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Barbara's Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Consult and get your physician’s permission before starting any exercise program or altering your diet. The programs and information expressed within this book are not medical advice, but for educational purposes only. This program is designed for healthy individuals over the age of 18. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any diet or exercise program, including my Bikini Body Diet Meal PLan. If you experience any lightheadedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician. The author is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury or health condition that may occur through following the programs and opinions expressed herein. Dietary information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all individuals. The editors and publishers advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. The ideas represent the author’s opinions and are solely for informational and educational purposes. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations utilized in articles and reviews. Copyright ©2015 Barbara Carter. All rights reserved. BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 2 Table of contents How I Lost 50 Pounds & Get A Bikini Body In 6 Months............................... 4 The Truth About Rapid Fat Loss .............................................................. 7 Here’s The Plan ....................................................................................... 8 4 Strategic Fat Loss Days Explained ....................................................... 9 Meal Types ............................................................................................11 Portion Sizes.......................................................................................... 12 Food List ................................................................................................ 13 Other Nutrition Guidelines .................................................................... 16 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan ................................................................... 17 How To Save Money On Healthy Foods................................................ 24 Getting Started ..................................................................................... 26 The Bikini Body Diet & Exercise Diary...................................................27 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 3 How I Lost 50 Pounds & Get A Bikini Body In 6 Months 160 POUNDS!!! Gone were the days when i strutted around with the confidence of a peacock showcasing my welltoned and endowed athletic body. Instead, since walking down that aisle and giving birth to my beautiful girl, I had unknowingly fallen into the pitfall of a typical housewife. My exercise and training hours now have been exchange with attending to household chores and baby diapers. My diet suffers due to poor eating habits. It was simply a bomb when I weighed myself and discovered that I have put on a whopping 50 SICKENING POUNDS in just these couple of years after getting married. I was standing in front of the mirror with Michael Jackson’s hit song, ‘That man in the mirror’ playing at the background. It just sat in me thinking who is this woman standing in front of me. My inner soul screaming out loud to disbelief that the woman is me. If I am thinking like this, then how about my poor husband who married that once gorgeous and sexy woman. I just feel shattered and broken. And true to the lyrics, the change has to start with me if I want to make this world a better place for my family. That was the turning point which made me spend countless hours and money for the best diet pills, fad diet, wraps and almost every single weight-loss products available. For some reasons, all of them either work for a while or don’t work at all. And for those that made me lose a couple of pounds initially, would eventually cause me to put on double the weight loss when I stop consuming them. I was at desperate breaking point and the strained must have been too much for my husband too. His kind words never eluded me. ‘Honey, i love you the way you are. You don’t have to change anything’. I felt bashed and ashamed of myself. And in the summer, I could not bear to join my family at the beach. The once overused bikini now sat cold in the closet. It wasn’t until early January 2014 that a rude comment from my own relative woke me up for good. It hurt so badly that my own relative could be so mean, but it made me say to myself “If I am so miserable … then WHY am I not getting in shape?”