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table of
introduction
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contents
eady to Be Thinner By Monday?
Mini Bursts, quick blast intervals that
This 4-Day Kick Start guidebook,
burn calories and tone muscles - fast!
meal plan and workout calendar
have been designed to get you results
guaranteed. By using The FIRM Express™ Get Thin in 30 system, you will Kick Start Your Metabolism targeting your butt, thighs, arms, and shoulders - while blasting belly flab! This metabolism-rewing
Follow this program and you'll burn
SNACK
KICK START MEAL PLAN
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LIST & FREE FOODS
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body fat, sculpt lean muscle, reshape your abs and get a total body makeover.
ANTI-BLOAT
TIPS & TRICKS
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Whether you are just starting out on a weight loss plan, or have tried
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4-DA Y WORKOUT
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everything and still can't lose those extra pounds, we have everything you
system can
4-DAY
CALENDAR
need to lose weight and sculpt your
JOURNAL
HOW TO
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help you burn more calories every day,
body slim. You'll get results in just four
lose fat, boost your energy and help you
days that you'll be able to measure
feel stronger and more fit, while also
on the scale.
DAILY FOOD JOURNAL
Get ready to FIRM your butt and thighs,
See The FIRM Express Fitness Guide for the complete
making you look and feel years younger. It's like a total gym workout in just
flatten your abs, lose inches, burn fat
minutes, in the comfort of your own
and have fun while you do it!
living room. The FIRM Express™ supercharges
your workout with an
innovative, new training technique called
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The meal plan and snack list located specifically
Sara
Ryba,
for The FIRM Express
a
who specializes
Registered in nutrition
3D-Day weight
on the following
pages were created
Get Thin in 30 and approved
Dietician
and Certified
and weight
loss program.
Dietician
by Nutritionist,
loss.
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what to eat &
4-day kick start
meal plan
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what to avoid
bySaraRy~a,RD,CDN
4-Day Kick Start Plan should be used in conjunction
with The FIRM Express Get Thin in 30 workout
this Plan on Thursday
DVDs. Begin
and you will sculpt your body slim in just
four short days so you will Be Thinner By Monday! You'll combat cravings and reduce sweeteners, engaging
bloating by cutting out sugar, artificial
alcohol, refined carbohydrates
in this anti-bloat
on weight
your cravings
This book provides
By
regime you not only get a Kick Start
loss, but you also set yourself
conquering
and sodium.
up for success
by
now.
detailed
guidance
about exactly what meals
WHAT TO EAT
The foods that are included in this meal plan are: low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean proteins and healthy fats. This meal plan pays a lot of attention to anti-inflammatory foods, as they are known to help reduce bloating. Anti-inflammatory foods include olive oil, avocado, salmon, nuts and nut butters and colorful fruits and vegetables. It is also recommended that you drink a minimum of 64 ounces of plain, non-carbonated water. WHAT TO AVOID
The most important thing that you are going to avoid is sugar, artificial sweeteners (that includes gum and mints), alcohol, refined carbohydrates and sodium. Avoid caffeine; however, for those of you that simply 'must', Y2 cup of black coffee per day is permitted. By eliminating sugar, artificial sweeteners, white carbohydrates, alcohol and sodium, your body will deflate. These foods are known to cause weight gain and bloating, and by avoiding them, your body will virtually become smaller in just a matter of days.
and snacks you should be eating and exactly which FIRM Express
THE DAILY MEAL PLAN
workouts
you should use, each day. By cleaning up your diet,
following
the workout
Each day you will have three meals and two snacks totaling 1000 calories per day. Each meal will contain a carbohydrate, protein and a fat. This ratio will best satisfy your hunger and will help to keep cravings at bay. It is recommended that you follow the meal plan just as written, however, if there are any meals or snacks that simply do not align with your taste preferences; you may swap out a meal for a meal or a snack for a snack. All breakfast meals are approximately 200 calories, while lunches and dinners are 300 calories each. All snacks are an even 100 calories, so it makes it easy to swap out the meal and snack options to best fit your preferences.
you set yourself
rotation
provided
up for quick weight
of health and well-being.
will have increased
loss and for a greater
The reduction
difficult at first, but after completing
and keeping a daily journal, feeling
in sugar and carbs may be
this plan you'll feel great and
energy and a decreased
appetite!
In just four quick days, you are going to watch as your body literally shrinks before your eyes. So, what do you get to eat? Read on and
You may use this 4-Day Kick Start Plan one time per month;
you'll learn how you are going to transform
however,
no time at all with this revolutionary
your body and mind in
Kick Start Plan!
it is not suggested
more than four consecutive
that you continue this plan for days. After completing
this 4-Day
plan, you may transition to the 3D-Day plan, located in The FIRM Results may vary. Exercise and maintain weight loss.
