[Maureen]

ssemmelroch wrote:

I thought I already submitted this question so if this is a duplicate, I apologize but I cannot find my submission. I am wondering if the macros on the food exchange list are very close to the meal plan so if I were to exchange top sirloin for 93% ground turkey are they the same macros?

Exchange foods based on the category. So Top sirloin would be in fatty protein. So you would have to go in the fatty protein list and choose from there. So 93% ground turkey is in there and 1 serving is 4oz for both.

[Maureen]

Mrshut wrote:

I am finding it hard to use the forums. I can’t seem to get in to the posts that people are putting out there. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Thank you

Just go into each topic and you can see all that people have posted for that specific topic ie training.

[Maureen]

SUSAN wrote:

my ebook does not have links to the exercise videos as previous challenges have included. I am looking at At Home Workout 1 and there are no links to see a video of the exercise. Will links be added? I always like to look at them first to really be sure I am using correct form. Thank you.

There is a follow along video for the at home workouts so there aren’t individual links.

[Maureen]

Yvette Bradley wrote:

Morning or afternoon! I see on the food exchange list, 5 prunes is 1 fruit serving. By cooking them, does it change the number of prunes? Thank you

No, I wouldn’t change the serving even if you are cooking them.

[Maureen]

Nanaz wrote:

Hi,
Can I do cardio on a rest day?

You can but I just wouldn’t do any extra unless it’s a low intensity walk just easy.

[Maureen]

Lisha Mercer wrote:

Hi! So does the High Day correspond with the days of you pick? I’m going 5 days straight with the workouts and taking Saturday & Sunday off.
Thanks

I would just follow the schedule and don’t worry if you have to change workout days.

[Maureen]

kmckillip1430 wrote:

Hi! Does a splash of sugar free coffee syrup in my Greek yogurt or coffee case any issues? I have a hard time with plain nf Greek yogurt.
Thanks so much

It’s not going to make a huge impact. I just would try not to go overboard.

[Maureen]

Chris McDonough wrote:

Never mind on the question . I need to learn to finish reading what is printed

I saw the answer right under the schedule

All good. Most of the answers are in the PDF but it’s alot of info to sift through. We are here to help.

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ssemmelroch wrote:

Can you use Siete Almond flour tortillas? If so, how many they are not listed in the food exchange list?

I’m not sure what the macros of those are compared to low carb tortillas. Do a comparison, if they aren’t close then don’t use them. It’s really hard to include all foods in the exchange.

[Maureen]

Follow these directions:
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and protein powder until smooth.
• Layer yogurt mixture and graham crumbs into two jars.
• Drizzle coffee over the crumbs so they soften like classic tiramisu.
• Repeat layers and chill at least 2–3 hours (overnight is even better).
• Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

I emailed nicole asking about the optional topping…..seems like the extra greek yogurt wouldn’t be optional. So I am checking if there was supposed to something else listed as an “optional Topping”. Stay tuned.

[Maureen]

Terri Pekarcik wrote:

4 muffins is 1 serving? Please confirm.
Thank you!

Yes. 4 muffins would be 1 serving since 8 = 2 servings.

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Mrshut wrote:

So the muffin bake makes 8 total muffins. And the recipe says it is 2 servings. So am I eating 4 muffins in one serving? Thank you

Most likely yes. Look on your specific meal plan and it will tell you how many servings for that recipe for your specific meal plan. If it says 1 serving then yes that would be 4 muffins.

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KCascio wrote:

I’ve never purchased low carb tortillas before. When I look at the ingredients of them, they just don’t seem all that healthy. Is there one that’s better than the rest?? I’m not sure which ones to buy.

I’m not sure what you have available to you….I would just try one out and see what you think of it. If it’s something you don’t like, then use the exchange list to choose something else in place of it.

[Maureen]

Kimberly Klug wrote:

The Ebook itself says it’s 2026 but the link says 2025..

Ok I’ll let them know.

