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When meal prepping on Saturday, I had bought a frozen turkey breast (time-consuming to prepare); however, I did not have enough and had to run back to the store on Sunday to get enough turkey breast for 2 more meals. My store does not carry non-frozen turkey breast. So I went to the deli and got Eckrich 98% lean oven-roasted turkey breast? Is that sufficient? If so, that part of my meal prep will go much quicker next week. Thanks!!
Deli meat will not be the same quality as a plain Turkey breast meat that you can get frozen. There are ingredients to preserve the lunch meat. I would grab it and prep it just like I do chicken.
When meal prepping on Saturday, I had bought a frozen turkey breast (time-consuming to prepare); however, I did not have enough and had to run back to the store on Sunday to get enough turkey breast for 2 more meals. My store does not carry non-frozen turkey breast. So I went to the deli and got Eckrich 98% lean oven-roasted turkey breast? Is that sufficient? If so, that part of my meal prep will go much quicker next week. Thanks!!
Deli meat will not be the same quality as a plain Turkey breast meat that you can get frozen. There are ingredients to preserve the lunch meat. I would grab it and prep it just like I do chicken.
Hello there. Did my first Metcon workout upper body today. It took about 32 mins. Is that about right? And what activity would you start on an Apple Watch? I did weight training today and my average heart rate was only 129. I didn’t burn as much as I thought and was doing 20lbs on Man Makers, 25lb kettle ball swings, 15lbs on biceps, and 20lbs on push press. Just want to make sure I’m doing it right. Thanks again.
Candace
Sounds right to me. I always just put it on HIIT training on my watch 🙂
I’m having issues with dizziness.
I am very healthy
Regular checkups blood work always good.
I had been doing light workouts before the challenge began
I’m also following the meal plans correctly.
Thank youAre you hydrated? Feel like you are getting sick? Vertigo? If it’s not something you are used to, it might be good to talk to your doc. I hope you feel better.
I know this has been discussed but just want to clarify are Thursday’s a completely off day? Even the updated calendar still says HIIT on Thursdays.
I understand it to be off from strength but not from cardio. If you would rather put that cardio on another day, go for it.
Hi, I had some confusion with the calculations for Phase 2, Meal Plan 2 as well. I did some math on the macros and things weren’t adding up. Total daily calories was 1159 based on macros, but then I calculated the macros from the meal totals and it added up to 1708 Calories. So I came here to confirm.
I downloaded the PDF the Sunday before the challenge started so I don’t have the latest and greatest, but it looks like it was corrected online.
Here is the math, hope it helps.hi there I just totaled the macros for the meals and they match up with the updated PDF. I believe this was corrected in phase 1
Is it okay to take 2 scoops in my post workout shake? So total 10 g daily ? I thought I saw this somewhere 5-10 grams daily .. it’s been helping me not get sore after the workouts 🙂
Hi there,
I don’t see a problem with that at all.Does it have to be unsweetened coconut milk from the carton ? Can I use unsweetened almond milk instead ?
I’m sure that’s fine as well.
Regarding the Standing Up and Over Barbell Press — I can do this if I go light. If I add any significant weight, lifting the BB behind my head, will aggravate my right shoulder. Would you recommend that I do this as the video shows with light weights – and increase if I do not have pain, or shall I modify? I can always try, but when I was in the gym and did lat pull downs behind my head, I’d end up with shoulder pain. What would you recommend?
If you know that move causes you pain. Don’t do it. Just do the front part. It’s all good.
I’m still confused! Sorry! I have never done this type of workout. So she says to enter 25 intervals into my interval timing app. What exactly is one interval? Is squats (low) and then butt kicks (high) the equivalent to one interval? If so, we should set it to 30 intervals, right? Not 25. And each interval will be 35 seconds (both high and low) so we have time to move to the next. The 25 intervals is what is throwing me off because I counted 30 high exercises and 30 low. Just trying to study all of this phase 2 stuff so I don’t spend the first week figuring everything out! Thanks!
That’s ok. I use Tabata pro (it has a yellow, green, red stripes on the front). You set the work number to 35 seconds, rest 35 seconds, Cycles 6 Tabatas 5. You will be all set. The strength stays the same with each round the cardio is the only thing that changes.
Me too. I was wondering if Nicole has one? I searched videos and cannot find a specific one.
Hi there, Not yet.
From what I understand, I will be setting my timer app for 60 rounds, mine will include :30 Work, and during the Rest Interval: I’ll set it to :05 to move to the next exercise. This should cover all 5 rounds. But depending on your app, you can also set it up for 30 Rounds at :35 each. I think she does have a typo…
Where do you see the typo?
Set it for work :35. Rest :35. (both should be set with that extra 5 seconds because you are going back and forth so you will need that little cushion in order to have time to pick up the weight and get set to go.
of the 35/35 there are a total of 6 intervals that look like that (35/35). For 5 rounds. Does that make sense?I was thinking the same thing. Also I wonder if we only do each round once.
Ok, I was confused too…math isn’t my strong suit. I have done these workouts a ton of times before lol.
So each round is 6 min….5 rounds total would be 30 min. (roughly) Set it up just like she says in the app. The description is on top. If you still aren’t sure lmk, I can spell it out for you for specifically. Thanks!I was looking over the workout schedule for phase two and I’m confused about what workouts to do when. On the layout I see that week 5 looks different than the 6 7 8 and 9.
When the program states upper or lower or total body, witch workouts are they.
It’s also confusing that fx Tuesday week 6 states just interval cardio, but when you look at the daily full workout layouts Tuesday calls for Lower body metcon workouts also.. I’m just confused as to what workouts I should do when.Thanks
ChristinaThe upper and lower body workouts are the ones you are putting in the week. If it says metcon she is just specifying that that particular upper or lower is that style. But it’s still the upper and lower. Did you see the updated PDF…the calendar was changed a couple of days after the challenge started. Hopefully that clears things up.
