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Cable curl drop set – 3 sets – reps 3×10/10/10
We all said and done will we have completed 90 reps?Yes!
Is the at home workout correct for day 3 back/chest??
It seems odd to add a sumo deadlift after an exhausting leg day and on back/chest.But if that’s what we are to do, I’ll do it. I just want to be sure!!
Thanks,
Claudine
Hi there,
I am sure there is a method to the madness with Nicole. I would just keep it in for now.I tweaked my wrist on rep 1 can this be split into push-up and then row? Or possibly another alternative? Thanks
Hi there. You could always do the push ups first. Then move into the row. While keeping one hand flat on the floor and rowing with the other in push up position. Hex weights seems to work the best with this exercise…they won’t roll on you.
This may be a dumb question, but I’ll ask anyway….I know that we are meant to be at a deficit throughout the challenge. I can tell you that yesterday I burned 763 calories per my Polar HR monitor and am sticking to the meal plan 3. When you hear that you shouldn’t go below 1,200 calories to avoid messing with your metabolism, that is a gross 1,200, correct? As opposed to 1,200 net of calories expended?
I hope this makes sense….I’m a CPA, it’s tax season, and I’m not running on all cylinders right now! But loving my first challenge!
Hi there,
I wouldn’t factor in the training into your nutrition. I would just pat yourself on the back for a kick butt workout and just follow the meal plan as it’s written. It’s written with the training in mind. Good luck!Hi Girls!
Thank you for rocking this challenge to help us get into shape. I am in love!
Anyhow, I have been medically told to take a fiber supplement due some medical incidents lately. I know this sounds odd, but should I count these carbs into my meal plan or take it and just follow the rest of the plan knowing that the 15 calories are providing me 9g of fiber from 10g of carbs?
Sorry for the silly question, I don’t want to ruin anything or hard work and throw myself off.
Thanks!
HI there,
I wouldn’t worry about tracking that. Good luck!For meal 5 do we still eat the twizzlers and drink the protein if we don’t workout?
Hi there,
YOu still eat meal 5 even if you don’t train. You just will eat it last instead of post strength training. Eat up!I have some kind of an issue with my back – rib bruise, muscle spasm combo I guess. I am not getting a definitive answer from the doctors or chiropractor yet. I was told I would probably need an MRI but just got back from the walk in clinic a bit ago. Should I skip the post workout meal since I am not currently working out. I am focusing on nutrition and what movement I can do but I am in pretty consistent discomfort. Hopefully the prednisone and steroid shot will get the healing kicked into gear!
Hi there,
I would just stick to the meal plan as written. You would eat that meal anyways….the timing of it would be different. Heal up soon!Hello, Is there something else recommended for lunges? I can’t do lunges due to my knees. So is there an alternative exercise for them?
Hi there,
Can you do a step up? That would be ok as well. A reverse lunge is sometimes a little kinder on the knees when compared to a forward lunge. You could try that as well. Make sure your form is spot on. That could cause knee discomfort as well. Hope that helps.I know that it is recommended to follow the workouts in order as it has been answered in the forms. However, I just have a question about switching the leg days around. For example doing the Saturday leg workout on Tuesday and the Tuesday leg workout on Saturday? Asking because during the week I go to one gym that is close to my work and on the weekends I go to a different one that is closer to my home. The one that is closer to my home does not have all of the equipment I will need for the Saturday leg workout, however it does have all of the stuff needed for the Tuesday leg workout.
Thank you!
Hi there,
I don’t see a problem with doing that. If it means you get the workout in…then go for it!Thanks for the response. I’ll figure it out today 🤷♀️
Pyramiding the weight is just a way to get you to go heavier as the sets progress….However, your goal is still to stay within the specified rep range for that exercise. By the time you hit the last set you may find yourself at a heavy weight and only able to do the lowest amount of reps for the specified rep range. That’s the point. 🙂 .
Thank you! 🙂 Smith’s machine! I feel too chicken to bench press yet lolol
Hey Girl,
Try to get out of that comfort zone. Imagine how you will feel when you try it and handle it like a champ! Just ask someone to spot you becuase you have never done this before. Most people would love to help you out with that. They prob will even cheer you on in the process.Hi!
I can lift heavier weights with upright row than i can front raise. should i switch weights or just use the max weight i can for front raise?Use a weight that you can do the front raise…..this is a pretty touch combo movement and meant to be performed that way. Give it a go and trust me those front delts will be screaming. Good luck
I don’t use articfial sweeteners and am wondering if there is an alternative. There’s a brand called St. Dalfour that doesn’t use any cane sugar, just fruit juices. Would this be acceptable?
I don’t use articfial sweeteners and am wondering if there is an alternative. There’s a brand called St. Dalfour that doesn’t use any cane sugar, just fruit juices. Would this be acceptable?
Hi there,
Is there another meal you can choose? If the macros are similar to your jelly as to nicole’s suggestion then go for it. But i am guessing yours has sugar and hers doesn’t. It’s best to try and not sub anything in or out of meals because it will change the macro breakdown.On workout days (5/7) do we eat 5 meals + a post workout? Or always only 4?unless we workout – which is 5/7 days…. so 5 meals a day + post workout 5/7. Or 4 + 1 on 5/7. ?
Thank you!
HI there, you are always eating 5 meals. IF you weight train this post workout meal is eaten after you strength train. If you don’t strength train, you still eat that meal but you just eat it as meal 5. Hope that helps.
Hi there,
I can’t find red potatoes anywhere, what can I substitute it with and with how much (gram wise)?
