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Hello!
This is my second challenge and I’m looking forward to getting started.
But I’m not sure about what meal plan to follow.
I’m 5’2” and weigh 160. So should I follow meal plan 1 or 2?
Just want to clarify!!Thank you!
SantinaIf you don’t fit neatly into one category, go by your height. Thanks.
I do strength training first and when done I do the cardio part. This why I’m a little confused.
You can take them together. or Take Train only and then Burn with Meal 1. Thanks.
I have hallux rigidus in left foot and anything involving bending my big toe is extremely painful. I’ve had surgery but still can’t bend toe without pain and when I’ve tried to perform lunges/jump lunges, I feel the effects for days after.
What would you suggest as alternative exercises for inchworm plank, jump lunges/lunges, plank jacks, mt.climbers and the like.
Thanks so much,
Julie D.Any of the plank moves you can put in another ab exercise of your choice. Lunges you could do a step up, leg press, or squat. They will work generally the same muscles.
What does that mean? Stick to the nonfat Greek yogurt to stay within the macros?
Stick with what is on the plan and in the exchange list. That way you can stick as close to the plan as possible. Hope that clears that up.
Can PB2 powder be substituted for the cocoa?
Are the macros the same? I don’t know the breakdown off hand.
I did not see the plan address drinks. I know she said on the supplement video yesterday there is no alcohol during the 40 days but I would have thought it along with consumption or other drinks would be included – like how much water, can we put some sort of flavoring in water, tea, coffee, artificial sweeteners or coffee cream?
NIcole usually recommends shooting for a gallon of water/day. YOu can have coffee or tea. I would try your best to avoid coffee creamer as it adds extra calories. I would not use a ton of artificial sweeteners as they can bother your stomach if you take too much.
For choosing a meal plan, go off of your height. Make sure you read all of the info at the beginning of the PDF so you don’t miss anything. There are lots of videos embedded in there as well.
Hi everyone, I have to follow meal plan 2, but since I’m not doing any cardio or lower body exercise due to a knee injure should I follow meal plan 1?
Hi there, I would just follow the meal plan for your height. See how it goes.
I am between 5’3 and 5’4 weighing 159 Do I use meal plan for 5’4 to 5’6 weight 130 to 150?
When do you drink the supplements ? What times do you drink pre-workout, fat burner , and whey isolate? And what do you mix them with?
YOu can consume the preworkout before strength training. You can use the fat burner before exercise as well but I would not consume it in the afternoon because it does contain caffeine. You can drink the whey protein post workout (part of the meal plan) Burn and Train can be mixed with water.
I HATE cooked Broccoli, Calif, and carrots. I’ll eat them all raw no prob. What’s the conversation for raw v. cooked?
You can eat them raw. I think that’s great.
It says on the meal plan with the protein balls to eat them with plain nonfat greet yogurt. Is there any reason we can’t use another nonfat Greek yogurt besides plain like Triple Zero Vanilla Greek yogurt since it 0 fat and 0 sugars and 0 artificial sweeteners??
The macros for plain greek yogurt will vary from the nonfat flavored ones.
I workout in the mornings. So I will be taking the preworkout before 30 mins before hitting the gym. My question is, when should I take the fat burner?
You can take that 30 min before exercise. I wouldn’t consume it late in the afternoon because it does contain caffeine.
Use the preworkout before strength training.Hi, my name is Joan
I have a 2 year old, I’m also a full time cardiovascular RN, a plant collector (I have more than 250 plants 😅💚) and I can’t wait to get this challenge started. I want to feel strong and beautiful again
Hi Joan!
Welcome! Let’s get shredded 🙂I am so pumped for this challenge. I have met Nicole twice at bootcamps and she is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to see everyone’s progress!
Welcome!
Can’t wait to start on Monday!
Welcome!!!
Yes, a little scared. But motivated most of all!
I used to compete LONG ago and know what it takes, so I am all in for this 40-day war and beyond. Two kids, full-time job and mom…I put everything else first and packed on the ‘icing’ 🙂
I am super excited to be in the trenches with each of you and cannot wait to cheer you on!!It’s called scited….scared and excited. You’ve got this.
Hi There – Lovely to meet you all.
Thank you for having the courage to jump on in and intro yourselves. It helps me to do the same.
I’m an Aussie lady who did a few novice comps a decade ago and after overcoming a few life hurdles, am slowly learning new healthy, loving ways to train and take care of myself.
Good luck to everyone and can’t wait to share the journey.
Warmly,
Beck
Welcome! Good luck 🙂
I’m very happy with the results I’m getting from BNG and would love to hold onto them. My family will be traveling a lot this summer and much of the time, I won’t have access to a gym (national park, Disney, the beach, and camping). Do you think I should just do the monthly workouts when I can/when we’re home–and do I follow maintenance macros and calories? Thanks so much for any help!
I would do what you can, where you are with what you have. If you can keep your nutrition in check a bit but enjoy where you REALLY want to. Move your body when you can. You can always do body weight stuff like dips, squats, lunges pushups etc. If you have a chair you can do alot 🙂
I would love your perspective on the possibility of sticking with the buns and guns meal plan somewhat long-term? If this is sustainable, what should one expect? I have learned so much about portion size, frequency of meals, and most importantly, that I wasn’t eating enough of the right things. Ultimately this has been transformative and I am reluctant to give it up. I would also stay with the workout plans since the combination helped me to not only drop inches but also pounds. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Hi there,
I think you could do this plan for a bit more. It would depend on your overall goal. We sometimes have participants sticking with a plan for a bit longer to see how they do, learn how certain number of calories makes them feel, more energy etc. That way you can learn what “feels” good to you!I feel like my triceps are a lot more developed than my biceps. I would like to see more growth in those lazy lumps. Don’t get wrong, I’ve made really awesome progress and can’t believe it. BUT, my biceps look so lacking. What can I do to stimulate growth in them? Train more frequently? I’ve added photos for reference. I really appreciate any advice. I do have a weak wrist on my left arm. But, I can wrap that to train.
something also interesting is that the strength ratio between the 2 should be 1:1…so your tris and bis should be equally strong. If not, working on the strength a bit more of one would be beneficial…but you definitely want them to be as equal as possible. If they aren’t the same work the weaker one first so all of your energy goes to that one. So many schools of thought. I thought this was an interesting concept.
I feel like my triceps are a lot more developed than my biceps. I would like to see more growth in those lazy lumps. Don’t get wrong, I’ve made really awesome progress and can’t believe it. BUT, my biceps look so lacking. What can I do to stimulate growth in them? Train more frequently? I’ve added photos for reference. I really appreciate any advice. I do have a weak wrist on my left arm. But, I can wrap that to train.
If you have noticed alot just during this challenge than you can hit them the way you have been and see what changes you can see. Try some heavier days etc. Make sure you are fueling your body enough so it has what it needs in order to grow. Like I said, if you noticed in this challenge…..keep doing what you are doing.
What is the warm up set supposed to look like the same 12,10,10. 10,10 10?
The warm up sets were listed on the top
Listed under the exercise it reads:
set 1 12 reps, set2 10 set 3 10 and set 4 drop set of 10,10,10Are we suppose to gain weight or loose weight in this challenge?
It will depend…some might lose some might gain. It’s so individual. Based on your nutrition and training prior to the challenge.
Today’s workout was Amazing! I have a intense pump. Love Love, I feel so tired though, Thank goodness my calories are higher today. I need it;
Awesome! So great to hear. Keep up the good work!!!