. It was time for a shift in my thinking paradigm and I snapped out of my slumberness. Pity party time is over. It’s now or never. My wonderful husband deserve the woman that stood with him on the aisle. My beautiful daughter deserve a healthy looking and beautiful mum. And most importantly, I deserve to be the best I can. 4 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter The day of this epiphany was January 8, 2014. That day I stood infront of my husband and gave him my mobile phone to capture the girl in my reality one last time. After years of ineffective dieting and wasting lots of money, I promised myself that I will not fail again. On that same day, I search on google for methods to lose weight and get a bikini body. I search for answers to questions such as “how to get a bikini body”, “how to lose weight without a diet”, “bikini diet plan” and more. I came across a few bikini body workout programs being marketed and I decided to buy them. However, the bikini body guide I bought was like the diet pills being marketed today. Full of promises that you will drop a large amount of weight with ‘glowing reviews’, which I came to realize were actually fake reviews or sponsored and biased reviews. They were not effective at all. However, that setback didn’t stop me and I didn’t give up. I did more research and I joined a health and weight-loss forum. Through that forum, I learned how to diet effectively and safely without having to starve. I also learned how we can actually utilize food to increase our metabolism. The knowledge I got from that forum allowed me to design my own bikini body diet plan that works for me. At the same time, the members of MyFitnessPal forum was also discussing the Bikini Body Workouts by Jen Ferrugia. After trying and wasting my money on a few bikini body workout program and bikini body guides that wasn’t effective, I was skeptical of the Bikini Body Workouts by Jen Ferrugia. I was afraid that it’ll just be like the other workout programs that I had bad experience with. However, I decided to give it a try after reading good reviews of the Bikini Body Workout in the forum. After one month of combining my own bikini body diet meal plan with the Bikini Body Workout by Jen Ferrugia, I remember how happy I was to know that I’ve lost almost 10 pounds in that one month. I was insanely addicted to the results I was getting. I continued to feel better and more confident of myself with every passing week. You can learn more about Jen Ferrugia's workout by reading it over here (Click to read) . I experimented a lot with my own body’s formula and created many spreadsheets to keep record of everything. It doesn’t take long for the whole thing to become ingrained in me. The spreadsheets became my bible that I can’t do without. Without even realising it, my eating and training habits become a dominant aspect of my life. I workout at least four times a week, and ate so much. (Yes, my diet is not really a diet! I eat at least four to six times a day.) My diet plan was constantly a topic of conversation among my friends and family. I was getting comments like, ‘How are you going to lose weight when you are eating so much’, ‘You should not eat six times a day’ and more. Many people were being very judgemental and quick to demoralise me at the start of it. However it didn’t take long before others started noticing my fast results. From harsh negative comments, it became encouragement and compliments. And soon enough, relatives and friends are circling me for the secret of losing these damn FIFTY pounds and recovering back my bikini body. 5 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter Since that day in January 2014, I haven’t stop pursuing my goals both in fitness and life. After I achieved my transformation, there were periods of time when progress seems slow or even stagnant. But what changed in me was realizing that I could have, do or be anything as long as I was willing to do my part. I work towards a healthy body and a healthy mind. With a healthy and strong mind, your body can achieve anything your mind can conceive. Confidence is a priceless commodity that I will never trade for. My reborn confidence stemmed from how my body has transform to where it is today. Thus, it would be a disgrace if I choose to hide the recipe behind this magical transformation. My bikini body diet meal plan is so simple yet so beneficial as it empowers women like me to feel good and in control of my life. Thus, it’s an inner calling that I have to share it with as many women as possible. Barbara's Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Firstly, I will like to make it clear that I don’t see myself as a fitness guru. My diet techniques are not secrets or rocket science and the kinds of things I teach are not “lose weight quickly” schemes – far from it actually. I know that I have an inspiring story and that’s why I’m here to inspire you too, however I want to do it the right way. I will only speak from my weight loss experience and will only recommend something that is effective based on my own experience. This is why you won’t be seeing me selling my eBook – Barbara’s Bikini Body Diet Mean Plan. I could have been like many others who choose