Lorrie Harrell
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How important is it to follow the daily routine in the order given? For example, on day 1, we are doing DB incline bench press first. I usually do my stronger & heavier lifts first. So normally I do a flat bench before the incline. Otherwise I can’t lift as heavy, as I’m already a bit worn out! lol! But I’ll stick to it this way if needed!
Lol! I pierce it a few times with a fork, stick in the microwave for 10 minutes. Usually comes out just right! Super easy to cut and then get the seeds out. Only way I’ve ever done it!
Thanks all! It does seem like it’s actually a lot less thus far on the lower workout. That’s my biggest challenge, as it really amps up the heart rate. But I’ll certainly keep pushing! And I’ll go as heavy as I can to meet the reps/sets as closely as possible. Almost there!!!
Walmart usually carries bands. You can see how long they are & try them out in the store before buying
I actually use egg whites instead of water. Just put it in the microwave for like 20-30 second intervals, stirring frequently, or the egg whites will cook.
Congrats! I have been making some PR’s myself, thanks to this challenge! I increase weight each week. It seems that although I was increasing the weight periodically before, it wasn’t progressing like it is in this challenge. So I have some PR’s & I’m very excited as well!!
I try not to focus on those types of numbers. I might have awesome numbers, but still look frumpy! I’ve learned that it’s not about any number, but how I look & feel that’s the most important. But to answer the question, I would think it could be possible to lose water weight initially instead of fat
I’ve never understood why some people insist on giving their opinion! He might have “meant well”, but there is certainly other ways to help/support/encourage someone other than pointing out their flaws. Most of us can see ourselves in the mirror & already spend way more time than we should finding our own flaws! UGH! I do wish people would keep it to themselves unless they are specifically asked! You just keep pushing on & doing what you do! We need to be happy with ourselves. If we listen & take to heart, the opinions of others, we will never achieve what we’re truly capable of!
I’m not seeing much change either, though my muscles are certainly sore! I’m down a couple of pounds. My concern is that in reality I know it takes YEARS to really develop serious muscle! So I’m not expecting a huge jump there. I’m hoping that in Phase 2, I’ll actually be in a better place to see the muscles I have been making. I sure hope!
I’ve been using creatine for a long time. I do feel it works! But it’s just another tool in the toolbox to give me all the help I can get! There’s many studies surrounding it (even scientific ones! LOl!). I’m a fan!
I have a tank of Nicole’s that I really like. Has anyone tried her line of pants too? I’m guessing they would be of great quality, as everything else she has is!
I have the Chobani non-fat greek. I was doing the 6 oz, until I also realized that the serving size is listed only in grams, & the 6 oz doesn’t actually work. So I calculated the equivalent of 6oz to the serving size grams, & it comes out to be approximately 168 grams. This is more accurate, I think.
I’m just the opposite! I’m finding that I can’t always get in the required calories! I follow the plan 3, due to my height, & it’s actually more than I follow on a regular basis. It’s just the quality of the food that’s so much better for me…and filling! I’m worried that this increase is going to cause weight gain, but I’m not going to step on the scale just yet as I don’t want to sabotage myself.
Thank you Nicole! This week has been great & I have the soreness to prove it! My only downfall was that for 1 meal on Friday night & 1 meal on Saturday, I went off plan. I was at the beach for an unexpected trip, so I altered my plan. I still had a fairly healthy meal, but it was off macros & difficult to really know for sure, as it was restaurant meals. I’m right back on it, however & will probably just use this as my “refeed”, instead of the one that I’m allotted. It really is an easy meal plan & I’m not hungry on it. The workouts are awesome & I know I’ll be using these longer than just this challenge. Can’t wait to see what week 2 holds!
Same here! I’m in the gym 5-6 days a week & thought I pushed myself! But I was apparently lying! Lol! I’m sore all over too! And it’s awesome!
I can tell you that I was worried about weight gain with the previous challenge that I did with Nicole (the AB challenge). It was more than I was used to eating! However, what I found was that I actually did lose weight, as the type of food I was eating made all the difference! There is something to be said about the falsehood of “a calorie is a calorie”…..It’s just not true! I’ve also had to learn the hard way that if you don’t fuel up, you really can’t get through a tough workout!
Hi everyone! I’m a 51 YO mother/grandmother, and I’m an RN, nurse manager of our local pain management center in NC. I did Nicole’s AB challenge, but just wasn’t in the right place I needed to be to make it work. I’m intending to be totally committed to this one!! Nutrition is my challenge, as I really LOVE to eat–especially sweets! I already hit the gym 5-6 days per week, lifting heavy, but have stalled. I REALLY HATE cardio, so that will be my greatest accomplishment to get through. I work out before work, usually around 7-8am or so. I have also signed up for my second NPower Fitness Camp in April (formerly PHAT camp), so I want to see what I can accomplish with this challenge, then be in great shape for the camp! Looking forward to interacting with you all!
Hi Nicole! I have a question about push/pull/split routines. I know you do these, but I read somewhere that if you do a pull day (say back & biceps), that you can be limiting muscle growth. For instance, I would do 1 back exercise, then immediately do a bicep exercise, 1 set at the time for each, for a total of 3 sets each. Would it be better to train all the back exercises first, then move to all biceps? Will I gain more hypertrophy if I only do 1 body part per day? Or at least do it so that the body parts aren’t affected by the other (like do back & glutes, or chest & hammies), then maybe bi’s & tri’s one day, then legs & shoulders…..I’m just trying to figure out overall what will give me the most bang for my buck! I usually train 5 days per week, at least, and I lift heavy. I’m 50 so I have a little harder time putting on muscle & taking off extra weight, so I really want to make sure I’m not hindering the process. I really enjoy your site & following you. You look phenomenal!!
I am mixing the egg whites with my oat bran, then adding just a bit of water. Mix all together & microwave for 30-45 sec at the time, stirring, then so on until done. I really liked it this way!
I’ve noticed the same thing. I have good energy, but the weight is not as much. I normally do 3 sets of 8-10, training one or maybe 2 body parts per day. So with these bigger groups, more sets/reps, and shorter rest times, it has certainly taken a toll. But every muscle I have is a bit sore, so I know I’m working them. Will this still enable me to actually build muscle? And should I try to add in any other exercises as well? For instance, usually on back day, I do multiple different back-specific exercises that were not included in the list. Should I add in a few more, or just leave it as is?
I’m in the same boat. However, I will say that I was very close to the full macros on day 1, and the 100 rep leg workout, though very tough, I was able to sustain like I never would have before! Then, some unexpected things happened on day 3 & the macros were off. This am, my workout suffered! I just didn’t have the energy I needed! So today, I’ve made sure to get in what I needed so hopefully tomorrow am the leg workout won’t kill me! I’m anxious to see how my stamina is. Although it’s hard to eat so much, I can tell I feel more energetic than I have in a long while. This coming from someone who rarely eats over 1500 cals per day, & hasn’t for years!
