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Colleen Ring wrote:

Can I swap out 3 oz of extra lean turkey for 3 oz of grilled boneless skinless chicken or top sirloin?

Hi there, extra lean turkey is a lean protein, top sirloin would be a fatty protein. Look at the indicators next to the foods and it will tell you which part of the exchange list to look at for the exchange.

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You can measure up the macros for each and see if they are close. It’s tough because it’s a recipe.

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Hope Carter wrote:

totally scared. totally excited. Praying I don’t get hurt. Let’s do it.

You’ve got this!

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Christina Crum wrote:

hi everyone! I’m so excited to start this journey with all of you. I’ve never done anything like this so I’m terrified, nervous and excited all at once. I had my first baby 9 months ago and let’s just say I kept eating for two after he was born. I’m ready to get back in to shape. Lets go!!

Welcome! Happy to have you. Good luck.

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Timikie Johnson wrote:

Having issues downloading to phone. When I click to save and share, mine does not say save and share it only says save… and I was able to download the buns n Gun to my iPhone 11
Is there something else I can try?
Thanks

Hi there, Did you check out this link yet? https://nicolewilkins.com/challenge/40-day-summer-shred-challenge-2021/?section=program-overview-challenge-ebook
At the bottom are mobile download instruction video. Hope that helps.

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Hi there,
What info are you looking for? If you are a first time challenger, I would advise you to jump into this challenge with both feet and see what you can do! If you have a specific question, please ask. Thanks.

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Santina Newlen wrote:

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!
Santina

If you don’t fit neatly into one category, go by your height. Thanks.

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Isaura Roldan wrote:

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.

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Julie wrote:

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.

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Deidre McConnell wrote:

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.

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Cori Brees wrote:

Can PB2 powder be substituted for the cocoa?

Are the macros the same? I don’t know the breakdown off hand.

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Shannon Truax wrote:

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.

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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.

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priscila.e.iriarte wrote:

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.

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Tracy Kolias wrote:

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?

Katie wrote:

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.

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Laisa Harris wrote:

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.

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Deidre McConnell wrote:

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.

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Isaura Roldan wrote:

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.

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Joan Gorzell wrote:

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 🙂

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Tyler Normandeau wrote:

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!

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Welcome ladies!!

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Mary Murray wrote:

Can’t wait to start on Monday!

Welcome!!!

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Angela Buehler wrote:

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.

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Beck McLaughlin wrote:

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 🙂

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Erin McCormack wrote:

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 🙂

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