This has been corrected in the ebook and the current update is available on the online PDF ebook: https://176p3x1o5f5d19fpdxw83g5v-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/images/2021/01/2021-NW_60DAY_CHALLENGE_FINAL_LINKS4-1.pdfI’m still confused… when it says total body workout 3 times a week for weeks 6 7 8 and 9 .. does that mean that I do the Saturday total body acceleration workout 3 times per week? I also don’t see it state the metcon workouts on the calender?
The upper body and lower body workouts are written. Some say metcon and some don’t..but it’s still an upper or lower and you are doing the cardio acceleration for saturday. Here is an updated pdf as well in case you didn’t see it.
This has been corrected in the ebook and the current update is available on the online PDF ebook: https://176p3x1o5f5d19fpdxw83g5v-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/images/2021/01/2021-NW_60DAY_CHALLENGE_FINAL_LINKS4-1.pdf
I’m still confused… when it says total body workout 3 times a week for weeks 6 7 8 and 9 .. does that mean that I do the Saturday total body acceleration workout 3 times per week? I also don’t see it state the metcon workouts on the calender?
The upper body and lower body workouts are written. Some say metcon and some don’t..but it’s still an upper or lower and you are doing the cardio acceleration for saturday. Here is an updated pdf as well in case you didn’t see it.
This has been corrected in the ebook and the current update is available on the online PDF ebook: https://176p3x1o5f5d19fpdxw83g5v-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/images/2021/01/2021-NW_60DAY_CHALLENGE_FINAL_LINKS4-1.pdf
I started the program Jan 11th with everyone else, then life happened, and my granny died, I didn’t track, workout, and I ate for comfort. I still want to try to “win” the challenge, the prizes are motivating to me. Should I start with Phase 1 OR Phase 2? Also, after Phase 2, is there a maintaining or reverse dieting template to follow?
Thanks!
ShuntaIm sorry that you lost your granny. My prayers go out to you. I would just pick it up and go with it. I woulsn’t skip to phase 2 I would follow the plan as written and it’s ok you did’t start right along with everyone else. You have no idea where you can go! We do not have a reverse template. I would recommend going back to phase 1.
I was looking for this answer but can’t find it asked but if it was answered already I apologize.
The cheese cake recipe says 8 servings. So I presume we try to cut 8 even slices out of it.
Wondering if there is an estimated weight per slice that we can aim for when slicing this up.
Thanks
What I would do is put it in a flat pan…the mixture. Then I would do your best to just cut up 8 slices as evenly as you can get it. Don’t stress yourself out over it. 🙂
(I thought i posted last night but i guess i did something b wrong… sorry if im duplicating. )
How is everyone logging your workouts to see progression? I used different color ink pens. Week 1 was pink, week 2-green, week 3 -black. But now my challenge workout sheet is a mess!! I started making a spreadsheet (attached pic).
Any recommendations? I want to see progression over the 4 weeks.I always just use the docs that Nicole printed the workouts on. There is space to write your weights. But I love the creativity you have put into it. 🙂
Currently I do not have cheese on my meal plan unless I do the breakfast burrito because I’m under 5’4”. I did note that other meal plans have cheese listed as fat and/or dairy. The food exchange only lists cheese under dairy. Are the dairy and fat food exchanges interchangeable? Have I been missing out on cheese this entire time. Lol
There are just some other plans that get more….If you are skilled in working with macros you can try and “work” that cheese into a meal. but if you aren’t, I would just stick to the meal plan.
Hello,
The question i have is do we do the reps 15,12,12??? Meaning start high and go higher after each rep first 15 , then 12, then 12 is that considered one set ???? Adding weight after every rep ?????Hi,
Can you tell me which workout plan you are using and what day/exercise you are referring to so I can take a closer look.
Thanks!Phase 1 Day 2 the rear delt dumbbell raise is listed twice once at the beginning and once at the end of the days workout but in the page with the demonstration it is only listed once at the end. Do we do them twice or just once? Is this a misprint? Not sure how I didn’t notice this until now.
Hi, can you tell me which workout plan you are doing so I can take a closer look. Thanks.
I am trying to prepare for meals on the road this weekend and wondered if any of you veterans have some ideas.
I am on Meal Plan 2 and I feel like I can handle things through Friday night easily. (Even if we go out to dinner Friday night, I can get a chicken breast with steamed veggies and sweet potato option)
It’s Saturday and Sunday I am freaking out about! No microwave in the hotel (there is a gym, thank goodness).
I have been doing so good measuring and planning and do not want to blow it this weekend! But have no idea how to coordinate this with the best options! ( I literally thought about doing the yogurt/blueberry/protein ball options for all the meals because I know I can keep it cold in a cooler and wouldn’t have to measure/heat anything!)Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Tuna packets/triscuits
Protein powder/rice cakes
Nuts
Nut butters
Hardboiled eggs(thats a good one)
Fruit
Try not to freak out. Do the best you can. Go through the exchange list and ask “do I have to heat it” “does it travel well”. You can do this!I struggle eating before cardio. My mornings look like this: Wake, get kids ready, feed them breakfast, we all go downstairs to do my HIIT, come back and eat my breakfast, on with the day. It makes my breakfast later than I’d like, which pushes the other meals further out. My last meal ends up being right before I put the girls to sleep at 8-8:30. By the time I get them asleep, it’s time for me to get ready for bed myself. Is it best to eat my last meal right before bed or just skip it on those days?
I would eat it. :). The more the merrier!
