Summer Shape Up 2015: Week 4 Workouts and Meal ideas
Hi friends! Can you believe that itโs the last week of Summer Shape Up?! Itโs gone by so quickly, but time flies when you’re working hard. ๐ I hope youโre already seeing some noticeable benefits from the past 3 weeks! Our goal for the final week: finish it STRONG with the same intensity that you used when you began the challenge. Also, remember that you can always repeat for an 8-week plan. For Winter Shape Up, weโll have our free full-length videos to follow, too. ๐ If youโre just joining in the fun, you can check out the intro post here!
Next month, Iโll be back with full monthly fitness calendars (and per many requests, Iโll include meal ideas in my emails), so if youโd like to receive those, be sure to sign up for my newsletter below:
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A very special โthank youโ to all of our wonderful 2015 Summer Shape Up sponsors!
bobble, makers of the BPA-free self-filtering water bottle. I tote mine around all the time and love how lightweight it is.
Gluten-free Chex oatmeal, which is perfect for baking, savory recipes and snacks,
(shown here with an egg cracked in as it cooked, almond milk, blueberries, cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup and a giant blob of peanut butter)
and Crunch Live, who kindly shared a 30-day free trial with all of us. Just use the code โSSU30โโ to activate it! (It will turn into a regular membership at $9.99/month after the 30 days expire, just as a heads up. They have a great variety of workouts you can do anywhere.)
Hereโs what the meal ideas look like for Week 4. As always, feel free to adjust or shuffle them around according your unique needs and preferences.
Breakfasts:
Sweet potato hash with poached eggs
Protein pancakes without protein powder
Lunches:
Zucchini pasta with creamy cashew sauce
Dinners:
Mexican black bean spinach burgers with sweet potato fries
Slow cooker chicken enchiladas
Snacks:
Treats:
Oatmeal chocolate peanut butter cookies
Workouts:
Monday: OFF
Tuesday: HIIT Start Treadmill Workout and workout #3
Wednesday: Steady state 30 minutes
Thursday: Workout #2 or Crunch Live Total Body Bootcamp
Friday: OFF or gentle
Saturday: Workout #4 + Workout #1
Sunday: Long steady state + Ab burner
Every time you complete a Week 4 workout, leave a comment below! (Today is a freebie since itโs an off day!) Iโll pick a lucky winner to receive a fun fitness-y prize pack, including a fitness tracker and lulu tank top.
Letโs go after it!
xoxo,
Gina
xoxo
Gina
Yesterday I did 21 day fix dirty 30! I had a busy/ stressful afternoon and forgot to check in
Today is my rest day … Heading to the beach so will definitely get some walking and swimming on. Happy weekend!
45 minute run + ab burner
Just finished workout #4, workout #1 (2 rounds), plus a few extra strength moves to top it off.
orange theory this morning nd killed it!! ๐
Did workout #2 yesterday and workout #1 and #4 this am.
Workouts #4 & #1 done!
Workout 4–with wine bottles, because I don’t have light weights ;)–followed by Workout 1 in the park!
i love it!
had my long run this AM!!!!
Workout #1 (x2)! Dripping sweat!! ๐
Zumba followed by a visit to the local farmer’s market. I picked up a bunch of fruit and a reeeeeally good smoothie that had vanilla almond milk, dates, bananas, cinnamon, and oatmeal. May have also had a bite of the husband’s breakfast sandwich when I got home (we live near sausage, egg, and cheese NIRVANA), but it’s all about balance. ๐
This week has been crazy for me because my husband was out of town and some other things. But I still managed a few days of workouts. I wanted to start today off on a good note because its my birthday, so I did a 60 minute barre workout. I have LOVED this shape up. I’m going to start the WSS 2014 on Monday, and I can’t wait. Thanks for all of your hard work with this, Gina!!
Just did a 3 mile walk. Was about to do workout 4 and 1 but I just remembered that I scheduled a six mile walk for later or early in morning. Need to reevaluate.
I did workout #1 & #4 this morning. Just what I needed cause then we went to a pool party and now we are back home relaxing with a glass of wine playing outside
#1 and #4. Sweaty sweaty!! BTW lentil chopped salad is to DIE FOR… might be my new favorite food!!
Incidental rest day with lots of walking. Tomorrow I’m gonna push it!
Today was workout #4, 2.5 mile dog walk and a 2 hour yoga workshop. It was a great day!
sunday = rest day ๐
I have YTT today from 10am – 6pm so…. yoga, yoga, yoga for me today ๐
Yoga for me today!
Headed to areial yoga with some friends this afternoon and I just finished making the lentil quinoa chopped salad for lunches this week! I had a great time during the SSU!
I have been following along month but keep forgetting to check in. Just finished workout #4 this morning because I only had 30 minutes. I’ll complete workout #1 this evening when I have more time.
Today is busy busy, just some treadmill walking while doing homework. I might try for a 1 mi run Ayer on! Thanks for a wonderful shape up and bonus workouts :))
The last two days have been mellow with my workouts. Rest and lots of walking, but I am coming back today with a cardio HIIT + full body strength circuit.
Completed the long SS & Ab Burner today! I’m so excited to say I’ve successfully completed my first Shape-Up! Thank you, Gina! Can’t wait until WSU!
Monday: Bodypump class
Tuesday: Workout #1 and HIIT Workout
Wednesday: Long run
Thursday: Barre Video and Total Body Conditioning
Friday: Bodypump
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Spin and Run
Love SSU!!!!!
Today is an impromptu rest day as I tweaked my shoulder yesterday! I’m super bummed to end the Ssu this way. Ugh! Lots of ice and rest for me!
Did WO #4 + #1 today! I love that combo
Quick ~3.5mi run and ab burner video yesterday!
Steady state walk for about 45minutes today! Great SSU!
Almost an hour jog and ab burner. Gonna repeat SSU til the August cal comes out! Thanks Gina!
Finished up SSU with a long run on a humid morning. Glad I got ‘er done!
Thanks for another great shape up! My abs are happy today. I’ll be sure to thank all the sponsors on Twitter tomorrow.
Hour long bike ride, workouts 1 and 4, and an burner x2! Thanks for the shape up!!