We created 25 mix-and-match breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks to go along with the Get Fit Summer Challenge, a four-week exercise plan.
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Some workouts are strength training, some are cardio. And you need to eat food that will leave you feeling energized and happy, not bloated or sluggish. BuzzFeed Food editors worked with Erica Giovinazzo, MS, RD, to create a meal plan that's full of protein and fresh produce, with enough starchy carbohydrates (like sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and rice) to fuel your workouts.
There are five breakfasts, five lunches, five dinners, five light snacks, and five big snacks that you can mix and match to eat right for the whole month.
Absolutely. Also, if you're looking to lose weight, you're going to have to eat a little less than if you're only looking to kick ass and get in better shape. To figure out your personal daily caloric needs for the Get Fit Summer Challenge, use the two-step guideline created by Giovinazzo that are at the bottom of this post.
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