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I’ve been following meal plan 2. I’m a just over 5’4″ (by a hair) and 157 lbs (36.8% BF). I know the recommendation has been go with height, when in doubt. But, I’ve never been hungry on MP2, which is great! However, I’m wondering if maybe I should really be on Meal Plan 1. Nicole mentioned that we “will be hungry” on this program and since I haven’t been, maybe I’m using the wrong meal plan? However, since we’re in the muscle building phase, perhaps the extra calories in MP2 are a good thing and I should continue with it? I just want to be avoid overeating if it will dampen my progress. What’s your advice in my particular case?
My advice would be to give it more time. This is week 1. When starting a new diet it’s always tough especially when it seems to be more food. You will do a cut in the second half. So I would just stick to the plan.
I tried to see how much sodium we should be having a day and figured it shouldn’t be high. I am sorry if I missed something already on the documentation, but can someone advise?
Thank you in advance!
I don’t believe Nicole ever talked specifically about sodium. Unless you have blood pressure issues, sodium isn’t a huge concern. Just salt for taste.
I am not a big fan of oatmeal but love eggs. Could I substitute the oatmeal for the Ezekiel muffin and still eat the eggs and blueberries?
Is there another breakfast that you would eat everything on it? I would rather you change meals than start substituting.
Does it need to be plain granola or is flavored ok? I haven’t bought any yet because there are so many choices in granola.
Check the macros and see if it fits for that meal. As Nicole said, you are using such a small amount it should be ok.
Hi! For phase 2 there are band assisted pull-ups. What bands do you recommend?
You can go to perform better online and look for a band that is looped and they are ultra strong and thick. They don’t look like your normal bands.
I lift has heavy as I can for the desired rep. That means that if I lift till failure or near failure for the first 10 reps , I usually can not go heavier and get even 8. Am I starting out too heavy? I’m not sure I am doing this correctly.
Depending on how big of a jump the weights make you may not be able to go up heavier. Just shoot for the reps as it was explained here:
So if the rep range calls for 3 sets of 6-10 reps, you will start your first set using a weight you can do for 10 repetitions. On your second set, you’ll increase the weight and shoot for 8 reps; on your third, you’ll increase the weight again and do 6-8. Remember – you want to push yourself on every set so that you are struggling to perform the last 2-3 reps – while still using proper form, of course ?I was wondering which drinks get tracked against our water goal? Coffee? Tea? BCAAs? Protein shakes? Or only water?
I would focus on having water plain or with BCAA’s and count those.
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I do like the VF option with the black beans, corn tortillas, onions and pico. However is there a possible sub for the tofu? And maybe the almond cheese? Thanks so much!
Can you choose another meal entirely?
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I’m just a participant but that sounds fine to me. You could also possibly do calf “presses” on the leg press machine.
That’s a great option…or you can hold a DB and do it off of a step as well.
My husband and I are doing the challenge together and he insists on still doing his cycle workout on off days. I know off days are for total recovery, but what is the science behind a rest day? Can you still have an active rest day or will it delay results? I think the mental block here is that doing ‘something’ everyday will get you further along faster.
If you feel like you have to do something on those days….then do some mobility work, foam rolling, lacrosse ball, lots of stretching etc.
Hey! I’m just wondering how you get the protein bars to stick together? I mixed everything like it said to, however it’s not mixing well. Not sure if anyone else had this issue as well?
Look at some other topics in this thread. This was discussed a ton 🙂
Are we allowed to use Stevia in our oatmeal? How about cinnamon? Can we use a seasoning blend like Mrs. Dash on our egg whites? So far, I have not used any.
Yes to all 🙂
I had breakfast at 6 AM
Snack at 9:30
Workout at noon
Lunch or post workout after?Have your post workout meal post workout. To be more specific after the strength training.
The days I weight train and have the post workout meal, am I still supposed to eat the other 4 meals? Or does the post workout replace one of them? THANKS!!
4 meals on non training days and 5 on training days (you have the post workout meal)
Good morning. I have never been a big water drinker. I know the importance of it but never committed to drinking more than 8 ounces a day. For this challenge I am going all in and drinking the 1 gallon a day. I am having a bit of a hard time drinking that much and my stomach hurts so bad! Will this pass after a while once my body gets use to this much water? Any suggestions would be great…Thanks:)
Drink what you can. If you start by drinking at least 20oz in the a.m. its a great start. The BCAA’s can really help you to drink more as well.
What does everyone do for their warm up?
You can always foam roll some areas that might need some or get some extra attention that day. A rower is a great warm up.
Is there a preference on how to cream our Coffee? I cannot drink it black.
I would use a little of the almond milk for the shake if you absolutely can’t take it black.
Ok so if I am having a cup of tea I can’t use any milk at all?
I don’t think the impact would be big. However, multiply that on a few times throughout the day or week and things can start to add up. I would just follow the plan as written That way there is not question on what exactly you did and how did it work for you. When we sneak things in here and there (big or small) they can start to add up. Just my thoughts.
Loved first day. I have a few questions.
When doing same numbered reps, we just increase weight each set? So the 7 sets of 6 calf raises and even the standing full/partial are pyramid?
I’m a little confused by rest pause weight. Leg presses…. increase each set. Then rest pause with what weight? The max I hit 3rd set? Do I do that weight for 10/4/2? Or do I decrease? Then next rest pause, I stay same weight or do it drop the weight and do the same for 10/4/2?
What about the leg extensions rest pause where I haven’t pyramids?
What do I start at?Thank you!
Nicole is going to do a video to explain rest pause. So watch your inbox. We have had a lot of questions about it. (I just saw this in another thread)
How much unsweetened almond milk per day are we allowed to have ?
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ZillahIt depends on what meal plan you are in. I can see 1 cup in post workout meal for women in meal plan #1
I was also wondering, as I have allergies to almond milk and cachew milk, what milk option would be 3rd best? I can otherwise try to take the other two meal options, however as a general life rule it would be useful to know which milk alternative milk options you would suggest (skim, soy, coconut, rice..)
Thank you!Maybe try a coconut or rice milk. Just look at the macros and log it to see how it translates into total macros for the day
Good day team..Just a quick question is it ok to conduct the leg press and Leg Press Rest Pause while utilizing the Vascular Occlusion type of training? I love the burn and exhaustion it really gives me while executing moves such as these. THANK YOU
Hi there,
That type of training technique is not what Nicole is recommending for this challenge. I won’t say you CAN’T do it, but maybe just give the plans a try with the intensity techniques she recommends and see how you feel.According to the training plan, there is no cardio on Mondays and Thursdays in Phase 1. It just happens that my Tae Kwon do class is on Monday and Thursday evenings. Should I not take part in class for the next 60 days?
You can try to take part. Just see how you feel. It may end up being too much….but maybe not.
