a better me: day 1 plan

Monday is almost here, and that means it's time to get a little physical! Here's the run down for Day 1:

Nourishment:

Breakfast 
- Green Smoothie: Green smoothies are probably the greatest invention ever. I have about 2 a day. There's almost no wrong recipe because you can put any fruits or vegetables you want into it as long as it's considered healthy. I go for anything green, but the smoothie doesn't even have to be green. If you like your smoothies sweet, add a little honey or agave to the mix. Here's my favorite recipe: (there are no measurements because I kind of just wing it; its up to you to do what you like)
Spinach, Cucumber, Pineapple, Fresh Mint Leaves, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Celery, Ginger, Agave
All of these elements are great for the body. Spinach has tons of fiber, which is great for boosting your metabolism. Cucumber has like no calories but tons of water in it. Mint does a great deal for digestion. Pineapple supplies a significant amount of vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and fiber. Grapefruits help burn fat and have tons of Vitamin C. Ginger is also a god when it comes to your metabolism.
- Fruit: Pick your favorite(s).
- Soup: I find that it's better to make your own soup instead of buying it. It's really easy if you've got a blender and some vegetables.

Snack: string cheese; 2 Peppermint Joe-Joes

Lunch: whole grain quesadilla with pepperjack cheese, spinach, and sliced turkey

Snack: grapefruit and pineapple

                                                              Dinner: chicken ceasar salad


Fit Plan:
5 minutes of stretching
30 jumping jacks and 10 crunches
30 minutes of Pilates: Pilates Bootcamp Ep. 1, Pilates Bootcamp, Ep. 2

*I found this awesome Youtube channel, LiveStrong Woman, that puts new workout and health tip videos up each day. It features pilates, yoga, and toning exercises with the Tone It Up girls, Karena and Katrina. If you haven't seen the TIU girls, their bodies are amazing! Anyways, these are the videos I'll be using for my workouts. Mondays are Pilates Bootcamp Mondays, then it's Tone It Up Tuesdays, Perfect Form Wednesdays, Yoga Thursdays, and A-List Look Fridays. This variation makes working out exciting because you're not doing the same mundane routine everyday. Spicing your workouts up keeps you on your toes and wanting more.

I'm stoked on starting this plan to a better me, and hopefully I won't be alone! Check back Monday night for a Day 1 recap.