CLX Week 9 Update and Meal Plan

Forgive me if I have several typos, as my arms are sore and feel a little shaky!  I just completed week 9 of ChaLEAN Extreme.  This is the first week of the LEAN Phase, and let me tell you, my body KNOWS I'm doing something new.
The Lean Phase focuses on working multiple parts of the body simultaneously; for example, you might be going into a forward lunch while lifting one arm into an Arnold press with a weight(!).  A move like this works your whole body - arms, legs, butt, and core.  This month also has you doing breakdown sets from the very first to the very last exercises in the workouts for maximum effectiveness.  After each strength session this week, my arms were TREMBLING in the shower while I was washing my hair!  I've also noticed that my legs and abs seem tighter, and if I remember correctly from the last time I did this program, this is the month  where I saw the biggest changes to my body.

I don't know if it is the weather FINALLY breaking, or just my body craving what is good for it, but I have been yearning for HEALTHY YUMMIES!  I cannot wait for local fruit to be good and sweet! Lately, egg white omelettes, spinach salads, and oatmeal seem to be haunting my dreams.  I can definitely tell you that this is a good thing!

This week, I am on spring break from teaching, so I know I need to stick to a meal plan!  But also, since I have more time this week, there has been some recipes I've been wanting to try, so I am enjoying my time off by getting playful in the kitchen!  I will blog about the ones that turn out well.
The downside (well, sort of) to having ten days off is that there are so many people I want to catch up with, because honestly, when school is in, it is just so hard to find the time!  I'm having lunch at Crown Candy Kitchen with my BFF Rachel and her youngest son; there is no way I'm going there and not ordering a shake and a BLT!  But I'm going to see if Rachel and Cameron will split a shake with me because they are HUGE!  On Thursday I'm having lunch with my friend Kim at Panera, which is awesome because I know I can always find something healthy there (that power salad I had last week keeps coming to mind - YUM!).  On Friday night, date night, Handsome Hubby and I have been wanting Fish Fry.  Even though we aren't Catholic, it IS the season for fish frys, so it will definitely be a cheat meal!  But I have made it something I really want, so I'm okay with it.
Notice I am having TWO cheat meals this week.  I don't usually do that, but considering I am on vacation (and can get in a extra workout or two ;)) and I am maintaining my weight, not trying to lose, I am going to be flexible and let it happen, but I am not going to make a habit of it.  The rest of this week I am STRICTLY sticking to my plan.
Speaking of, here it is:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal Plan for 3.16 Meal Plan
Workout	Lean Circuit 1	Lean Circuit 2	Burn Intervals and Extreme Abs	Lean Circuit 3	Burn it Off and Recharge	Rest	Rest
Breakfast Protein, CCFV, protein	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit	Shakeology, almond milk, and frozen fruit
Snack Protein, CCFV,	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick	Halos and cheese stick
Lunch CCFV; protein; CC-S; HF	Asparagus and White Bean Pasta	Clean Orange Chicken and fried Brown Rice	Cheat – Crown Candy Kitchen with the Leals	Bread Co – Power salad and apple	Leftovers	Leftovers	Leftovers
Snack Protein, CCFV,	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds	Apple and almonds
Dinner CCFV(2); protein; CC-S(2); HF(2)	Clean Orange Chicken and fried Brown Rice	Shredded Beef Crockpot tacos	Clean chicken fettuccini alfredo, salad	Leftovers	Cheat – Fish Fry	Leftovers	Mexican Chicken, salad
Snack Protein, CC-S,	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus	Mini Peppers and hummus

What is YOUR spring break plan?  How are you keeping yourself accountable?  

If you would like to learn how to make your very own meal plan, consider joining my upcoming "Spring into Fitness" support and accountability group!  It begins March 23.  Fill out this application:

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Oh, yeah:
BE FIERCE!