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Hi! I’m Hope
When doing the drop sets, I know Nicole stated to not drop dramatic weight from like a 50 pound to a 20 pound but my question is … do I start out at a weight that is comfortable enough to achieve the 10 reps and then just raise the starting weight on the next shoulder day?Hi there,
I took this directly from the strength section…..You will start with a heavy weight – one you can do for the prescribed number of reps – and reach failure with that weight. Once you do, you will “drop” (decrease) the amount of weight you are using by roughly 20% and then immediately perform another set. Once you reach the prescribed amount of reps with that weight, you will “drop” the weight one more time (again, by roughly 20%) and perform one more set with that lighter weight.So the point would be that you reach failure with that first weight around the 10 rep mark.
HOpe that helps.What can be a substitute for the dairy options?
Can you tell me specifically what you are wanted to sub out? Thanks.
I made the protein ball recipe and if I do 1 inch balls, I have a lot left over after 10 balls. Do I need to make them bigger?
This is what I did when we have made protein balls in other challenges. Put the entire mixture into a glass dish and then cut it into 10 equal parts. Then scoop out each square and ball it up. It worked wonders.
What is a good brand of L-Glutamine to use?
Hi there,
We don’t make it a habit to endorse other brands. My suggestion would be to head to your supplement store and ask their advice. A vitamin store should be one that experienced and knowledgeable staff work there. Just my 2 cents.Phase 1, Monday session, would it be possible to perform the cardio or Weights on Sunday? Sunday = cardio & Monday = Weights? In order to split them up for one day. Just curious. Or, is it better to perform on the same day? Thx!
You can work the schedule in a way that works for you but here are some things to take into consideration:
1. If you can do cardio one part of the day and weights at another, go for it.
2. If you perform both one after another, always do weights first.
3. Make sure you have one DAY OFF each week where you don’t do either. Maybe just some stretching etc.Hi, I’m 5’5” and 168 pounds, 41 years old. Which plan should I follow? I had a baby last year and am trying to get down to 150 pounds.
Hi there,
Follow the meal plan according to your height.We just pick one of the cardio exercises from the group you listed to correspond with the day and week as noted on calendars correct?
Yes you can. Or just do your own thing based on the cardio guidelines. Good luck.
The ebook I downloaded in phase 2 didn’t have any work out for Thursday but on the calendar says only Sunday is off day
Is a error? Or is a new version of ebook to download?
ThanksLet me check this out for you. Thanks.
The ebook I downloaded in phase 2 didn’t have any work out for Thursday but on the calendar says only Sunday is off day
Is a error? Or is a new version of ebook to download?
ThanksIt does just look like the workout for thursday was put on friday unlike the calendar that just specifies cardio for Friday. I emailed the team regarding it. Thanks.
The ebook I downloaded in phase 2 didn’t have any work out for Thursday but on the calendar says only Sunday is off day
Is a error? Or is a new version of ebook to download?
ThanksLet me check this out for you. Thanks.
If I eat option one for breakfast don I then eat option one for the remainder of my meals that day or can I pick option one for one meal and option two for another? Also, is one option more favorable for certain results.
Hi there,
Nope. You can choose option 2 OR you can make up your own meal using the exchange list provided.I’m wondering where I fit in the chocolate chip cookies? I’m meal plan 2? Don’t see it in my plan?
Thank you,
DonnaHi,
If you are in in Meal plan 2 its on your OFF day meal plan.Meal 5. :). Happy eating.Will there be a halfway done with the challenge coupon code like usual or no because it isn’t a long one?
Thanks!
Hi there,
we do when it’s a two phase challenge, we have never offered it before for a one phase.Hi guys! Ok I can’t walk well…. seen a chiropractor I’m doing everything I have to do I am definitely taking care of myself. Laying here with ice as I speak. I am able to do the workouts the legs I am just doing bodyweight only mostly. It’s actually that one muscle in your butt it’s pinching my sciatic due to injured lower back. So I just can’t do cardio right now… I’m wondering if I should lower my calories by a couple hundred a day because of it… Please help
Oh no!!! I’m so sorry you are hurt. I hope you are back in the game ASAP. I would just leave your calories the same. I am sure you will be back in no time and you will have the energy to kick some butt!!!