Hi there,
Red potatoes are usually the smaller ones. If you can’t find it, then I would choose another meal. Ask your grocer before you throw in the towel.Good Afternoon! On this first day – very exciting – I am over 5’6″ and 150# so I’m on the 3rd meal plan. I had the big egg breakfast (7:00 am) which was awesome! (I LOVE eggs) – then did the oatmeal/yogurt/almond butter (10:15 am) – bit pasty – but eh…Then… on to meal 3 option… Gr. beef/sweet potatoes/brussel sprouts…(1:00 pm) Good God! That is A LOT of food! I am about to bust!!! And I have to eat again at 4:00? I trust in Nicole and her team that this is a structured challenge plan of course – but I’ve not eaten large meals like this for a very long time – and I’ve lost 57 lbs. Carbs are NOT my best friend… my body doesn’t process them like other people… Am I REALLY suppose to be eating this much? I know I have both my cardio & weights this afternoon – not sure I’m going to be able to “slosh” around the gym! LOL! Just checking really with the size and frequency – please tell me there is a method to this madness!!! 🙂 🙂
HI there,
If you are not used to eating this frequently and these amounts, then this will be an adjustment for you. I would spread them out 3-4 hours if that works and just give your body time to adjust to the changes. Alot of times it seems like a lot in the beginning but then your metabolism really revs up and then you can’t wait to eat again.In the Nutrition overview, it clearly says to measure all meat cooked. So if a plan calls for 4 oz of ground beef, you would enter 5.3 oz into MPF or similar food tracker because cooked weight is approx 75% of raw weight. However, then the macros do not equal what the plan says they should be. But when I enter 4 oz of meat, meaning I would measure 3 oz for my meal, the macros do come out correct. I’m so confused because it clearly says to weigh cooked. But the macros are clearly raw weight. Has anyone else noticed this?
Hi there,
Just measure all of the meat cooked. IF a meal says 4oz of ground beef, that’s a cooked weight that you would measure out for your meal. If she is giving you a recipe and is asking you to use “1lb package of beef” for example. She knows you have to buy it raw first so you would cook that package and then just split the recipe into the correct servings. I know it can be confusing.Can you recommend a few fat burner options? There are so many out there and I have no clue where to start.
Hi there,
We don’t promote other product brands. My suggestion would be for any supplements, is to take the info she gives you on what to look for in a certain supplement and go to your local nutrition store and ask their advice on what would be the best. Hope that helps.I’m not vegan but I’m going to try the muffins, can I use the normal protein powder ?
Hi there,
I would plug your protein in with the rest of the ingredients to make sure the macros are pretty close. Sometimes vegan proteins contain more carbs than our regular whey.
Good luckHi Girls!
I put all three of my meals into MyFitness Pal using all of the ingredients and recipes that I used. However, it doesn’t add up. I have the correct amount of protein left, but only 33g of carb and 0g of fat and still need meal 4 and my post workout meal. I know that the post workout meal doesn’t include fat, but my meal 4 should and I should have a lot a few more carbs left.
Should I worry about MyFitness Pal not being correct and eat the meals anyway or should I carefully not eat as many carbs and fats this evening?
Thanks in advance!
Nikki
Hi there,
I wouldn’t stress about how it adds up in MFP. There are so many foods to choose from when it comes to logging that some numbers may be off on the app. I would just make sure you have the foods and measurements correct when you make the meals and you will be all set. Good luck!It doesn’t specify if the eziekiel bread needs to be the plain or not. I really love the cinnamon raisin so I want to check if I could do either one. Thanks!
Hi there,
If the macros on those ezekiels are the same as the plain then I would say go right ahead. I would use the plain ezekiel as a benchmark for macros.I like BCAAs with my water. I typically have a rounded tsp per 1 liter of water 3 times a day. Should I adjust my macros to accommodate the caloric intake?
Nah, I wouldn’t worry about BCAA’s impacting your caloric intake. Drink up my friend.
Hi Ladies, This should be all fixed now. You aren’t doing photos until after the 60 days is over.
Follow that link and you will see that it’s fixed 🙂
Nicole,
Did you ever look into this meal regarding the carbs? Here is what i eat in a day so I am afraid I am messing up…
Meal 1: Protein Shake with Banana and Peanut Butter
Meal 2 Chicken/Turkey Bacon Salad which is just protein, tomatoes, lettuce and Avocado according to meal plan that is laid out for us on Meal Plan 1. (States the meal is to have 20 grams of carbs.)
Meal 3: Post Workout Shake with rice cakes
Meal 4: Salad again
Meal 5: Salad again or the Pork chop, roast vegetables and applesauce.I really don’t care about the carbs as long as I am not throwing my body out of whack by not eating enough..Opinions please?
Btw….Nicole may have addressed that in another post. I will double check with her 🙂
Nicole,
Did you ever look into this meal regarding the carbs? Here is what i eat in a day so I am afraid I am messing up…
Meal 1: Protein Shake with Banana and Peanut Butter
Meal 2 Chicken/Turkey Bacon Salad which is just protein, tomatoes, lettuce and Avocado according to meal plan that is laid out for us on Meal Plan 1. (States the meal is to have 20 grams of carbs.)
Meal 3: Post Workout Shake with rice cakes
Meal 4: Salad again
Meal 5: Salad again or the Pork chop, roast vegetables and applesauce.I really don’t care about the carbs as long as I am not throwing my body out of whack by not eating enough..Opinions please?
HI there,
Just follow the meals as written. Like Nicole said before, the macros may be high or low of 5g. Don’t stress about it. Just eat what’s written and you will be just fine.
