Jennifer Morgan
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Tuna: Your teasponn of garlic poweder says over 1,000 calories. Did you scan the spice or enter it manually?
Chicken: I measure out chicken breasts to 4 ounces each. 4 pieces of chicken x 4 ounces = 16 ounces of chicken.
that’s what I see when I look at your pics….maybe I’m missing something
WOW Rebecca! You are right! The garlic listing is just what MFP matched up to my typed ingredient.
I’ll switch the chicken portions sizes. Not sure why I put in 24 oz. Let me see what I get now when I make these changes.
Thanks!!!
Bumping this up to the top again. My daily macros & calorie totals are pretty off everyday mainly because of this.
Thanks!Hello!
I am from Minneapolis, MN. I was a personal trainer for 38yrs and decided to make a change 6 years ago when I turned 50. Fitness has and will always be a very important part of my life. I now work for my brother as a project coordinator, working from home, which I love. I did the 60 day challenge and loved it. Had brain surgery literally the following week after it was over, (benign tumor removed). I am doing great and have been working out basically a week after my surgery—but not at the intensity I am used to. I still have to keep it reigned in a bit, some of the HIIT cardio I have to be careful with and can’t lift quite as heavy as I would like to BUT I am ok with that. Nicole and her staff are great, I love her programs. Don’t worry about the quantity of food—you will see results if you follow it to the T. Go get it ladies! KathyHey Kathy! Glad to see you are doing well after the surgery & are doing this challenge as well!!!! ?
I’m having the same problem. I’ll post screen shots when I get back on my computer tomorrow. I created another post about discrepancies between calories/macros when you create a recipe in myfitnesspal vs. the actual recipes. I did post screen shots of that.
Here’s the Balsamic Chicken Recipe.
I know to trust the meal plans, but when logging into my diary, that’s a huge discrepancy.
Thanks Lee! I’ve gained back 6 lbs. since then. ARGH!!! Just weighed myself for the 1st time since the end of the challenge.
Not sure about Lose It, but I know with MyFitnessPal, you have to be careful with a lot of the items in their database. I found it best to use the scanner option on packaged foods so you “know” it’s correct. But with fresh/raw ingredients I just tried to find the listing that had the most of the same calorie listing. If you are cooking everything the way she says, measuring/weighing everything, consuming everything that is listed, you can be assured that it’s roughly the same. And she says as that it may come out a little different, as long as you are w/in 5g of each listed macro, you will be okay.
And watch how you cook stuff. Don’t use oils or sprays unless it calls for it. Those are extra calories that aren’t on the plan.
I did 2 full cookie sheets of veggies, then had to turn around & cook 2 more! I was surprised at how much 200g was myself!
And I bought those smaller cucumbers from Trader Joes – 200g ended up being 2.75 cucumbers. I’ve got to go back to the store to get more!
I couldn’t find oat bran in 3 stores that I checked. So I got Bob’s Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal (has oat bran in it) to use until my Thrive Market order gets here later this week. Who else has had a problem finding oat bran?
@jennifer. Off topic but did you have huge results with the 60 day challenge? Did you do a lot of food substitutes?
YES!!!! I lost 15.5 lbs & over 7″ (can’t remember the exact inches). I followed phase 1 to a “T”. I did a few exchanges during phase 2 but not many. (The 1st phase was 4 weeks with a higher calorie & carb consumption to build muscle. 2nd phase was to lean out – more cardio, less calories, higher protein diet.)
– I ended up exchanging shrimp for mahi mahi (it was a LOT of shrimp to equal the fish though).
– Our last meal of the day during phase 2 was a big salad with 5 oz. of chicken. I had a hard time eating that much at night before bed. I started drinking a protein shake & eating the avocado (that was called for in the salad) straight out of the skin. Someone mentioned why not make a protein pudding – so I did that almost the entire 2nd phase (2 oz. smashed avocado, 1 scoop chocolate casine powder, almond milk, & the powdered glutamine – mix well & chill for about 30-60min – SO GOOD!!!).
