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  • in reply to: Exchange for the meatballs #599516
    Maureen
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    300g of butternut squash has the same amount of carbs as 113 g of sweet potato. 113÷300=approx 38%, so to make sweet potatoes fit the recipe you’d have to use 38% of the measurement given. The recipe calls for 1 cup of squash, so you should be able to use just over 1/3 cup of sweet potatoes and have it be equivalent.

    Nice! Quite the numbers there lol. Good work.

    in reply to: Eating when Burning additional calories #599480
    Maureen
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    I’m planning to do long hikes on Sundays. I will typically burn 500- 900 calories or way more. Do I stick with my current meal plan, or do I need to nibble on a few extra calories? I know last week I was very hungry on Monday, so am wondering what is best.

    You can maybe just try doing like a protein shake so protein and a piece of fruit that might just help replenish what you’re using on the hike and then just compare it to see how you feel. I don’t think you wanna go in add a bunch of food, but you can be deliberate as to trying to just replenish what you might possibly burn but also depends on what your goals are to you know?

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    in reply to: Additional Set? #599389
    Maureen
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    I’m working on progressive overload each workout. If I don’t reach failure even after increasing weight on the last set, should I add one more set to reach failure?

    I wouldn’t I would just note that for the next time. You will start to be able to feel after a few reps whether you need to increase before doing all of the prescribed reps. It comes with practice and learning your body. Guess you are stronger than you think!

    in reply to: Workout Tracker #599353
    Maureen
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    I have one suggestion for the workout tracker – I wish it was blocked off so you could see what exercises are supersets/trisets/etc instead of them all listed one by one. That way I dont have to look at two separate pages to do my workout. I find it’s still easier for me to print the actual workout with wide margins and record my weights on the side. Hopefully something to consider for future challenges! 😊 I’m glad a tracker was reintroduced though – I remember old challenges having designated space to record your weights and it was so helpful!

    Thanks for the feedback.

    in reply to: Macros App #599332
    Maureen
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    Try my fitness pal but make sure that the macros match because some foods someone can just input whatever they want so you have to have some knowledge.

    in reply to: Apple muffins #599297
    Maureen
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    I have made these, twice….. the insides are always kind of wet. Not moist, like a good cake. But wet, like they aren’t completely done. I have baked them up to 25 minutes. The outsides and bottoms are golden brown, but the tops aren’t. Any tips?

    I’m not the best cook lol. Can you bump up the dry ingredients a bit just to absorb that.

    in reply to: deson chicken recipe i made this and now cant find recipe #599208
    Maureen
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    can someone send me it

    Hi there its on page 76 in the ebook

    in reply to: Nutrition #599186
    Maureen
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    Any idea when chocolate isolate and chocolate truffle be available?

    You can email [email protected]. They can give you more of an idea.

    in reply to: Food #599144
    Maureen
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    I’m wonder why steel cut oats it’s on the plan or exchange list thanks

    Why it isn’t? Not every food makes the list….there are so many. They macros on each of those seem to be pretty similar. If you want to eat those instead go for it.

    in reply to: Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake #599101
    Maureen
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    No worries Mae, I misunderstood the question. I saw it as 30g of protein and just asking if she could use that. But you are right, 30g is the measurement for how much protein to use……I would still just say, use what protein you have and hopefully the protein content is close to the goal.

    in reply to: week two level up vidio #599058
    Maureen
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    i dont see week two level up video only week one is showing

    Week 2 is there now. https://nicolewilkins.com/challenge/level-up-challenge-2025/?section=weekly-level-ups
    Follow that link

    in reply to: Lunges #599057
    Maureen
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    Is there an alternative excersise? Had foot surgery last year and literally can not bend big toe on one foot. Sounds crazy lol.and it is!! I look all deformed when trying to do a back or forward lunge. I can make it happen but the form is definitely not right lol. I used to do walking lunges all the time and it definitely is challenging now…and hilarious to watch!! I do realize its one of the best for several muscle groups. So if there’s not an alternative its ok!

