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E L EVAT E
12 WEEK PROGRAM
4 DAY S PL I T
E L EVAT E
You thought we
were done?
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CONTENTS
Guide Breakdown 7
Equipment Needed 8
# 2 . B E CO M I N G 1 % B E T T E R E AC H DAY
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# 3 . E L EVAT E YO U R L I F E
The Plan 38
Warm up 39
Cool Down 40
Cardio 41
Abs 42
Your Workouts 44
Phase 1: Weeks 1-4 46
Phase 2: Weeks 5-8 52
Phase 3: Weeks 9-12
: 58
#6. RECIPES
Breakfast 65
Lunch 75
Dinner 85
Snacks 95
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# 7. YO U ' R E F I N I S H E D
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#1.
Before Starting
GUIDE BREAKDOWN
With this program, I’ll provide all the yourself. You didn’t get your hands on
tools needed to reach your goals. But this program for no reason. The goal is
again, you still have to deliver. The best to become 1% better each day. Starting
way to build confidence in yourself is today.
to stick to the promises you made to
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Not all gyms have the same machines, Just as a reminder, always make sure
and even though this program only that you work on perfecting your form
requires machines that most gyms before adding additional weight. This
(should) have, there might still be isn’t just important when using free
some exercises that you aren’t able to weights, but also when using the
do because you don’t have the right machines in the gym. The machines
equipment. In that case, look at the should be set appropriately for your
list with alternative exercises to find body. This helps with preventing
an exercise that you can do instead, injuries, and it allows you to target the
or you can use a machine that targets intended muscles better.
the same muscle in a similar way. For
example, some gyms don’t have a
standing hip abduction, but they do
have a seated one.
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#2.
Becoming 1% Better
Each Day
When you are training, your body While all of these goals are great and
goes through many different phases, may help you feel more confident in
changes and functions. While your body, you may not realize that
exercising in the short term can often there are many more short- and long
feel like you’re fatigued because you’re term benefits that come with you
going all in, this is still a good sign that legitimately working on improving
you’re putting in the work. You may not your outer appearance.
feel the positive impact of your training
straight away, but by being consistent In the short term, exercising comes
over time, you’ll benefit from all the with other benefits such as:
great effects your physical activity has
on your body and mind. 1. MAKING YOU FEEL MORE
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fuel your muscles. This increase in this consistently over time will help you
oxygen can help with improving your build this.
cognitive function and mental clarity,
which can make you feel more alert. 3. GET BET TER SLEEP
Additionally, oxygen is also important Regular physical activity can help you
in the production of energy in the fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply
cells of your body, thus increased and wake up feeling more refreshed.
oxygen during exercise can help boost There are several mechanisms by
your energy levels. If your training which exercise may improve sleep. For
routine is focused on building your example, exercise can reduce stress
cardiovascular fitness, you will also and promote relaxation, increase sleep-
benefit from a more efficient delivery promoting hormones and improve
of oxygen throughout your body, and your overall sleep environment.
increased endurance.
However, it is important to note that
2 . DECREASING YOUR STRESS the timing of exercise can affect sleep.
LEVELS AND POTENTIAL ANXIETY For some, doing an intense workout
When you exercise, your brain releases close to bedtime can stimulate the
endorphins which contribute towards body too much, which makes it more
you feeling happy post training, and difficult to fall asleep. If that’s you,
will give you an overall positive feeling it’s best to make sure to finish your
of well being. workout at least a few hours before
your bedtime.
Additionally, exercise can be a good
way to clear your mind. Even though In addition to the physical benefits of
distracting yourself by exercising exercise, it can also have psychological
may not be a medical solution, being benefits that improve sleep. For
physically active can give you some example the ones mentioned above,
time away from your daily stressors reduced feelings of anxiety can help
and anxious or depressive thoughts. improve sleep. Or improved self-
esteem and body image.
I believe that the best way to build
your confidence is by keeping the Not all forms of exercise may have a
promises you made to yourself. similar effect on your sleep, so listen
Sticking to a workout schedule, hitting to your body and find out what works
a certain amount of reps and doing best for you.
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4 . BUILDING MENTAL number of ways. Regular physical
RESILIENCE activity can help with improving your
If you want to achieve big things, you cardiovascular health, which can help
need to become resilient. This is the with reducing the risk of age-related
ability to adapt to difficult situations diseases such as hypertension and
and still keep going. The more you ask, heart disease. Additionally, exercises
the more you need to go through. If it that involve added resistance can be
was easy, everyone would have it. beneficial in maintaining bone health,
and muscle-strengthening activities
One of my key things to build this can prevent muscle breakdown and
resilience is by going to the gym. improve balance, which can help
Why? Because if you start your day reduce the risk of falls. The list with
by pushing yourself physically and benefits goes on and on, but it already
mentally you’re able to deal with the shows that exercising is an important
punches of the day better. Training step in maintaining overall health and
your mind to push through even if it well-being, especially as you age.
is hard, even if it might hurt relatively
speaking, that’s like hardening your As mentioned above, exercising has
mind the same as developing calluses many benefits that go way beyond
to harden your hands. reaching any physique based goal.
But having physique based goals isn’t
5. REVERSE AGING EFFECTS a bad thing. In the next section we’ll
Nothing is guaranteed. But exercising discuss how you can pick your goal and
regularly can slow down aging in a how you can work towards it.
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BODY RECOMPOSITION, MAINTAINING , CUT TING OR BULKING?
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If your goal is fat loss, you need to be If you’re rather new to exercising and
in a calorie deficit. This is achieved following a structured diet, it may be
when you burn more than what you best to start by improving and paying
consume or you consume less than attention to your food choices and
what you burn during the day. After slowly increasing your training intensity
selecting the goal ‘lose weight’, you’ll before starting a proper cut or bulk.
be provided with an estimate of how
many calories you should consume Once you’ve developed good habits
if your goal is to decrease your body and practices surrounding food and
fat percentage. If unsure, always exercise, you’re at a good point to
overestimate and correct if needed. consider which goal is right for you.