– Meal #4 in the 2nd phase was sirloin steak with white rice & asparagus. I usually used flank steak instead. But the 2nd week of that phase I could no longer stomach asparagus (I only kind of like it in the 1st place) & would regularly alternate broccoli & green beans instead. And the last 2 weeks, I switched out Jamie Eason’s Turkey Meatballs for the protein some nights just to change things up. I had to adjust the macros on those days because the meatballs have some carbs in them.Exchanges can definitely work as long as you figure out your macros & serving sizes so they match the meal plan. It was the 1st time I had followed a strict meal plan, so exchanging items was tough for me to figure out, so I stuck to the meal plan as much as possible. But there were definitely others that were comfortable working with macros & switched things up quite a bit!
My goal is to get back on track. I participated in the 60 day challenge & followed it to a T. But have slacked due to several issues the past 3 weeks. I, too, have brunch plans on Mother’s Day at one of my favorite restaurants. So I’ll try to figure out my macros that day as much as possible & do some cardio that day as well to expend the extra calories. Then our vacation is the 1st week of June. And I’ve already decided that I will do my best to eat healthy & workout while on vacation, but I’m not going to worry about packing my prepared meals. My MIL will be with us, who is not the most supportive of my fitness goals. She doesn’t understand the desire to have muscles. And I want to enjoy the vacation. It will be a challenge in itself to “let go” a little…as I tend to be an all or nothing type of gal. When I commit to something, I give it my all. In fact during the 60 day challenge, I stayed true to the meal & workouts plan during 2 weeks of Mardi Gras (including no alcohol).
Other than that, I hope to build more muscle. It’s harder at my age to build quickly. And I hope to lean out. I want to look good in my bikini while on vacation!
Hi guys! I’m 48 years old, & live in New Orleans. I’m originally from Raleigh, NC, but have lived here in NOLA for 21 years. I’m a wife & mom to twin 11 year old boys. My degree is in graphic design, but after having the kids, I changed my career to fitness. I’ve been a spin instructor for 9 years, a personal trainer for 7 years, have been the Fitness Director at the gym where I work for the past 1.5 years. And I just passed my certification exam on Friday through ACE for Health Coaching.
I participated in the 60 day challenge & LOVED it! It was just the kick in the pants I needed! Having a structured plan really helps me stay on track. And it’s the first time I’ve ever been on a strict meal plan & I saw how much it helped! But I got off track about 3 weeks ago when I started physical therapy for an ongoing/chronic neck/shoulder issue AND I’ve been studying for my Health Coach exam every free moment. So this challenge is coming at just the right time! We go on vacation the 1st week of June & I’m hoping I can get my 6 pack back (I found it for the 1st time since before being pregnant with my boys 11 years ago during the last challenge) so I can be comfortable in my bikini on vacation!
My challenges during this program will be getting all the workouts in including cardio. You would think that working at a gym, I’d have plenty of time to workout. But my training schedule has gotten ridiculously busy (I guess everyone else is trying to find their abs as well right now) and my management hours have gotten shorter…which means I have less workout time for me. I have a lot of equipment at home (stationary bike, dumbbells, ez curl bar, bench, TRX, pull-up bar, stability ball) but the weights don’t go up as heavy as I need for some things. And some things can be difficult to do w/o a spotter (when my hubs isn’t around). So I may find myself getting up before dawn a lot of the time to get my workouts in, as nights are busy with the kids.
My age is another one of my challenges. I have to work so much harder to build muscle. And that is my goal. I would love to compete one day. But life just doesn’t allow it at the moment. I’m not getting any younger! LOL!
Good luck to everyone!!! Don’t forget to get on Instagram & post! Let’s keep each other accountable!
Hi Tanya! YAY – a fellow Louisianian! I’ve got a friend at my gym that is doing the challenge as well. If you are ever in NOLA, come work out at our club! It’s Premier Fitness on Airline. Just let me know & I’ll put you on the guest list!
YUM! I found some pecan crumbles at Trader Joe’s & couldn’t resist getting them. Saves me a step! Thanks for replying!
