Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer: Day 55

Now that we've done a lot of pushing motions for upper body, it's time to hit those pull muscles of the back. Deadlifts? You bet. Don't be intimidated - it's an awesome exercise.

More cardio equals more fat burning, so let's hit it for another 30 minutes!

The Workout:

Time To Count Calories!

Up to this point, the focus with the meal plan has been to consume adequate calories to support your weight training goals. Moving forward, it will be necessary to determine a specific calorie range to increase your fat burning potential while maintaining your hard earned muscle.

Follow this simple formula to determine the number of calories you should consume moving forward, using the foods included in the meal plans:

1. Multiply your goal weight by 10 to arrive at your baseline.
2. Add between 200 and 500 calories to determine the ideal calorie range that will support the rest of your Phase Two and Phase Three workout routines.

   (So, for me, that would be 110 (lbs) X 10 + 200 = 1300 and 110 (lbs) X 10 + 500 = 1600).

3. On rest days and lighter days (arms, shoulders, abs), eat in the lower range (1,300 calories). On heavier days (chest, legs, back), eat in the higher range (1,600 calories).
4. Once we arrive at Phase 3, the lower number will become the starting point for the carbohydrate cycling we'll do!

CALORIE CALCULATOR

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Phase 2 Diet Tips:

• Eat first meal within an hour of waking.



• Plan ahead! Designate a food preparation day.



• Measure and weigh everything whenever possible. Purchase measuring cups and a kitchen scale.



• Eat every three hours (usually 5 or 6 times a day, depending on when you wake up)! It's the secret to speeding up your metabolism. Be on time!



• Drink lots of water! May have coffee & tea with Stevia or a no-cal sweetener.



• Take a daily multivitamin. If lifting weights, you might consider taking an additional calcium supplement.



• Take one tablespoon of Flaxseed or Fish Oil daily. Flaxseed and fish oil actually aid in weight loss and encourages healthy bowel movements. (Mix in oatmeal or mashed sweet potato after heating food. Do not heat flaxseed.)



• Consistency is key! If you have a day where you slip up … Don't give up! Start fresh at your next meal or the next day. You can do it!

Female Diet for Phase 2

Note: No carbs (starch) after 7:00 PM (or about 3 hours before bedtime).

Limit fruit to twice daily: berries first thing in the morning and then a full citrus serving or banana after a workout with your protein shake. Carry a small apple in your gym bag at all times in case an energy slump hits!

Jamie Eason's LiveFit Phase 2 Female Diet. PDF (136 KB)

Male Diet for Phase 2

Note: No carbs (starch) after 7:00 PM (or about 3 hours before bedtime).

Limit fruit to twice daily: berries first thing in the morning and then a full citrus serving or banana after a workout with your protein shake. Carry a small apple in your gym bag at all times in case an energy slump hits!

Jamie Eason's LiveFit Phase 2 Male Diet. PDF (135 KB)

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Jamie Eason has become the world's fittest model and continues her hard work and dedication by contributing her knowledge about fitness and nutrition.

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