Maureen
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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 IMPORTANTHi there:
Really excited about the challenge and getting started on the road back to health! I had shoulder surgery almost 4 weeks ago and will not be released for at least a couple weeks. I was told I could do legs and any other body part as long as it doesn’t put undue stress on my shoulder. Should I replace my shoulder workout with another body part such as legs or gluten? Or add in another HIIT? Additionally, do I keep my calories as instructed during this recovery phase…I’m 5’3″. Thank you:)
I wouldn’t stress about it, just do the workouts you can for right now until you are ready to be released. Keep the calories the same. It’s not going to hurt you. You taking your time coming back is most important.
Several of the training videos are not displaying, for example, tricep pike push.
It’s working for me. Check it out.
Hello again! I just made Meal 1 of the vegan meal plan 2. I’m still hungry. What do we do in that situation?
In this case, I would say it’s meal 1 day 1. Keep going through the day, drink water, eat every 3 hours if that’s what you have to do and just keep going for now.
I agree with bajajr737. Food is there to help you burn muscle which will in turn give your a stronger body. You won’t get there by just eating less and exercising more right out of the gate. Give your body what it wants in order to get stronger 🙂
Any recommendations on gluten free recipes that will fit within the meal macros? I’m having trouble figuring out what to eat because I’m trying to be gluten and dairy free, and I’m allergic to rice and eggs 🤦🏻♀️. (and a few other things like bananas, carrots, broccoli, kidney beans…). Should I just count my macros? and if so is there an app you would recommend?
I don’t know any specific gluten free recipes but you can look through the exchange list and I am sure you can find something that would work for you. Give it a try.
Hello! I’m a newbie and this is my first challenge. I asked this question for the Q&A, but it didn’t get answered. I need help determining what to do for starting macros. I am currently on 1300 calories average (with a couple of higher days when we go out on the weekends!) I’m very active, work out in the gym 4-5 days per week, OrangeTheory 3-4 days per week, walk my dog almost daily…I’m concerned that if I jump up to 1700+ calories right off the bat, I’m going to gain fat. Help!
More details: I’m 5’1″, 115 lbs, 52 years oldJust give it a go on the plan and see how you feel. You might surprise yourself!
So, I train after work. Usually start around 6ish and end around 7ish. This puts my POST WORKOUT MEAL AT 7:30 (usually a protein shake w/banana). This puts my last meal at 8:30/9:00. Then bedtime around 10:30. This is my 4th challenge and I’ve never asked this question but thought I would this time. 🙂 Is this too late to be eating? I’m not hungry first thing in the morning, so my 1st meal is usually 10am, Meal 2 at 1pm, Meal 3 at 4pm, Post workout at 7pm and Meal 5 around 9pm. Wonder if I could/should eat half of meal 5 with another meal earlier in the day? Any thoughts? :)Thank you!
Just curious, Have you tried eating half of meal 1 earlier and see how you felt throughout the day? You can do whatever works for you. I really don’t feel like there are rules to what you should and shouldn’t do. People do all kinds of things and if it has been working for you, keep doing it. Doesn’t hurt to try new things either. You experiment, see how you feel. If you don’t feel good then you go back. See what works best for YOU
Question about the onions in Meal 1 of the Vegan Woman’s 1 Plan.
On the Meal it says – 50g onion = 1/2 V
But, in the exchange it says 1 V = 50g onions.Which is correct? Thanks!
Hi there,
I am checking on this for you. But In the meantime would go with the 1/2 as being right and the onions should then be 25g.I just want to hear how everyone travels with food for the challenge. I have never flown with prepped meals before and I have two events I’m flying about for in August and right before the challenge ends in September. I’m especially nervous because the event in September is a conference for podcasters. I will be staying in the hotel across the street from the conference, but I am not sure how to navigate things with my own food.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Wendy,
I have always precooked my proteins and frozen them and put them in my checked bag. I then brought things with me like rice cakes, peanut butter, oatmeal things of that nature. Once I get to my location I can go to a store and buy some fresh things. Make sure you have a fridge in your room. I am sure others have their own tips as well.As I look through the vegan meal plan, I don’t really see too many recipes. Silly question: am I just combining ingredients to cook or what am I even doing? LOL, I have no idea what’s going on but I have all of the food I need!
Your meals are already created for you with each meal. Take a deep breath and let Nicole do the thinking for you. Just follow what is already down on paper 🙂