Hi guys! I live in New Orleans (which is a challenge in & of itself!) & am the Fitness Director at the gym where I train. I’m a personal trainer & just passed my certification exam to be a health coach! YAY! I’m also a wife & mom of twins 11 year old boys…which keeps me very busy! Looking forward to getting to know you guys!
I’m going to try to make pancakes (but without adding stevia) & using them as almost like a tortilla. Then scramble up the whole egg, maybe some of the whites, spinach & bacon & make breakfast burritos. Or soft tacos! LOL!
In the 60 day challenge, we did zucchini noodles cut w/ a spiralizer. I was having a hard time finding soaghetti squash as well, as it is out of season here in Louisiana. I was considering doing the zucchini noodles. You just need to check your calories/macros & measure it out to makce sure it’s an equal exchange.
Hi guys! I’m so excited to get started! I did the 60 Day Challenge & LOVED it! I had great results & tried desperately to keep up my progress – BUT I’ve been going to physical therapy for the last 4 weeks to work on a neck/shoulder issue AND I’ve been studying none stop in my free time for a certification exam (it’s tomorrow!!!). So this challenge comes at just the right time! I’m hoping this will hope me get in top shape for our vacation near the end of the challenge.
One of the things I loved most about the last challenge was getting to know a lot of the other participants! Make sure you guys are on Instagram and post using the hashtags that Nicole mentioned (#NWSummerAbsChallenge & #nicolewilkinschallenge)! We really helped motivated, support, & hold each other accountable!
Or you can do it with a dumbbell…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofgmYd0j50wI have switched up the way that I prepare some of the foods, and exchanged a few things. I cook my zucchini different ways each week. Last week I sliced them and roasted them. This week I cooked them in a foil packet on the grill.
I switch out shrimp and mahi mahi every other day, for meal #2.
I switch out flank steak (instead of sirloin) for turkey meatballs every other night, for meal #4. And will use green beans or broccoli for that. I couldn’t stomach another bite of asparagus.
For meal #5, I do the protein pudding that several people have mentioned. On evenings that I eat the flank steak, I omit the avocado in the pudding, because the flank steak has a little more fat in it than the turkey meatballs.
I’m getting really tired of chicken, but I can do it. I find I’m always eating that meal in the car picking up my kids from school in the afternoons. And chicken is easy to eat with my fingers.
I match up my macros (& grams per each) everyday. I know there are some other benefits to things like asparagus (diuretic), but I found I would only eat the tops of them..so I figured I wasn’t getting enough of the nutritional value at all when asparagus was on my plate, so I just switched it to something else.
I’ve started drinking a protein shake (powder & water) & eating the 2oz. of avocado by itself. I’ve got to add a few carbs to make up for the lettuce. But the shake matched well macro-wise w/ the chicken.
You are not lying! I eat my 1st meal at 7:30, 2nd meal at 10:30ish, Post Workout after my workout around 2ish, then I’m eating meal 3 in the car when I pick my kids up from school around 3:30ish. I eat meal 4 between 6:30-7:30, and I mean to tell you I’m forcing it down…almost gagging on a few bites. Then it’s all I can do to eat meal 5 at 9:30ish right before bed, and to be honest, I haven’t been able to finish it either night. I’ve been sick for the last week, so I’ve been trying to go to bed earlier. I haven’t strayed from the menu at all this week (except using flank steak instead of sirloin). I’ve also noticed that I am sweating like a beast in the middle of the night, which I am assuming is from the added protein…& I realize that is a good thing! Either that or I’m peri-menopausal!
I may look into switching out that last meal with a protein shake instead. Need to work out the macros first. Is anyone else doing this? I think it maybe easier for me to get down. I sure do miss our protein pancakes!!!
So I ended up using 100g. On the grocery list (which should give you enough ingredients for 4 days), she says to get 4 zucchini. 1 zucchini made approx 100g. I hope I am figuring correctly.
We are going to Mellow Mushroom. I may have a salad & 2 pieces of pizza. Then I bought a king cake earlier today so I could have a piece for dessert! I have enough will power to not eat anymore after our cheat meal! My hubby & kids will finish it off!
I just noticed the same thing! Here’s a pic off 100g.
