[Maureen]

Susan Richardson wrote:

I am sorry if this has been asked and answered already… I could not find it. Is the fruit supposed to be something different? It says (1 1/4 FR) 60 g strawberries. Is that correct? I may substitute with additional frozen banana and I want to be sure to add the correct amount.

Hi there, It looks like it should read 1/4 and not 1 1/4. Because 60g is roughly a 1/4 serving of the full serving. Does that make sense. I emailed to make sure. Thanks.

[Maureen]

Kellie Chapman wrote:

Really struggling to fingers out a meal for this time. I don’t like what is there as the options. Does this make sense: portein isolate, half bagel, peanut butter and 6 almonds?

I’m sure that would work if you are following the exchange list. I would list out the exchanges you need and then look at the list and see what sounds good.

[Maureen]

Venetia Reyes wrote:

The calories for phase 1&2 are much higher than I currently eat. Should I really increase my calories this much. I’m afraid I’m going to gain weight.

Honestly, You are only in each phase for 2 weeks. You will cut as you go through each phase. Maybe it would be a good change for you. See what your body will do and how it responds.

[Maureen]

Diana Pelletier wrote:

Hi,

I am confused about the serving size with the recipes how do I know how much a serving size is once recipe is made? Maybe I missed it somewhere?
Thanks!
Diana

Hi there,
If you know the amounts of servings (listed near the name of the recipe) you can weight the entire recipe and divide by the number of servings to figure out how much you need in each serving. That’s what most challengers do.

[Maureen]

Nicole Wilson wrote:

If the recipe calls for 24 grams of almond butter, why in blue parenthesis does it say 3/4 fat? Or 3 egg whites and in blue parenthesis 1/2 lean protein?

Hi there,
Can you let me know which meal plan you are referring to? Thanks.

[Maureen]

Mary Murray wrote:

Ok I got both of Nicole’s fat burner and pre-workout. I was planning on taking the pre-workout at 445am before I do my cardio at 5am. When should I take the fatburner? Should I mix them or drink after my breakfast?

Thanks

Yes, you can take them together. I would make sure you are trying to take it 20-30 min prior to training or it will prob take action in the middle of the workout.

[Maureen]

Hi there,
What exactly are you wondering about the recipe? There are residual macros in every single food so if you are trying to figure out “how it works” that might be why.

[Maureen]

Rebecca Cole wrote:

I am not seeing pasta sauce as on option on the exchange list. Would it count as a veggie as long as it is no sugar added?

It’s our recommendation to stick to the exchanges we have listed. Thanks.

[Maureen]

Karen Robins wrote:

Hello! I train at 4am. I plan to take the TRAIN then but if I do my cardio after the weight lifting session, should I take the BURN like 10 to 15 minutes before I finish my weight training session? And if I’m unable to get my cardio completed in the morning, can I take the BURN around 230 or is that too late? (I’m used to stimulants. This won’t be my first time. 😁 )

thanks!

You can take them together as well. I don’t think 2:30 is too late. I would just gauge it on how you feel with the timing.

[Maureen]

Hi,
I just clicked on the link and it seemed to bring me to the right spot.

[Maureen]

Carrie McCarthy wrote:

Hi. I may be looking right at it, however, is there a place we can track progress like in 40 Day Build Challenge? Thank you!

HI there,
I don’t see the same places to track progress that there have been in past challenges. I have always used the bottom before they had those slashes where you could record the weights.

[Maureen]

Christine wrote:

Does Summer Shredd have the same workout split as Buns and Guns did? Weeks 1/3/5 and then week 2/4/6? I’m asking because on the at home workouts phase 1 has weeks 1-3 Mon through Thursday and then Friday has week 1/3/5. Phase 2 states weeks 4-6. Thank you

I believe that’s a typo. I have emailed to get clarification just to make sure. I only saw that on the one page.

[Maureen]

Shannon Truax wrote:

Thank you – if we were to use a little coffee creamer what would be the best choice? Fat free, sugar free?

Could you try a little unsweetened almond milk? That’s what alot of challengers do

[Maureen]

dori.howington wrote:

The video states you can interchange all meals except meal #5. Does this mean that you can have meal #3 four times in a given day and then have meal #5 or do you still need to eat meal #1 thru #5 just in any order throughout the day?

You can eat whatever option you would like. The post workout meal is the only one that the timing matters.

[Maureen]

Venetia Reyes wrote:

For over a year I’ve been staying within a smaller eating window. I eat between 12-7. I have more energy and it gives my system a rest. Is it possible to keep doing this on the program?

I am sure you wouldn’t have a problem if you were eating similar calorie amounts on your current plan.

[Maureen]

jrsmcoulson wrote:

I don’t eat dairy or gluten. For recipes calling for Greek yogurt, can I sub an unsweetened version of a dairy free yogurt? The same with cheese or a whole grain bread?

Hi there,
I would use the exchange list for each of the things you don’t eat and choose something that way. Using the subs that are already provided for you will make the challenge much easier to follow. Thanks.

[Maureen]

Hi Ladies,
I am working to get some clarification here. Hang tight.

[Maureen]

Jessica wrote:

What if i absolutely hate mushrooms, is there an alternative for the recipe?

I would just leave it out if you don’t like it.

[Maureen]

Perry wrote:

Hi there,
In the recipe directions bullet point #3, its states in parenthesis (1/2 of the serving), does that mean we add half of the chicken and mushrooms? I’m confused. Sorry. Please clarify. 🙂

Thanks!
Perry

Yes, it is referring to the salt and pepper. Later in the recipe, it calls for the rest.

[Maureen]

Maki wrote:

Women’s meal plan 2

Meal 2 only

Can I replace option 1 with option 2

You can use any of the options. The plan is designed so that the meals are pretty close to each other so you can eat what you like.

[Maureen]

jinadubisi wrote:

Hi,

Can I use lite maple syrup to sweeten the post work out cottage cheese? I like to have my cottage cheese on a toasted whole wheat bread topped with drizzle of lite maple syrup. It tastes really good almost like eating pancakes 😊.

Please advise,

Thanks,

Aminat

Hi there,
I wouldn’t advise adding extras unless you are doing an exchange of some sort. It will start to throw things off.

[Maureen]

Mine usually come out thick….I have always had to use my hands to mix them up.

[Maureen]

Jamie J wrote:

I’m allergic to almonds . . . am I reading it right that peanut butter is an even sub?? And what can I sub for almond milk in the banana smoothie??

Almonds would be on the fats list so you can use those exchanges to find something else. I would use another product similar to almond milk where the macros are similar. It’s usually about 30 calories…maybe a rice milk? you can even mix with water.

[Maureen]

HI there,
The best thing I can say is that everyone is different. It’s hard for us to give individual advice for your situation. I would suggest just trying to slowly include them in and see how you feel. If it doesn’t feel good, you can always go back to what you are doing.

[Maureen]

Kari Medina wrote:

I think I saw this question on FB group but I too am confused by page 41(at home work out-dumbell/bodyweight). It lists weeks 1/3/5. Is this a typo? Is it meant to be weeks 1-3 like the preceding 4 pages? Thanks! Just want to be sure!

Thank you. I emailed just to double check but I do believe it’s supposed to say 1-3.

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