    How about a step up?

    in reply to: I messed up on my before photo #599056
    Maureen
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    I also messed up. My husband took my pictures then left when I realized I needed the backside picture. So I used a mirror to get my backside. Same outfit, same day, just a bit different. That was the best I could do so hopefully that counts.

    Again, You can message them to the above email and ask. They are happy to answer

    in reply to: Hello #599055
    Maureen
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    I live in Nor Cali. I participated in many challenges but it’s been quite a few years. Took my a bit to agree to foot surgery 2 years ago and still have a slight issue. I’m now 63, post menopausal and getting back on this healthy workout train. In the past I worked 3 jobs. A year ago I retired from one and now have a life and the time needed to dedicate to this program. First week, hecka sore but I’m not stopping. It will only get better.

    I’m loving the food! Wasn’t too sure about pumpkin in daily food but one never knows ‘till you try it. I’m sold!

    Welcome back!!!! We are happy you are here :). Great job!!!

    in reply to: Artichokes #599054
    Maureen
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    Are artichokes acceptable? If so how much and how are the nutrients categorized in a serving, if allowed?

    We can make a request that it’s on the next exchange list. But since it’s not there, I would just choose something else that is on the list.

    in reply to: 88% ground beef #599053
    Maureen
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    I know the exchange list has 4 oz of 90 % ground beef at a FP. I could only get 88%. Should I use only 3.5 oz instead to make up for the extra fat? Thank you!

    No, don’t stress over that. Just stick with the same serving.

    in reply to: Monday block 2 #599009
    Maureen
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    Hi there! Where can I find the workout log sheets? I’ve looked through the ebook but can’t seem to find them. May have missed them? Thank you

    There aren’t log sheets per say but there is an accountability tracker on I believe page 82

    in reply to: Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake #598974
    Maureen
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    What if I don’t have the nPower? Can I use a compatible vegan protein powder I already have and just make sure it measures 30G?

    That’s ok. Just use what you have.

    in reply to: Workout videos #598931
    Maureen
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    Hi Maureen, click on the arrow to play and vimeo pops up as if I have to apply. The screen where the video is black and below just shows the arrow to start play, just doesn’t let me till I apply vimeo

    Can you email [email protected] they can help with technical stuff. I don’t see the same thing as you. I can get it up and running. I’m sorry I don’t have more answers for you on this.

    in reply to: Alternative for glute circles #598930
    Maureen
    Moderator

    Well dang, I should have thought of that. Lol.That makes sense. Thank you

    It may not get it exactly in the same spot but pretty darn close or you can shorten the range of motion too!

    in reply to: Alternative for glute circles #598919
    Maureen
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    At home workout 5….is there a different ex for glute circles? I can kinda do with knee bent but my ROM in hips limited. I have Cam impingement both hips and hip replacement left. I can actually do it better on my left but it’s very difficult and if I straighten leg out, I can not get it to where Nicole says it needs to be

    You can just try sidelying leg raises if that’s more comfortable for you.

    in reply to: Workout videos #598918
    Maureen
    Moderator

    I’m trying to open the video on the workouts and it’s not allowing me. Do I have to sign in to the Vimeo app that pops up? Or any other way I can get to see the video? Thank you

    You shouldn’t have to log in to vimeo. Are you just clicking the link? It should just pull up when I click “start the workout” at the bottom of the at home pages. Email [email protected] if you have done the above and are still having trouble.

    in reply to: Day 3 sumo squat #598865
    Maureen
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    I’m still looking for a little more clario…Is the partial sumo squat basically a shallow squat or more of a pulse squat in the lower position?

    I would view the partial as from the bottom to leaving the last 1/4 at the top, so a bit more than a pulse

    in reply to: Meal 1, Apple muffins #598862
    Maureen
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    The eggs are in addition to the muffins so eat up!

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    in reply to: Which plan to follow #598861
    Maureen
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    Question about which Women’s plan to use. I’m 4’11 & 155lbs. Thanks!

    Go for the plan closest to your height

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