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  • in reply to: Covid-19 #429117
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Thank you for this awesome challenge!
    I have loved every single day of it.
    I loved the changes in my body and the knowledge that I have obtained.
    My first symptom was February 12 I thought I only has a small chest cold .
    I wasn’t going to let it interfere with my progress.
    I wasn’t getting better so I went to get tested it’s positive on the rapid test.
    I had felt so much better on Saturday so I was moving around out side and I ended up having a medical emergency we’re my lungs wouldn’t open up so I could breathe.
    How can I keep from losing all the muscle I worked so hard for ?
    I have only been eating soup.
    Thank you and this is only a set back I plan and pray for a full recovery in time.
    Thank you

    I’m so sorry to hear. I hope you have a quick recovery. First off, just listen to you body. You will make your way back as your body begins to recover. Just pick up the plan when you can and you can continue on that journey. I am so happy to hear how much you were enjoying it. Life happens sometimes….and it doesn’t mean we will lose everything we gained. Sometimes it’s just a set back. You’ve got this!

    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Was there any resolution to this as far as a video for DB’s vs barbell. I don’t have a barbell. Thank you.

    Yes, they changed the video. Check it out.

    Exercise Demo: Up And Over Dumbbell Press

    in reply to: Cooking veggies – weigh before or after? #428706
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Ok, so I know we are supposed to weigh veggies after they are cooked… BUT if I’m making a veggies omelet (as example) if I weigh out 50 grams of onions & 50 grams of bell peppers, then I cook them, should I weigh them again?? Or just log as 50g onions & 50g bell pepper? —May be silly question but I guess this is the place to ask. 😉

    Be consistent in my opinion, if you weigh it before then use that measurement. If you weigh it after use that measurement. Whatever you do, be consistent.

    in reply to: pb 2 #428705
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I was allowed PB2 last phase. Can you please tell me what I would track it as if I want to put a little in my shake? I love the flavor I added a teaspoon just for flavor is that okay?

    I also asked this question but never got an answer…

    On Saturday do you do cardio acceleration fasted? If so, when do you have your shake?

    You would have to plug it into MFP in order to see how it impacts your macros for the day. I’m sure a tsp isn’t going to impact much at all. I wouldn’t do the Saturday workout fasted. I would eat beforehand and then have the shake after that.

    in reply to: Saturday Total Body Error #428503
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    There is usually a rest period between circuits of at least 1 minute when the program includes this type of workout.

    Cardio acceleration is just straight through keep going…because you are just changing the cardio as you move through. I hoped for a rest LOL. When we did these at camp we would just yell out the next cardio and you ladies just kept on going.

    in reply to: Saturday Total Body Error #428502
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I am not sure where to put this question. On the day of the Cardio Acceleration workout I did it fasted. Did anyone else? I also want to know when you have your post workout meal? Because I did it fasted then ate breakfast not sure when I should have it?

    It’s not that big of a deal. Just have it another time in the day.

    in reply to: Body (don’t) weight cardio #428377
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Thanks Naomi. I am very new to this type of cardio. So One last question on this Body Weight Interval Workout:

    Is this right?
    Perform interval 1 (round 1,2,3) rest
    Perform interval 2 (round 1,2,3) rest
    Perform interval 3 (round 1,2,3) rest
    Do it all over again one more time. 🙂

    Thanks!

    And the first two initial rounds. This performing those doesn’t equal close to 40 min….go at it again. good luck and let us know how it goes.

    in reply to: Metcon sets #428217
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Phase 2 Day 2 Metcon, There seems to be a lot of confusion on FB regarding this workout. Can you clarify how long this workout is supposed to take? 5 rounds 10/8/6/4/2/2 *5 ? 58 mins or 15 mins. In the past, we were asked not to chat about the current challenge on FB, but it seems like it’s a place to share info; I think all the sharing is causing a lot of confusion for new members. Thanks, Katharina

    Hi there, Some people are rolling through the exercises and rounds WITHOUT resting. I would be challenging more weight if you are rolling right through and not having to take a break. We are all at different levels so as long as you are doing it with each round changing reps you are doing it correctly.

    Maureen
    Keymaster

    So for this move, do I need to go buy a barbell? I only have the at home workout DUMBBELLS.
    RIGHT?

    I just emailed the team in order to link the DB version…I saw it’s the barbell version. I just wanted to make sure that’s what they wanted. Thanks.

    in reply to: Leg day question #428215
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    DIFFERENT LEG DAY QUESTION —- Took me less then 20 minutes — 16 to be exact. Doing all 5 rounds – as described – Round 1 is 10 reps; Round 2 is 8 reps – Round 3 is 6 reps – Round 4 is 4 reps and round 5 is 2 reps…. this took me less then 20 minutes. I used dumbbells…. Did I do this correctly? Only 16 minutes?

    Sounds like you did it right. Some people can’t move right through without resting. They prob took rest in between exercises and rounds.

    in reply to: Leg day question #428214
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I’m not part of the FB group. Is there another way I can send you a video of form?

