Maureen
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I’m coming from a lower back injury but that won’t stop to do this. Fully committed to finish this one and get that prize. 😉
Get it! We are behind you 100%
Hi all!
I am 2 weeks out of MCL/Meniscus surgery. I signed up for the challenge mostly to keep my eating under control. I am able to do all of the workouts except leg curls and extension (which I can modify). My problem is the HIIT. My cardio is 2 weeks ahead of schedule but I am still only cleared to walk at a max speed of level 4. I can do this everyday. I am going to check this week if I can do the row HIIT Will the meal plan cause weight gain if I can not do the HIIT?
In Health, SueHi there,
I think you will be just fine. The lifting is where most of your energy is going to go towards. Good luck on your recovery!What are alternatives to the hack squat? My gym doesn’t have that machine.
You can do a Hack squat with a barbell. You pull it from behind you….It’s a little awkward but it can be done. CHeck out you tube and you can see the exact execution. I wouldn’t do it justice to just describe it to you.
Several of the exercise demo links appear to head to the demo and then redirect to the Become a Member page. I found several of these on day 4, hamstring focus. Please ask your webmaster to take a peek and correct. Thank you!
Hi there,
Can you tell me exactly what links don’t seem to be working? Thanks.OK so I decided to make a protein pumpkin bread instead o muffins one batch made 12. The post workout meal per plan 2 states 2 servings so would that mean six muffins? It makes sense to me I just wanted to confirm thank you 🙂
It looks that way considering there are 4 servings of the bread and you are eating half. Girl, don’t make me use the math side of my brain lol.
Thank you, Maureen. It was fantastic getting to meet you last month. I can’t wait to see how close I can get to lifting those 45 plates at the end of this challenge.
You too!!! Good luck on the challenge 🙂
Hi, For one of our meal options it says 2 slices of cheese. The shopping list says a bag of cheese. Just wondering if these are meant to be processed cheese slices..or pieces of cheddar..if so is it reg cheese, low fat…weight. If you could clarify it would be great.
I would use regular cheese slices…but not the processed kind. Put the macros in and see what they look like with what you bought.
I’d like to know too. I bought the large rice cakes.
I would say they were the larger round ones….I don’t know Nicole to be satisfied with the minis LOL.
Are we allowed to use seasonings and condiments off the list in our meals or only the ones in the recipes? For example Stevia in hot tea, hot sauce on the beef, balsamic drizzled on the Brussels sprouts, garlic powder on the meat? Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
I believe Nicole touched on this in the Q and A today. Calorie free seasonings, salt is fine, for condiments low sugar or sugar free are fine if it’s 10 cals or less per serving. I wouldn’t get too saucy….that will add up fast as well.For meal plan 1 Meal 4 option 2 it calls for 6 oz red potatoes. Is that precooked weight? I put mine in the air fryer and pre cooking 2 potatoes was 6 oz but after roasting it was 8 potatoes. I know other things are measured cooked but I just wanted to clarify. Thank you.
Hi ,
I would used the cooked measure for potatoes.I am 5’4 and have always ate 1 cup oatmeal before my weight lifting exercises. How can I reduce to half cup without running low on energy at gym or even been light headed. Pls advise. Thank you!
Hi there,
I would just follow the plan according to your height and see how you do. If you are used to higher macros you might want to bump up to the next meal plan. If you aren’t sure, I would start here.I have food allergies that require I sub foods from most if not all of the meal plans. Is it possible to get the complete macro breakdowns for each meal? I can’t have the following: rice, rye, barley, oats, sunflower seeds/oil. I also avoid dairy as my stomach seems to dislike it greatly. The starches I tolerate well are quinoa, cream of wheat, Farro, potato and squash. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi there,
I don’t have that specific info. I am sure you could log the food and see exactly what you are working with when it comes to amounts of other things.At camp my calculated maintenance calories was over 1800 due to my activity level. I’m 5’1″ should I do meal plan 2 or stick to my usual meal plan 1. This will be my 4th challenge and have noticed I do much better at the higher calories. Suggestions? Thank you
If you are already eating more than the recommended macros for your height then I would go up to the next meal plan.
