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Coco Meal Plan
CONTENTS
Introduction pg 3
Key Dates pg 6
Tracking Progress pg 7
Nutrition Plan pg 9
Training Plan pg 16
FAQs pg 20
2.
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT LAUREN SIMPSON
& LAUREN SIMPSON FITNESS
My journey is a little different to the ‘lose weight
and get fit’ transformation story. I’m not someone
who has ever been overweight... in fact I was the
extreme opposite!
Laurenxx
3.
INTRODUCTION
Hey girls!
Welcome to Lauren Simpson Fitness and welcome For more personal questions it’s best to shoot us
to the 8 week Empower Challenge! an email at LSF HQ on
support@laurensimpsonfitness.com.
This is THE program to keep you healthy and help
you reach your highest potential. WHY? Because You may want to dive into this challenge head
my no BS approach to nutrition and training will first and completely overhaul your life, so give
provide you with the tools you need to create the yourself a pat on the back for your amazing
lifestyle required to achieve your goals (aka insane motivation levels. BUT at LSF we do not believe
results!) in extremes, we know that slow and steady gets
results that last! So remember to be patient with
My goal for you during this challenge is to help you yourself over the next 8 weeks, you do not need
TAKE CONTROL of your health and fitness. I want to suffer to get results, make small adjustments,
to help you achieve round glutes, a tight waist and take things one day at a time, and celebrate all of
glute growth by nailing your training and nutrition! the little wins along the way.
You will be doing a traditional LSF upper/lower split
with a HIIT day too. We will all have bad days (myself included) so
make sure you lean on your #LSFbabes via social
I also want to help simplify your nutrition approach, media and the FB Forum when you need support.
so you are no longer confused by the excess of And on the days when you are crushing it, make
information out there. You can either follow the sure you share a bit of your positivity around! We
meal plan I have set for you, flexible diet using the rise by lifting others, so let’s band together and
macros provided or use an alternative approach raise the bar for the Empower Challenge!
that suits you, because the key with nutrition is
creating sustainable habits that are tailored to your Ok #LSFbabes
personal needs and preferences. If at any time Let’s do this!
you have any questions to do with the Empower
Laurenxx
Challenge, all you need to do is pop a post in the
Challenge Forum, or just use the search bar to see
if any of the other girls have asked already!
4.
INTRODUCTION
useful information
5.
Key Dates
3rd June
Facebook Group Access Opens
11th June
Programs Access Opens via the
LSF Mobile App
15th June
START DATE: Empower Challenge
Kicks Off!!
18th June
Week 1 Jotform CLOSES
9th July
Midway Jotform OPENS
16th July
Midway Jotform CLOSES
6th August
Final Jotform OPENS 9th August
LAST DAY OF EMPOWER CHALLENGE!
You will have access to your program for
the next 2 weeks, but won’t be able to
make any changes.
13th August
Final Jotform CLOSES 23rd August
Last day to Access and Download your
LSF Empower Challenge Programs
6.
tracking
progress
MEASURING YOUR PROGRESS
Progress photos can be extremely motivating and it is essential for tracking your progress over the duration of
your program.
7.
tracking
progress
You will need to take photos before starting the program, during, and again at the end of your program.
Official WEEK 1, WEEK 4 and WEEK 8 check-ins will be completed via Jotform links which will be emailed and
posted into our Facebook forum in due time.
Your weekly photos uploaded to the online training platform are private to you, unless you choose to share
them on social media.
I don’t like to use scales as a measurement so photos will be a great indicator of your visible results. I also
suggest taking your measurements around your bust, waist and hips at the start and completion of your
program.
I absolutely love seeing progress photos and I’d be so proud to share some of your results on my social media
pages!
8.
Nutrition Plan
9.
NUTRITION
PLAN
Nutrition is of most importance when it comes to building your goal body. This program is not only here to
give you a meal plan and calories, but we want to educate you on nutrition to give you a greater understanding
about food and its role in fuelling your body and also building a healthy relationship with food.
Here is some simplified information on concepts you will see throughout the challenge and also specific to
your program.
When calories in is GREATER than calories out this results in weight gain (CALORIE SURPLUS).