If your goal is to gain weight, you If you’re looking to lose fat and
need to be in a calorie surplus. This is maintain muscle, a cut may be a good
achieved when you consume more choice for you. On the contrary, if your
than you burn or when you burn less goal is to gain muscle and strength
than what you consume throughout and you aren’t concerned with gaining
the day. On our website, you can select a bit of body fat in the process, a bulk
the goal 'gain', and it provides you with may be more in line with your goals.
an estimate of how many calories you
should be consuming if your goal is to
gain.
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BODY RECOMPOSITION
While this is attainable, a body If you have been training and eating
recomposition usually has the most consistently in line with your goal, it
favorable outcome under the following can feel like you’re reaching a plateau
specific circumstances: trying to build muscle and lose fat
at the same time. In that case, I’d
1. New Lifters, as they are the most recommend to first see if you fully
sensitive to training stimuli; maximized all factors, not just related
to your training or nutrition. Most of
2. Overweight/Obese Individuals as us still have areas we can improve
calories can be pulled from their fat on. It can be related to: rest, recovery,
stores to fuel muscle building; mobility, cardiovascular health, healthy
habits and stress factors. If you feel like
3. Detrained Individuals (individuals
there is no room for improvement, and
who had a longer training break due
you feel demotivated trying to recomp
to e.g. injury) as they can rebuild
but hitting a plateau, then you can
their muscle rather quickly (muscle
decide to change your goal to either
memory effect);
maintaining, cutting or bulking.
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MAINTAINING
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CUTTING
taxing on your body, so when you’re While a weight training session itself
in a deficit to decrease your body fat generally doesn’t burn as many calories
percentage, you might want to opt for as a cardio or HIIT workout, it has other
a form of cardio that’s of lower intensity key benefits. Building muscle is one of
to help save your energy for your them, as muscle is more metabolically
weight-lifting workouts. active which means it burns more
calories at rest than other tissue such
MICT stands for medium intensity as fat does. Thus, growing your muscles
continuous training and usually can help with increasing your resting
consists of moderate aerobic exercise metabolic rate, which is the amount of
like jogging, cycling, or pick-up sports. calories you burn at rest.
MICT workouts generally have a
duration anywhere between 30–60 Your resting metabolism may stay
min of aerobic exercise at 64–76% peak elevated for up to 38 hours after your
heart rate. weight training workout. Thus, for
weight lifting, calories burned aren’t
Lastly, low intensity steady-state cardio limited to the time you’re actively
(LISS) consists of lighter exercises like exercising as you may continue
walking or hiking. LISS workouts can burning calories for hours or days after
be any duration but are most often your session.
the longest of the three, lasting up
to an hour or longer. LISS can also be As a general rule of thumb, a more
associated with exercises such as (light) intense workout is more likely to
running, cycling or swimming and increase the number of calories you
other cardio activities that require low- burn afterwards. However, keep
intensity. Walking, for example, is easy in mind that lifting weights isn't a
on your body and can do wonders. It shortcut to weight loss: In order to
will increase your calorie expenditure, lose fat you have to be in a calorie
puts less stress on your body than deficit which means you have to burn
other forms of (cardio) exercises and is more calories than you consume.
great for recovery. Try setting yourself a Nevertheless, if you spend time
step target and hit it daily. building muscle and consuming a
sufficient amount of calories to support
this process, it will help you long-term
with burning more calories.
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7 TIPS FOR FAT LOSS If your weight stayed the same, try
Oftentimes, when someone wants to dropping your calorie intake slightly.
lose body fat, they jump into a major Decreasing your calorie deficit at a
calorie deficit and avoid carbs, sugars slower pace allows you to keep up
or fats. This is what the diet industry your performance at the gym and in
tells us to do. Yes, you may initially drop turn, maintain more muscle.
weight fast, but besides fat this also
includes a lot of water weight. Most 2. KEEP YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE
aren’t able to sustain this major calorie U P . Proteins (or more specifically,
deficit and end up gaining the weight amino acids) are the building blocks
back. This yo-yo effect is something we of.. everything. If you want to build,
want to avoid by working on a more maintain or prevent losing muscle
sustainable approach. mass, you need to make sure you
have an adequate intake of protein.
Here are a few helpful tips: As a general rule of thumb, you
can aim for 1 G protein per lb of
1. START OFF KEEPING YOUR bodyweight.
CALORIES AS HIGH AS
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5. TRY TO KEEP YOUR STRESS 7. F I N D A M E A L F R E Q U E N CY
T H AT S U P P O R T YO U R H E A LT H
A N D M E T A B O L I S M . Eat foods
that make you feel good, perform
well and that are healthy. Limit foods
that do the opposite.
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BULKING
This way, your body gets enough There are two important stimulators of
energy and nutrients to grow. The MPS: nutrition and resistance training.
key to setting up your bulking diet
is to limit the total amount gained Nutrition, or more specifically the
by avoiding an excess caloric intake intake of dietary protein, stimulates
beyond what is needed for optimal MPS as protein helps with repairing
results. Muscle mass and strength damaged tissue along with the
gains improve relatively slowly and you synthesis of new protein. The
cannot force them by eating more than stimulation leads to a positive balance
necessary. of protein synthesis and breakdown,
meaning that your muscles will grow!
MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
In order to build muscle, muscle The other important stimulator of MPS
protein synthesis (MPS) has to take is resistance training. It signals your
place. MPS is the process of producing body to produce more protein involved
new muscle protein. The opposite of in endurance, strength or muscle size
MPS is muscle protein breakdown. The to adapt to the training stimulus, and
ratio between these two determines it also repairs muscle tissue due to
your muscle protein balance and in training.
turn, changes in your muscle mass
- which means whether your body Resistance training can stimulate MPS
breaks down, maintains or builds of the specific muscle groups used in
muscle. training for over 72 hours, but it peaks
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at 24 hours post-exercise. That is why will adapt to it and react less strongly.
it is recommended to have at least That being said, DOMS is not a good
48 hours of rest between training the indicator of making progress. Instead,
same muscle groups. This provides you should be focused on progressively
your muscles with enough time to overloading your muscles over time.
make sure that they are repaired,
recovered and adapted to the training The principle of progressive overload:
stimulus. in order to keep getting bigger
and stronger you need to gradually
Once your muscles are recovered, increase your training stimulus over
you can train them again. Try to hit time.
your muscle groups (at least) twice a
week as this results in superior gains When you are starting with an exercise
compared to training them only once a you haven’t performed before, use a
week. weight you know you can perform the
stated reps and sets with while using
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD proper form. If the exercise includes
You often hear people say that they a barbell, you can add 5/10 lb to the
had such a good workout because they bar every time you train and hit your
couldn’t walk straight for three days reps for the stated sets. At one point,
after training legs. They are referring your progress will slow down and you
to DOMS, or delayed onset muscle are no longer able to add 5/10 lb from
soreness. Does that indicate that you session to session. Always compare
had a good session? Should you chase your session to the same session the
DOMS every workout? week before! When the target reps can
no longer be completed, use the same
DOMS usually happens when you start load for your next session and try to hit
a new training routine and/or expose your targets again.
your muscles to new training stimuli.
