Maureen
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Okay so I was sore from the Wednesday workout, perhaps overly so… And doing legs on Friday again just felt rude 🤣. I’m sincerely hoping that next week isn’t the same because those leg days so close together are limiting my ability to push the weight on the Friday sesh.
The first week is always the hardest. I am sure next week will feel a bit different. New plans always take a bit to get used to
Just wondering if it’s ok to use Walden Farms sugar free products during the challenge? I like to add some of the chocolate syrup to my yogurt and protein powder but don’t want to set myself back if I should avoid it. Thanks!
I don’t see a problem with using it. I would just not use alot of items that are artificially sweetened. It can upset your belly.
Ok so leg day on wednesday put me under. I am really sore! Yesterday I did the workout and walked 1.5 miles because HIIT was out of the question. Last night I could only move slowly, more of the same today lol. I’ve been doing another program before this one so surprised I’m feeling this extreme. How far do you push yourself through the soreness? Am I doing more harm than good to push through it?
I would plan on doing the next workout in line even if you are sore. I usually do a good warm up, dynamic stretch, foam roll some of the areas I will be working and do some moves and see if my movements will be effective or if they are just going to hurt. If they just feel awful, I will push the workout to the following day and hope I am a bit more ready the next day. Usually week 2-3 you are beyond that initial shock. Even though you have been exercising, doing a NEW plan will put an entirely new load on your body and will challenge you alot more. Just listen to your body and do what feels right.
Hi! Wondering if there is a difference between the hip circle Nicole sells and she stretchy circle bands? I have stretchy ones that are different “strengths.”
Thanks!Yea, the strength of it will be much different MUCH different lol. It won’t slide or roll up on you either. It’s much more challenging.
How much chicken do you think I need to measure out raw to get 3 oz?
Hi there,
I’m not exactly sure. Whenever I meal prep some stuff I cook the entire package and the portion them out for however much I need or else I end up creating more work for myself.Unfortunately, some movements I’m not able to lift heavy enough to max out at 8-10 reps 😭. Would you suggest going with more reps until failure? I will use as heavy of weight as I can with slow and controlled movement. Any tips or advice? Thanks so much!!
Do you mean like it’s too big of a jump for you that you can’t even manage 1 rep with that heavier weight?
The equipment for the single leg hyper extension isn’t adjustable enough to hit me in the right spot – I’m tall with long legs so it’s hitting closer to the top of my thigh than my groin.
Would single leg deadlifts be a comparable alternative?
You can always try this one: https://nicolewilkins.com/exercise-demo-exercise-ball-reverse-hyperextension/
If you are out of Fatty Proteins, is a substitute a serving of Lean Protein and a serving a FAT?
Thank you!If that’s the case, then I would try and make sure you are getting enough fat in that meal. So make sure the total for that meal is pretty close if you are going to have to use the macros in order to make it work.
wait so am I doing it wrong? I have been measuring out 100g spinach uncooked. It is sooo much spinach to try to eat with my eggs.
You’re fine. It’s vegetables…like Nicole said either way it won’t impact your macros alot. You will have a healthy body with lots of vegetables. Just start measuring cooked then. All good.
Hi!
I see on the Facebook group some people are making meals from prior challenges like the Brownie bites from Summer Shred. Can we use those meals or do we need to make sure that the macros match when doing a swap? I was really happy with my results from Buns n Guns just following the meal plan and not overhtinking anything. Then for Summer Shred I thought “Oh maybe I should track macros instead” and got in my head too much. Don’t fix what’s not broken Kimmy! Anyhow. This time around I’m following the meal plan and not worrying about calories and logging etc. Just putting 100% trust into the plan. I just wanted to know if we can easily swap. 🙂Thanks!
KimYOu can use past challenge recipes HOWEVER,if you don’t feel confident in working those in because you don’t think you will be able to accurately do that, well then I would save them for after the challenge.
Do you weight tofu from the package, drained, or cooked? Thanks 😊
I would weigh it cooked.