When calories in are LESS than calories out this results in weight loss (CALORIE DEFICIT).
The fundamental element here is to create a sustainable path towards your goal. Depending on your starting
point (your progress will be influenced by physical activity levels, eating habits, muscle mass and fat mass),
this 10-20% Caloric deficit or surplus will result in around a 0.5kg weight change per week.
I advocate methods that are sustainable and healthy in the LONG TERM, as this is the approach that produces
results that last!
Weight Loss: 1400 calorie plan - I recommend this plan for girls who want to focus on decreasing body fat,
whilst maintaining muscle mass.
Tone: 1650 calorie plan - Designed to help girls build muscle size, which does require a small calorie surplus.
Build: 1850 calorie plan - This meal plan is great for girls that are looking to build muscle and get strong!
Strong: 2050 calorie plan - For those babes that are focussing on muscle gain, leading an active lifestyle and
really aiming to lift heavy in the gym.
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NUTRITION
PLAN
With all of the meal plans in my programs, I aim to provide nutrient dense meals that adequately refuel your
body and allow it to adapt and thrive. I want to keep you as close to your maintenance calories as possible,
whilst still making progress towards your goals. For some of you this may mean consuming more or less
calories than you are used to, so please trust the process and give it time! If, after a few weeks you are not
seeing the progress you expect, please email my team on support@laurensimpsonfitness.com to discuss your
training or meal plan with one of my nutrition and fitness experts.
macronutrients
Macronutrients are the nutrients that your body requires and make up the foods we
eat. They provide the body with calories, or energy, and are broken down into the
three following groups:
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NUTRITION
PLAN
SUPPLEMENTS
Supplements are not compulsory. However, when used alongside training and nutrition they can be effective in
helping aid fat loss, muscle gain, recovery and provide energy.
OxyWhey or Isopept are fantastic to help with protein consumption. They are convenient, easy to consume and
can be incorporated into many recipes that you may see in your meal plan.
OxyShred is used to help aid in fat loss, provide energy and mental clarity. It is a great option for those who
train fasted in the morning, or need an afternoon boost.
Beyond BCAAS are a source of amino acids that the muscle needs for recovery, so by having a serving of
these you may notice faster recovery between training sessions.
Creatine enhances energy production in the body, helps increase blood flow to the muscles, helps with
recovery and helps increase hydration within the muscle. Overall it is great for increasing the fullness and size
of the muscle, and has been shown to be of particular benefit to vegetarians and vegans at it is sourced in the
diet through animal products. So if you are looking to increase muscle size this could be an effective addition
to your nutrition regime.
Other vitamins that I recommend are Vitamin C, a Multivitamin, Magnesium and Oxysleep. These vitamins can
aid with recovery.
There are hundreds of macro-friendly recipes that you can follow that are found within the web app. You can
make food swaps to suit your preferences, likes and dislikes. This enables you to really create your own meal
plan!
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NUTRITION
PLAN
CALORIE CYCLING METHOD
You will notice in the meal plans the calories and macro breakdowns may differ on days throughout the week.
This is a method called calorie cycling. You don’t need to have the exact same calories or the exact same
macros each day. We can look at your total calorie intake for the week. Whether you are eating the exact same
calories each day or it differs - the most important thing is that your total calories equate for the week. There
are many different effective methods when it comes to your nutrition and this is just one that we implement
here at Lauren Simpson Fitness.
FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS
For substitutions with your meals, you can press on CHANGE and select the meal you would like to change it
to. Remember that your meal plan has been created with a specific macro and calorie split, so when you swap
a meal you will also be changing the macronutrient values.
MEASURING FOOD
All the macronutrient and calorie values are measured raw unless otherwise stated in the ingredients list (eg.
Quinoa (cooked)). Mixed vegetables should consist of mostly green fibrous vegetables such as spinach, kale,
peas, green beans, broccoli, broccolini, bok choy, asparagus, etc. These can be consumed quite freely, without
needing to be exact with your measurements, as they are nutritionally dense and relatively low calorie.
