Maureen
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ModeratorIs I can’t believe it’s not butter allowed?
Chicken broth?
Brands of English Muffins & bagels please & thanks!If it’s not listed it’s not part of the plan. I’m not sure what brand of bagels or english muffins. Take a look at what you have and the feed it into MFP and see what the overall meal numbers look like.
Maureen
ModeratorHi @moniho, I tried to find an answer to my question before posting it on Nutrition Forum, but I couldn’t find anything related to this question.
In the Nutrition Plan, can I get 4 meals instead of 5 at the end of the day? Is that ok if I met all my macros or do I need to stick to the plan?
Thank you.If you pushed 2 meals together I am sure you can do that. In the end I would make sure you are hitting the numbers.
Maureen
ModeratorIs it ok to put a little agave in your oats ? Like a drop?
It does have 16 carbs per tbsp 21g- though not sureIf you use that I would count it. 16 carbs will make an impact in the overall plan.
Maureen
ModeratorSo my 13 year old daughter wants to follow the meal plan with me. She is 5’2″ and 145 she is quite muscular as she plays softball, basketball and volleyball. In your opinion should she follow meal plan 1 or 2 and do you think she should drop to phase 2 ann 3 or stay in phase 1. Not sure if a growing child needs more calories than an adult or not? I know you don’t design the plans for children but would like your opinion.Thanks
I wouldn’t have her do anything where she is in a deficit. I would have her eat the foods like you if it’s something she likes but I wouldn’t make it a restrictive type plan at all. Does that make sense?
Maureen
ModeratorIs it OK to move items from one meal to another or are the meals designed for specific macros at specific times (other than meal 5 after weight training)? For example, my meal 1 – eggs, spinach, and Ezekiel bread is so flavorless (even with some Mrs Dash). My meal 2 has more cream cheese than I really like on half a bagel. Can I use a portion of the cream cheese from meal 2 with my meal 1?
I am sure you can but you have to be careful not to miss anything when you start moving things around. Just make sure your numbers add up at the end.
Maureen
ModeratorDoes anyone have a FitBit Inspire HR? I think I need a little help with it.
You might get a quicker response in the facebook group, more people. Unfortunately, I have a Garmin.
Maureen
ModeratorCan anyone help me with setting up the Interval Timer for the 30/20/10 circuit! I can figure out how to get the 10 second rest set up. Thanks! It’s a great workout!❤️
That might be in the main part of that app….like a 10 sec rest between tabatas or something. I don’t have that app.
Maureen
ModeratorHi, in the rules for the challenge it lists tonight May 19 at 11pm as the deadline for submitting before pics. On the calendar it shows the camera icon for submissions through tomorrow May 20. Can you tell me which is correct? If I can wait until tomorrow that would work better for me but just need to clarify. Thank you
I would go with what’s in the challenge rules 19th 11pm.
Maureen
ModeratorI am a baseball guy and we used to jog to keep ahead of lactic acid and soreness. Would it hurt me and the program to get a couple light miles in after a workout and on rest days during the 45 day shred.
I wouldn’t expend more than the plan is asking you to….because the calories are going to have you at a deficit. Save your energy 🙂
Maureen
ModeratorOption 1 states “(1/2V) 5ml Olive Oil. Which is it? Vegetable or Fat?
Olive oil is a fat. Yes, it’s a mistake then. I emailed to let them know. Thanks.
Maureen
ModeratorHello!
I have been doing the 16-8 intermittent fasting (8 hour food window). I may have missed Nicole’s suggestions for when to eat, how far apart, etc., but I was curious about your opinions and thoughts? I’m loving this intermittent fasting and have been working out on an empty stomach, but having my first meal right after I finish. Is this okay? I’ve been finding I do less random eating in the evenings with my eating window being around 11am to 7pm.
Thanks so much! Just finished my first workout and loved it! 🙂
Hi there,
You are obviously going to have to push your meals closer together than someone in the challenge. a 3 hour window would be prob what Nicole would recommend without the fasting part.Maureen
ModeratorWhen I enter my food exactly from the meal plan and what i ate today, it’s wayyyy higher like 450 over what the meal plan says and I followed it to a T…minus some subs since I wasn’t sure exact brand on some of the foods and using my own protein that’s super clean. I’m on the meal plan 3 since I weigh 162 but 5’5 but still it doesn’t match…I’m gonna cut some stuff down to match the calories but at this rate I’m eating over what I was for maintenance and def won’t lose anything.,,
When entering things in MFP the macros can vary depending on what brand you are using or selecting in the app. make sure you just take another look at what you are using and make sure your amounts are ok.
Maureen
ModeratorHi, I’m making this right now and I don’t understand the size of it?
The tuna is 3 can right?