You can also get it after an intense It is important to add that progress
workout where you trained harder than isn’t solely increasing weight or reps. It
normal. It often develops after a day or is also being less fatigued, maintaining
two post-exercise, and can last for 72 better form, decreasing your resting
hours or more. You won’t experience period or increasing your speed with
DOMS once your muscles get familiar the same volume load!
with the specific training stimuli, they
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DIFFERENT TRAINING FOR DIFFERENT GOALS
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DIFFERENT DIET FOR DIFFERENT GOALS
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MY BULKING JOURNEY
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BODY IMAGE
Generally speaking, body image is the are likely to accept your body and its
way you view your physical appearance ‘flaws’ and limitations, and appreciate it
— the way you think and talk about for what it does for you on a daily basis
yourself based on how you look and to keep you alive, moving and thriving.
the reflection you see in the mirror. It’s more of a neutral state to be in.
There are several questions related to On the other hand, if you have an
your body image: unhealthy body image, you tend to
think of your body as unattractive or
Are your emotions towards your body undesirable. This 'body dissatisfaction'
image positive, neutral or negative? stems from an internal process but can
Do you notice yourself being critical be influenced by external social factors.
towards your physique? Do you find This may, at times, make you forget
yourself making strong judgments that you have value beyond your outer
about your body that may leave you appearance.
feeling unworthy or unattractive?
A more severe obsessive focus
Having a healthy body image means on perceived flaws in your own
you tend to be comfortable in your skin appearance is so-called body
and you know that there is more to you dysmorphia that can be classified as a
than just your physical appearance. You mental disorder.
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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder 1 . S O C I A L M E D I A : People edit
Foundation defines body dysmorphia photos, only share highlights and
as follows: use filters. When you’re scrolling on
your phone and you consume all of
‘Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is this information, it can be hard to
characterized by a preoccupation with not compare yourself, your body and
one or more perceived defects or flaws your life to these seemingly high
in appearance, which are unnoticeable standards.
to others.’
2 . B I G E V E N T S : Certain times in
Body dysmorphia entails physical your life when your body undergoes
insecurity which has the potential to change naturally, can at the same
disturb your everyday life and have time be periods when your body
negative effects on the quality of your image changes.
life and/or your mental health.
3 . P E R S O N A L I T Y : Your personality
Irrespective of whether you have a may add to you having a rather
diagnosed BDD or a milder form negative body image. If you are a
of bodily insecurity, if you’ve had a perfectionist or high achiever, you
history of a strugglesome relationship may be more likely to be dissatisfied
with your body, the idea and act of with your body.
intentionally putting on weight can be
scary. 4 . H A V I N G E X P E R I E N C E D
T E A S I N G O R B U L LY I N G
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HOW SOCIETY CAN INFLUENCE reduce the negative impact that can
YOUR BODY IMAGE potentially come from social media
Unfortunately, discrimination or platforms by unfollowing accounts,
prejudice directed against people finding healthy and supportive
because of their size, their weight or communities and taking breaks from
other physical characteristics is real. / limiting your time on social media,
keep reading for further methods
Despite several movements in the and means on how you can learn to
recent past such as ‘body neutrality’ accept your body and develop a rather
which implies neither loving nor positive image of yourself.
hating your body and which stems
from acceptance and having respect HOW YOU CAN WORK ON BODY
for your body rather than love; or ‘body ACCEPTANCE
positivity’ which is about loving your Firstly, following and picking up the
body and having a positive association above mentioned, take a closer look at
with it no matter your shape or size, your social media accounts. You can
there seems to still be a cultural ask yourself the following questions:
compulsion toward thinness. What accounts am I following? How
do their contents make me feel
Social media can negatively affect your about myself, my body image and
body image and/or relationship with life in general? Do they motivate and
food by over-exposing you to ‘idealized’ inspire me, or do they trigger constant
body types and certain diet trends. comparison and thus tear me down?
How do numbers such as my like
This becomes problematic when it count and story views affect me? How
comes to the point of lowering your much time do I spend on social media?
self-esteem and impacting your own Depending on your answers, potential
diet in an unhealthy way - basically solutions could be: to unfollow
affecting the way you see yourself in a accounts that trigger you in a negative
negative light. way, to avoid searching for or clicking
on content on your explore page that
While there are many ways how social has the potential to trigger you (e.g.
media can harm your own perception what I eat in a day reels, pictures of
of your body image, there are luckily models with a seemingly flawless
also tips on how to work on your body), to hide your like count and
body acceptance. Besides trying to trying to not constantly check on such
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numbers, trying to limit your time on people in your life who consistently
social media, taking breaks and even showed such patterns, unlearning
deactivating your account or deleting these harmful ideas is a long, drawn-
the app from your phone for a while if out process that takes time and
you find that the negative impacts of practice. Thus, be kind to and patient
your social media take over. Question with yourself and try to set healthy
social media images — the majority of boundaries in order to protect you,
them are unrealistic and unattainable your mental health and relationship
bodies, so try and remind yourself that with your own body.
what you see online is probably not the
‘true’ depictions of (real) people. Get off Regarding your relationship with
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc. and your body, start with analyzing your
get back to real life - because in the thoughts. Actively take the time to
end, that’s where you can (re)connect unwrap your thought process when
to yourself. you find yourself feeling anxious
about e.g. consuming particular foods,
Speaking of reality, try and evaluate gaining weight or when you find
how your environment, including yourself criticizing any of your ‘flaws’.
the people you’re surrounded by, Pay attention to what you feel and
makes you feel. When you are, for recognize your internal biases, and
example, surrounded by something then try to continually work towards
like fatphobia and fat bias day in unlearning these toxic ideas and
and day out, it is very difficult to accepting your body. You can do this
suddenly unlearn it through individual, by:
conscious actions. Same goes for the
relationship with exercise or food - if 1. Focusing on the positive things your
you, for example, have people in your body can do.
life that are excessively focused on
utilizing physical activity solely as 2. Setting health related goals rather
a means to ‘burn off’ their food, or than weight- or physique related
persistently weigh themselves and let goals.
their mood be negatively affected by
an extra pound or two on the scale, it’s 3. Try to progressively substitute
going to be very hard for you to not be negative thoughts with positive
adversely impacted by these unhealthy ones and remind yourself that the
behaviors. However, it is important to way you talk to and about yourself
note that if you’ve had role models or matters.