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and proper
diet are necessary
to achieve
Express Fitness Guide which provides a greater variety of food and workouts
Kick
Start
Plan
plus tips for success
and much more!
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davone BREAKFAST: VEGETABLE OMELET Egg omelet made with 1 whole egg and 2 additional egg whites, % cup chopped tomatoes and % cup chopped steamed broccoli. Serve with 1 slice of light-style whole wheat bread and Y2 grapefruit SNACK: 12 UNSALTED
DRY ROASTED ALMONDS
LUNCH: SPINACH SALAD Toss together 2 cups baby spinach leaves, 3 ounces of grilled chicken breast, % of a sliced cucumber and % of a sliced red pepper. Dress with 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice and serve with 3 slices of whole wheat Melba toast SNACK: 1 MEDIUM
APPLE
DINNER: CITRUS DILL SALMON 4 ounces of broiled salmon topped with fresh lemon and dill and served with 1 cup of steamed string beans and V3 cup brown rice (measure rice after cooking) NUTRITION INFORMA TlON 1011 calories, 84 grams protein, 89 grams carbohydrate, 38 grams fat, 18 grams fiber, 34 grams sugar, 593 mg sodium
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BREAKFAST: FRUIT-N-NUT OATMEAL Y2 cup of oatmeal (measured after cooking) topped with 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, Y2 cup blueberries and Y2 cup of skim milk SNACK: CELERY STALK TOPPED WITH 1 TBSP UNSALTED ALMOND BUTTER LUNCH: TURKEY AND AVOCADO PITA POCKET Y2 6-inch whole wheat pita pocket filled with 2 ounces low salt turkey breast, Y2 cup shredded lettuce, % sliced avocado and Y2 of a sliced plum tomato. Serve with 1 fresh peach SNACK: % CUP PLAIN NONFAT YOGURT WITH % CUP SLICED STRAWBERRIES DINNER: SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGER 1 4-ounce turkey burger made with lean ground turkey meat mixed with 2 tbsp salsa. Broil burger until cooked through and serve on a light-style (100 calorie) whole-wheat English muffin. Serve with a tossed green salad topped with fresh lemon juice NUTRITION INFORMATION 999 calories, 63 grams protein, 120 grams carbohydrate, 36 grams fat, 21 grams fiber, 31 grams sugar, 1100 mg sodium
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day three
4-day kick start meal plan
day four
BREAKFAST: CEREAL AND MILK % cup of high fiber, cold cereal, such as Kellogg's AII-Bran@ or Kashi GoLean~with % cup of skim milk and Y2 cup sliced strawberries
BREAKFAST: EGG SANDWICH 1 whole egg, plus 2 additional egg whites, scrambled and served on a light-style (1DO-calorie) whole-wheat English muffin
SNACK: 3 OUNCES OF LOW-SODIUM DELI TURKEY WRAPPED AROUND CUCUMBER SPEARS
3/4
LUNCH: CHEF SALAD Toss together 2 ounces of low-sodium deli turkey, 1 ounce of low-sodium Swiss cheese, 2 cups of cleaned chopped romaine lettuce, % of a sliced avocado and Y2 of a sliced cucumber. Dress with 2 tbsp reduced fat Russian dressing and serve with 1 brown rice cake SNACK: 10 BABY CARROTS DIPPED INTO 2 TBSP OF HUMMUS OR GUACAMOLE
SNACK: 1/2 CUP SKIM MILK BLENDED WITH CUP OF STRAWBERRIES (or you may drink the milk alone with the berries on the side)
LUNCH: VEGGIE BURGER AND SALAD 1 veggie burger (with about 120-130 calories) served on a light-style (100 calorie) whole-wheat English muffin topped with lettuce and tomato and served with a side salad composed of chopped romaine, sliced cucumber and sliced peppers dressed with 2 tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar SNACK: 2 OUNCES OF GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AND 1/2 OF A SLICED APPLE
DINNER: LEMON SHRIMP 8 large cleaned shrimp (about 4 ounces), sauteed in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray and 1 tsp olive oil, stirring until cooked through and then season with fresh lemon juice and chopped dill. Serve shrimp with Y2 cup of brown rice, measured after cooking, and 1 cup of steamed broccoli
DINNER: STEAK AND SPINACH 4 ounces of lean sirloin, broiled or grilled, and served with 1 cup of steamed spinach and Y2 of a sliced beefsteak tomato
NUTRITION INFORM A TlON 1010 calories, 86 grams protein, 114 grams carbohydrate, 29 grams fat, 23 grams fiber, 43 grams sugar, 1200 mg sodium
NUTRITION INFORMATION 993 calories, 95 grams protein, 106 grams carbohydrate, 23 grams fat, 21 grams fiber, 34 grams sugar, 1156 mg sodium
Kellogg's All-Bran is a registered trademark of the Kellogg NA Company Kashi GoLean is a registered trademark of Kashi Co.