to ‘inspire with a hidden agenda’ (hint: selling you ebooks, diet plans or bikini body guides), however that is not my intention as I sincerely want to inspire and help. This eBook contains my bikini body diet, the exact same diet plan I used to lose 50 pounds within six months. This is my way of paying forward the wonderful things that have happened to my body and life. It is my sincere hope that this eBook will be able to inspire and help you. In the following chapters, I will be sharing with you my bikini body diet. It is the EXACT same diet and nutritional plan I used to lose 50lbs within 6 months. The diet plan have not only worked for me but have helped some of my relatives and friends too, so I believe that it willl help transform your body and life too. I know that the information in this book will change your life, all you have to do is take it and apply it in your life. If I can lose 50 Lbs within 6 months and get back my ideal bikini body, you can do it too. All it takes is dedication, discipline and self-believe. Thank you for sharing your time with me today, and I hope this eBook inspires you to take actions and keep moving forward for your ideal body. Cheers and all the best to you! 6 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter The Truth About Rapid Fat Loss Most people looking to drop a lot of weight fast end up screwing up their health in the process, or getting rid of their muscle mass at the same time (or both…). Not good. Just look at the hyper-restrictive cabbage soup or smoothies-only diets out there… Even if they are advertised as the next “fat loss miracle”, these overhyped nutrition plans are designed for three main things in reality: Extract as much money as possible from your wallet in the shortest time possible Make you lose water weight, which gives you the illu-sion that you’re dropping pounds and burning fat Damage your health and metabolism to ensure that the weight comes right back – so you can buy their “New and Improved” scam the next week… discover Carb Manipulation The idea of carb manipulation – or carb “cycling” – is nothing new, but it’s proven effective with many scientific references and evidence. In the next pages, I’ll show you exactly how to cycle your carbs following 4 key strategic days that work together in synergy to maximize your fat burning every single week. Now, let’s set you up for your fastest fat burning week ever. You can do it! This insanity has to stop. forget Crash dieting Instead, I’ll show you what a real strategic rapid fat loss nutrition plan that keeps your metabolism going full blast and never makes you feel like you’re starving is all about. forget dangerous supplements Most popular diets ask you to buy all sorts of low-quality synthetic supplements. You do NOT need any supplements when following this meal plan. BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 7 Here’s The Plan Like I said, you’re going to cycle your carbs. Without going into deep science too much, doing so will help you… Improve your insulin sensitivity, ultimately speeding up fat loss and reducing the chances you’ll store carbs as fat Keep your metabolism and thyroid healthy – which is impossible when you stay on very low carbs ALL the time Make you actually recover from exercise – an overlooked factor of many rapid fat loss plans and "trending diets" Quick Guidelines Here are your only “rules” while on this plan: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stay hydrated. Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily. (Men: 120 oz. and women: 70 to 80 oz.) You must eat proteins at every meal except on cheat days (but it’s recommended) or for “fat snacks”. Eat only fats, proteins and carbs from the food list unless it’s a cheat meal. Follow your food TYPE for each meal of each day from the approved food lists below. Exercise 5 days in a week. If you have never exercised in your entire life, start with 2 days/week and gradually build up to 5 days a week. 6. Every day, complete your Bikini Body Diet & Exercise Diary (page 24) to make sure you stay on track. It works. Your Weekly Carb Calendar Mo Strategic Day No carb day Portions of Starchy Carbs Zero Tu We Low carb day Re-feed day No carb day Women = 2 Men = 3 Zero 1 Th Fr Low carb day BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 1 Sa Su Cheat day No carb day Free day Zero 8 4 Strategic Fat Loss Days Explained no Carb Day Keep portion sizes smaller than you're used to. You may (and should) eat red meat. Try to use grass-fed and organic. Eat a fat snack between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner. Limit yourself to 1 cup of vegetables at lunch and dinner. Eat only fats and vegetables from the food list. Eat carbs from the approved food list below. Women may have one serving of starchy carbs at two different meals. Make sure to move your carbs to the meal after your workout if you’re exercising. Consume them in the evening if not exercising (if