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NUTRITION
PLAN
DON’T BE TOO RESTRICTIVE - When I say dieting many girls may think ‘no carbs’, ‘eating only chicken and
broccoli’, zero flexibility and no enjoyment of food. You don’t have to deprive yourself of all your favourite foods
to lose fat. You may need to limit them yes, but at the end of the day if you are hitting your calories you will
still get results. You are better off allowing some small indulgences from time to time, than eating the lowest
possible calories and binging and feeling guilt on the reg. You will see your LSF meal plans are inclusive of
all food groups as we want to work on building a positive relationship with food. I want you to be eating the
maximum amount of calories that allows you to achieve your goals.
HAVE A PLAN - It’s important to have a plan of attack if you are wanting to reach body composition goals. For
example, take a look at your meal plans in advance or map out what foods you want to fill your macros with
for the week and prepare them! It will help you stay on track. It is also smart to have a plan or strategies ready
for the times when you may not be able to eat according to your plan (such as special events) or for when you
do fall off the wagon and maybe have a blow out. It is important to keep a sense of perspective when it comes
to nutrition; one higher calorie meal will not derail your progress, just like one lower calorie meal won’t get you
results. If you do fall off the wagon simply acknowledge you were feeling emotional, tired or deprived, and you
made a poor nutritional choice that didn’t support your goals or values. Then dust yourself off and jump straight
back into your plan from the next meal. Be aware of your self talk and try to limit any negative messaging
towards yourself, as this will only bring you further down.
DON’T EXPECT PROGRESS TO BE LINEAR - What I mean by this is that you won’t lose the same amount of
fat every week, you may also find you are not able to make the same progressions with weights every week.
Some weeks you may lose a lot, the next you may lose nothing or even gain a little. There are so many factors
that influence scale weight such as water intake, sodium, glycogen depletion, hormonal balance etc which can
cause swings in body weight. The best thing to do is DON’T STRESS and continue to follow the plan.
DON’T GET CAUGHT UP ON THE SCALE! - So many girls get caught up on what the scale says and let this
number dictate their mood and self worth. As mentioned above, progress is not always linear. thats why I tell
my girls to also consider other factors of progress such as how you feel or how you are looking. You may notice
changes in the mirror or upon reflecting on photos. By how you feel refers to things like improved confidence,
increased energy levels, reduced bloating, increased strength etc.
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NUTRITION
PLAN
DON’T OVER DO IT WITH EXERCISE - Again, I see many of you girls thinking you need to keep on increasing
your activity levels to lose weight and get the best results. Over training can add additional stress to your body,
impairing it’s ability to recover and adapt, hence you will not progress as you should. If you start off with too
much exercise and your fat loss plateaus, you can either drop calories further or increase activity levels. If you
are already maximising your exercise amount it means you are only going to be able to drop calories, which isn’t
ideal! You want to be dropping fat on the maximum possible calorie level.
IF YOU FALL OFF TRACK, ACCEPT IT, LEARN FROM IT AND MOVE ON - I never expect you girls to be 100%
on point the entire 6 weeks. You may have birthdays that come up, special occasion dinners and celebrations,
days where you get sick and can’t train, it’s life! We are all only human. If you find yourself off track on a meal or
not making the gym, tomorrow is a new day. You are literally 1 meal or 1 workout away from being back on track
and killing this program.
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training Plan
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TRAINING
PLAN
My programs prioritise resistance training as this is the key to achieving that lean toned feminine shape.
Throughout this program you will be focusing on not only getting stronger, but building muscle and losing
some body fat (if shredding is your goal).
You will see compound movements that will recruit a number of different muscle groups such as squats,
deadlifts, lunges, presses, chin ups and rows. I want you girls to challenge yourself with these lifts and make
sure your are progressing!
The program is structured so you begin your workouts with heavier compound exercises to focus on building
your strength and muscle and then follow that with a few exercises that will isolate and target specific muscles
we want to build upon.
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TRAINING
PLAN
GYM INFORMATION
Your gym should have all of the equipment needed in your program, you will however need a set of LSF booty
bands. You can purchase my LSF workout equipment here.
CARDIO
Cardio is great for improving cardiovascular fitness and has many health benefits. While the program does
primarily focus on weights, you will still see some cardio options included. You will commonly see the words
HIIT or LISS being referred to.
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training - exercising at a high intensity or with intervals of high intensities.
