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  • in reply to: frozen Bark #614830
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Hi!

    Both times I’ve made the protein bark, while it tastes good, it’s not fully frozen even when I leave it in the freezer a few days. Am I missing something? I use Aldi’s non-fat greek yogurt and I’ve tried putting in an 8×8 pan as well as spread out thin on a baking sheet.

    I’m not sure take another look at the recipe and cross every “t” and dot every “I”.

    in reply to: Turkey Taco Zucchini Boats #614791
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    If there are 4 servings for the recipe and you have 8 halves then 2 halves = 1 serving

    in reply to: Meals #614762
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Instead of eating, four separate meals and my post workout shake and apple, can I combined my food and eat everything in three meals plus my post shake as long as I’m eating my calories?

    I don’t see a problem with that at all. Do what feels good for you.

    in reply to: Creatine #614697
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Good afternoon,
    Mo, thanks for your quick response. I appreciate it!

    Have a great rest of your weekend!
    Heather

    You’re welcome! Thank you

    in reply to: Creatine #614651
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    It can help with the your strength energy and recovery to give some basics. Yes you can take both.give it a try. I have definitely recovered better while taking it.

    in reply to: Morning workouts #614588
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Hi
    , Iam a morning workout person and I split my breakfast in half to eat before I train which is 6ish..after I workout should I then take the after workout meal or the rest of my breakfast? Also is it at min 2 to 2 1/2 hours between eating?

    Eat the post workout meal. THen eat the rest of your breakfast maybe a couple hours later depending on your hunger. YOu can space your meals out the way that works for you. I usually try to do 3 hours….but that’s my schedule.

    in reply to: Macros #614584
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I have a zucchini that is 675g, I sliced it and salt and peppered it then dehydrated it into chips. It ends up 44g when it’s finished. Do I track this as 1/2 a serving or 6 3/4 servings?

    I guess I would just weigh it dehydrated because it’s just removing the water from it. It has such a low caloric impact that I’m sure it doesn’t impact your overall numbers.

    in reply to: Back day gym -video #614533
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Can you email [email protected] and let them know which ones so they can fix that? Thanks

    in reply to: Cardio #614532
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Cardio & Daily Movement

    Outside of your workouts, aim for at least 30 minutes of movement on most days of the week. This can come from structured cardio, walking, or general daily activity.

    Choose one of the following:

    Option 1: 30 minutes of cardio
    Option 2: Two 10–20 minute movement sessions throughout the day
    Option 3: Accumulate 7,500–10,000 steps through walking and daily activities
    Option 4: Mix and match (Example: 20-minute walk + 10-minute cardio workout)

    in reply to: Back/Abs question #614531
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    On the Back/Abs day at home workout a lateral lunge+single leg calf raise is listed. In the video it is not performed. Just want to confirm it is not part of back day (since it’s legs lol).

    Maybe I’m blind but I’m. It seeing it. Can you take a screenshot please

    in reply to: Knee pain and lunges #614530
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I think I will do glute bridges. I did reverse lunges yesterday and while they’re better than forward, they aren’t great-feeling in my knees.

    A step up would be good alternative if you keep it lower

    in reply to: Recipes #614450
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Since it’s a recipe, Just look at the weight raw and use that amount for the recipe.

    in reply to: Meal options #614448
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I wanted to clarify for myself. I can have any of the meals 1-4 in any order I choose. The only one that stays the same is meal 5 and it has to be after the work out. I am also finding it hard to eat all 4 meals during the day. I do my workout at 5pm. I am use to fasting for 18 hours and my stomach is not agreeing with me.
    At the end of the day all that I need to make sure of is that I have had the allotted amount indicated for calories, carbs, proteins and fat? Correct?