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4. Doing some role playing exercise by Above all, recognize that having a
asking yourself what you would say healthy relationship with your own
to a friend who’s having the same body– and with exercise and food –
feelings and thoughts. is a lifelong journey and not a quick
fix. Remind yourself that your body
5. Wearing clothes that make you feel changes throughout so many different
comfortable and confident in your phases in your life -but in the end, it
own skin. always keeps you alive and thriving.
Thus, focus on being kind to your own
6. Eating foods that nourish your body body and treat it with love and respect,
and make you feel energized and with making your health (mentally and
healthy - don’t obsess over calorie physically) your priority.
counts.
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#3.
Elevate Your Life
E L EVAT E YO U R L I F E
I can support you with providing a it. Not even kidding. If you need to
workout schedule that can help you work on personal accountability, start
reach your fitness goals, but there is a by accepting the responsibilities for
big chance that you have dreams and little things and do them as soon as
goals that go beyond fitness related possible. Once this is no longer an
things. That’s why I wanted to dedicate issue, you can move onto bigger things.
this section to the tools I use to help For example, make your bed after you
me change my life. All aspects of it. wake up. Do your skincare. Put the
dishes away. This is how you build the
Everything starts with personal foundation. Doesn’t matter how long
accountability. This is when you take it takes you, this is the foundation.
full responsibility for your current Once you are able to take care of little
situation in life and being honest about everyday things, you can move onto
it with yourself. The reason why I start bigger things. When you trust yourself
with this one is because unless you that you can get even the most
take ownership of your problems and annoying or unpleasant job done, you
your entire life, things will just happen know that you’re capable of changing
to you and you can’t address these whatever needs to be changed in your
issues because you have no power to life to get ahead. Knowing this will
influence it. If you’re interested in this boost your self-confidence.
topic, read the book 'Can’t Hurt me'
by David Goggins. I listened to that If you don’t hold yourself accountable
book years ago in the gym, and I was for anything, nothing will change.
able to lift 10-20% harder after reading Accountability is basically power. Being
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accountable means that you take in the actual work but I truly believe
that power back, know that you are that the energy you put out is the
responsible for your life and are able to energy you attract. It’s training your
change it. subconscious mind to focus on the end
goal or outcome of what you want to
You need to know what the direction Be grateful for everything you do have.
of your life is. You can be in a super Every time I think about what I am
fast car, but if you’re driving in the grateful for I try to go about it as if what
opposite direction of where you want I mention are the only things I am left
to be, there is no point. You have to with tomorrow. When you go about it
sit down and ask yourself what you this way, there is a lot to be grateful for.
want to achieve from this life. What There is something about your energy
are your goals? Is your dream life to that shifts when you truly think about
travel the world and experience all what you are grateful for. You are on
cultures? Do you want to earn as much a high frequency, which also attracts
money as you can, so you can provide that type of energy. Going back to
for your family? Do you want to find living your dream life, when visualizing,
your dream partner and start a family? don’t just think about your dream life
It doesn’t have to be one or the other. but think about how you would feel
I’m telling you, don’t limit your mind living your dream life.
circumstances than you. There are already visualize. Most people already
people right now living your dream do. But if you talk negatively about
life that aren’t as smart as you. So why yourself, about other people or about
can’t it be you? It can. You just have to your situation and you’re stuck in
know for yourself that you can. the past - then how can you move
forward? If you are on a low frequency,
Visualization is key here. I know this and are very negative, how can you
often looks like you’re just writing attract positive things? Try to switch
things down or thinking about things the narrative around and start thinking
- waiting around hoping for them to and visualizing about your dream life
magically happen. But that’s not how so that when the fast car is there - you
visualization works. You still have to put can actually get in and get there.
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2. Highest version of my to-dos. But when I think about the
highest version of myself, and how she
yourself
behaves and acts - I would think about
driving my car to the supermarket,
After thinking about your dream life,
I would think about that when i'm
you have to think about the person
writing down my to-do list. And this
who lives that dream life. Study that
sets you up for success. So sit down
person in your mind. How would that
and think about the highest version of
person behave, what boundaries
yourself. Write it down. Envision who
does that person have, what does
you want to be.
that person have to sacrifice in
order to maintain that lifestyle, what
Ideally, when you’re thinking about all
characteristics does that person have,
of this, it’s really good to keep in mind
what type of energy, how would their
what your strengths are, as this puts
day look like. Everything.
you at an advantage. Taking this back
to personal accountability, I’m a bad
I used to hear people say think about
singer. It’s great that I want to be the
the highest version of yourself and
next Beyoncé, but I won’t. Because
then show up as that person. But I
I suck. Yes, I can become better at
didn’t grasp the full intention behind it.
singing. But I can visualize my entire
life away trying to be Beyoncé but I
From my perspective, you now have
won’t.
this clear vision of what the person
living your dream life ‘looks’ like, so
So what are your strengths? In high
now you have to do this translation of
school or university you are celebrated
showing up as that person - showing
more when you get good grades for
up as your highest self. I think that
all courses, compared to when you
embodying your goals and dream
are the 1% in one thing, and absolutely
life into this persona helps a LOT with
suck at others. I think it works the other
visualizing first of all. But second, with
way around in the real world. When
really making sure that all your actions
I'm looking for a coach or a trainer, I
are in line with your goals. If my goal is
want the best one available in my area.
to lose weight, I don’t necessarily think
I don’t want a good coach, who is also
about my goal when I’m driving my car
good at cooking or singing. I don’t care.
to the supermarket. I’m not thinking
That’s why it's important in life that
about my goal when I’m writing down
you know what you’re good at. You
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don’t have to be talented, I think you’re and it becomes bigger. But as time
actually at an advantage when you passes, there are more and more
don’t have talent because you have to distractions coming your way. Things
work twice as hard but something you that don’t actually serve the bigger
know you can become obsessed about. goal but when you’re not focused, you
will take on these other opportunities
Think of your goals as a tree. This isn’t ability to adapt to difficult situations
fully in line with how nature works but and still keep going. The more you ask.
bare with me. You have an X amount The more you need to go through. If it
of energy. You put all this energy into was easy, everyone would have it.