possible). You may substitute a fruit for a carb source (from the food list) for 1 meal on this day. Cheat Days Low Carb Day Keep portion sizes smaller than you're used to. Keep your fat intake to a minimum. You may have only supplemental fats, such as essential fatty acid supplements in fish oil. Limit yourself to 1 cup of vegetables at lunch and dinner. Do not eat red meat or whole eggs. Eat only fats and vegetables from the food list. Re-feed Day On Wednesday, eat at least four meals; five meals are ideal. Eat every three to four hours, and be sure meals have typical portion sizes. Eat whatever you want. You can fill up and satisfy yourself, but don’t binge or stuff. If you consume alcohol on this day - make sure you do it AFTER a few cheat meals; otherwise, you could sabotage the hormonal effect of the cheat day. A Quick Warning About Cheat Days… Cheat days and cheat meals should only be used to accomplish specific physical and psychological functions directly related to fat-loss goals… So I’ll only say this once. IF you binge or stuff all day long on cheat days (trust me…I’ve had my moments), you’ll create a downward spiral and completely sabotage your fat loss goals. BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 9 important Tips and Tricks to Maximize the results of Your Cheat days 1. Try to avoid a lot of alcohol when cheating. This can mess up the metabolic and hormonal effect you’re trying to accomplish. If possible, quit alcohol altogether. 2. Try to avoid a lot of deep fried foods and high fructose corn syrup. Deep fried foods are basically void of any nutritional value and therefore don’t provide any metabolic or hormonal benefits for the cheat. High Fructose Corn Syrup has been shown to potentially block or negatively impact leptin levels. 3. Don't weight yourself for at least 2 to 3 days after your cheat day. This is HUGE, because it will keep you psychologically in the right spot because when you cheat right, almost all the weight you’ve gained is just water weight from extra carbs. 4. Remember, for EVERY gram of carb you consume your body holds nearly 3 grams of water. Now you can see why you’ll gain some water weight after cheating. It’s just a natural part of the process. You should be one to three pounds lighter a few days after you cheat day if you’re doing things properly and using the next trick… 5. Plan for extra water the day after a cheat day. Remember the extra water your body will carry (from all the carbs) the next day. That’s why you hear people always talking about “carb-bloat” the day after cheating. And the more water you give your body, the less it will HOLD onto. BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 10 Meal Types You’ll see the following meal combinations on your meal plan below: 1. P + F (proteins + fats / oil) 2. P + V (proteins + vegetables) 3. F (fat snack) 4. P + S (protein + starchy carb) 5. P (protein snack) 6. P + S + V (protein + starchy carb + vegetables) 7. P + V + F (proteins + veg- 8. P + FR (protein + fruit) 9. FF/SA (free food / sweets and alcohol) *You’ll notice that fruit intake is limited for this cycle but you’re allowed to substitute one fruit for a starch on Baseline days and you can consume fruit liberally for cheat meals and cheat days if desired. **Directions and guidelines for each individual day of the plan are provided below each individual meal plan chart below. ***If you feel it’s necessary to count calories or you’re concerned with portion control, refer to the Calorie Counting section on the next page. It breaks down calorie counting, grams, and portion sizes in more details. Guidelines are also provided below. etables + fats / oil) BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 11 Portion Sizes Believe it or not, the size of your hands can help you burn more fat. Ok, I know it’s sounds weird, but this is THE best way to monitor your food intake to consistently maintain a fat burning environment round the clock. This is something I learned from the Metabolic Cooking Book. Your fist, palm, and thumbs are directly related to how many calories and grams you should be consuming on a daily basis to burn more fat. Here’s how it works. 1. Protein = the size of your palm An acceptable range is 15 to 25 g per serving for women and 20 to 40 g for men If you’re not consistently exercising, these amounts should be lower 2. Carbs = the size of your fist Acceptable range should be 25 to 50 g per serving Post workout should be more toward 35 to 40 for women and at least 45 to 50 for men Calorie Counting If you follow the Extreme Weight Loss Meal Plan, counting calories is NOT mandatory. I personally do not count calories using the recipes and guidelines from the Metabolic Cooking Book. But if you want to do so, here’s a general ballpark figure on how you can count calories for fat loss. 1. 2. 3. 