    Hi there,
    There isn’t another way for anyone to critique you. Did you watch the video that is provided? You could prob do a reverse lunge instead if that doesn’t feel good.

    in reply to: Gym Workout Ph2 Day 3 #428213
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    GYM WORKOUTS, PHASE 2, DAY 3:
    First exercise after warmup is the Deadlift. Just want to make sure this is correct and not a typo. I know Deadlifts work the lower and upper back too, but just want to make sure.

    Also, after discussing in the facebook page, it seems the AT HOME DUMBBELL ONLY workout for PHASE 2, DAY 3 lists “Up and Over Barbell Press”. Should that be “Up and Over Dumbbell Press”, since it’s under the dumbbell only workouts? And then have this video linked? https://nicolewilkins.com/exercise-demo-up-and-over-dumbbell-press/

    It seems gals are doing the Up and Over Barbell Press motion with Dumbbells. I’m not sure that is safe for the shoulders due to the angle dumbbells might take the shoulders? I know there is no way I could do that motion with dumbbells with my bad shoulders!
    Hi there, I can understand how that might not be good for someone with shoulder issues…We all just have to do what is best for our own bodies. I just emailed the team in regards to the link. Thanks.

    THANK YOU!!!!!

    in reply to: substituting protein on meal plan 2 #428212
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    I am on Meal plan 2
    The question I asked before can you eat meal 1 except for the post workout meal for every meal the answer was yes. I am confirming that because I do not use an app to count macros so I am double checking.

    I also want to know for meal plan 2 meal
    5 oz of turkey breast (1 1/4 LP), 4 oz of potatoes(SC) and 14 g of butter(F) when using the exchange list could I eat
    7 egg white (1 1/4 LP) 40g of Oatmeal (SC) and 14 g butter (F)

    I just want to make sure I am doing this correct.

    Hi there,
    Yes to your first question.

    It looks like your exchanges came from the right category. Just make sure the amount is correct. 1 serving is what is listed in each category so if it said 1 1/4 you would have 1 serving PLUS a quarter of that 1 serving. Looks like you all good.

    in reply to: 40 minute intervals #428071
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Can you explain the Uphill Climb? It also doesn’t add to 40 mins. Thank you

    With this workout you are going through each interval basically how fast you can go and stick with it. This will vary with each person doing the workout. It could be 40 min depending on how long each interval lasts.

    in reply to: Leg day question #428070
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    When I do Bulgarian lunge I sometimes have pain above my knee cap. Would it be cause my quads are thigh or something else. When it happens I loose the dumbbells. Would there be a substitute to this exercise. 😊
    AJ

    How is your form? Are you a member of the FB group? You could show your form in there and one of the moderators could see if it all looks ok. You could be too far forward, not forward enough, not focusing on driving through your heel upon coming up. All of those things will make a huge difference.

    in reply to: Kung pao chicken #428069
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Is rice vinegar and rice whine vinegar the same thing in the recipe

    No they are two different items.

    in reply to: Metcon workouts #427971
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Cool, thanks you guys. I’ll put watch on HIIT tomorrow😃

    Let’s get it!!!

    in reply to: Day 3 phase 2 #427966
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    On the home workouts up and over bb is listed. Do we just mimic the move with dumbbells if we have no bb?

    Yes, You can do that.

    in reply to: Phase 2 weights #427964
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Hello
    My question is why there is no page for phase 2 weeks 5-9 Day 4 Thursday in the book. Please explain the detail AT HOME WORKOUTS (DUMBBELL/bODDYWEIGHT)
    THANK YOU CELY MARTINEZ ([email protected])

    Day 4 on the calendar says lower body but if you look at day 5 that is the lower body workout you are looking for. I believe they updated the pdf to reflect this change. You can always click on the pdf on the site. Any changes should be made in that version.

    in reply to: Phase 2 weights #427963
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Great thank you.

    I am also wondering why I have not lost any weight?

    I am spot on I weigh all my food on a digital scale, nutrition is spot on, I did have refeed meal yesterday 2 small slices of pizza, no alcohol, have not missed a workout however I have walked my dog everyday including off days. I am taking nicoles bcaa, multi vitamin and cardio cuts pre workout. I know don’t pay attention to the scale but I am putting a lot of work into this and it gets frustrating.

    Everyone is going to progress differently. You have to remember that the plans aren’t written EXACTLY for you. They are meant to cover a bunch of different people. You are just beginning the “cut” now. Let’s see what happens this phase!

    in reply to: Body (don’t) weight cardio #427957
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Naomi, is it the same with Rapid Fit?

    It looks to be that way as well…quick Math.

    in reply to: turkey breast #427956
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    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.

    in reply to: turkey breast #427955
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    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.

    in reply to: kung pao chicken serving #427952
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    Hi there,
    I haven’t heard anything about changes to the Meal plan 2

    in reply to: Metcon workouts #427951
    Maureen
    Keymaster

    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 🙂

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