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One of my key things to build this 5. Be confident
resilience is by going to the gym.
Why? Because if you start your day And then the last point that I wanted
by pushing yourself physically and to talk about today is building your
mentally you’re better able to deal with confidence. If you’re confident you’ll
the punches of the day. Training your believe that you can achieve what you
mind to push through even if it is hard, set your mind to. Building your self-
even if it might hurt relatively speaking, confidence will change your life. The
that’s like hardening your mind the best way to build your confidence
same as that you develop calluses to is not by buying things or getting a
harden your hands. certain amount of likes on a post, it’s
by keeping the promises that you
So, after visualizing your dream life, make to yourself. Confidence usually
showing up as your highest version & isn’t loud, it’s silent. It’s knowing you
staying focused while working towards don’t have to speak because you
your goals you’ll reach this gray area don’t need to impress others, but it’s
that’s called the dip. It’s basically listening and learning. Start small, by
where you feel like you’re not actively making changes to your diet, sticking
progressing even though you do to an exercise regime or getting up
everything you should be doing. I think at a certain time, again - personal
it’s most common for people to think accountability plays an important role
of progress in terms of a staircase. here - and then you can build from
It’s like taking one step of input that there.
relates to one step of output. The dip is
basically where you put in a lot of input If you live up to these principles. Then
over a long period of time and then I promise you, you’ll be able to not
eventually you’ll get the output. You only reach your fitness goals, but also
have to become resilient in order to be change your life.
able to survive the dip and be able to
put in work long enough to eventually
reap the benefits of your effort.
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#4.
The Plan
THE PLAN
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WA R M U P
This will help with getting your blood takes between five or ten minutes. You
flowing, temperature up, helps prevent can do some low intensity cardio, or
injury and helps improve overall mimic movements that you’ll be doing
performance. while you’re exercising.
The warm-up consists of three parts: The last part of the warm up involves
joint mobility work, continuous warm- dynamic stretching, this is when you
up activity and dynamic stretches. continuously move through a joint’s
full range of motion to increase muscle
The first part involves slowly moving, temperature and reduce stiffness.
rotating or flexing each joint to
increase blood flow and lubricate them. This should be done slowly and
After that, it’s time for the continuous comfortably.
warm-up activity. This part usually
WARM UP ROUTINE
Start with five to ten minutes of low intensity cardio, then continue
with the dynamic warm-up. Perform ten reps (per side) of the following
exercises, repeat circuit two times in total.
*Remember, you can click the exercise name to view a video of the exercise!
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COOL DOWN
This process doesn’t have to take long, This is when you hold a stretch in
but it’s important not to skip it as it will place for a period of time, without any
help increase the range of motion in movement. This allows your muscles to
the joints you just worked. After cooling loosen up and increase flexibility.
down, perform some static stretches.
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CARDIO
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ABS
If there is a layer of fat tissue covering exercises are included in the program,
your abs, it’s harder to see them. You but if you want to do additional work
can influence your body fat percentage you can do it after finishing your main
by being in a calorie deficit (or not), but workout, or on separate days. For
regardless of whether you have visible workout inspo, you can look at my
abs or not - having a strong core can follow-along workout channel @train
help with all main compound lifts. Ab with gainsbybrains.
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#5.
The Program
YOUR WORKOUTS
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HOW TO READ THE TEMPO
WORKOUTS?
It’s most often indicated with 4 numbers
After performing a warm-up, you can or letters, e.g. 3 0 X 2 . Each number or
start with the first exercise indicated letter refers to a specific portion of an
on your schedule. Before starting with exercise and indicates in seconds what
your working set, you can always do the duration should be. For example:
warm-up sets. A warm-up set is when
you perform a few reps with a lighter T H E F I R S T N U M B E R ( 3 ) is the
weight to get your body used to the eccentric portion of the lift. This is where
weight and movement. You don’t want the targeted muscle lengthens. With a
to do too many warm-up sets as that squat, this is when the bar is lowering.
takes away energy that you need to Using the example above, that means
perform your working sets. that it should take you 3 seconds to
complete the eccentric part of the
The sets and reps are indicated on movement.
the schedule. If it says 3 sets of 10 – 12
reps, you need to pick a weight that T H E S E C O N D N U M B E R ( 0 ) is
allows you to do so while maintaining the midpoint of the lift. With a squat,
good form. When you are able to do this is at the bottom of the movement.
3 sets of 12 reps with good form, you The example indicates that you
can increase the resistance in your shouldn’t stay at the bottom of the
next session. Make sure to stick to squat (0 seconds) but that you should
the tempo as indicated as that’s an immediately move up again.
important component of this training
style. When you need to do a superset, T H E T H I R D N U M B E R ( X ) is the
it’s indicated by a number, followed concentric portion of the lift. This is
by a letter (i.e. 1a and 1b). Perform the where the muscle is shortening. With
indicated reps of exercise 1a, then the squat, this is when you lift the bar
immediately perform the indicated up. The X indicates that you should be
reps of exercise 1b. After you’re done, explosive.
you can rest.
T H E F O U R T H N U M B E R ( 2 ) is
To keep the intensity up, keep the rest the top of the movement. With the
period between sets and exercises squat, this is when you’re standing tall.
long enough to recover, but as short as According to the example, you should
possible at the same time. be in this position for 2 seconds before
transitioning.
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PHASE 1
Weeks 1-4
PHASE 1 SCHEDULE *Click on the workout to be taken
directly to that page.