10X your body weight = lose weight/burn fat 12X your body weight = maintain 15X your body weight = gain weight/lean muscle This is just an estimate. Genetics, exercise intensity, sleep, recovery, and supplementation can ALL affect overall results as it relates to burning fat and/or gaining muscle. You’ll have to adjust your calories depending on the results you get. The one thing to remember though: Extreme calorie cutting can put you in a fatigued state pretty fast. Use it with care, and re-feed with carbs every couple of days. 3. Fats = the size of the end of your thumb x 2 Carbs and proteins only yield 4 calories per gram while fats yield 9 calories per gram, which indicates you have to monitor fat intake and use smaller portion sizes for fats (ex: 12 to 15 nuts, not HALF the jar!) Acceptable range should be 15 to 30 grams per serving (approx. 1 to 2 tbsp.) BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 12 Food List Type (P) = Proteins Eggs and egg whites (try to use pastured-raised or locally farmed fresh eggs) Men: 2 whole with 4 – 5 whites Fresh wild caught fish: Salmon, Trout, Tuna, Cod, Tilapia, White fish Men: 6-8 oz. Women: 3-4 oz. Women: 1 whole with 2 – 3 whites Organic Cottage cheese (try to use full fat raw or almond cheese) Men: 1 cup Other wild caught seafood: lobster, crab, shrimp, scallops (limit intake) Men: 6-8 oz. Women: 3-4 oz. Women: ½ cup Organic Greek Yogurt (no/low sugar plain flavors only Men: 1 cup Women: ½ cup Lean beef, venison, lamb, pork tenderloin, or fresh ham (try to use grass-fed or locally farmed raise) Men: 5-6 oz. Women: 3-4 oz. Turkey breast (try to use pasture-raised organic turkey meat) Men: 6-8 oz. Women: 4-5 oz. Chicken breast (try to use pasture-raised organic turkey meat) Men: 6-8 oz. Women: 4-5 oz. Low carb protein powder (make sure you use a low temperature processed brand, see The Truth About Supplements chapter for my recommended brand) *We’re limiting your intake of egg yolks, but not because of the cholesterol scare myth… but simply because we want to strategically reduce the amount of fat in your diet on certain days. Type (S) = Starchy Carbs 1. Consume only the following Starchy Carbs and follow the directions and guidelines for each day provided below each daily nutrition template. 2. Serving sizes: Men under 200 lbs. = 1 cup, Men over 200 lbs. = 1½ cups. Women = ½ to ¾ cup. *Unless indicated differently on meal plan. 3. Make sure to move your starch (and fruit) based meals to post workout or in the evening if you’re not exercising. 4. Limit fat intake to under 10 g in all meals containing starchy carbs. Food List Men: 1½-2 scoops (30-40 g) Steel cut slow cook oats/oatmeal Women: 1-1½ scoops (20-30 g) Sweet potato / Yam Potatoes BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 13 Acorn and butternut squash Watermelon Wild rice, brown rice, black rice, white rice (steamed not fried) Blueberries Quinoa Raspberries Blackberries Acorn squash Gluten free / wheat free pasta: rice flour or black bea Legumes (avoid all canned beans and canned foods): kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans, lentils Acceptable breads: Ezekiel, Millet, Rice (avoid all whole grains, wheat breads, or wheat based products) Acceptable wraps: Ezekiel or wheat/gluten free: rice flour or sprouted grai Corn (organic only and limit intake) Peaches Cranberries Papaya Plums Pineapple Nectarines Tangerines Pears Grapes Peas Melon (honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.) *Try to stick with starches from nature as much as possible. Limit your intake of processed carbs. Type (V) = Vegetables Type (FR) = Fruits 1. Consume one serving of your favorite vegetables listed below as indicated on your daily nutrition templates. 1. You may have 1 serving of any of the following fresh fruits in place of a starch on Baseline days when indicated on your meal planner. 2. 3. Serving size men = 1 to 1½ cups. Women = ½ to 1 cup. 2. Make sure to have at least two servings of green cruciferous vegetables per day. 3. Serving size (men and women) = 1 cup on all veggies (raw, steamed, or minimally cooked) Food List Broccoli NO fruit juices. Food List Asparagus Cucumber Cherries Lettuce Apples Cabbage Oranges Cauliflowe Grapefruit Spinach Bananas Green beans Apricots Radishes Kiwi Onions Mango Celery 14 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 3. Mushrooms Monitor your portion sizes carefully with fats. It’s very easy to overdo it and add in an additional 300 to 400 calories per day if you’re not careful. Artichoke Peppers (any type) 4. Arugula Tomatoes Make sure you LIMIT fat in any meals containing starchy carbs or fruits. Spaghetti Squash Food List Brussels sprouts Chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground up flaxseed Zucchini Fish oil or krill oil Kale Olive oil Spring mix Mayo (use small amounts and avoid canola or refined vegetable oils) Collard greens Small amounts of raw cheese or almond cheese Eggplant Grass-fed or organic butter Carrots * Try to use organic or locally farm grown whenever possible. Egg yolks (pasture-raised if possible) Heavy cream (organic) Type (F) = Fats or Oil Raw nuts or seeds (monitor portions carefully) 1. Consume ONLY one serving of fat as indicated on your daily nutrition templates below. 