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anti-bloat tips &
snack list &
tri cks
free foods
by Sara Ryba, RO, CON
If you weigh more than 150 pounds and are truly hungry, there is an "Additional Snack List" below to choose from. Each snack on this list is 100 calories. You may choose 1-2 snacks per day. You will most likely find that you are quite hungry on Day 1 and Day 2, and that you require these extra snacks, but that by Day 3 and Day 4 you no longer require the additional nourishment. For those of you under 150 pounds, you may choose 1 of the "Additional" snacks per day.
Once you've completed the 4-Day Kick Start Meal Plan, you are going to feel amazing! In order to keep that feeling, be sure to follow these tips and tricks to keep bloating and weight gain at bay:
You will also find below a list of "Free Foods" which may be used when you are feeling very hungry or weak. These foods are low in calories and will not interfere with your weight loss goals. You can choose up to four servings per day.
1.
100-CALORIE
ADDITIONAL
SNACK
Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day. Choose plain flat water, not carbonated. Many people find room temperature water to be easier on their
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10 unsalted almonds, or 4 unsalted walnut halves or 8 unsalted cashews
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1 brown rice cake with Y2 tbsp all-natural peanut butter or almond butter
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1 medium apple 6 ounces plain nonfat yogurt (check container as calories may vary)
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3 ounces of low-sodium turkey 2 plums
digestive system, but this is just anecdotal. 2. Avoid high sodium foods. Even if a food is low in calories, it could cause bloating if it is too high in sodium (think soy sauce). 3. Chooseanti-inflammatory foods, which
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Y2 cup reduced sodium cottage cheese
include: lean proteins, omega-3 fatty
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1 celery stalk with 1 tbsp all natural peanut butter or almond butter
acids (such as olive oil, avocado, salmon,
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2 cups of sugar-snap peas
almonds and walnuts), colorful fruits and vegetables.
FREE FOODS
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2 celery stalks
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1 sliced cucumber
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2 cups baby spinach leaves tossed with 2 tsp lemon juice
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1 green bell pepper sliced
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or 1 small romaine lettuce heart
single worst habit you can have, and it will
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1 cup raw broccoli and cauliflower florets
cause gas and bloating in no time at all.
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1 cup raw string beans
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4. Avoid refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and crackers. 5. Avoid sugar! Eating sugar is probably the
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1. It is important that you work out at a safe and comfortable intensity. Measurethis by usingthe "Talk Test."Youshould be ableto speak in at least short phraseswhile exercising.If you are unableto do this, you are probablyworking out too intenselyand should decrease your workout level by slowing down and marching in place. 2. Never skip the cool-down or stretching portion of your workout. It is extremelyimportantto allow your body and heart rate to slowly return to normal levelsand to stretch your musclesproperlyto aid in recovery. 3. Proper hydration for exercising is key. A good rule of thumb is to drink the equivalentof half your weight per day in ouncesof water.Onworkout days, your bodywill needeven morewater per day.Remember,you loseat least two cups of water for each poundlost. Soguzzlethat water,especiallyduring an intenseFIRM Expressworkout! 4. Eat an hour or more prior to working out to avoid gastro-intestinal problems. Whenworking out, you need bloodin your muscles,not in your stomach digestinga meal.
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that push themselves
to exhaustion have a greater chance of injury and are more likely to get frustrated and quit. Rememberto pace yourselfand take adequaterest daysthroughoutthe week. (SeeThe FIRMExpressFitnessGuide) 6. Your physical appearance and mental state are partially the result of what you eat. Good nutrition is as importantto maintaining goodhealthas exerciseis. 7. Proper form and technique will help prevent injuries and increase results. If the pace is too fast for you to maintainproperform, slow down and go at your own pace. 8. Your body needs adequate sleep at night to recover from intense exercise. The average personneeds 8 hours per night. 9. Never
stop moving
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IGNITE (CARDIO)
PM WORKOUT:
TURBOCHARGE
ADD-ON BONUS:
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(SCULPT)
WHEN YOU CAN: KICK START YOUR METABOLISM
AM WORKOUT:
ACCELERATE (CARDIO+SCULPT)
PM WORKOUT:
OVERDRIVE
ADD-ON BONUS:
(CARDIO)
WHEN YOU CAN: KICK START YOUR METABOLISM
AM WORKOUT:
TURBOCHARGE
PM WORKOUT:
OVERDRIVE
ADD-ON BONUS:
(CARDIO)
(SCULPT)
WHEN YOU CAN: KICK START YOUR METABOLISM
during
exercise. If the workout level becomes too difficult for you, march in placeto allow your bodyto recover. 10. Surround exercise
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AM WORKOUT:
OVERDRIVE
PM WORKOUT:
ACCELERATE
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yourself with other enthusiasts and
motivational tools. This will help keep you inspiredto push through plateausin your workout.
