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Hi, noticed that in Meal Plan 3, Meal 1, Meal 2 and Meal 5 all have fruits. When I looked at the exchange for fruit, I noticed that you’re only to have 1 or 2 fruits/day.
Should I worry about that? Or, should I sub the amount of carbs in one serving of fruit for a starchy carb? For example:
Meal 2: Sub 2 flavored rice cakes for 3/4 blue berries..
I would try and follow those guidelines of max 2 /day but hey….we aren’t aiming for this to be super rigid. If you have 3 that’s not going to be a BAD thing.
I also have a question. If there ae only 3-4 meal options that I like can I eat the same ones throughout the day, or do I have to 1 of the two options for each meal?
No you do not have to do that.YOu can eat whatever combo you want except for the post workout.
So, I have a question too! Do you have to eat from each “Meal” section? For Example can you Eat Meal 1 opt1; then For Meal 2 eat option 2 from Meal 1? Does that make sense? I thought from the totals and breakdown shown per meal they should be pretty equal macros per meal. Other than watching when you have fruit and the post workout shake.
I am just trying to exactly as it is written, but as you mentioned it aLOT of yogurt!
No, You can basically eat a couple of the meals if you really liked some over others and didn’t want to do exchanges.
Any tips on combatting the feelings of starvation? At first I thought it was way too much food but when I began, the portions are a lot smaller than I’m used to consuming. I believe I have a pretty high metabolism and I’m also use to working out. I don’t think 1500 calories is enough for me. Should I give it a few days so my body can adjust to smaller portions or just suck it up and continue to jug some water? I plan to move my meal two with yogurt as my last meal of the day to see if that helps. Thanks for your feedback.
Kim
Hi there,
If you know that you were taking in more calories than what’s listed and you can see that the meal plan up seems to be closer to what you were eating before the challenge, then move up.I’m just wondering if I’m not able to get my meal 4 in before my workout should I just combine my post work out meal and meal 4 or should I have my post workout one And then wait a little bit before eating meal 4. If I wait Ans hour after post workout one I’ll be eating meal 4 at around 8pm
I don’t frown upon eating after a certain time. If I have a meal left…I will eat it. Do what feels good to you.
I see dill pickles on the Phase 1 grocery list but not in the meal plans or exchange list. Would love to switch out tomato for pickles for meal plan 2 meal 3. What would be the exchange quantity for pickles?
Maybe a couple….It’s not going to impact the macros dramatically
Is spray butter allowed?
I would caution you to stay away from it. Do some research x number of sprays is actually a ton of calories…..very deceiving.
What brand of tortilla is recommended?
Hi in the recipe it mentions (i.e. La Tortilla Factory)
Thanks so much! 😉 loving the options list and all the support you are providing.
Thank you!!
Good Morning
Just to clarify, we keep the macros the same every day, regardless of whether it’s a workout day or rest day correct ?
Thank you !
Yes, You can just have the protein shake whenever!
The turkey bacon sandwich seems to only add up to 19g protein. The calorie count is close but if you add in more protein the calories for that meal will be over 400. Any suggestions on that?
Hi there,
Not all meals will be exact. That is the exchange Nicole has laid out for 1 LP. I wouldn’t worry too much about it.The turkey bacon sandwich seems to only add up to 19g protein. The calorie count is close but if you add in more protein the calories for that meal will be over 400. Any suggestions on that?
Hi there,
Not all meals will be exact. That is the exchange Nicole has laid out for 1 LP. I wouldn’t worry too much about it.Are True lemon/lime packets okay to add to water for flavor?
Thank you.
If they are calorie free then I am ok with that.
Hello,
I was fairly confident that I should be following meal plan 2. I am just over 5’6” and 144lbs. After day 1 yesterday however, I was STARVING. I went to bed hungry and kept waking up hungry. I still feel hungry after eating this morning. I also had about 3.5-4 litres of water yesterday. Do I need time to adjust or should I bump up to Meal Plan 3?
I’m worried about trying to gain muscle on only 1732 calories. That’s closer to wear I am when trying to run a deficit for weight loss.Thanks!
If you know where you were with calories and it’s lower then I would recommend upping to the next meal plan.
Hey Ladies,
Thank you for your patience. Here is the total for that meal:
31.9g carb
30.8 g pro
10.4 g fat
Chobani plain nonfat yogurtHOpe those details help.
Is red lentil pasta ok for a starchy carb? I see chick pea pasta but not the lentil……
We haven’t included it on the list. If you can make the macros work for it, go for it. If you aren’t skilled with macros, I would stick to the exchanges that are provided. Thanks!
Home body weight workout
Modifications for individuals with physical impediments?
Any suggestions will help
Looks like my exercise will take me about 3 hours.I’m doing mobility first with foam roller the struggle it’s real so hard to go down & try to kneel into the yoga Matt .#nicolewilkinschallenge
#nw60daychallengeHi there,
Can you be more specific as to what things you need help modifying? Thanks.I am 6’ weighing 160. I am on meal 3 (5’6” and over) I know today was the first day of nutrition but idk if I’m getting alenough calories since I am starving still after a couple of the meals? I feel like I need a 5th meal on a daily basis. I was thinking a protein shake..?
Hi there,
There are a total of 5 meals/day. Did you not eat 5?HI there. I cannot find the La Tortilla Factory wraps. What is the approx carbs/cals for them? I found a few “low carb” ones but want to make sure I am close.
Thank you,
ClaireLook for 50-90 calories
2-3g Fat
7-12g carbs
5-8g proteinI cant do these… my lower spine is fused. is there another version I can do?
Can you just do the push ups? If so, just knock those out! Good luck
what is this ? theres not a video for it and cant find it when i google it. thanks..
Hi there. NO need to google. all of the videos are on the main page where you found the box with “forums”. Here is the link https://nicolewilkins.com/exercise-demo-standing-alternating-dumbbell-flye/
You will see a box that reads DB only at home workouts.Hi, are there any videos to show how to perform exercises
Yep. If you go on the main challenge page where you found the box that said “forum”. You can find at home workouts and click on that and there are clickable links for exercises. link below.
Do you complete all rounds of superset before moving to the next exercises? For example, if I had SS1 and SS2, do I do all three rounds of SS1 before moving to SS2?
Thanks!!!
For super sets you do the 1st exercise immediately followed by the 2nd one. do the same format until you reach the desired sets for those exercises.
Hi there! Wondering if the weight drops in each set if the metcons or if you stay at the same weight for all 5 rounds? I am lookingbforwsrd to them, They sound fun!
I don’t see the weight dropping unless your form starts to suffer. They are tough ones!
I have a lot of equipment at home but not a pull up bar that has the assistance I’d need. What can I sub for pull-ups and chin up? Maybe band pull downs?
I think that would work. Yes.
