Ashley’s meal plan:

***Ashley was in competition mode, in the last week of her shredding phase, when she established this meal plan. We certainly don’t recommend it for the average active woman.

Pre-workout booster
• 1 teaspoon “Magnum G” glutamine
• 1 vitamin C tablet

Meal one (post-workout)
Protein Shake:
• 2 oz aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
• 1 tsp Udo’s Oil
• 1 tbsp ground sprouted flax seed
• 1 serving Magnum Performance Edge Greens
• 1 multi-vitamin

Meal two
• ½ grapefruit
• 4 oz chicken breast

Meal three (mid-afternoon)
• ¼ cup dry measure steel-cut oats cooked in water
• 1 tsp Udo’s Oil

Meal four (late afternoon)
• 4 oz chicken breast or turkey breast
• 8 asparagus spears raw or steamed

Meal five (evening)
• 1 cup egg whites
• ¼ cup green pepper and handful of spinach
Preparation: Serve scrambled or as omelet. Add 1 tbsp salsa. “I try to pick up something organic and lower in sodium – under 200 mg per serving,” says Ashley.

Meal six (before bed)
• 1 to 2 cups green salad, add cucumber, celery and lemon juice
• 1 krill oil capsule

Ashley’s workout:

Cardio: six days per week

Ashley’s cardio tip:
“Fifteen minutes before cardio, have a one-ounce serving of wheat grass and one teaspoon Magnum G glutamine for some added power.”

Weights:
Monday - shoulders, hamstrings, abs
Tuesday - quads, biceps
Wednesday - back, triceps, abs
Thursday - shoulders, calves
Friday - quads, chest
Saturday - hamstrings, abs
Sunday - ah, rest!

Ashley’s advice for the beginner:
“Be patient, stay persistent, set small attainable goals and don't be afraid of heavy weights,” says Ashley, who encourages fitness newcomers to ask questions and seek advice. “Challenge yourself everyday, whether it be diet or exercise, and don’t forget to stay positive and be proud of yourself.”