Happy Week 2 of the Summer SWEAT Series! Monique and I are absolutely thrilled by the incredible participation and engagement we’ve seen from thousands of readers. It makes us so happy to see you cooking the healthy recipes and sweating through the workouts. Thank you for joining us!
This week, FFF focuses on a healthy meal plan while Ambitious Kitchen covers fitness. Check out Monique’s post to get all five workouts for Week 2.
Week 2’s meal plan includes some standout recipes. The ones I’m most excited to try (or make again) are:
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
- Copycat PF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Healthy Protein Buckeyes
- Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Keep in mind the meal plan is designed for a single female. Depending on your energy needs and health goals, you may want to increase portions or add an extra snack or two. I recommend a high-protein, low-carb option like a hard-boiled egg or almond butter mixed with protein powder. Most recipes are largely gluten-free and many include meat; if you follow a vegetarian diet, feel free to substitute with chickpeas, tofu, or another favorite plant protein.
These meal plans are meant to inspire healthier eating, not to be strict rules. If you have a date night or attend a party, make sensible choices and enjoy yourself — healthy living is all about balance.
To download the Week 2 Meal Plan Click HERE.
To download the Week 2 Grocery List Click HERE.
On Ambitious Kitchen you’ll find this week’s five workouts, which are sponsored by our Summer SWEAT Series partner, Finish Line. I’ve praised my Under Armour Geminis before and will keep recommending them until they wear out. If you haven’t entered our Head-to-Toe Finish Line Outfit Giveaway yet, there’s still time to enter via the giveaway widget.