2. Coconut oil (virgin or expeller-pressed) Nut butters (1 tbsp. women, men 1½-2 tbsp.) 2-3 oz. of avocado (about 1/2) Serving size (men and women) = 1 tablespoon. Cheese = a sprinkle or small serving. Egg yolks = 1 or 2 max. BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 15 Other Nutrition Guidelines Condiments You may use condiments, but remember to watch out for hidden sugars and check carb count. Great examples are mustard, salsa, hot sauces, and organic soy sauce. You can also feel free to use the following in moderation: Sea Salt Horseradish Stevia or other no/low calorie all natural sweeteners (xylitol and erythritol) Pepper (any kind) Vinegar Ketchup (high fructose corn syrup free or no sugar only) Garlic Sweeteners And Other Misc. Foods Limit intake of artificial sweeteners (sucralose, aspartame, saccharine, acesulfame-K Try to use stevia, xylitol or erythritol instead Stay away from cooking sprays and try to use small amounts of virgin or expeller-pressed coconut oil instead About Dairy About 60% of all adults are dairy intolerant to some degree. Pay close attention to how cottage cheese, yogurt and whey protein make you feel. If you experience bloating and digestive distress, make the following swaps: Use a vegan protein powder instead of whey protein Use a light protein shake or a handful 1-2 oz. of raw nuts instead of cottage cheese or yogurt BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 16 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Monday – day 1 – no Carb Action Type Women Meal 1 P/F 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites scrambled; bacon (limit 2 slices) Meal 2 P/F 6 oz. cottage cheese (full-fat brand so carbs are reduced) Meal 3 P/V 3-4 oz. grilled salmon; 1 cup green beans Meal 4 F 2-3 oz. of raw nuts (walnuts, almonds, macadamia, etc.) Meal 5 P/V 4 oz. Grass-fed beef or lean red meat; 1 cup broccoli Meal 6 P Protein shake: Add 20 g protein powder to 6 oz. almond milk and 4 oz. water; blend. Type Key: P= Protein V = Vegetables F = Fat FR = Fruit Daily Guidelines And Directions No starches or fruits on this day Feel free to eat red meat Eat a fat snack all by itself between lunch and dinner NO salads on this day Keep portion sizes smaller than usual If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 17 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Tuesday – day 2 – Low Carb day Action Type Women Meal 1 P/S 3-4 egg whites scrambled; ½ cup oatmeal with 1 packet Stevia and/or cinnamon Meal 2 P ½ cup organic cottage cheese or ½ cup organic Greek yogurt Meal 3 P/V 3-4 oz. tuna on baby spinach greens (veggie only not a salad) Meal 4 P Protein shake: 20-25 g protein powder added to 10-12 oz. water in a blender; add ice for desired thickness and blend. Meal 5 P/V Meal 6 P Type Key: P= Protein 3 oz. Salmon; 1 cup steamed veggies 2-3 egg whites scrambles, topped with small amount of salsa S = Starch V = Vegetable Daily Guidelines And Directions Keep fat intake intentionally low on this day Do NOT eat red meat or whole eggs Keep portion sizes smaller than usual If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 Make sure you move your starch to the meal after exercise or consume it in the evening if you’re not exercising BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 18 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Wednesday – day 3 – re-feed day Action Type Key: P= Protein Type Women Meal 1 P/S ½ cup potatoes with your favorite omelet or egg scramble Meal 2 P / V (low fat) 4oz lean beef; small house salad with 1 tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar Meal 3 P (low fat) Protein shake: 20-25 g protein powder added to 10-12 oz. water in a blender; add ice for desired thickness and blend. Meal 4 P/S/V (low fat) 4-6 oz. of your favorite lean protein; 1 cup of your favorite pasta or rice; 1 cup of your favorite veggie Meal 5 FF / SA 1 small serving of your favorite dessert (don’t stuff) S = Starch V = Vegetable F = Fat SA = Sweets & Alcohol FF = Free Food Daily Guidelines And Directions You may have 1 serving of fruit with your first meal of the day or in place of a starch Consume 1 starch at 2 different meals on this day and make sure at least one starch is consumed after exercise Try your best to exercise an hour or two before your first evening re-feed If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 Consume LOW fat in meals before and after exercise and meal containing starches BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 19 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan Thursday – day 4 – no Carb Action Type Women Meal 1 P/F 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites scrambled; bacon (limit 2 slices) Meal 2 P/F ½ cup organic Greek yogurt with 10 raw nuts Meal 