Maureen
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When I look at the ingredients online they contain egg whites
Please let us know where you found vegan morning star farms sausage and what kind.
I’m using Light Life for now until I hear back.
Thank youNicole said she used Morning Star Grillers Vegan Veggie burgers.
Are basic lat raises fine in place of the around the world raises? The arounds don’t feel good to my shoulder joints.
I would just stick to lateral raises that keep you in a “feel good” range. In line with the shoulder is usually the best spot for those with some limitations.
I am so hungry all the time! What can I do to keep myself from gorging on food! I tend to get Hangry when this happens. I try to hold myself off with drinking water or aminos but it just doesn’t cut it😣
Hi there,
Have you been hungry this whole challenge?I did Maureen… hmmm… maybe I didn’t let the batter sit long enough? No idea if that would matter hahaha
I’m no chef thats for sure. Maybe let it sit to thicken more. Sorry i can’t be of more help.
Hi! If I want to use 6 slices of bacon for my FP in Women’s Meal Plan 3 option 4…can I use ANY bacon? Thick cut? Regular? Flavors? Etc… thank you so much ladies!
HI there,
I would just use the standard sliced bacon. Nothing fancy. You can always check the macros on the package to make sure that they seem to line up with the macros you are trying to achieve.Hey everyone !
I’ve been working hard in the challenge over here. I had Some unexpected events (doesn’t everyone?). The good news is that even thought I’ve been hit hard with some stressful situations, I’m still doing the challenge. I lost 14 lbs in phase 1 and am working hard for success in phase 2I hope You all are doing well ! Taking it one day at a time.
Nice work girl! We are all behind you :). Keep it going. Stay strong and make yourself proud.
My mom died unexpectedly on January 28th. I’m getting home late tonight from all the hospital, funeral, burial, estate things. In the challenge, I have just continued the build challenge since I didn’t figure out all the new phase 2 workouts and meals. Starting Monday, would you finish out the month with the build or start phase 2? Thanks all.
I am so sorry about your loss. I am sure you have been so busy with everything. I hope that you find comfort in those around you that love you. Do whatever feels right for you. If you feel you have time to prep for the new phase, go for it. If you just don’t have it in you to switch gears, then stick with the build for now. You have support here whichever you decide. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.
That was my question…I’m miserably sore in my lower half. Couldn’t even do my HIIT workout yesterday. Woke me up all night long whenever I moved. I’m actually starting week one of phase 1 over this week because I was sick for three weeks straight in January. I’m sure that has a lot to do with it not having worked out in three weeks. So would you recommend just picking up the hit either on Saturday or next week when I’m not so miserably sore?
Try doing some steady state cardio…nothing crazy. Might help alleviate some of that soreness.
Tried twice to make these as pancakes and they just stick to the skillet. What am I doing wrong?!? They look sooo good! Any tips??
Did you spray a nonstick…like Pam down first?
Per the recipe it is 1 serving. so if you made 3 waffles, it’s still 1 serving.
Exactly!
Is meal 5/ post workout shake with almond milk or just water? Thank you!
Women’s meal plan 3…
You can use unsweetened almond milk 🙂
I do not have decline bench for sit-ups. What is sub for this exercise?
ThanksYou can do an exercise ball sit up and hold a med ball for some extra weight. Do the first set without weight just to get an idea on how it feels. Slow and in control . Squeeze at the top. Add weight if you need a little more resistance.
Omgoodness!!! Thank you for this clarification. You must enter it in cooked or its wayyyyy off!!! Thank you thank you MO!
You’re welcome. You can also look for a green check mark on foods…means they should be verified and correct. Good luck!
