Lorrie Harrell
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I really love Premier Protein! Both the powder & the premade shakes. The shakes have 30g protein, 4g carbs, 3g fats, 1g sugar & 160 cals.
Also in the brown rice, we are to have 150g. If that’s the case, it’s about 2 or 3 times the amount that is listed for that total meal.
Some things aren’t adding up! On the day 1, meal with brown rice, it has 150 grams, with a total for the meal listed. But the brown rice I have, for 150 grams, was WAY above! The breakdown was about right for a 50 gram serving! Was this a typo?? And using MFP, should we add in the food with that and go by what our labels say & such, instead of the meal plan? Some things are just too different & I’m worried it will through off my daily macros.
1st day of nutrition not up to par! I had to fast for an early am MD physical. Then hit the gym & work. Soooo….I failed to prep the night before like & should have & ended up here at the end of the day trying to fit in everything. Not used to so much food, so I’m struggling!! But, I prepped tonight & I’m all set for tomorrow!
Great goals!! I am determined to do my best to follow this program EXACTLY! I’m usually a little slack with certain things, and I’ve been known to not push myself to the max. But I’m going to do this! My biggest obstacle to overcome will be the cardio! I just hate cardio!! So for me, that’s by far the worst part of any program. I know it’s important, not only for my heart health, but also to help me push through the workouts (especially leg day!).
So excited to hear that many of you are over 50!! I am 50, & I had decided I wanted this to be my best year ever! Been really focusing on the weights, but getting frustrated with the slow results. I’m hoping this challenge will help boost this. I attended my first PhatCamp in NC in February. Nicole is awesome! She met me with a hug, & knew immediately that I had never attended one of her camps! She’s so inspiring!! Sounds like even though we are in competition, there will be a lot of support amongst everyone! That makes us all winners!!
I’m a Pescetarian (I eat seafood but no other meat). I know there are options in the exchange list. Do you think I can be successful with those exchanges? Also, I am already eating less than either one of the meal plans! I eat between 1300-1500 calories per day. I’ve been doing this for a few weeks now trying to lean out somewhat for the summer. Prior to this I was taking in close to 1800, but did notice that I was gaining a little too much weight (not muscle, unfortunately). I’m 5’8 & weigh 140#, so the measurements for the diet doesn’t match up for me. Suggestions??
I’m so excited! This is my first challenge! After seeing results from the other challenges, I’m excited to see what I might can accomplish as well! Let’s do this!!
Quick question about the upcoming challenge! If I’m vegetarian, will it still work?? And will the nutrition be individualized?
Hi Nicole! I just LOVE your workouts! And I think you are the perfect combo of muscle & femininity! I will be joining you in NC in Feb for PHAT camp & I’m SO excited!! I have a couple of questions: I have given up all meat now for about 6 months. I still eat sushi & shrimp. I use protein shakes & bars, & find protein in various other sources. Any advice or concerns on muscle building while following this lifestyle? And do you use creatine & BCAA’s & if so, do you use higher dosages? And finally, I have a hard time with doing more than 3 sets of 10 for pretty much anything! Not physically, but mentally!! I’m a bit impatient! Is it realistic to build serious muscle if I don’t increase the reps/sets?
I’m concerned with the whole bulking then cutting idea. I worked very hard to get off and keep off the weight. I do want to gain more muscle.How do you always look so cut? Do you do the bulking/reverse dieting then major cutting? I doubt that I will ever actually compete, but I’d love to look like I do! I’m currently 5’8, weigh 132 with 16% bf by hand held calipers. I take in about 1400 calories or less with about 130g protein ( on a good day). I currently work out 3 days per week with no cardio only…we incorporate that in with our workouts on most occasions. I’ve been working out since Feb of this year and saw great change early on but not so much now. I’m very impatient! Can you please give me your advice on what you think of my stats, picture, and anything else you find helpful. I can take brutal honesty! And I’m 49 years old. You look phenomenal btw!
