Nicole Wilkins

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  • in reply to: Logging WAY over on macros #412053
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I know there is a variation between products used and what Nicole has written but Im coming in way over the totals for Women’s meal plan 2. My protein is coming in at : 160g not 140g, my carbs are at 216g not 230g, and my fat is 45g which im ok with. The only thing I have different on my plan than listed is using up whats left of my Dymatize protein powder. So for the day I’m totaling 1921 or 1940 according to MFP, not the 1840.

    There are many reasons that this could be the case. Incorrect choices of foods with incorrect macros. Items that are measured cooked or uncooked. Different brands, etc.
    My advice is to follow the plan as written since I already did all of the cleaning up for you. Don’t stress over doing all of that additional work inputting your foods- I already did it for you.

    in reply to: 3/4 LP MP3 Meal 3 option 2 #412052
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    The meals says 3/4LP or 2oz chicken. Wouldn’t 3/4 be 3 oz since 1 LP is 4 oz.

    Yes it should be 3oz. Thanks for the catch!

    in reply to: Meal schedule #412047
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I know I can use the food exchange list and I also read about working out in the morning and how you can split meal one. But are the rest of the meals meant to be eaten in order? Or for example, can I eat meal #4 in place of meal #1?

    Did you get a chance to watch the Nutrition 101 video on the Nutrition page? It will answer all of these questions.
    You can eat any meal on the plan in any order you wish.

    in reply to: Brand of Avocado Mayo #412045
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    So I live in a small town and for the life of me can’t find avaocado mayo. But I did happen to stumble across olive oil mayo. Is there a significant difference? Will the olive oil mayo work?

    Try amazon. If that doesn’t work, use the food exchange list.
    Any mayo with the same nutrition info would be fine.

    in reply to: Measuring /weighing food #412044
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hi i use Myfitnesspal to track my food, in the meal plan- for lean protein, we are supposed to eat 4oz.. and in the app the protein for 4oz of Chicken breast is about 35 grams. Do we need to reduce the portion to get 20grams of protein for each meal? It’s confusing for me because i dont want to go over my protein intake which will also go above my calories. do i just follow the amount stated in the meal plan or follow the app? FYI also, i only use the verified one from the app. Can anyone here clarify this?
    Thank you so much!

    Do not change the measurements of the foods. Just follow the meal plan as written 🙂

    in reply to: Workouts don't jive #412043
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Can you be more specific? They look to be matching fine on my end….

    in reply to: Week two Back/Biceps/abs #412042
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    We will adjust this.

    You are to do:
    2 warm up sets of 15-20
    3 working sets of 6-10

    in reply to: Women's Meal Plan 1 Meal 4 option1 #412041
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hi, Just wondering if it’s supposed to a full serving of LP instead of the 1/2LP that is written of the halibut? Otherwise not enough protein in that meal…

    When I input 2oz cooked halibut, 150g wild rice cooked, 15 almonds and 100g asparagus it equals:
    34g carbs, 11g fat, and 24.9g protein.

    The goal for that meal is:
    38g carbs, 9g fat, and 24g protein.

    I would not recommend increasing the amount of halibut for that meal or you will go over in protein. Make sure when you are searching for the items in the meal that you are searching for ‘cooked’ or ‘uncooked’ options.

    in reply to: Women's Meal Plan 1 Meal 4 option1 #412040
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I agree, I had to increase it to 3.5oz. I’m putting everything in “My Fitness Pal” and not many of the meals are equaling the totals they are suppose to! Not sure if I should be doing this but I am adjusting most of the meal plans so they add up to the macros that are given.

    I would not recommend adjusting too many of the meals. MFP allows customers to input items that may be incorrect. It would be best to follow them as written on the program.

    in reply to: Meal Exchange – Vegan to Non Vegan #411435
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Let me clear this up for you-
    All meals on the NONVEGAN and VEGAN meal plans have the same calorie and macro breakdown. So essentially you can choose meal 1, 2 and 3 from the nonvegan plan and meal 4 and 5 from the vegan plan if you wish.

    The issues comes into play when you want to sub out an item in a meal.
    Only substitute items from the vegan exchange list for the vegan meal plan.
    Only substitute items from the nonvegan exchange list for the nonvegan meal plan.

    I hope this helps!

    in reply to: Pumpkin protein muffins #411431
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I don’t understand how this recipe recipe has 1 fat. The only fat in it is the 2 eggs, but it makes 12 muffins and 4 muffins is one serving.

    I don’t use cooking spray, instead I use the silicone liners, which are amazing. Thinking I can add almond butter from the exchange list to make up the fat.

    There is only about 10g fat in 2 whole eggs…. One muffin is a serving 🙂
    If your meal plan says 4 muffins, then you are eating 4 servings of the recipe for that meal.

    in reply to: Meatless meatballs #411428
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hi,

    I’m vegan and so following the vegan option, the meatless meatballs, which form part of the menu plan for the vegans, contains egg, making it vegetarian, but not vegan. Do you have a substitute recipe for this to fit within the macros and the vegan option. Thank you, sorry to be a pain.

