[Maureen]

jpedwards1969 wrote:

So it turns out I have injured both rotator cuffs (quite badly), and my PT has told me not to do any upper body workouts this week and will review next week when I see her again. I will still do cardio on upper body days but what I’m not sure about is how to manage my nutrition. Can you give me some guidance on what I should do with regards to low/high days?

Hi there,
I wouldn’t change the nutrition. The calories remain roughly the same it’s just the macro breakdown that changes. I hope you heal quickly!

[Maureen]

cindywynn1 wrote:

Well, the tendinitis that struck me about 5 weeks ago is still nagging me. I’m taking too much advil! Nicole, Naomi or Maureen – Do you think I should stop all upper body workouts until the pain is gone? Even gripping dumbbells is irritating my elbow. I’m pretty I hyper extended my elbow trying to get a good stretch during the incline bicep curls. Ugh. Orthopedic doctor has me in a wrist brace for 2 weeks. Oh well… I’ll keep plugging away and do the best I can!

Hi,
Im so sorry to hear about your injury. You answered your own question “I’ll keep plugging away and do the best I can.” That’s all you can do. If something hurts don’t do it. It’s ok, just might mean you have to work around it for now. Injuries happen to all of us. Just stay laser focused on everything else. Hang in there.

[Maureen]

Kimmy wrote:

Hello!
I’m very happy to be joining the 2022 Buns and Guns Challenge. I signed up for the 60 day Challenge in January and started off great but my family and I developed COVID-19 in February and I’m still struggling with recovery. My strength is coming back but my cardiovascular endurance is terrible. I fatigue very easily just walking to and from my car with groceries these days. I’ve gone from being able to run and do high incline sprints to keeping the treadmill on an incline of 1 and just walking. I’m cleared by my doctor to exercise but I know I can’t get very intense with my cardio yet. Should I try to increase the length of time I spend walking from 30 minutes to an hour to make up the difference? Or maybe aim for a step goal of 10,000 steps a day?
Thank you 🙂
Kimmy

Hi Kimmy,
Your body is telling you not to push on the cardio. Listen to that. I went through the same thing. I had to slowly build back up. Allow yourself that time. Pushing it harder isn’t going to speed up the process when you just need some healing time. Ease your way in! You will get back soon!!

[Maureen]

trapperm716 wrote:

Under the Re-New Equipment interval cardio it states that no equipment is needed. It looks as though some weights are needed such as the renegade row, reverse press, lateral raise, suno squat to calf raise/hammer curl, or can these be done with no weight, there are no video links to these.
Thank you

Yes, I noticed that as well. YOu will need DB’s. There aren’t links to the cardio movements just the strength. YOu can either find them on Nicole’s site if you are a member or google them and you will find what you are looking for they are pretty common moves

[Maureen]

Lisha Mercer wrote:

Good morning,
Was wondering if I do not use the recipe option that I would just substitute for something else within the same food groups listed. For example, if I want option 1 but DO NOT want the Breakfast Burrito, I would just use a (SC, LP, F) still correct?

if it was for meal plan 1 you would have SC,LP,F and 1/2 F and that would complete the meal.

[Maureen]

Lisha Mercer wrote:

Also wanted clarification on how many servings for the Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipe? I thought Nicole said the serving amount listed was wrong?

It’s 6 servings

[Maureen]

alexaturney wrote:

Hi!
I am having a minor confusion on meal option one or two…

Am I allowed to do meal one and two from meal option one then meal three four and five from meal option two? I know that may sound confusing but I don’t know how to word it properly I guess.. I know I can’t exchange things but just don’t know if I should be zig zagging from meal option one to meal option two..

Hope to hear back soon!

Yes, You can if you want. Each meal is approx the same macros. So you could eat whichever ones you want.

[Maureen]

tiffanyhall09 wrote:

I know it’s not on the exchange list, but do you think crawfish could be counted as LP similarly to shrimp? Maybe only a true Cajun girl like myself can appreciate the question. They’re only in season for a short time. Haha 😆

Since it’s not on the list…..if you want to use MFP to work that in go ahead. I just caution you if you aren’t skilled with using MFP, then it may not be super accurate

[Maureen]

Shawn Morris wrote:

On Sunday, Nicole said there were some errors in the e-book and she was changing one exercise that involved an incline bench, I believe. Has the e-book been updated or has a new one been emailed?

They have been making adjustments to it all week. THey will make adjustments to the pdf. so it you have it saved somewhere you will just have to download the newest version of it and save that one instead.