14oz seems like a lot
Its 4oz of Tilapia……yes, 14 is alot LOL
How important is it to follow the days exactly as laid out?
I work 13-14 hour days on Thursdays, days that leave me half functional once im off and as a single momma i cant really do am workouts because i have to get children up and off to school.
Would it be better to move thursday to wednesday, or push the last two workouts of the week to friday and Saturday? I can do it on thursday if necessary but feel like my workout would be shortchanged by fatigueHi there,
I would recommend doing the order of the workouts but you can switch the days on which you do them. The order and having rest days is essential to not feeling overworked….these workouts will work ya!Hi,
After a weight training day if I opt to have post workout option 2 can I also have option 1 for Meal 2? Or is that too much power nutrition isolate for one day?Hi there,
The post workout options are different macros. So just have one of those meals/day on strength training days. 🙂I’ve probably missed this somewhere, but what are the timings of the meals, and during this challenge, theres only 3 meals a day? Thanks, Kaye
Hi there,
Make sure you look at all of the documents…there are 5 meals/day. Training days/non training days. Timing of meals is usually 3-4 hours. Make sure you watch Nicole’s video as well. The material on this challenge is structured differently. Go and read through all of it. I don’t want you to miss any details. Good luck!It reads 14oz for the serving size 🤷🏼♀️ Should it be 4oz?
Thanks for waiting….it’s reading 1…4oz serving. So you were correct. 4oz
Hi there !! For Option 1 What serving size should be for “teriyaki chicken and broccoli”? The recipe says serving 4.
Hi there,
Considering the macros for each one of your meals…when you add the avocado and rice 1 serving of that meal looks like it would fulfill the desired macros. 2 servings of just the chicken and broccoli would put you over the macros without adding in the additional items of that meal. I was looking at meal plan for 5’4-5’6. Does that help?I will be traveling out of town for seven days the second week of this challenge… I know, not good but I figured life is going to happen anyway I need to learn to deal with it. Are there any foods on the plans other than the obvious liquids that can’t be taken on airplanes? I know Nicole has probably traveled quite a bit over her days.
Thanks In advance AmyMost things are good to go on travel. Now international travel…it would be tough to get it in. I freeze proteins and then pull them out and put them in my checked bag and they are still frozen when I get to my destination. I pick up the items I can when I get to the destination but mostly bring it all with me.
Just curious, so this means black coffee? No way to add in some almond milk?
HI there,
I would try for black……If you save almond milk from the post workout shake you could put some here lol. Just trying to keep you as close to the plan as possible.It reads 14oz for the serving size 🤷🏼♀️ Should it be 4oz?
Hi there,
I assume it’s 4oz. I just emailed Nicole to double check on that. Please hang tight. Thanks for your patience.Can we pre soak the chia seeds in water? It makes them gel up nice like a tapioca consistency and from what I have read it’s better for your gut, so it doesn’t absorb water once eaten. Thanks!
HI there,
If that suits you…go for it!I know I’m probably the weird one here but I don’t like gummy bears and it’s a post workout option… any other suggestions? Don’t like twizzlers either lol
Hi there,
I would choose another meal altogether. The meals are meant to be eaten as written. Is there another one that you would enjoy?I will be working out at 5am. If I eat Meal 1 on the way to the gym, workout then eat the Post Workout meal within 30-45 minutes after working out, is that too much food / calories in such a short period of time? I also usually feel nauseous if I eat before I workout.
Hi there,
You could try eating half of meal 1 before then eat the rest when you are done…followed by the protein shake 1-2 hours later depending on how you feel. Or eat meal 1….and post Strength training have the shake….but you can wait 45 post workout ( I would work that out within a 45 min window post workout) Only have the post workout meal on strength days only.