[Maureen]

Nancy wrote:

what is up with this weather? : ( three little ones and 2dogs while husbands gone to training. Then it so happens we all catch a cold. haven’t felt this way in years. Anyways I have to admit I cheated horribly yesterday I cried. running from soccer practice to dog appointments to maintaining our house clean/ cooking/ and trying to keep my sanity, I broke down and cried not to mention my last meal consisted of cereal, a taco, and a tiny muffin. like who am I? I was doing so good but then I realize that this is life, we will always face challenges, struggles, and difficulties so no matter what, we always have to stand strong and have the willpower to better ourselves. I love challenging myself to grow mentally and physically strong. And it is my first Nicole Wilkins Challenge so let me tell you, yes it is challenging something I haven’t done with other programs. could be because there is a prize at end lol

Anyways as i woke up this morning hurting from every single part of my body especially my butt and legs. I was reminded that we can all fall at times but the most important thing is getting back up. So I choose to continue to finish this challenge strong and face my struggles by not binging like I did last night.Today I woke up blessed and grateful for what we do have. So I will take this Day to meal prep and get my shit together because I know i am capable of more. NO GIVING UP!!!!!!

You got this! You are right…life won’t ever just roll with you, you have to roll with it. The challenge is to work toward your goals as your life unfolds in front of you. Will you be perfect? nope…not a chance. Your reaction to the things that try and get in your way is where you begin to change your life habits. Then soon what seemed like a road block a year ago doesn’t even phase you now. Keep working hard and see what starts to change in you, both mentally and physically 🙂

[Maureen]

raghad baybars wrote:

Hi Team
some of the videos are not working form me either, for example, the new Landmine video and also the glute and hamstrings training video that was posted at beginning of september are not working, others too. I get a message saying i have to be a member to able to watch them. I hold a yearly membership and also joined the buns and guns challenge, my membership is active and up to date according to my profile, not sure why i can access some of the videos but not all. I sent 2 messages already where it says “contact”. Hope it gets fixed soon
Thanks!

email [email protected] So they can take care of it.

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Mary wrote:

I’m sitting squarely in Meal Plan 3, based on both my height and weight. Trouble is, I’m not hungry most of the time. I’ve been trying to eat as much as possible, but most days I’m left with about 500 cal at the end of the day that I just can’t seem to get down.

I’m hitting the cardio and weights pretty hard – so I don’t think it’s a lack of activity!

Should I dial back my target macros? Any other recommendations?

Hi, I would still give your body time to adjust. If the meals/macros are new to you, it will take your body some time to adjust. Initially you feel like it might be too much to take in those calories but overtime you start to feel like they aren’t enough. Give it time.

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Anne Schriber wrote:

I have a questions for my fellow challengers… I was wondering.. on rest days do you find yourself starving inbetween meals? I almost can’t wait to eat my next meal. Just on rest days tho… Thank god I can have a shake after my workout on my working days but man… I guess my metabolism rate is flying????? or my body is adjusting to the new diet?
Was wondering if anyone else is having this feeling?

Well, you are training hard and on those rest days you are leaving out 1 meal. You aren’t having your post workout shake. So your cals are a little lower. Just make sure you are drinking enough water and just try to hang in there. I am sure your metabolism is burning a little higher as well. Hang on!

[Maureen]

Rachel wrote:

Yes! Thank you Maureen for saying that! I am definitely not one to do fasted cardio but I commend those who can as it has its benefits. It just doesn’t work for me. Yay food

Glad I could ease your mind and fill your belly lol

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Michelle wrote:

No, I Know how to measure it. I’m just saying its ALOT of tuna. Is anybody else doing substitutions for this meal?

It’s a lot of protein in this meal….so for tuna, it calls for that amount. Sub another lean protein if you aren’t liking it.

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Sheena wrote:

Hi, I’m so use to doing nutritional timing before and after workouts with x percentage of carbs prior and after and also lowest amount of fats pre and post around 5g. I workout in the morning. My breakfast is typically my preworkot. So should I choose a meal with carbs or eat just the eggs on my plan that has higher fat and only like 4g of carbs as meal 1? I almost feel like I’m doing it wrong not having any carbs pre workout especially in the morning.

Thanks

If you are strength training I would try and eat Meal #1. Just cardio, you can try that fasted. Post training I would do whatever the shake ingredients are for that particular day. I would try and follow the plan as it’s written and see how it works for you. If you take notes, pay attention to your body, you may “feel” some things you would like to change after the challenge is over. Just my thoughts.

[Maureen]

Mavis wrote:

I’ve tried that, tried internet explorer, tried chrome and tried from my iphone….nothing works for those ones. No problems with any of the others.

what’s your email? he is going to check you out

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Mavis wrote:

Ok picture did upload finally.

Just emailed someone to take a look. Because they are still working for me. So I am not sure why they aren’t for you. Try opening them in a new internet window just for kicks.

[Maureen]

nicoleleblanc7 wrote:

The cardi sessions are really draining me! I do it fasted in the morning and after work i do weight training. I hardly have energy left for stenght training! My cardio sessions are very early in the morning (4:30am) I don’t really want to do strenght training on a empty stomach that early either. What to do?

Why not eat something before the cardio….the sessions are tough you might want to try doing them fed not fasted.

[Maureen]

Angelena Riggs wrote:

I’m wanting to make some zooddles (zucchini noodles), can I use a half a cup of tomato sauce? I plan on having ground turkey with it.
Thanks!

If it’s not in the exchange that’s a no. There are usually added sugars etc in marinara.