I have the same question about dropsets. Yesterday’s leg day for “dumbbell only” had 4 sets of dropsets. I did 4 sets of 10/10/10/10. Should I have only done each weight 10 times as a set. For example, the first set would be 25 lb weight 10 times, the second set would be 20 lbs weight 10 times, and so on. Only doing 40 reps total.
A drop set is a number of drops in one set. So if it says 10/10/10/10….you would do 4 drops in one set.
Any idea when Vanilla will be back in stock?? I am almost out!! ☹☹
Email [email protected]. They could give you more info on that. Thanks!
If we use thick cut regular bacon should we lower the amount we eat? Or should we just use thin bacon?
I would use the thin cut….the numbers are there to reflect the regular cut bacon. Although….I would love some thick cut LOL
This is my first time doing this. My question is I am sure its been answered but can not find it. When substituting on the food exchange list, next to the original food there is a measurement for example 100g blueberries but you can substitute and it says 1/2 FR does that mean on the fruit list whatever I choose its have of the amount? That is what is confusing to me or is it already weighed out when I substitute on the food exchange list. I hope I explained enough to understand.
I think I understand you correctly. When you see the exchange and it says 1/2 fruit. It means go to the fruit exchange part and pick what fruit you want and then have 1/2 of the serving that is listed there. Each thing listed is for ONE serving. Hope that answers your question.
I meant you a bit lighter of a weight and focus on the contraction and get a good connection there first then slowly bring the weight back up….see if that helps. Might take a little time.
I’m slow in ordering my supplements. I tried to use the imbuilt15 code we received when signing up but it says it’s expired. Is there another coupon code I can use or am I out of luck with a discount? Thank you!
Email [email protected]. Maybe they can help get you that deal.
I have a question. For leg day, I feel like that muscles that are getting fatigued first are not my glutes/quads/hams, but rather my core (abs, back) from holding the weights themselves. I could really tell this was the case during today’s dumbbell squat thrusts (week 2, day 2 dummbbell home workout) or during regular dumbbell goblet squats.
Is this OK? Should I modify how I hold the dumbbells to minimize core fatigue (allowing weight to hang rather than holding up to chest is easier on my core)?
Thanks!
Just drop the pounds down a bit and focus on insane form and squeeze at the peak of the contraction. See if you can still get a good connection and not overdo your core.WHy not try lowering the weight a bit and see if that makes a difference.
Do you mean use lighter weights or hold the weights lower?
I noticed that week 2 leg day for dumbbell only home work out is a bit different in the workbook versus online. The workbook adds lateral lunges after the reverse lunges and the online version omits the lateral lunges.
Hi, Can you do me a favor and specify which day so I can send that info to someone who can fix that if need be?
Thanks.I have a question. For leg day, I feel like that muscles that are getting fatigued first are not my glutes/quads/hams, but rather my core (abs, back) from holding the weights themselves. I could really tell this was the case during today’s dumbbell squat thrusts (week 2, day 2 dummbbell home workout) or during regular dumbbell goblet squats.
Is this OK? Should I modify how I hold the dumbbells to minimize core fatigue (allowing weight to hang rather than holding up to chest is easier on my core)?
Thanks!
WHy not try lowering the weight a bit and see if that makes a difference.
On week 1, Day 6 all the exercises are for 45 seconds and it says to use a rep tempo of 2-1-2-1 and to do a weight we can do 12-15 reps and if we get more reps than that, it’s too fast. But, one full rep takes 6 (2+1+2+1)seconds, which means we only get 7 1/2 reps in. Is this correct?
Find a weight that would be tough for 12-15 reps. But you are doing a tempo as you described above. Does that make sense?
My legs are my main focus. I have a hard time getting definition and toning in my legs. Would it be wise or advisable to train them 3 days instead of 2 in this case? Also I walk a lot (cardio) so I’m uncertain if this will hinder my gains during this challenge as well.
Would you please advise. Thank you!HI
I would follow the plan as is. Do you walk because of your job? Or just more cardio than most. I would just alter what you tend to do in order to get the most out of the challenge if possible.
