Maureen
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Sooooo, I had swapped meal 2 option 1 (SC, F, LP) using the exchange list for tuna, avocado, and Triscuits. I did not notice that Triscuits were in the meal below it, using Triscuits as the SC and 1/2 F rather than 1 F. Do I need to eat 1/2 less of a fat in another meal today? Thanks!
Hi there,
No, if you used the exchange list for that particular meal you are all good. the list of exchanges corresponds to the foods that are listed so they won’t look the same exchange wise but the overall macros will be pretty darn close.I think my question might have gotten skipped 🙂
This was the response I received for meal plan 3
The reason is because cottage cheese has more residual carbohydrates in the phase 1 meal plan compared to whey protein isolate in the phase 2 meal plan. The macros are correct for all meal 5 options in both phases.
Here are the meals for MP3, Phase 1, Meal 5, both options:
Meal 5/Post Workout
Option 1
(1 ¼ LP) 1 1/4 scoop nPower Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate
(1 3/4 SC) 1.75 cups Cheerios
(OC) unsweetened almond milk
Option 2
(1 1/4 LP) 282g nonfat cottage cheese(FR) 200g pineapple
Here are the meals for MP3, Phase 2, Meal 5, both options:
Meal 5Option 1
(1 ½ LP) 1.5 scoops nPower Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate
(FR) 1 oz box raisins
Option 2
(SC) 37g grits
(1 1/3 LP) 8 oz shrimp
Can I swap Casein protein for the Isolate in the meal plans? Will it negatively impact my results?
Casein digests more slowly so its more ideal for night time. Whey isolate digests faster so it more ideal for workouts and muscle growth. I don’t think it would negatively impact you but it’s more of a timing thing based on the digestion time.
Is HIIT cardio detrimental to a person’s fat loss progress when they have hormone issues? I know HIIT can spike a person’s cortisol levels for example, which makes the body hang on to fat rather than lose it
I have read that HIIT is good for women if the hormone issue are menopause related. Pay attention to how you feel etc. You might want to back down the intensity if you feel more worn out than anything else.
I think my question might have gotten skipped 🙂
Nope I am waiting for verification on your question. I got you!
hi, wondering if on phase 2 i can still have cheerios with my protein as a post workout meal if I can make it work with my macros?
That works for me. And if you need 4 meals instead of 5 that works too.
I was wondering in this meal also that I thought it should fruit should try to be consumed earlier in the day? Phase 1 also has fruit as an option for meal 4.
I don’t think that’s an issue. Enjoy your fruit whenever you decide to consume it 🙂
Are dill pickles allowed in this challenge?
My apologies if this has been asked before .
I think that’s fine….just not the jar lol. If you put it on something like a sandwich that would be ok.
I’m sorry you are feeling so frustrated. Everyone here is answering your question to the best they know how. We are only here to help. Let’s just take this mens meal for example:
OPTION 1
• (2 F, V, SC, 1½ LP) 1 serving Chicken and
Quinoa Power Bowl (RECIPE)
• (½ LP) 2 oz chicken breast
*add extra chicken to bowlTake the recipe and make it AS IS IN THE RECIPE. Set that aside. (the recipe makes 6 servings)
For his meal he would have 1 serving of that Power bowl.
In addition, he would take an extra 2oz of chicken that he prepared separately from the recipe and add that to his bowl. He is not taking anything more from the prepared recipe other than one serving. Anything written underneath ie 2oz chicken is in ADDITION to the bowl.Can you make the contents of the wrap ahead of time and just do the wrap the morning of?
Hi,
I make my wraps ahead of time. I just make one the night before and wrap it the night before too. Always tastes good. Especially with that last step. It crisps it up. I don’t have time to prepare the morning of and the taste doesnt disappoint.I’m confused by this recipe… It says that it makes six servings, but then the meal says to have half of that serving… Which I understand… But are we supposed to have another 2 ounces of chicken and another 50 g of quinoa on top of that half serving? It doesn’t make sense to me. Thank you
The added items OUTSIDE of this recipe are just to bring up certain macros. If you just have more of the recipe it will likely either not bring ie protein up high enough for example. Thats why Nicole likes to add other items to have with the recipe. Hope they makes sense.
I have been trying to get my veggies in (all raw)but it’s been hard. I don’t like cooked veggies and only a few raw ones. I was wandering if it was ok to supplement with a low sodium V-8 juice?