[Maureen]

Christi wrote:

Hi I’m Christi On the Giant Sets today for the spider barbell curl and laying dumbell curl…Is doing a rest pause better or drop weight to complete that last set?

I would do as many as you can with the heavier weight (great form) and then drop the weight and just try and match those reps

[Maureen]

Robin L wrote:

Hi all, training sheet says 50 total but unsure whether right plus left is considered 1 full rep or each leg is a rep all by itself…hope that makes sense.

I would do 50 total counting each leg as 1

[Maureen]

Heather wrote:

Hi,
Wondering which is correct:

Calendar says Interval cardio to go along with Saturdays glutes and hamstring workout for April 2.
Cardio Page 51 says- no cardio on Sat/Sun

Which is correct?

There was no cardio on Tuesday leg day so I am guessing no cardio on Saturdays leg day.

Please advise. Thank you

I would just follow what the calendar says.

[Maureen]

SueAnn wrote:

I’ve been trying to look at tomorrow’s gym work out and the videos are not there it’s just a Vimeo ad.🙂

Hi,
Have you tried logging out and logging back in?

[Maureen]

Gail Johnsen wrote:

I cant access my training videos? Its says join vimeo

Try logging out and then back in. See if that helps.

[Maureen]

anitachef wrote:

Hi there.
I tore my ACL & meniscus. I am having a hard time doing the cardio. Any suggestions to help with cardio while injured?
Ughh I’m so upset. I needed to do this challenge to get me back in shape. It’s been a tough year so far. Thanks and appreciate your advise/ response.: (

Hi,
I’m not sure what is suggested for you or even comfortable. As the member stated above, I would check with your doc or PT.

[Maureen]

Patricia Aigner wrote:

Hi,
Are rest days a day off or light activity like walking the dog?

A day off…or whatever you feel like doing that rests your muscles from training hard.

[Maureen]

Lisa Davis wrote:

Need clarification on high/low carb days. I downloaded the ebook Monday and it said today (Thurs 31st) is a high carb day. Was just reading on Facebook and they were talking about how today was low day. Went and looked online for clarification and now it says today is low day. Which is correct? I’ve already had 2 meals for high day….but I had planned on doing fridays workout today…..is this gonna mess things up?

Follow what the calendar says and no, it won’t mess things up for you. More food to train hard!

[Maureen]

Cindy Brier wrote:

I do not see lots of options on the female plan for salad. How would I incorporate a southwest salad images attached. Thanks. Also I do not see fruit on my plan is that by design?

I’m not sure how you can fit that salad kit but you can have a salad by using the exchanges.

[Maureen]

Shari Stockley wrote:

Is anyone else confused about the measurements for cottage cheese? The food exchange says 225g of cottage cheese is 1 serving. My plan tells me to eat 339g of cottage cheese as 2 servings. The math doesn’t work.

I think this was answered in another thread. The serving exchange should read 1 1/2 not 2.

[Maureen]

Lisha Mercer wrote:

As I was reading through the ebook I noticed that page 9 shows the HIGH Day on Friday for 3 consecutive weeks. Then on page 10 it shows the HIGH day on Thursday for 3 consecutive weeks. Then on page 61 it has a place that shows the HIGH Day on Thursday. Is page 9 wrong? Where it shows HIGH day on Friday for 3 consecutive weeks. Everything else is consistent but page 9 isn’t.

Follow the calendar schedule.

[Maureen]

Eating the high day on a different day isn’t going to mess things up for you. Don’t sweat it.

[Maureen]

jennyalberti22 wrote:

Do we use weights for cardio interval re-new workout?

Hi,
It looks like you need some dumbbells for this one.

[Maureen]

Joni Johnson wrote:

Hi!
I’m 5’4” 3/4 and weigh 124. Do I go with the 5’4”-5’6” 130lb plan or the 5’4’ under 130 plan?
Thank you!
Joni

Looks like you are over 5’4 to me. Then go with the 5’4-5’6.

[Maureen]

Wendy wrote:

I don’t cook my cucumbers?
I am assuming most don’t so we measure that raw.And what if we want raw spinach how do we convert the measurements.
Actually for any veggies we want raw instead of cooked?
Thank you!

Prepare them how you would like. you don’t have to convert measurements. Calories in vegetables aren’t very much, it’s not something to worry about.

[Maureen]

jinadubisi wrote:

Sharon, per the nutrition section , all vegetables are to be cooked prior to weighing except lettuce .
See food exchange list page 99 Vegetable section..
Please someone let me know if I am wrong.

Good luck everyone!

there are vegetables that people just like better uncooked. You don’t have to cook them.

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