    Hi. Yes you are correct. Do the best you can. This is very different from fasting that’s for sure. Slowly integrate the meals in and do the best you can.

    in reply to: 3 sets 5x5x5 #614372
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    That’s the cluster set. Do 5 rest For 10 and do that 3 more times. It allows you to maintain the heavier weight instead of doing 15 consecutive reps. Cuz you get that rest.

    in reply to: Gym Workout Cluster Sets #614370
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    During the 10 second rest period, should I re-rack the barbell? That is what I did today, but I wasn’t sure.

    You can just be one step way to grab it and go.

    in reply to: Knee pain and lunges #614368
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    What are some good alternatives to lunges in the challenge for people with knee pain?
    Thanks

    Reverse lunges are also kinder than forward Alot of the time.

    in reply to: Early morning workout #614367
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Would I then still stick to eating every three hours or would my second half of breakfast be sooner after the post workout meal?

    I would make it sooner. See how you feel

    in reply to: Hashtag question #614365
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I see a lot of the members of the FB group post with the two hashtags in the group. Aren’t those meant for our posts on personal pages, to qualify for the bonus wins? Or am I misunderstanding?

    Page 9 explains the two hashtags and what to do and how to win

    in reply to: Women’s meal plan 4, meal 2 – pineapple #614197
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Meal 2 option 2 states 1 fruit – 100g pineapple. 200g pineapple =1 fruit so confirming if supposed to be 1/2 fruit or 200g? Thanks!

    I’m asking for clarification on this one…..Just to make sure.

    in reply to: meal plan 2 #614196
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Hello
    I am 5’4 3/4 and 130 lbs woman
    is the meal plan 2 the right one for me?
    seems like a lot of food to try to eat

    I would go with that meal plan. Do the best you can…..if you have been not eating enough or eating calorie dense foods, when there are more vegetables and fruits and protein you will feel a little fuller. Just give it a go and see how you feel. You won’t know with 2 days.

    in reply to: meal 1 option 2 , 5.4-5,5 womens meal plan 2 #614176
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I am planning on scrambling the egg whites with the spinach and then make the oatmeal on the side with water and sprinkle some cinnamon on top. Then I will eat the PB off the spoon! lol

    Sounds great!!

    in reply to: Recipes #614174
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    For the chicken caprese skillet, is it really one whole cup of basil leaves?

    Start with less and put as much as you like on. It’s not cooking down it’s just scattered on top post cooking. Put on what you would like.

    in reply to: Option 1 or 2 #613970
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Can one interchange between meal plan option 1 and 2 for the day? Or is it recommended to do one or the other for the full day ?

    You can mix and match the meals any way you want. The post training meal is the only one that would be eaten after strength training.

    in reply to: Training with a stress fracture in foot #613969
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Good afternoon,
    I am currently in a boot for a stress fracture to my distal fibula. I’m not allowed to do any weight-bearing leg exercises such as squats, leg press etc. I can do machines as long as I’m not pressing down to aggravate my injury. I’m also only limited to riding a recumbent bike for cardio. When it comes to the lower body workouts, what substitutions do you recommend for any of the weight-bearing leg movements?

    Also, not to add more to this thread but I’m still recovering from shoulder rotator cuff surgery in January. While my shoulder is recovering very well, I’m still lifting lower weight with right shoulder. There are some shoulder exercises, while I plan to try them all, some will need to be done at lower weight as well. Any recommendations for this aspect also?

    Thanks in advance for your help.
    Heather

    Hi. Sounds like you are dealing with some injuries. No problem. Just go through the workouts and figure out what you CAN do….and do that. You will be back at it in no time. Don’t do anything to prolong your healing. Just be patient and meet yourself where you are right now. Good luck

    in reply to: Early morning workout #613968
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I workout at 5am before work. I don’t usually eat anything and just have a pre-workout drink then eat my protein breakfast right after my workout. Should I change it up for this challenge and just have the post-workout meal as my breakfast and next meal later? Or have a caesin shake or something before my workout?

    A good way to do it is eat half of your breakfast before training, have your post training meal after training, and then a couple hours later finish your breakfast. You might find you are much stronger and more effective by eating prior to training.

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