She wants us to eat top sirloin. Our meals equal only 8gr of fat each. Top sirloin alone has 16gr of fat in 4 ounces. That’s what my package says and mfp ??? I’m way over on carbs and fats eating the amounts she is saying .. SO over it’s hard to adjust. And I bought all this top sirloin but can’t find a way to fit it in
Hi there,
when I have searched top sirloin a few different ways….MFP, google…I get 11g of fat in 4 oz of top sirloin. Each meal won’t be perfect on the macros…close but not perfect. Where are you over on carbs? How much? You can still have your top sirloin.I can’t find the measurement for rice cakes anywhere. Am I correct in assuming the term “rice cakes” means the large rice cakes, or is there some gram of measurement I should be looking for?
Thanks.
Hi there, Just get the regular size rice cakes…not the bite-sized ones. I am assuming you were referring to that smaller size one as well.
Hi there,
I just completed the first workout of phase 2 -I was completed winded after the leg portion of it that it affected my strength for the rest of the workout. Is it normal to have a decrease in strength when doing a full body workout? Should i expect a decrease in strength in phase 2….
thank you.
Hi there,
Don’t read into it too much. Lower body exercises are going to tax you more than the upper…Total body workouts are tough, or can be. I would expect you will adjust to this way of training the same way you did with phase 1. Just know it’s different, that’s all. Go get em!Phase 2 there are days where we only do 45 minutes of cardio, do I still have the post workout meal after the cardio workout? The plan says to have the meal 30-45 minutes on weight training days.
You can eat the post workout meal as meal 5 on non weight training days.
Hi I just entered the Quinoa too and it states 150g = 354 calories that is as much as the whole meal should be.
Did you enter it into MFP? It is prob recognizing it as dry weight….not 150g cooked weight. Make sure you clarify cooked or uncooked in MFP
On the exchange list for Phase 2: LP, It lists Greek Yogurt as 12oz. That just seemed like A LOT of yogurt. is that the correct amount for one serving? Thanks!
HI there,
The exchange is the same for phase 1 and phase 2. Eat up lol. You have to eat more yogurt in order to get enough protein…unlike a piece of chicken.I originally purchased an oat bran cereal but then happened upon Bob”s Red Mill oat bran hot cereal and thought she must want this with no added sugar unlike the cereals. Please clarify.
I must admit I do love the hot version since I tried it this morning only to be pleasantly surprised. Probably never would have tried the oat bran without this challenge. Thanks for broadening my food choices and hope it is the hot one. Recent post attached.hi there! Yes, that is the exact brand I use as well. Good find 🙂
I’d like to Reset my MyFitnessPal Macro goals for phase 2… Did I calculate correctly? 48% protein, 40% carbs, 12% fat…
Can you upgrade so you can put the macros in grams? That would be much easier.
Also wondering what people do after this challenge… do many people continue to rotate build phase and cut phase? Does Nicole run constant challenges? Already thinking ahead…sorry. Already 17% body fat at the start of this challenge… hoping to do a bikini competition in the future but I think I have more building to do…
Hi there,
sorry I didn’t see this after I responded. I see people continue to do Nicole’s challenges, go into online training, go on their own etc. Depends on where someone is on their fitness journey. Sounds like you are on track to make that competition happen for sure! I would inquire about the personal training since challenge info won’t be specific to you. Hope that helps.Hi, I have a question, the post workout meal in phase 2 says 2 LP 2 scoops of power isolate powder. The macros say post workout meal is 36g protein. Wouldn’t 2 scoops be 50g as 1 scoop is on the exchange list as 25g protein? 2 scoops power isolate & 2 rice cakes would be 50g protein 29g Carbs would it not? I’ve probably got this upside down but would be great if you could explain. Thank you.
HI there,
I would just decrease it to a scoop and a half…..to get to the desired protein for the time being so you know you are hitting the goal.The landmine row, it says 10-12 reps for each arm but the illustration shows both arms, which is it?
Hi there,
Go each arm for the reps. Follow whats on the print version before you get to the demo.Thanks Maureen, I appreciate your time.
No problem. Good luck in Phase 2. Thanks for being patient with us.