LISS: Low Intensity Steady State - lower intensity continuous steady pace exercise, e.g. walking.
benefits of benefits of
HIIT Liss
Low impact activity.
Great if you are short on time - it’s very
efficient. Get more done in a short Very easy to recover from.
period of time.
It’s tough to overtrain using LISS.
Increased work capacity,
Can be great stress relief.
Raised metabolic rate.
Good for mental wellbeing.
Increase lactate threshold.
Gets you outdoors.
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TRAINING
PLAN
STEPS AND N.E.A.T
Tracking our steps through an activity tracker
(or iPhone also has this capability!) is a way
to measure NEAT levels (NEAT = Non exercise
activity thermogenesis). This is simply the
movement we do outside our scheduled training
e.g walking, twitching, talking and fidgeting.
I say it’s an artificial way of measuring steps
as we are now scheduling the amount which
somewhat makes it a part of our scheduled
training. However, it’s still also apart of our daily
movement, so for now we call this our NEAT
levels.
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faqs
20.
FAQS
Q. HOW MUCH CONTACT WILL I HAVE WITH LAUREN?
Lauren will be providing you with loads of training and nutritional tips throughout your program. She will also
be keeping a close eye out on social media for your updates, so do tag @laurensimpsonfitness and #LSFbabes
as she would love to see your progress and cheer you on.
FITNESS PROGRAMS
Q. HOW WILL I RECEIVE THE WORKOUTS?
You will receive the workouts in digital format through your online training platform, where they are also
downloadable as a PDF. Simply click ‘simplified view’ and then either email or print.
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FAQS
Q. I’M STRUGGLING TO STAY MOTIVATED, HELP?
Starting a new program can be exciting at first but we understand that sometimes your motivation wanes after
a few weeks. Our Facebook forum is in place for you to actively engage and share your journey with other girls
- the highs and the lows! You will also receive weekly inspirational tips on how to stay focused and achieve
your goals. We know you can do this and we’re here to help you every step of the way. My programs are not
just about working towards a goal, they are also a guide to learning how to incorporate regular training and
healthy nutrition into your everyday lifestyle. There are days when I don’t feel like hitting the gym, just like you,
but I have created habits around my training and nutrition, and that is what I hope to teach you through my
programs.
22.
FAQS
Q. CAN I DOUBLE MY TRAINING SESSIONS?
More is not always necessarily better, so we wouldn’t recommend you doubling up your training sessions - two
workouts twice a week does not equal one workout four times per week which is why Lauren has designed
her programs to be spaced out during the week to include rest days. The split between rest days and training
days is so important to your progression and achieving your goals. However, we understand that with busy
schedules you may need to change things around, if this is the case please contact one of our trainers at
support@laurensimpsonfitness.com and we’ll be happy to help.
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FAQS
Q. I’M A MALE, CAN I DO LAUREN’S PROGRAMS TOO?
Absolutely, Lauren’s programs have been designed for both men and women to enjoy, so jump in guys - we’d
love to have you on the team! The only restriction for males who follow my programs is that they will not have
access to the Facebook Forum, however please send my team an email at support@laurensimpsonfitness and
let them know you are participating and they will make sure you don’t miss out on anything!
MEAL PLANS
Q. HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY MEAL PLAN?
You will receive your meal plan in digital format through your online training platform, where it is also
downloadable as a PDF. Simply click ‘simplified view’ and then either email or print.
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FAQS
Q. ARE THERE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN OPTIONS?
Yes, there is a dedicated vegetarian meal plan that has some vegan options, but there is no dedicated vegan
meal plan. Simply swap the meals around as needed to suit your dietary preferences.
1. When an ingredient is dairy-based, simply swap it with a vegan alternative. Eg. swap feta for vegan-friendly
feta, and swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt.
2. Swap eggs for tofu.
Please email us at support@laurensimpsonfitness.com if you need more information about your meal plan
requirements.
TECH SUPPORT
Q. I CAN’T ACCESS MY PROGRAM?
Please send an email to support@laurensimpsonfitness.com and let us know your browser and device/
desktop operating system details so that we can get you up and running ASAP.
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Time to feel strong, confident and believe in
yourself to reach your potential!
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