Week 1 - 4
WED Rest
SAT Rest
SUN Rest
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WEEK 1-4 - MON L E G DAY
*Remember, you can click the exercise name or its photos to view a video of the exercise!
Leg Press
3 SETS X 8, 10, 12 REPS TEMPO: 30X0
Decrease the weights as reps increase.
Step Up
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS (PER SIDE) TEMPO: 4121
Push through heel to lift body. Keep leg close
to platform.
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WEEK 1-4 - TUE UPPER BODY
Chin Ups
3 SETS X MAX REPS (OR AIM FOR 6-8) TEMPO: 31X1
Keep shoulders retracted. Keep chest up at
the top of the rep. Slow down the eccentric.
Bench Press
3 SETS X 8-10 REPS TEMPO: 21X1
Eyes under the bar. Keep chest up and brace
core. Contract lats and upper back.
Cable Row
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 30X 1
Palms face inwards. Keep legs slightly bent
and back straight. Keep elbows close to body.
Tricep Pushdown
3 SETS X 12 REPS TEMPO: 20X 1
Keep elbows in front of hips. Upper arms and
elbows stay stationary.
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WEEK 1-4 - THU L E G DAY
Walking Lunges
3 SETS X 15 REPS (PER SIDE) TEMPO: 21X1
Feet hip-width apart. Keep chest up. Core and
glutes engaged. Knees stay in line with toes.
Pause Squat
3 SETS X 8-10 REPS TEMPO: 33X1
Keep spine neutral, chest up and feet flat.
Stay in bottom position for a few seconds.
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WEEK 1-4 - FRI UPPER BODY
V Grip Pulldown
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 21X1
Palms facing each other. Torso upright. Pull
bar down towards chest.
Push Ups
2 SETS X MAX REPS TEMPO: 20X0
Maintain plank position. Keep neck and spine
aligned. Alternative is kneeling push ups.
Spider Curl
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 3111
Chest at height of the bench. Upper arms
perpendicular at floor. Keep upper arms still.
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PHASE 2
Weeks 5-8
PHASE 2 SCHEDULE *Click on the workout to be taken
directly to that page.
Week 5 - 8
WED Rest
SAT Rest
SUN Rest
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WEEK 5-8 - MON L E G DAY
Glute Bridge
4 SETS X 8, 10, 12, 15 REPS TEMPO: 21X2
Drive through heels. Keep knees at 90 degree
angle. Squeeze glutes.
RDL
4 SETS X 6, 8, 10, 12 REPS TEMPO: 31X1
Keep neck neutral. Keep knees slightly bent.
Bend at hips to initiate movement.
Glute Kickback
3 SETS X 15 REPS (PER SIDE) TEMPO: 30X 1
Keep strong core and upper body upright.
Kick leg slightly outwards.
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WEEK 5-8 - TUE UPPER BODY
Barbell Row
4 SETS X 6, 8, 10, 12 REPS TEMPO: 21X1
Feet shoulder-width apart. Knees slightly bent.
Keep spine neutral. Torso stays stationary.
Push Ups
3 SETS X MAX REPS TEMPO: 20X0
Maintain plank position. Keep neck and spine
aligned. Alternative is kneeling push ups.
Lat Pulldown
3 SETS X 12 REPS TEMPO: 30X 1
Pull weight down towards your chest. Elbows
facing straight down. Squeeze lats.
Face Pulls
3 SETS X 15 REPS TEMPO: 20X 1
Overhand grip. Lean back slightly. Pull hands
towards ears.
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WEEK 5-8 - THU L E G DAY
Sumo Deadlift
3 SETS X 8-10 REPS TEMPO: 31X1
Sumo stance. Arms inside legs. Focus on pushing
with your legs. Squeeze glutes to lock out.
Leg Press
1 X 6-8, 1 X 10-12, 1 X 12-15 REPS TEMPO: 30X0
Back on pad at all times. Don't lock your knees
and keep feet flat.
Leg Extension
3 SETS X 15 REPS TEMPO: 30X2
Control the negative. Back on pad at all times.
Keep chest up and neutral spine.
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WEEK 5-8 - FRI UPPER BODY
Chin Ups
3 SETS X 8-10 REPS TEMPO: 31X1
Keep shoulders retracted. Keep chest up at the
top of the rep. Slow down the eccentric.
Cable Row
3 SETS X 12 REPS TEMPO: 30X 1
Palms face inwards. Keep legs slightly bent
and back straight. Keep elbows close to body.
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PHASE 3
Weeks 9-12
PHASE 3 SCHEDULE *Click on the workout to be taken
directly to that page.
Week 9 - 12
WED Rest
SAT Rest
SUN Rest
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WEEK 9-12 - MON L E G DAY
RDL
4 SETS X 6, 8, 10, 12 REPS TEMPO: 20X0
Keep neck neutral. Keep knees slightly bent.
Bend at hips to initiate movement.
Hip Thrust
3 SETS X 12-15 REPS TEMPO: 20X2
Bench just under shoulder blades. Keep chin
and ribs tucked. Focus on squeezing glutes.
Hack Squat
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 30X0
Back on pad at all times. Brace core. Lower
sled by bending at hips and knees.
Glute Kickback
3 SETS X 12 REPS (PER SIDE) TEMPO: 30X 1
Keep strong core and upper body upright.
Kick leg slightly outwards
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WEEK 9-12 - TUE UPPER BODY
Chin Ups
3 SETS X 6-8 REPS TEMPO: 31X1
Keep shoulders retracted. Keep chest up at
the top of the rep. Slow down the eccentric.
T Bar Row
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 30X 1
Bend at hips. Keep torso at a 45° angle to the
floor. Chest up.
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WEEK 9-12 - THU L E G DAY
Squat
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 30X0
Keep chest up. Knees travel in line with toes.
Keep core braced throughout movement.
Glute Bridge
3 SETS X 15, 12, 10 REPS TEMPO: 21X2
Drive through heels. Keep knees at 90 degree
angle. Squeeze glutes.
Leg Press
3 SETS X 8-10 REPS TEMPO: 30X0
Back on pad at all times. Don't lock your knees
and keep feet flat.
Hip Abduction
3 SETS X 12-15 REPS TEMPO: 30X2
Limit ROM to keep tension on glutes. Reverse
the movement controlled and slowly.