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Michelle wrote:

I’m glad somebody else is posting about the tuna. I have been measuring 2 full cans(5oz cans). Once you drain the water it comes out to be 7oz of tuna. Its such a lot of tuna and having to force myself to eat it, that’s the problem. Is anybody else doing anything in place of tuna? Recommendations please.

Just read the can….you will know how many oz’s of tuna is contained in each can. The liquid in there is meant to be drained. Am I missing something on this discussion lol

[Maureen]

Mavis wrote:

Just tried it and it didn’t work

are you logged in?

[Maureen]

Railene wrote:

Hi,

I didn’t write down my measurements that first week, I just measured and inputted it into your page. I went back to look it up and the page is closed. Is there some way to get my measurements from you?

You can try contacting [email protected]. They may have them handy.

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Mavis wrote:

So I went through and found that the Standing calf raise, Lying cable crunch (both phase 2) and Bench dip (phase 1) are not working for me. Says I have to be a member still.

Standing calf raise, lying cable are both working for me. Have you tried them recently….Sorry you are having so much trouble.

[Maureen]

Elba wrote:

Hi everyone, can I do not take day off??? I start the nutrition plan the 13th and the 14th was my first day of work out.. I’m one week behind, I was working 14 to 15 hours at day plus movimand not enough time to workout or prepare my meals.. I work at restaurant, i am a waitress and I walk a lot…my first day of workout when I was doing the cardio I didn’t finish, I can’t!! I got so week, and my legs were tired.. but finally I’m going back to my regular hours at work and I’ll be available to rest little more, so I was thinking about not to take days off and at the 3r week I’ll be at par with everyone else.. I feel little down because I start late but I will not quit and I will try work harder.. what u guys recommend?

I would use those rest days. Going non stop for the entire challenge is not how it’s designed. You will eventually feel pretty run down if you don’t work the rest days into the program. Body needs rest after these tough training days.

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Mavis wrote:

Some are now working for me but on todays workout the lying cable crunch did not work just now. There were 2 others this morning that didn’t work but they are now.

ok thank you.Let me know if you have any other problems.

[Maureen]

Kathy Lonergan wrote:

I’ve seen links in a couple places now for http://www.npowerfitnesscamps.com but every time I try to go there it just goes to the GoDaddy site. When will this link go live? Is next year’s schedule available yet? Sorry, I’m sure you’ve figured out by now I’m not very patient.

Keep going to the old website….when the switchover happens it will automatically take you to the new site. http://www.getphatwithnicole.com

[Maureen]

cathy ponsford wrote:

LEG DAY QUESTION,,,, CAN I DO CARDIO BEFORE? I UNDERSTAND NOT TO DO IT AFTER

???????? THANKS CP

I would either split the cardio up: Cardio=morning Strength=evening
If not, I would do cardio after weights…so you are using that fuel to get the most out of your strength training workout.

[Maureen]

Rebecca Bargeloh wrote:

Good Morning
I had alarm clock issues (user error) this am and missed my fasted cardio session. Today is Phase 2 day 3 for me with tomorrow as a scheduled rest day. To get the most benefit out of the program, should add the missed cardio to tonight’s weight workout or just do fasted cardio tomorrow on my rest day? Or am I just being too OCD

Thanks!
Rebecca

You could do it after your strength. I would like to see the rest days be complete rest days.

[Maureen]

Kathy Carlin-Houle wrote:

Hi Ladies- Can you clarify Tuesday’s w/o Legs/Glutes. Is it 8 sets, 8 reps (each leg) of walking lunges or 4 sets 10 reps, (each leg). Thanks Much- Kathy

Sorry for the mix up. It’s 8 sets of 8 reps.

[Maureen]

Vanessa wrote:

Hello,
I need advice because I work nightshift so my eating schedule is messed up. Some days I have 24 hour days and some days I have 12 hour days (I know I am supposed to sleep 8 hours but it is impossible for me, I have to get sleep when I can and make my workouts a priority to stay on track). My question is if I have to eat every 3 hours should I start combining meals from two days to try and stay on schedule on my long days, or should I eat only the allotted meals for each day? I have tried both but would rather know the best approach from professionals. This became a huge problem for me during the 12 week Olympia Challenge.

I wouldn’t combine 2 days of meals. I would however possibly add 300-400 calories on the days you are up for 24 hours and see how that works. Make sure you track in MFP so you can see if that works, if not, maybe you need to try something else. Another option would be to put those meals into smaller portions so that they can stretch through the day…but you may not have enough energy that way. That’s a tough schedule.

[Maureen]

Heather wrote:

If we can’t get our cardio in for the day should we still eat all of our calories/macros or should we lower them?

I would leave the calories the same. I would just try to plan out your workouts a bit better. I know it can be tough, but if it is important try and find a way.

[Maureen]

Kathy wrote:

Trying to find a fat burner with all the recommended ingredients is posing a bit of a challenge! Any recommendations? Also, how should this be used when using a pre-workout?

Thanks in advance for the help AND keep up the good work!
#OneDayBecomesAnotherAndYourStronger

You can take a fat burner in the morning as indicated. The pre workout can be taken before your strength workout. I wouldn’t take them along side each other. They both can contain caffeine and that could make you feel a little too shaky and weird and can be dangerous. Hope that helps.

[Maureen]

Michelle wrote:

I have followed the Program diet and training to a T and dropped 3 pounds as of Friday. I was so excited about the progress but then the weekend comes around! I really struggle with the weekends and sticking to the meal plan especially dinner and evenings. Please share any ideas that may help me. Thank you…off to start week #2!

Hi there. Weekends are tough. Make sure the meals are prepared. If you are done with your meals for the day, drink some hot tea at night. That will fill you up even more.

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