Maureen
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Can you please tell me what this statement means or how it is possible?
It is ok to do cardio on one of your rest days, but make sure to take at least one complete rest day every week.Sure thing. You have two rest days but if your schedule doesn’t allow for that EXACT schedule, feel free to use one of the rest days as a cardio day. Does that help?
Hi,
I do not have a medicine ball or kettle ball at home. I have Barbells, Dumbbells, pull up bar, resistance band, and a bench. What can I do in place of the “At Home” workouts that require the medicine ball or kettle ball? Thank you!!HI there,
You can do the Bands and DB’s home workout instead. It’s a great alternative.Thank you for catching that. We will get that changed as soon as we can. Good luck!
Should I be doing the interval cardio fasted? Or eat beforehand?
HI there,
You can do that fasted…I would use your judgement. If you think you won’t have a good session while fasted, eat before. I would look more at how good is your performance.HI there,
First off…life happens. No need to feel ashamed. It doesn’t define you. It’s something you did or didn’t do. AND THAT’S OK! Don’t be upset. Just get back on the horse and keep going. Pick up where you put it down. You can add a couple of weeks you would like to….but I would still submit your pics with everyone else. The scale is not the only judge (and a horrible one in my opinion). Your BODY can still change in lots of ways even if the scale doesn’t move. How do you feel? More energy, sleep better, stronger, clothes fit a bit different, more confident, more knowledge…sounds like there is much more to take into consideration into how successful you have been. Don’t get down just get moving again. We are all behind you!Hi, I’m really ashamed and embarrassed……Between a couple birthdays and functions, I’ve fell off the boat. I was really good with my diet and exercise. I have kept up with my workouts, but my weight is still the same. I know it’s my fault. How do I go about this? I’m so upset. I feel like I’m never going to be able to finish. Do I continue doing the cutting phase until I teach my goal?
Thank you,
LindseyI am so happy to hear that news!!! I can’t even imagine how it felt to just hang on and wait. Yes and Thank God! Have an amazing day 🙂
Can you please let me know the quantity of the Morning Star Grillers Vegan Veggie burgers?
The vegan meal plan says 3 – that would be 480 calories, 27 grams of fat, and 18 carbs.
Is this correct???
Thank you
Hi there,
When I look up What she specified in MFP…I get 7g carb 2.5 fat 12g protein/patty. In this case I would do 2 patties. With the one you have, I would just have one….but how much protein is in the one you are using?Hi Maureen, no I have not been hungry the whole challenge just since starting phase 2 I would say with all the extra cardio. Out of curiosity what method does Nicole use to figure out the calories?
I don’t know how Nicole figures it out. In a cut, you will see two things happen: Your activity will increase and the food will usually decrease. It’s the nature of the beast. When in a cut you are hungry…..Not where you feel like you want to eat your arm but hungry nonetheless. I would keep doing the things you have been doing, spacing the meals, drinking the water and keeping yourself busy. It’s tough, just do the best you can! We are all here with ya!
Anything someone can do to get the lower body to lean out? I’ve always struggled with the fat and weight being there and would love to see some results in that direction. Anything specific or suggestions would be great.
I have the same issue…my upper body will lean out long before the lower. I always did more running, stepmill, incline walking and last but not least FOLLOWED THE BEST FOOD PLAN. The nutrition is what is really going to make everything come together. It takes time. See how much changes with this current plan….its a journey that takes patience. That’s the truth.
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!