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wendy tolles wrote:

Has anyone tried making the banana bread without the bananas being really ripe…i really want to tryit with all u posting and when i want my bananas to get ripe it takes for ever…

You can put the bananas in a paper bag. That will help them ripen a bit faster. They won’t mash up as good if they aren’t super ripe. You might have to use a little more muscle in order to get them mashed 🙂

[Maureen]

wendy tolles wrote:

ALSO I HAVE ALMOND FLOUR PROBABLY CAN GET BY WITH THAT INSTEAD OF THE OAT FLOUR OR THE OTHER

Hi Wendy you will have to check the macros on the almond flour and compare it to the oat flour. Not all flours are created equal.

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dea costopoulos wrote:

For the most part. Last week I tried the veggie burgers to switch things up a bit. Think I got the wrong Boca option. Each patty was 4.5g of fat, 120cal. So, I was over those 2-3 days…oops. I’ve since found the ones with .5g fat and 70cal. So, hopefully this week my macros will come out closer.

Thank you for getting back to me. Look forward to seeing you in Simpsonville on Friday. Safe travels to you and Nicole.

Thank you! Can’t wait to see you as well 🙂

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wiebzy19 wrote:

Is there a reason why the meal plan calls for almond milk and not regular milk?
Thanks,
Lacey

ALmond milk is pretty low calorie and lactose free. It’s a preference thing.

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wendy tolles wrote:

ok so it took me a week to ask this i buy my blueberries frozen should i thaw them out then measure then?

HI there, You can do a quick rinse and then weigh them. The ice on there will add to it a bit but it’s not going to make or break it.

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kemaouga599 wrote:

Its ok to drink diet coke ? I been ddinking 2 gallons of water but was told by a friend that is in fitness that was ok to drink diet coke !

I don’t see a problem with it. The artificial sweeteners may cause you some bloating as well as the carbonation. A little doesn’t hurt. You can test that out for yourself.

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dea costopoulos wrote:

Are the refried beans supposed to be fat free? I saw someone asked this in the training forum and it made me question it, too. It is one of my favorite meals, so want to make sure I’m getting it right. I’m currently using beans with 2.5g of fat per serving, so I’m thinking it’s probably ok. Thanks!

Are your macros coming out at the end of the day? You should be ok.

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Christina Cubbage wrote:

This is sort of a dumb question but I am always in a quandary about. I often use a measurement tape to measure thighs or abs or hips to see progress. When measuring thigh, do you take the measurement standing with knee straight or with the knee bent? It makes quite a difference. Just wondering for future challenges. Even if I take the measurement with a straight knee, it even makes a difference if I put my weight full on the standing leg.

Here’s the video where NIcole shows you. Make sure you have gone through all of the material.

How To Take Your Measurements

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Olivia wrote:

Okay that’s what I thought lol killer!! Thank you!!

You’re welcome. Good luck!

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Beverly Simmons wrote:

Just curious if we could include the new breakfast pizza in our challenge menu if we make the ratios match. If not no problem. It just looked really good!

HI there,
🙁 I would just try to stick to the meals that are being offered on this challenge. Maybe Nicole will make one in the future 🙂

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Olivia wrote:

For the tuna on the meal plan can we have tuna steak?

The Tuna steak may have more fat than the tuna in a can. If it’s Blue Fin Tuna…according to my calorie counter, it does.

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freitas.family wrote:

I was drinking apple cider vinegar with hot water and lemon every morning. Is it ok to still drink this?

I think that’s fine.

[Maureen]

Olivia wrote:

I looked ahead to the back workout for week 2 can you explain how the drop set works? I didn’t see it anywhere. Thanks!

Hi there,
The way I see that as written is that you do 1st set for 8 reps, drop to the lower weight another 8 reps, drop the weight again. another 8 reps. That’s the first set. There is no rest between all of those drops. You would do that 3 times. It’s killer!

[Maureen]

michelle andreas wrote:

Can you link to a video on this technique please? Could not find it anywhere…Thank you!

Hi there…I dug this out. HOpe this helps:
do the regular reps but hold the contraction for 1 or 2 seconds (whatever is specified). Flex the muscle you are targeting as hard as possible..this will increase the time under tension. Which will make it tougher but more effective. (Flex magazine had a great explanation)

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LB wrote:

Up until the challenge started, I have been eating the meal plan from the last challenge, which had a total of 160g of carbs (more or less). Now, I am eating 260g a day on the days I am lifting. I am finding that I am SO swollen when I wake up in the mornings. I am hoping that I will level out and my body is just shocked due to the fast increase in carbs, but I wanted to ask to be sure. Is there anything I can do or take to help? I honestly have to push my rings on and my watch and socks are tight. I am drinking my daily gallon per usual, but I am uncomfortable in my work clothes and slightly stressed out lol. HELP!!

Hi there,
I am sure your body will adjust. Carbohydrates when they are stored as glycogen end up containing a couple of grams of water as well. You retain this water because your kidneys hold on to sodium in your response to carb consumption. It’s the first week….just allow your body to adjust.

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Christina wrote:

I thought I saw a topic on this but can’t find it now…

Recipe says 6 servings… is there a measurement for this serving? My husband and I are both doing muscle up and not sure how much each of us needs

Thank you

Yes, if you look on the main recipe…it says there are 6 servings in there. If you look on your specific meal plan it will tell you how many servings you should have. ie 1.5 servings for one of the women’s meal plans. Hope that helps.