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WEEK 9-12 - FRI UPPER BODY
Overhead Press
3 SETS X 10-12 REPS TEMPO: 31X1
Squeeze your glutes to keep a neutral spine
while pressing.
Push Ups
3 SETS X MAX REPS TEMPO: 20X0
Maintain plank position. Keep neck and spine
aligned. Alternative is kneeling push ups.
Face Pulls
3 SETS X 15 REPS TEMPO: 20X 1
Overhand grip. Lean back slightly. Pull hands
towards ears.
Skull Crusher
3 SETS X 12-15 REPS TEMPO: 21X1
Keep upper arms perpendicular to floor. Only
extend your elbows. Keep elbows tucked in.
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#6.
Recipes
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Greek Yogurt with Berry Chia Jam 1 Serving 10 min Vegetarian
Traditional jams tend to contain heaps of sugar - but not this easy chia jam. We’re
using chia seeds to thicken our jam and our fav fruits and a bit of honey for the
right amount of sweetness. Mixed in with a serving of low-fat Greek yogurt and
topped with your fav nut butter, this breakfast bowl is a delicious, satisfying and
filling start to your day.
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BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Biscoff Baked Oats 1 Serving 10 min Vegetarian
Biscoff spread - a cookie butter made from speculoos cookie crumbs mixed with
other ingredients until it becomes a spreadable, yummy paste. Combined with
the oats, you will feel like eating a soft, fluffy oat bake with a gooey, biscoff-y and
melty center for breakfast - yum!
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 381 FAT: 13g CARBS: 42g PROTEIN: 25g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract 6. Bake in the air fryer for around 8 minutes at
• ¼ tsp Ceylon cinnamon 175°C / 350°F until done. Crumble your biscuit
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BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Homemade Granola Bowl 6 Servings 60 min Vegan
This homemade granola will not only take your yogurt bowls to the next level, it
also makes your kitchen smell absolutely amazing. The variation with this recipe
are pretty much endless, you can add any toppings or ingredients and spices that
you like! If there is one recipe I’d recommend you to try... it’s definitely this one.
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 2 cups rolled oats 1. Preheat your oven to 175°C / 350°F. Melt the
• ½ cup walnuts coconut oil and mix with the maple syrup,
cinnamon and vanilla extract.
• handful pumpkin seeds
(28 g) 2. Mix the oats, sea salt, dried cranberries,
• 2 tbsp coconut oil pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Then add the
• ½ tbsp coconut flakes paper. Press the mixture onto the baking
sheet so that it’s compact.
• sea salt to taste
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BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Chocolate Post Workout Smoothie 1 Serving 5 min Vegan
This protein shake is double chocolatey, packed with protein and re-energizing
carbs, and simply the perfect post workout snack! The carbs from your dates
and banana will help your muscles to replenish your glycogen stores after your
training, and the protein powder will help your muscles to rebuild and repair with
the available protein and amino acids.
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 492 FAT: 13g CARBS: 46g PROTEIN: 32g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 180 ml almond milk 1. Put all your ingredients into a blender and mix
• 1 banana 2. Pour into your fav serving glass, add ice cubes
• 1 scoop vegan chocolate if desired (or if you're feeling extra hot after
protein powder (30 g) your workout), serve and enjoy!
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BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Bagel Sandwich 1 Serving 20 min Vegetarian
Once you’ve tried this delicious breakfast bagel sandwich, you'll want to eat one
every morning..trust me. Featuring bagel layers with the freshest smashed avo
mixture; a hint of spiciness from a finely sliced red onion; a toasty, melted grilled
cheese middle layer, topped with a perfectly fried drippy egg...this is for sure the
most satisfying way to start your day.
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 502 FAT: 18g CARBS: 65g PROTEIN: 20g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 1 egg
2. Grill all pieces in a pan.
• ½ avocado
3. Flip when the bottom side is golden brown.
• ¼ red onion
• red chili flakes 5. Mash your avocado, season with salt and
pepper, a sprinkle of red chili flakes and mix in
• squeeze lemon juice
a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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LUNCH
LUNCH
Healthier Mac and Cheese 2 Servings 20 min Vegetarian
Name me a more comforting recipe than warm, cheesy and creamy homemade
mac and cheese... I'll wait. A dreamy combination of Parmesan cheese combined
with perfectly cooked macaroni - that’s all you’ll ever need for those days that
scream after soul food.
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• ½ cup oat milk 2. Add your macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes,
• 1 tbsp butter stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
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LUNCH
LUNCH
Avo Sandwich With A Twist 1 Serving 15 min Vegetarian
Can you ever go wrong with an avocado sandwich? I think not :) It's the answer
to most of my questions to be honest. Today, we're making it with delicious
sourdough, red onion, spinach and egg!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 1 egg
2. Cook the egg to your liking.
• ½ avocado
3. Mash the avocado in a bowl. Add chili flakes,
• ½ small red onion
salt and pepper to taste and squeeze in some
• ½ cup baby spinach lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
• chili flakes to taste
4. Slice the red onion into fine rings.
• salt and pepper to taste
5. Spread the mashed avocado mix on one of
• squeeze lemon juice
your bread slices, then add your egg, spinach
and onion.
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LUNCH
LUNCH
Spicy Chicken Quesadilla 1 Serving 15 min
Crisp tortillas filled with gooey melted cheese and chicken with bell pepper and
ripe, juicy avocado - this recipe is easy, quick and delicious and perfect for busy
days when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 713 FAT: 33g CARBS: 68g PROTEIN: 36g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• ½ avocado
2. In a bowl, mash your avocado and season with
• ½ cup rotisserie chicken salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• 2 tbsp shredded
3. Place one of your tortillas on a plate, top with
mozzarella
the cheese, paprika and chicken.
• ¼ grilled bell pepper
4. Top with your second tortilla, transfer to your
• salt and pepper to taste
heated pan and cook until your cheese is
• squeeze lemon juice
melting and the bottom tortilla begins to
brown.
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LUNCH
LUNCH
Greek Pasta Salad 1 Serving 20 min Vegetarian
This Greek salad comes with all the colors and flavors, and brings summer vibes
into your kitchen - no matter what time of the year! We've got black olives, juicy
cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and feta cheese, all tossed with pasta, a drizzle of
olive oil and a freshly squeezed lemon, and topped with crushed pine nuts. This
salad is easy peasy lemon squeezy to prep, and great to pack up for your next
barbecue or get together.