Hello there! I had already post this question but now I cannot find it so I am sending it again. I am in between meal plans. I am 5’4″ and 169 lbs. Which one do I follow? Meal plan 2 or 3? I appreciate your time!
I would go with Meal plan 2. Your height is always the default
So I use the exchange list for most meals. I notice some of the meal options have different requirements for amount of LP or SC or F etc..
if I’m building my own meal how do I know which one to go by?Im not 100% sure what you are asking but I will do my best to answer. If it says 1 1/2 LP you would exchange in 1 1/2 of the amount on the exchange list. Each meal make up will not be the same. Because there were different items used to make that specific meal. Whatever it tells you for meal 1 use those amounts for those exchanges and so on.
Hi Nicole and Team! 😃 We will be in Florida 2 days before the challenge ends so I will have to do my after photos there. Hopefully with a transformed bod and a nice tan! 😆
I know it is suggested to do your before and after photos in the same spot but this will not be possible. Is this going to be ok?
Thanks so much!
I would just try and recreate the “scene” as much as you can 🙂
HI there,
I would recommend lifting when you have energy(food) in your system so that you can work hard enough to build muscle. You might be short changing yourself if you lift fasted. You never know. You have do what works for your schedule. If you can’t make it work, make it work for you. Don’t force something that you just can’t get it to work.I apologize ahead of time if this has already been asked, but for HIIT cardio, is cardio acceleration between sets a good option? Most days I am short on time and this allows me to get my cardio in. Was not sure if it would have the same effect or not? Thanks!
For the purpose on focusing on the weights, I would focus on the weights and not stick cardio in between. That way you can preserve as much energy as you can for the strength training 🙂
Hi – I was wondering how long the weight session should take? I think the workouts are pretty short. Also about how many calories do you think you should burn during each session? I use my apple watch to track.
Hi there,
It depends on the person. if exercises are new for people it might take a bit longer. I would just take your time. I’m not sure about caloric burn. That’s pretty individualistic based on gender, body type etc.GREAT idea Maureen…where have you been all my life? I work out from 6-7 and by the time I’m home it can be late for dinner/last meal. 🙂
:). Anything is worth a try. What’s the worst thing that can happen? It doesn’t feel good and you go back? Not so bad.
You always know the great answers! Thanks so much!
I try. Just want you to not get discouraged and keep going :). You can do this!!
Hello, If I have the 1UP Nutrition Bars can they fit into my Meal Plan 1 for a meal? Thank you!
HI there,
I’m not really sure. The only way you can figure that out is if you are looking at macros etc. I would try ands stick to whole foods as much as you can in this challenge.I love the taste of this option but would rather the oatmeal in the morning.
Can I have meal 1 option 1 in place of meal 3 option 1 ( the burger and hummus chopped salad)?You can interchange the options. You don’t have to eat the option from each meal. Meals 1,2,3,4 excluding the post workout are roughly the same macros so you could have them multiple times if you would like to. Remember you can make exchanges within meals as well.
Jasmine Rice is not on the exchange list. Please educate me. Thanks!
Jasmine rice has slightly more carbs v. white rice. Nicole just chose not to put it on the exchange list. I can’t really tell you why. The list isn’t all inclusive as you can see.
Two LP or FP questions:
1. Chicken thighs?
2. Ham, specifically the Hormel diced ham in the vacuum pouches? If it’s considered lean, I’d love to sub it in for Meal 1 Option 2!Thank you!
Hi there, Are you looking to add those things to the exchange list? If we don’t have them, we haven’t added them to the challenge. For the challenge sake, I would try and stick to what’s on the exchange plan.
Good morning everyone! I just wanted to wish everyone a great start for our challenge 💜
” the first step in getting somewhere is to decide that you will not stay where you are…..” anonymousGreat message 🙂
Should the before photos for this challenge be taken the same format as previous challenges?
Or are you looking for anything special?Hi there,
follow the guidelines that are outlined. Nothing has changed. Just make sure that whatever you do in the before you do that in the afters. VERY IMPORTANT