    Oh my I am so sorry- I have to say this is the first time I have done that…. pregnancy brain :/
    Here are some subs you can use that won’t change the macros too much and allow for a binder that is vegan free for this recipe:

    Essentially you need something sticky that will bind the ingredients, and that can be achieved with chia or flax seeds, chickpea flour, baking powder and oil, or cornstarch. Here are the 5 different options you can choose.

    1- For one “flax egg,” combine 1 tablespoon of flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water and whisk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
    2- For a “chia egg,” whisk 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 1/3 cup of water. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
    3- If using cornstarch, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water.
    4- A chickpea flour egg uses 3 tablespoons each of flour and water.
    5- Another concoction is 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon olive, vegetable or coconut oil.

    in reply to: Pumpkin exchange? #411421
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I am really sorry, I am not sure. The macros would be much different if you used a sweet potato due to the higher carb count compared to a pumpkin…. If you cannot find pumpkin I would recommend using the food exchange list to swap out items or choose another meal.

    in reply to: Afternoon workout and meal timing #411419
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Yep exactly! Eat meal 4 pre workout and meal 5 post workout and before bed.
    You don’t have to wait hours after your last meal before you go to sleep.

    in reply to: Pumpkin muffin meal. Women’s plan 3 #411418
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I think something is off on the women’s meal plan 3 meal with the pumpkin muffins.

    It says 4 muffins, which is about 56 grams of protein and about 380 calories. Then it adds in Greek yogurt and raisins, I think it’s too much protein, not enough fat and way too many calories. Can you confirm?

    4 muffins in the recipe: 32.8g carbs, 12.6g fat, 18.8g protein….

    When you add in the 1 oz raisins and 6 oz nonfat plain greek yogurt on the training days:
    59.3g carbs, 12.6g fat, 31g protein

    The goal for that meal is: 54g carbs, 32p and 11f.

    The amounts look correct to me unless I am missing something?

    Each muffin is only 77cal, 8c, 3f, and 5p

    in reply to: Pumpkin muffin meal. Women’s plan 3 #411413
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I noticed the same with the Women’s Meal Plan 2. It’s over the meal plan calories by 120 calories, 15 g carbs and 27 g protein.

    Meal plan 2
    2 servings pumpkin muffins (2 whole muffins)
    8 oz nonfat plain greek yogurt
    5g butter
    22.4g carbs, 11.8g fat, 24.4g protein

    Not sure where you are getting your numbers?

    in reply to: Dave's Killer Bread SC exchange #411407
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hi, I like that brand and I always get the good seed thin sliced because for exchange this one is 1 slice 13g carbs and you can do 2 slices (26g carbs) and the list says 1 serving is approximately 25g of carbs.

    Then the 3g of protein per slice may affect the protein amount for the meal you are choosing but also Nicole said that 5g error won’t make such difference

    Hope this help

    What she says here 🙂
    Use the thinner 70 cal slice instead of the larger one.

    in reply to: Chicken, black bean salad #411402
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I have the same question. It says 6 servings, but it makes a lot…. is 1.5 servings 1.5 Cups?

    It is ok 🙂 The food in the recipe is high volume low cal.

    in reply to: Chicken, black bean salad #411401
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Wait, now I’m scared because the recipe says makes 6 servings, but you said 8 servings. I really hope its 6 lol

    It is 6 🙂

    in reply to: Can of Tuna #411400
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    The tuna is measured after it is drained. I used 5oz cans that drain to 4oz.

    in reply to: ebook – introduction page work out differences #411395
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I compared week 1 day 1 on the website and on the ebook and they look exactly the same…. I am not sure where you are looking?

    in reply to: GYM Monday Week 1 and Week 2 #411390
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    The workouts in the ebook are exactly the same as the workouts under the training category on the website. We did it this way because we cannot include demo videos for all exercises in the ebook.

    I think that is what you are asking? The workouts are correct in all places…. The only thing that is the same between week 1 and week 2 back workouts is the warm up portion.

    The workouts for week 1 and 2 are not the same- I am not sure what you are seeing?

    in reply to: Gym workout monday #411389
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I am really sorry I am not understanding…. they look exactly the same to me?

    in reply to: Iphone holder for selfies #408975
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I actually use this iphone tripod

    in reply to: Meal 1 – Option 1 / plan 1 vs Plan 2 #394415
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Also, MP1, meal 1, option 1 states (LP) 225g yogurt.
    I am confused because 1 serving of yogurt is listed as 12 ounces on the exchange list.
    When I measure out 225g, it is only 7.9 ounces.
    Should I be eating 12 ounces or 225g?
    My macros are way under with the 225g…..

    Use the 225g. I did not write the correct (LP) amount next to it. It should be 1/2 LP. If you use 12oz it would take you close to 40g protein which is way over what you should be having for that meal..

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