3 P/V 4 oz. meat loaf; 1 cup of your favorite veggies Meal 4 F 2-3 oz. of raw nuts (walnuts, almonds, macadamia, etc.) Meal 5 P/V/F 4 oz. grass-fed steak (fat source); 1 cup broccoli Meal 6 P Protein shake: Add 20 g protein powder to 6 oz. almond milk and 4 oz. water; blend. Type Key: P= Protein V = Vegetables F = Fat Daily Guidelines And Directions No starches or fruits on this day Feel free to eat red meat Eat a fat snack all by itself between lunch and dinner NO salads on this day Keep portion sizes smaller than usual If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 20 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan friday – day 5 – Low Carb day Action Meal 1 Type Women P/S Power Protein Pancakes: Miix together 3 egg whites, 1 scoop protein powder, ½ cup oatmeal, and 1/8 cup water for batter. Top with a handful of berries and sprinkle with xylitol. Protein shake: 20-25 g protein powder added to 10-12 oz. water in a blender; add ice for desired thickness and blend. Meal 2 P Meal 3 P/V Meal 4 P Protein shake: 20-25 g protein powder added to 10-12 oz. water in a blender; add ice for desired thickness and blend. Meal 5 P/V 3-4 oz. Salmon; 1 cup asparagus Meal 6 P 2-3 egg whites scrambles, topped with small amount of salsa Type Key: P= Protein S = Starch 4 oz. salmon; 1 cup green beans V = Vegetable Daily Guidelines And Directions Keep fat intake intentionally low on this day Do NOT eat red meat or whole eggs Keep portion sizes smaller than usual If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 Make sure you move your starch to the meal after exercise or consume it in the evening if you’re not exercising BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 21 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan saturday – day 6 – Cheat day Action Type Women Meal 1 FF Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toasts (don’t stuff) Meal 2 FF Chips and salsa (don’t stuff) Meal 3 FF Pizza or favorite cheat food (don’t stuff) Meal 4 SA / FF Eat your favorite dessert (don’t go overboard) Alcohol (don’t go overboard) Type Key: P = Protein V = Vegetables F = Fat FR = Fruit Daily Guidelines And Directions Eat whatever you want in any amount, just don’t binge or stuff You may consume Alcohol, but IN MODERATION Follow all cheat day guidelines on page 9-10 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 22 Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan sunday – day 7 – no Carb Action Type Women Meal 1 P/F 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites scrambled; bacon (limit 2 slices) Meal 2 P/F ½ cup organic Greek yogurt with 10 raw nuts Meal 3 P/V 4 oz. meat loaf; 1 cup of your favorite veggies Meal 4 F 2-3 oz. of raw nuts (walnuts, almonds, macadamia, etc.) Meal 5 P/V/F 4 oz. grass-fed steak (fat source); 1 cup broccoli Meal 6 P Protein shake: Add 20 g protein powder to 6 oz. almond milk and 4 oz. water; blend. Type Key: P= Protein V = Vegetables F = Fat Daily Guidelines And Directions No starches or fruits on this day Feel free to eat red meat Eat a fat snack all by itself between lunch and dinner NO salads on this day Keep portion sizes smaller than usual If you can only get 4 meals you can skip meal 2 and 6 BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 23 How To Save Money On Healthy Foods I've already given you my Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan with clear instructions on what to eat and how to eat. With that meal plan, I advice you to plan in advance on how you want to cook them and what recipes to use. One major factor that caused me to fail to stick to my diet plans in the past was because they comprise of bland foods. All I did was to steam or grill them and just force them down my throat. My diet plans failed many times because I got sick of eating foods that are tasteless. Eating healthy doesn't mean you can't have delicious tastyfood. There are many recipe books available, so make good use of them. I personally like and use the recipes from Metabolic Cooking book. My son and hubby eats the food I cook using those recipes and they love it too. You can read my review of Metabolic Cooking book HERE. So plan your recipes and make a weekly journal using the Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan guideline. 1. Plan - Shop - Prepare If you plan a weekly food recipes journal, you will know what ingredients you need exactly to prepare your meals for that week. So make a weekly grocery list. Plan-Shop-Prepare. A weekly grocery list might be intimidating, but they are good as there are ways to get great deals on them. It all starts with farmer’s markets and shopping in-season. 