I don’t believe V8 should take the place of vegetables. The fiber will most likely be lower because you aren’t eating them whole. I would suggest making a protein shake and throwing a bunch of spinach in there. It hides it well. I can’t taste it. The ones you do like, cut them up alot smaller and hide them in your fav meals.
I understand about the carbs. Maybe I’m confused about macros. When I look at the plan see picture there is still a full serving of SC. Which is fine with me! Lol I just would have expect to see 1/2 SC because I keep seeing people on FB talking about carbs going down. But perhaps they are in ways I’m not fully aware of.
According to the overall macros they did go down. Can you tell me where you are looking so we can help?
Hi I noticed that on the tracker it says that week 4 is Phase 2. But I thought it was phase 1 and the tracker has week 9 but I thought it was 8 weeks. I am confused 😉
Hi,
Check out the calendar in the front. Week 9 is a partial week and if when I looked at the tracker my week 4 said phase 1. Maybe your version was prior to the changes. When they made a some changes you have to download the fresh version. It just won’t update for you.Also, what is the difference between these two.. I have looked at both and cant tell the difference.. also dont have kettlebell so would need a substitute.
thanksDeadlift 1 has a knee bend but still and. hip hinge. 2nd one the legs are straight, more of a stretch in the hamstrings.
I apologize if asked and I did not see it. I wanted to test out the vegetarian recipes and did the black bean and rice and I am confused how it is 10 severing’s. When I put all those items in my fitness pal it does comes out a lot lower if 10 servings but when I say its 5 servings it comes how pretty much the same that is listed in the book.
Nicole just sent me the doc and said make sure you are logging “dry” rice when inputting the recipe not cooked.
I apologize if asked and I did not see it. I wanted to test out the vegetarian recipes and did the black bean and rice and I am confused how it is 10 severing’s. When I put all those items in my fitness pal it does comes out a lot lower if 10 servings but when I say its 5 servings it comes how pretty much the same that is listed in the book.
Let me double check this for you.
I’d like to do a cycle class but they’re longer than 30 minutes. Do I still log it as one workout or if it’s an hour do I log it as 2?
I would just count it as one but try and keep them as close to the recommendations as you can.
Hello question about selecting cream cheese on the Food Exchange List under Fat 1oz cream cheese. I love cream cheese on my “1/2 plain bagel”. I found spreading 1oz cream cheese on 1/2 plain bagel appears to be graciously A LOT. I feel like this amount of deliciousness can be spread evenly on a second 1/2 plain bagel but I’m not gonna do that and believe me I’m not complaining. My question is when selecting cream cheese do I get the “original” which is loaded with goodness or the one “1/3 less fat”. I hope the answer is “Original” LOL!!! What every the answer I will accept wholeheartedly. LOL!!!
Looks like it’s regular!! Eat up
Thank you!
May I have a replacement for the Sumo Deadlift? Or, do you have a suggestion if I’m using free weights? I’m doing the at home workout with weights and body weight.
Thanks again!
You can do a DB deadlift. The wider stance and you can hold 2 DB’s between your legs holding them with your palms facing each other.
I usually use water with my protein shake, but I want to try the almond milk. I am working off women’s meal plan three and it doesn’t give me an amount can I just free pour?
Just do a serving. It might be a cup.
I like Meal 3 Option 2 in Women’s meal plan 1 – I am getting bloated with the yogurt – was thinking of trying a non dairy option – I like to blend it up like a shake with the blueberries flaxseed and chia seeds – Just wondering if there is a non dairy yogurt option to work with this meal plan?
There isn’t they usually have more fat and carbs. You could use my fitness pal if you really wanted that and see what the total macros are for the meal. If you aren’t skilled with that, I would just use the exchange list.
I want to make the Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl and I can’t find snap peas so I need to substitute with something else, but snap peas aren’t on the exchange list. Green peas are listed as SC, but the grocery list has snap peas under vegetables. Do I substitute the snap peas with a starchy carb or a vegetable?
Replace those with a V. No they aren’t on the list but thats where they would be
Hey Maureen – is it possible it’s different for each challenge? I was told to have Meal 5 as the last meal on rest days. I think you just debunked the theory lol
It says to eat it as meal 5 but if you wanted it as 4 will it make or break the whole plan? no. I didn’t debunk anything LOL. Post training all day long. Nicole has learned to be as specific as possible with challenges so people don’t get confused and have a million options. SO the moral of this long story is eat it as meal 5 because the challenge says so on off days 🙂