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Melissa Brown wrote:

I purchased this challenge although I am currently training for a half marathon. I intend on following the 35 Days after I run the marathon in May, I’ll be able to focus solely on building muscle.
Right now I’m going to try to follow this challenge with the idea of not losing muscle while I am doing the long runs weekly. Do you have any suggestions on what days I should do my long run? Maybe modify and upper body workout day and double up? I love the leg workouts for this challenge. I did the 60 day challenge and my legs are so much stronger that my runs are faster! The HIIT cardio days will be my speed work runs. I only plan on doing 3 runs weekly.
Suggestions on running while doing this challenge are welcome:).
(I know my results will not be what Nicole is intending for this challenge)

Hi Melissa,
Training for a marathon and doing a muscle up challenge is going to be tough. The cardio is limited on this plan so you can use the fuel for the training. THe training for the marathon is going to make it difficult. I would be afraid that you would be overtraining…that’s alot of cardio and alot of strength. I wouldn’t double up on the workouts either….they are tough ones. Can you train for the marathon and then pick this challenge up after?

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wcarnes3 wrote:

I love all the energy I have for my workouts with eating these excess calories! It’s what I needed!! I know it’s only been 3 days but people are already noticing my definition. Just to let you know, allot of these people have asked me what I’m doing so I’ve referred your website quite a few times already. I’m walking proof your program works!!! Loving it!!!!!!!

So great to hear! Thanks for the awesome feedback!:)

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Sue DiGregorio wrote:

Hi there,
So, I love apples but was wondering if I should drink the shake and then eat the apple, or add the apple into the shake? Does it matter? And, would you do the same thing for the Vegan Option 3 Post workout? (I scoop protein powder with 1 cup almond milk into the quinoa flakes?) I have never seen quinoa flakes but I may look for them.
Thanks!
Sue

I would just drink and eat the apple separately. Whatever floats your boat 🙂

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dsheffield wrote:

This is my 1st challenge so trying to get adjusted with everything, somehow co fused and missed 1 meal the past 2 days, guess that is why I was feeling so tired BUT I had previously watch Nicole’s tutorial on how to figure calorie intake and macros and when I calculated my intake to gain muscle it was higher than the current meal plan for women 5’4” 130lbs so I am confused that the current plan is 1688. I will trust the process for the next 35 days and see where I fall, hopefull of great results.

Hi there,
Remember….these calories aren’t figured out for you. They are covering a range of heights and weights. It’s a more general plan so that it can cover a wide range of people.

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sarahann25l wrote:

This might be a silly question, but is it safe to eat tuna daily? Should I swap up to another option because of mercury? I’m not much of a tuna eater but I like the easiness of it for work.

It’s not silly. Some researchers will say just eat fish a couple times/week. If you don’t feel comfortable eating it everyday, then just choose one of the other meals to sprinkle throughout the week. 🙂

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Siu wrote:

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii.

1. We don’t have a hack squat in our gym, what other workout can I do to replace that?
2. Do we go below level on squat?
3. Do you take a protein drink after cardio or any other time besides after Wright training?
4. On Monday and Tuesday I did my cardio at 8a-8:30a, then went home and prepare my breakfast didn’t eat my breakfast till 9:30a. For 5 meals a day at every 3 hours, my last meal is at 9:30-10p. When do you think I should try and have my last meal by? I do cardio in the morning and weight training in the evening.

Hi there,
1. There is an option to the hack squat…you hold the bar behind you. It’s basically a deadlift behind the back.
2. Going just below parallel is a good squat if your body allows you to do so.
3. PLEASE NOTE: there are weight training day meal plan and non weight training day meal plan. Read the meals plans for both. There area alot of meal options. On the weight training days pick one of those meals below that section for post training.
4. I’m not sure what you mean. If you follow the plan to eat every 3-4 hours….just see how it plays out and make the adjustments that are necessary in order to get everything in.
Thanks.

[Maureen]

Francia.a.c wrote:

Hi there,

Is there a specific top sirloin we should be getting?
I got a top sirloin skirt steak from my local Meijer and when I looked it up on MyFitnesspal to calculate the macros for this meal (4oz. Top Sirloin, 8oz. Sweet Potatoes, 1/2 Tbs Grass Fed Butter, 8 Asparagus Spears), it doesn’t match up to the macros the meal is supposed to be. It goes over in fat and is low in protein for this meal…Not sure if maybe I got the wrong Sirloin or what?

I’m able to adjust my last meal to make sure I hit my calorie and macro intake for the entire day so it is not a big deal, but would like to figure this meal out, since this is the meal I am most excited about having!

Hi there,
Some meals may be slightly higher…some lower..The macros won’t be perfect sometimes. As long as you are within the 5g higher or lower you are ok. Don’t stress.

[Maureen]

dea costopoulos wrote:

I’ve noticed my fats are off in MFP, too. I’m -2 and still have a meal to go. The post workout protein and almond milk have 3g, meal plan lists 0. I’m also a 1.6g over on the oatmeal and eggs meal option. Somehow I got over on meal 2 & 3 as well. Didn’t have time to prepare another option, so I ate chicken/rice/cashews for both meal 2 & 3. However, didn’t include the cashews in meal 3 because I was already over. Each meal should include 8g fat and the post workout 0g…with a total of 32 per day?? The cashews alone were 13.2g. Should I cut back on the cashews or just not worry about the extra fat grams?? Sorry, but I tend to overthink things. Thank you!

You might want to take a look again at what is listed on MFP….sometimes its not accurate. You aren’t overthinking anything….you are thinking 🙂 I applaud that. You want to know why and figure it out. Keep asking. It’s hard for me to help when I can’t see exactly what you are using etc. Just double check it again. See what you come up with.

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wendy tolles wrote:

So if i wanted to eat meal 2 again with the turkey as meal i could? Cuz I could totally do that I really enjoy that meal lol

Same meal for each meal every day if you want 🙂

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