2.Seasonal & Local Shopping — And Freezing Search the Web to find a local farmer’s market. Farmer’s markets give you the best local and seasonal produce. Or be like my mother out on the farm and grow a lot of your own vegetables yourself. Homegrown food always tastes better than the rest. If you are skilled in the kitchen, you can also freeze and can a lot of seasonal foods. My mother is a master at this, getting massive amounts of cheap, fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries in the summer and putting them in the freezer to stay stocked up all winter (and allowing me to stock my freezer with them as well). I also put many ingredients in the freezer so they don’t go bad (spinach, bananas, even broccoli). This allows me to take advantage of… BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 24 2. Bulk Buying These days there is a huge trend towards buying meat and seafood at a deal when you purchase a large amount or in bulk. Search the internet for these deals, there are many. One particular website I like and use is Vital Choice. An awesome organic food & seafood online shop where I can get almost everything I need with great savings - organic nuts, grass-fed beef and seafood. I personally buy in bulk and shop online at Vital Choice for great savings and convenience. In addition, pay attention to the deals at your local grocer’s and keep your buying according to the Plan-ShopPrepare system so that you aren’t buying food you don’t need. My freezer is also packed with raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pecans). They are bought in bulk and stored in the freezer to prevent spoiling. I buy produce in bulk and can freeze the extra for blender drinks. You’re seeing a trend here. Buy in bulk and freeze. Don’t worry, you won’t lose the nutrients. Spinach is spinach. Salmon is salmon. And it doesn’t stay frozen for long when you are eating according to the Bikini Body Diet Meal Plan. To save money in the off-season, you can buy pre-frozen bags of produce. It doesn’t always need to be fresh. These simple rules will help you save a lot of money while eating better than ever before. Plus, a lot of those bagged and boxed foods are just as pricey, and worse when you buy them on impulse. Having a plan alone will help you slash big bucks from your grocery bill. Besides, it always helps to remember what Michael Pollan said, “Better to pay your grocer than your doctor.” I agree. PLAN WELL & EAT WELL! BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 25 Getting Started Firstly, I’d like to thank you for reading my eBook. This whole weight loss journey (and getting a Bikini Body again) have ignited my passion for life and sparks a razor sharp focus not easy for me to find elsewhere. Today, I consider this journey to not even be about me, but to be about the lives I can inspire with my own transformation. The inspiration works both ways. It’s my sincere hope that you not only learned some fundamentals for a fit and happy lifestyle, but that you also decide to apply the knowledge in this book. To get a bikini body, you have to understand that you need to put in time and effort into it. You need to diet and exercise well. You need to be consistent and discipline. If I can lose 50 Lbs in 6months and get the ideal bikini body that I want, why can't you? There's no shortcuts, and there's no magic pills. All I did was to diet and exercise consistently. If you struggle to exercise because you don’t know what to do, this Workout Routines For Women could be a great place to start. I've compiled a list of effective workout routines that I recommend you to do. CLICK HERE to read it. Please understand that nothing happens overnight. You sure as heck didn't become fat or create all of the bad habits overnight, so you can’t expect to overcome them that fast. If you draw a line in the sand and completely rearrange your diet and exercise to mimic everything in this book all at once, you are only setting yourself up for failure. It is my recommendation that you find a pace, a pace that works for you and your lifestyle. All I ask is that you stay consistent. Let’s work in 30 day increments. Set a new goal every 30 days; remember it should be difficult but attainable . Remember, change takes time and patience. Your success is right around the corner. The only difference is now you are equipped with the right information and tools to get there faster without jeopardizing your health. PLEASE stay in touch with me, I absolutely want to hear how you’re doing. I am serious. I can easily be reached through my email [email protected] or on twitter @bikinibodyguid3. I welcome your questions-or heck, if you just want to say hi, I’d love that too! Good luck & God bless! BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 26 THE BIKINI BODY DIET & EXERCISE DIARY Keep track of your food intake in the diary below. Or create your own using a notebook, journal or on your computer. Week starting: DIET Meal 1 Water count: Meal 2 Meal 3 Meal 4 Meal 5 Meal 6 Notes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Exercise Daily Goals Daily goals achieved? Monday Yes / No Tuesday Yes / No Wednesday Yes / No Thursday Yes / No Friday Yes / No Saturday Yes / No Sunday Yes / No BikiniBodyGuides.com | Barbara Carter 27