[Maureen]

arose01 wrote:

The recipe states:

OPTIONAL TOPPING
• 1½ cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt

I don’t believe that is accurate. Can ypou please share what the optional topping is?

Thank you

Checking to confirm on Nicole’s end. Thanks

[Maureen]

Dru Perry wrote:

Would you provide a cardio program for a rowing machine? Thank you!

You can take any cardio plan and pretty much apply it. If it’s an interval program just aim for a challenging strokes per minute and keep it close to that goal for the time of the higher interval and then recover for a couple minutes. It’s as simple as that.

[Maureen]

Hi there for the buns and guns there isn’t a phase 1 and 2 for nutrition. There are just base days and high days designated for each day of the week. So the nutrition will vary that way.

[Maureen]

tapdancer80 wrote:

Hello!

The age old question…do we pick our meal plan based on height or weight? The e-book says if you are not sure which plan to follow go by height. I am a 5’6″ female and weigh about 200 pounds, so significantly overweight. Should I start based on my height, which would be meal plan 2, and then see if I feel too hungry?

Thank you!

m
Hi there. Start with your height and just give it a try.

[Maureen]

Yep. Send an email to Alison at [email protected]. She can give you all of the info you need in order to submit your pics early.

[Maureen]

Jana Reed wrote:

Where do we send our exit photos? I leave the country for Spring Break early tomorrow am and won’t have access to internet… I’d like to submit them before I leave.

Hi there, I’m checking with Nicole because officially it doesn’t open to drop your measurements and photos into the website until tomorrow. Do you have anyone who can log in for you and submit everything? Just looking for options for you if submitting through the website is the only way. Please be patient while I wait for an answer.

[Maureen]

Amy wrote:

Thanks Maureen, I tried the vitamin again and am not having any issues with the capsules! I actually am loving the way it makes me feel.
Thank you,
Amy

That’s great!!!

[Maureen]

Katie Bailey wrote:

Can I eat both meal 4 option 1 and 2? I typically have option 1 as my second meal and I’d like to have option 2 as meal 4? I recall reading we could eat any of the option throughout the day, is this correct?

That is correct. Post workout meal is the only exception. (Since the fat content is super low if any)

[Maureen]

You’re welcome. Hang in there

[Maureen]

cindywynn1 wrote:

I posted on FB community pg.. but better off here….. My life is really getting into the way of my workouts & clean eating habits!!!
My father passed away Christmas day and we had to move mom into assisted living. It’s a beautiful place but she’s hallucinating and fighting with me and my sister to get her OUT OF HERE!!!! (Forgot to mention Dementia too)
I squeeze in heavy lifting workouts maybe 2 – 3 times a week but…. my food is my biggest problem. (I’m doing the current challenge!) Its just the food.. ugh!! Food gives me comfort. I need appetite control & portion control. I get jealous of those folks that are taking the magic shot. I know that’s not for me though. I still wear a size 8 jeans… although they are definitely SNUG! I’d love to lose 15 pounds!!! Sister eats very low carb… tells me to limit carbs.
Maybe I should incorporate Fiber Supplements throughout the day.
Any advice for me?

Why you are going through sounds super painful and difficult. 😞 I can’t even imagine how tough it must be. I’m glad to hear you are using the gym as a stress reliever. I really want you to be easy with yourself right now. The more you push during this time, the more your mind is probably going to push back. My advice would be to find an outlet for these tough feelings you have right now. Therapist, meditation, journaling or all of the above. It all needs a place to go and sometimes we need to just sit with where we are and move though whatever emotions are coming up. You will start to regulate as far as food goes, don’t be so hard on yourself. But allow yourself to process everything going on. Once you begin to do that, you won’t need the food in that way. Control what you can and do all of the things that help you feel good about you. We are here for you. 🩷

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Lisa Ray wrote:

Thank you for your quick response, so would you suggest I continue with the work outs in phase 1 for 4 weeks then phase to again for 2 weeks

I would stick with phase 2 for a bit more if you feel good. Then give your body a break and pull the calories up again, build more muscle and recover etc.

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