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
6 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/2 cup whole oats (not instant)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar-free syrup (smuckers!)
1/2 cup strawberries or blueberries (or both)
mix the cottage cheese, egg whites, eggs, oats, cinnamon and vanilla in the blender until smooth. spray a small and a large nonstick skillet (or griddle) with pam and bring to medium-high heat. pour pancake mixture into the pans – making one large and one small makes them faster and keeps the shape…the mix is a bit runnier than regular pancakes. wait for bubbles to come through and the edges to brown, then turn over and cook other side. while pancakes are cooking, add berries to a small bowl and add the 1/4 cup syrup…zap in the microwave for 20 seconds, stir and heat another 20. once pancakes are golden brown, spritz with about 10 sprays of ‘i can’t believe it’s not butter’ spray and top with the warm berry syrup!

cinnamoney cottage cheese: mix 1 teaspoon splenda and 1 teaspoon cinnamon into 1/2 cup cottage cheese this seriously takes like rice pudding and has only has 90 calories and will crave even the toughest sweet craving! this is good when i need something after dinner and is perfect before bed because it’s pure protein and low in calories.
super sweet greek yogurt: mix 2 teaspoons splenda into a 8oz container of greek yogurt (make sure it’s the non-fat, plain) and then serve with 1/4 cup blueberries. the splenda takes it from tart to sweet and for only 115 calories, it’s a filling little snack! another favorite pre-bedtime snack…high in protein and curbs my need for sweets after dinner.

sweet potato heaven: trust me on this one and try it…it’s so good! either boil or microwave 1 medium sweet potato (appox. 4 oz) until it’s soft in the middle – or buy the ones wrapped in plastic at the store that you just pop in the microwave. place in a bowl and mash and cut the skin (leave it on though – it’s good for you!) until it looks like a mashed potato. spritz with 10 sprays ‘i can’t believe it’s not butter’ spray, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon splenda, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or try pumpkin pie spice!). mix together and enjoy…you can’t beat a dessert that packs in a serving of vegetables, will leave you full, and has only 123 calories! i love this pre-workout to give me some carbs for energy!