Nicole
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Good morning!
The new collagen I just received a week or so ago, smells awful. I don’t notice a taste change because I put it in my flavored coffee. However, a handful of people saw my post before they were deleted, and sent DMs saying they agree.
What changed? Did I get a”bad” batch?
Also, I’ve posted the question on the community page and it’s been deleted twice. I’m not sure why…….Hi Heather, I want to address this directly so there’s no confusion.
Our collagen was re-ordered from the same manufacturer using the exact same formula we’ve used for the past three years. Nothing has changed. We’ve reviewed the COAs and documentation, and everything checks out for identity, quality, and safety.
Unflavored collagen is a pure protein and it does have a natural scent. Some people notice it more than others, and even long term users can perceive it differently from batch to batch. This does not affect taste, performance, or safety, which aligns with what you mentioned about not noticing a taste difference.
As for your comments being removed from the fb page, we ask that product concerns be handled through email so they can be addressed properly and without creating confusion in spaces that are meant for training and challenge support. That’s why you were asked to reach out directly when your first comment was deleted.
If anything ever seems off beyond smell (change in taste, texture, or mixability) we absolutely want to know. But based on everything we’ve reviewed so far, what you’re describing is within normal expectations for an unflavored collagen protein.
If you ever need anything else, please email us at [email protected].
Yep- that is correct 5ml olive oil is 1/2 F
Hi,
Regarding the first question- my goal for each meal is to be within 5g for each macro to the goal for that meal. Knowing that some meals are going to be slightly over and under, the averages typically work out at the end of the day. I also have to figure out how to make the meal make sense for people to prepare and measure. It would be incredibly difficult for someone to measure 1 1/4 of a recipe for example. To get closer to the goal macros for that meal, you could add 1/2 serving of cheese (1/2 F).For the recipe, you are correct. It should be (FP, SC) and not (LP, SC). Thank you for the catch!
Yes, you’re totally right and I’m so sorry for the confusion! I meant to remove the bacon from that list and completely forgot. Two slices of bacon only have about 6-10g of protein. But if I increased the number of slices to hit 25g of protein, the fat content would jump to around 20g, which is more than I like to include in one serving.
I try to stick with options that are closer to 25g protein and around 10g of fat for FPs. If you want to include bacon, no problem- just use the serving size listed, and pair it with an additional 3 oz of a lean protein (LP) to hit the full 25g of protein for that meal.Hi Debra,
Disregard that note- it is not supposed to be there. We will have it removed immediately. Thanks for the catch!Hi Nicole,
Yes because in the Mens Meal plan 1, there is 1 1/2 servings of the Savory Turkey Hash compared to the one serving in Womens Meal Plan 2. The veggie calories adjusted when the serving size of the Turkey Hash increased.
It is not in there because the macros for one serving is higher than the total macros per meal in plan 1. I felt it would make it really challenging to have you figure out the portion for 3/4 of a serving and then add in something else to make up for the macros that were too low.
You can always take a serving of veggies from another meal and add it to your breakfast 🙂
Just know that anything added to the meal plan will increase the macros.I would heat up the oat bran with water similar to oatmeal, add the seeds to the oat bran and have the cottage cheese on the side 🙂
Feel free to use a sweetener of choice in the oat bran- splenda, truvia, stevia, etc.Do you have an exercise ball? That would be the best alternative- using an exercise ball in place of the bench. If not, I would do cable pull throughs
Sorry- it should be 9 lettuce leaves. The serving size is correct (3). I mathed incorrectly lol
The combination of turkey, nuts, carrots, etc will make more than you imagine for 3 leaves. Please try it and report back 🙂I think the Chipotle Chicken bowl may have a typo too. It says 2 servings? and is the 1/4 cup shredded lettuce correct?
Yes it is correct. It’s not a salad so the shredded lettuce is really just a topper for crunch
Hi! Denise it is 3 servings. Sorry about the confusion. Divide the lettuce into 3 servings (add one more leaf)
women’s meal plan 2 post workout
goal: 32g c/32g p/0g f
Meal: 36g c/34g p/1.5g fwomen’s meal plan 3 post workout
goal: 36g c/36g p/0g f
Meal: 36g c/34g p/1.5g fThe reason I left the meal the same is because the macros for that meal are within 5g of the goal for each. If I increased the post workout meal or decreased it, it would make it very difficult to measure (imaging measuring 1 1/8th of a serving of chicken salad or using the exchange list for 3/8ths of a fruit serving as an example). I hope that makes sense 🙂
Hi Jodie!
Good catch- you are correct. It should read:
(3/4 SC, 3/4 FR, LP) 1.5 servings High Protein Cheesecake (see recipe)Egg whites are one of the leanest sources of protein you can consume.
The yolk is where all of the fat in the egg lies.
So if we want to add additional fat, we add the yolk. If not, we just eat the whites.Claudia, yes you can use the fat burner and pre workout during this Challenge.
Jennifer- the only one that is out of stock is the multivitamin. We unfortunately will not have it back in stock before the end of this program, so we would advice in the meantime to find an alternative that is comparable. All of the other products are still available.
Yes you can. Be sure to watch the video that is linked at the bottom of page 65 🙂
Nope, that is just the warmup before going into the Z press
This is the tough part with different brands. I created it based on a 1-20 level stepmill, so if yours is half of that for max speed, I would choose half of what the level for each interval says. So if it is level 8 in the program, do level 4 on yours, etc.
This is total reps 🙂 so count, 1,2,3, etc
I am assuming you are doing Meal Plan 2.
(2 V, ½ F, P) 1 serving Spaghetti Squash
Casserole V2 (SEE RECIPE)
• (V) 100g spring mix lettuce
• (½ V) 150g cucumber
• (F) 10 ml olive oil
• (OC) 2 tbsp balsamic vinegarThis equals 3 1/2 Vegetables, 1 1/2 Fat, 1 lean protein and one optional condiment (OC)
Hi Tricia,
They are similar to the Training Day Macros in B&G and that is totally ok! Both Challenges were geared toward fat loss. Even if macros are similar, the meal plans, recipes, and workouts are all completely different which is helpful to avoid hitting plateaus. Did you see results with the Buns and Guns Challenge?
Update: The most recent ebook with the changes has been uploaded.
Hi Kathleen! Our designer is out of town over the weekend and will make these final changes as soon as he returns. I will let you know or Maureen will let you know as soon as the most recent e-book has been uploaded so you can print. Thank you so much for your patience.