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It is most likely the higher intensity of the workouts plus cardio mixed with the lower amount of energy (calories) taken in. Im experiencing the same. It is part of being in a high calorie deficit and higher energy output.
Nicole suggests picking entire meals differently instead of mix and matching. You can easily make chicken tacos in Meal 3 with lean protein, carb and veggie + fat.
That is awesome Emily. Congrats on the 5 inches down!!
for me, ive lost 4lbs in 4 weeks, which im happy with. Ive found out that 1800 calories is still a deficit for me which makes me even happier, knowing my maintenance is above that so when the program is over I can reverse diet. Ive lost 2 inches off my waist, 2 inches off my thighs, and 2 inches off my hips. Ive stuck with the meal plan for the like 24 or whatever days we are on now. Ive not had a single binge eating episode and feel amazing. Ive lifted heavier each week and set a lot of personal bests I didn’t even know I could do.
ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN MEAL PREP (4 days)
16oz pre-cooked chicken (LP)
400g cooked white rice (SC)
120g sautéed mixed bell peppers (1/2 V)
240g steamed broccoli (1/2 V)
88 salted cashews (1 1/2 F)
G hughes Orange Ginger Marinade (I suggest adding before microwaving to keep the flavor strong)
green onion topsEach container gets 4oz chicken, 100g of rice, 30g bell peppers, 60g of broccoli, 22 cashews (roughly 22g) 1-2 tbsp G Hughes sauce, and green onion tops. Microwave for 1.5 mins.
Hi! I am the same way. Im very active as well. I wish I had more suggestions but Im going to just stick it out and do it as written unless Nicole or Mods have a suggestion. I do want to lean out but already struggle with the 1800 cals just like you. Im losing a 1 lb a week consistently so I know for me, this is still a calorie deficit and I’m hungry. With energy expenditure going up next phase and my NEAT staying the same im not sure ill survive haha
You can find them at walmart, Natural Grocers, Kroger, etc or online. They don’t have much of a taste to them but they are a healthy source of fiber and fats. Native brand is one that I use.
You will have to use a lower fat salmon. I had the same issue. Black top salmon brand is lower in fat.
The video nicole posted that goes along with the challenge in the email says do it as a pyramid set. If its 10-12 reps, use a lighter weight for 12 reps, the next set go heavier, and your heaviest on the 10 reps.
Stick with meal plan 1 and all options for the first phase. The options in meal plan 1 are interchangable except the post workout meal. You don’t eat in another meal plan unless your height goes up 😉 or unless Nicole gives you a go to eat more.
I workout fasted as well and have done so for 6 years. I prefer it this way and my body responds just fine. If you use any pre-workout though your fast is broken, just know that, but if you’ve already been fasting for 12-16 hours you’ve still had some of the benefits of fasting. As Naomi said, if your body is used to it and energy is good, keep on!
It says 4oz of Almond Milk on the plan I believe. I use 8oz though as the macros are very negligent towards my entire day.
I travel an Hour each way to go to the city to shop. I usually hit up Natural Grocers, Drug Emporium, Sprouts, and Market Street or Albertsons. Walmart has a few of the things I like to get but the other stores are more verse in different ways of eating so I can find everything from low carb to gluten free.
I’d like to piggy back this.
If it says fruit with meal 1 on non training days and limited to only 1 serving, do we do the post workout smoothie at night or just the protein shake at night, fruit in the morning?
Hey guys, Im running into the issue of having 16g of fat and only 15g of protein after running this through MFP, and thats scanning everything. Is my canned salmon lower in protein or something ??
Superset means minimal rest between sets. You will rest the 1 min after you’ve completed the 2 sets in the superset.
The protein truffles don’t come until Phase 2 of any of the plans. Is there a reason you’re making them so early?