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 528 FAT: 30g CARBS: 50g PROTEIN: 15g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 100 g cherry tomatoes 2. Roughly chop your spinach and crumble the
• 30 g Feta cheese Feta cheese.
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LUNCH
LUNCH
Chicken & Halloumi Wrap 1 Serving 20 min
This creamy chicken and halloumi wrap filled with golden brown chicken pieces
and crispy chunks of halloumi is beyond tasty! This wrap is great for a quick,
delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner!
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 486 FAT: 18g CARBS: 50g PROTEIN: 31g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 1 spring onion Finely slice your spring onions and dice your
halloumi.
• 120 g uncooked chicken
breast 2. Heat up some oil in a pan and cook the
• 30 g light cream cheese 3. Once your chicken is cooked, remove from the
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DINNER
DINNER
Salmon Red Curry 1 Serving 30 min
This salmon red curry comes with tender pan-seared salmon in a creamy red curry
coconut milk sauce. Thanks to all the spices and fresh lemon juice it’s filled with
flavor and served with warm basmati rice, the perfect comforting dish to end your
day.
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 594 FAT: 18g CARBS: 66g PROTEIN: 42g
• squeeze lime juice 2. Season your salmon with the paprika, lime
• garlic powder to taste juice, garlic powder and salt.
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DINNER
DINNER
Spicy Noodles With Chicken and Greens 1 Serving 25 min
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 580 FAT: 20g CARBS: 65g PROTEIN: 35g
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DINNER
DINNER
Creamy Red Pepper Vegan Pasta 1 Serving 50 min Vegan
Made with nutritious and wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Creamy Red Pepper
Pasta is comforting, delicious, and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. Simply
add your protein source of choice - if you feel like changing it to a vegetarian or
animal based dish, you can add eggs, dairy, meat or any kind of seafood, if you’d
like to stick to the vegan option, anything from tofu to tempeh or legumes will be
a great option!
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 500 FAT: 12g CARBS: 70g PROTEIN: 28g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• ½ bell pepper 2. Smash your garlic, and dice your yellow onion.
• ½ medium yellow onion
3. Then, sprinkle the oil over the pepper, garlic
• ¼ cup oat milk
and onion and roast for about 30 min at
• ¼ cup vegetable broth 200 °C / 400°F.
• ½ clove garlic
4. Cook the pasta according to your package
• 10 g pine nuts instructions. Set aside.
• ½ tbsp olive oil
5. Combine all ingredients except your pasta in a
• ½ tbsp nutritional yeast
food processor and blend until smooth.
• ½ tbsp cornstarch
6. Serve with the pine nuts and enjoy!
• ½ tbsp dried basil
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DINNER
DINNER
Rice Bowl 1 Serving 40 min
Does this recipe really need an introduction? I'm forever a fan of rice bowls. They
are so easy, quick and your can add any ingredients you like (or have left in the
fridge!).
M A C R O S (per serving) CAL: 527 FAT: 31g CARBS: 26g PROTEIN: 36g
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 120 g steamed salmon 1. Cook the sushi rice according to your package
fillet instructions.
• 60 g uncooked sushi rice
• ½ cucumber 2. Fold the rice vinegar through the rice while it’s still
• 1 sheet sushi nori warm. Set aside.
• ½ avocado
3. Clean and cut the cucumber and avocado.
• 1 tbsp mayonaise
• ½ tbsp rice vinegar 4. Cut the sushi nori and salmon into smaller bite size
• ¼ tsp sriracha sauce portions.
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DINNER
DINNER
Honey Sesame Chicken 1 Serving 30 min
Baked in a sweet and savory sauce until golden brown and crispy, this Honey
Sesame Chicken has tons of flavor, and it's super easy to make!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
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SNACKS
SNACKS
Green Pineapple Smoothie Bowl 1 Serving 10 min Vegan
Rich in Vitamin C and packed with antioxidants, your pineapple in this smoothie
bowl comes with many nutrients to help support your health. Time to refresh and
energize - the perfect recipe for anytime you feel like recharging. On top of that,
we’re adding some greens for an extra nutrient kick - your body and taste buds
will thank you!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
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SNACKS
SNACKS
5-Ingredient Healthy Brownies 6 Servings 15 min Vegan
This recipe is perfect for all my busy bees (including me)! Only a handful of
ingredients, quick, easy, healthy & super delicious - the nicest dessert or snack for
your sweet tooth during a busy week!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• ½ cup peanut butter 2. Pour into a baking dish lined with parchment
• 3 tbsp maple syrup paper.
• 3 tbsp unsweetened
3. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for about 10 minutes.
cocoa powder
4. Serve and enjoy!
• ½ tsp baking powder
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• strawberries
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SNACKS
SNACKS
Rice Cake Treats 6 Servings 40 min Vegan
Let’s turn plain rice cakes into the best, crunchy snack that will remind you of
our well beloved snickers bar. These Rice Cake Treats are so easy to make, super
delicious, and the extra peanuts and a peanut maple caramel will give you all the
candy bar vibes. This recipe makes a mouth-watering pre-workout, afternoon
pick-me-up snack or after-dinner nibble. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
• 5 rice cakes 1. Melt your chocolate chips with the coconut oil
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SNACKS
SNACKS
Mini Biscoff Cheesecakes 6 Servings 3 hr 25 min Vegetarian
Who doesn’t love biscoff? And who doesn’t love cheesecake? Biscoff and
cheesecake combined in one recipe is definitely another match made in heaven!
On top of that, they are made with only 6 ingredients - the perfect little treat to
bring to any party, to serve on holidays or to simply enjoy as an everyday snack or
dessert!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
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SNACKS
SNACKS
Cornflakes Chicken Tenders 2 Servings 25 min
Juicy from the inside and crispy from the outside - these delicious cornflakes
chicken tenders baked to perfection are a must try! Crunchy, beautifully golden
brown, and so easy to make - perfect for your busy days. Serve with your favorite
dipping sauce and enjoy this satisfying, savory snack!
INGREDIENTS METHOD
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