Also how many patties yield (not asking for serving because I see serve 4), for example the meatball say roll 24 balls and the serving is 8 balls
What I got here is more than 1’1/2 diameter for patty and still remain on the bowl 😳
Please help before I cook them
It was 3 cans of 5oz tuna cans.
For the meatballs a serving is 3 meatballs but it will yield a total of 8 servings equaling 24 balls. Double check the recipeMaureen
ModeratorI want to be able to print off certain sections and my only choice is to print off the entire 77 pages. Can you make it printable by sections or page by page?
That you can control with your printer. YOu can specify which pages you want to print.
Maureen
Moderatorthank you. i actually I saw that in the rules AFTER I had asked the question.
No one will be able to see these pictures except administrators, correct?
Yes, what if you win? You will want to yell it from the rooftops!! email [email protected] and ask them if you can remain anonymous.
Maureen
ModeratorHi, I am Enia. My question is: do I have to eat all the 5 meals or can i skip some? For example, meal 5 says chicken and rice. Can I only eat the rice and skip the chicken?
Hi there, the goal is to eat all of the meals for the given plan. THe food will decrease as we go, so I would eat what you can now.
Maureen
ModeratorIs there a link to look at previous winners?
I would check back on Nicole’s social media or the facebook page. They might be there.
Maureen
ModeratorHey there! If you go into the training part of the forums you’ll see some conversations going on in there about this. A few of us have put these messages as well on that forum. We’re just waiting to hear back. They may be working on the links.
Hi there,
It’s helpful if you tell us which ones aren’t working and then we can tell them exactly there the trouble is. thanks so much!Maureen
ModeratorI’m looking forward to completing this challenge! I’m calling it my “JOURNEY TO 50!” (Summer shred challenge) In exactly 12 months from now I’ll turn 50!!!! (OOMMGG) It’s interesting how your state of mind changes as you do. I never truly understood what ppl meant when they saY “be your best you!” (CORRRNY). My initial thought was “physically”- but now (and especially during quarantine) I feel as if my ears and eyes are wide open- these last couple of months I’ve had several “slap in the face“ reality checks especially when it came to “ME”. Now….I’m listening more ,I’m realizing more, I’m learning more and I’m more aware (at least I’m trying to be)- more aware of my internal dialog (which is WAAAAY important) and the impression I give out, whether it’s talking to someone or passing by a stranger in the store. I just want to make some one else’s day a little brighter!
(Might be corny but it’s working for me) =)
HOPE EVERYONE HAS FUN WITH THIS CHALLENGE!!!!Let’s do this!
Maureen
ModeratorHi! I am doing the at home workouts. When doing the workouts do you go from beginning to end, for as many sets? Or do you do each set three times before going on to the next set? For example do I do three supersets of Monday’s work out reverse grip barbell row and neutral grip dumbbell push press three times before going onto the next one or do I do them all and then go back to the beginning and do them all and then go back to the beginning and do them all for three sets?
Thank you!If there is a superset, it will usually indicate that. If not, then it would be a straight set for that one exercise. If it’s a circuit: do a series of exercises for a number of sets). It will also indicate that as well. So if you don’t see anything like that then you are just doing that one exercise for those desired sets and reps.
Maureen
ModeratorAre the exercises performed similar to a drop set?
Exercise 1- Reps 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
I know it states to rest as much as needed with the goal of completing the workout as quickly as possible.
But does one complete the 10 reps and go right into the 9 reps and then right into the 8 reps and so forth… (complete similar to a drop set?)
If not, why not state a total of 55 reps?
I do not understand how to break down the reps.Do 10 reps of each exercise then 9 of each then 8 of each until you reach 1 rep of each.
It’s a ladderMaureen
ModeratorI would follow the meal plan closest to your height as well as if you know what you have been consuming is helpful if you feel it’s not enough food. But height overall.
Maureen
ModeratorDo we have to be using your protein to do this challenge? And if not, does it matter what kind of protein we use? I currently use Dymatize Protein. Is this ok for this challenge? Also, what about pre-workouts? is there any you recommend?
You don’t have to use powders at all. See how your powder measures up with the macros for that meal. We don’t recommend specific brands of other supplements.
Maureen
ModeratorHi there,
I am wondering if there is any issue with following the regular meal plan but switching out the meat for the listed low fat dairy alternatives? I prefer not to eat meat but find using dairy much more sustainable for me than following the full vegan plan.
Thanks so much!
RobynYou will get a different macro profile with many of the dairy options. More carbs with some where with a piece of chicken per say…..no carbs. So the exchange wouldn’t be equal.
Maureen
ModeratorGood Morning,
First off I would like to start by saying how excited I am about this challenge! Please advise as to how I should adjust the meal plan/calorie intake for my height and weight? I am 5’5 1/2″ under 120. Thank You! Merry
I’m not 100% sure what you are asking…but follow the plan that’s according to your height if you don’t fit neatly into one meal plan parameters
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