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Whether you are trying to lose weight, or eat more fruits and vegetables, food journals can be one of the best tools for you. Although it sounds like a simple task, there are tricks and strategies in order to make this a successful exercise. Getting Started Before you start the food journal, give some thought as to the best mode of compiling your journal entries. Do you like to hand write, or are you more of a computer person? Some people prefer to make a food entry form on the computer, while others like to buy a pretty journal. Either way is fine, you could even use a little note pad.The important thing is that you pick a central location to gather your food journal entries.
What To Write The general guideline is to include all foods consumed. Whether they are eating while standing up at the refrigerator, or off of your child's plate, you must be sure to track all foods consumed, even beverages should be included. The basic components that most people find helpful to include in their journal are:
After you have chosen where you are going to record your journal entries, you should decide on a time (or times) of day that you would be entering your foods. For many people, it is easier to enter one full day at a time. You could either sit down at night to enter the food consumed for the day, or you could make your entry first thing in the morning for the previous day.
• Type of food (with portion size, to make this less laborious, you can be subjective about your portion size, i.e. large bowl of pasta or small chocolate chip cookie)
• Time of day food was eaten
• How many calories, fat, carbs and protein were consumed during each meal (approx. number) • Time of day you worked out and for how long
If you find that you have a difficult time remembering all of the foods for a full day, then choose to make your entries after each meal; however, this does become more time consuming. The important thing is not to let more than one day go by without recording your entries. 14
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STEP 1 Make it your goalto simply write down all of the foodthat you consume.Youneed not make any great effortsto "eat better,"or adjust your eating habitsjust yet.Thefirst, and importantstep, in the processis to collect informationon your current eating habits.Youmayfind that after a few days you are alreadylearninga lot aboutyour strengths and weaknesses.
STEP 2 Now you can review your first few days and make some conclusions about your eating patterns. This is the time to create your goals: Try to make them concrete and easy to evaluate. Hereare a few ideas of small, manageable adjustments that may make sense for you. TO LOSE WEIGHT: 1. Reduce empty calories. These empty calories are often consumed during the mid-afternoon or at night in front of the TV. 2. Control portion sizes. If most of your entries include' large' portions, try to focus on downsizing these meals and snacks. TO FEEL MORE ENERGIZED: 1. Do not skip meals. Look for skipped meals and long gaps of time that you do not eat. Then make an effort to fill in the gaps with nutritious meals and snacks.
2. Avoid foods that drag you down. Take notice of how you feel after eating particular foods.Youmay notice a trend that after eating a particular lunch, you are exhaustedall afternoon.This may occur because the meal was too high in fat or calories.Tryto adjust these meals to increase your energy. TO EAT MORE HEALTHFULLY: 1. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Count your fruits and vegetable servings for the day. Ideally you will be eating 5-7 servings daily from both fruits ANDvegetables.They should be diverse, as the more variety you get, the better array of vitamins and minerals you will consume. 2. Look to reduce meals that are fried or that are cream-based. Youare most likely consuming a lot more fat than you realize. Words to look for when trying to reduce fried and creamy foods include: crispy or creamy.
STEP 3-MAKE
IT FUN!
Enlist a friend or family member to be your partner in crime. Youand your partner can review your food journals together. If you both set up goals, you can then provide each other with feedback. It can make a big difference when you know that you are accountable to someone else!
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journal
DATE: CALORIES
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
FAT
_ CARBS
BREAKFAST
time:
LUNCH
SNACKS
SNACKS
time:
FAT
_ CARBS
PROTEIN
time:
time:
DINNER
time:
DATE: CALORIES
PROTEIN
time:
DINNER
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journal
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time:
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TOTAL:
TOTAL ~
WORKOUT
WORKOUT
time:
time: duration:
duration:
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DATE: CALORIES
FAT
_ CARBS
PROTEIN
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time:
time:
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time:
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time:
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TOTAL:
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WORKOUT
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duration:
duration:
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WATER CONSUMPTION
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