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Hi this maybe a dumb question. Today I did workout 5, chest. Problem I have is a shoulder/arm not behaving, therefore, push ups impossible and DB bench….so I did them very light to create movement pattern etc, question I have is I ate food as if done a really good heavy/hard weights session. If this happens again should I lessen food as not pushing on those training days or safe to keep foods as prescribed no matter standard of workout?
Never a dumb question. I would follow the meal plan even though you might have a shoulder issue. Once you start manipulating macros you are going to have a hard time remembering what you did, and if it’s working because you changed the challenge. Just make it easy and keep going! You’ve got this.
On meal plan 1 it shows 60g of oatmeal as an SC, can I substitute that for 100g of whole wheat pasta since that’s an SC also? Or do I need to switch 60 g of oatmeal for 60 g of whole wheat pasta?
If you look to the left of the food you will see 1 1/2 SC…that means you go to the SC exchange and then what is listed is 1 serving…so you will take one serving plus half of the food you want. Does that make sense?
Hey Ladies-
Just curious, I know on other challenges you could eat the same meal for every meal. Can you still do this? I notice each meal is different portions,( grms, oz) of protein, sc,and fats. So I’m thinking one couldn’t, hence the exchange list. Am I correct??
Thanks…not that I want to but I know in past one could.😊You can EXCEPT the post workout meal. The other meals for the particular day Training or Non Training can be eaten more than once. Just remember there are 2 meal plans based on training day or non training day.
Hey Mo, Dairy is listed on the exchange list right below Fatty Proteins. (Just an FYI) I had to look too as I assumed it was a Fat as well.
I know….I put my glasses on and saw it lol . I’m getting old . thank you!
Okay thank you!! Cheese is under (D) on food Exchange list but no plans have a “d” mine has cheese in w meal but counted as a fat. Thanks!
I did miss it. It’s under fatty proteins. I’m not sure how I missed it.
Hi. Looking for alternative to the nordic curl. I don’t have access to a machine or an exercise ball. Do i just do more lying curls? Thanks!
Hi there,
You just need to wedge your feet underneath something or have someone hold your feet while you slowly lower yourself down. Does that make sense?Upon comparing plans it looks like plan 2 meal 3 has to much food listed Can someone check this out?
Hi there, Are you referring to the non weight training day or weight training day?
Is dairy missing from meal plans ?
It looks like dairy isn’t a category in this meal plan. ie Cheese is to be exchanged in the (F) this time. I was double checking with Nicole just to make sure but I assume this is correct. Thanks.
Yes I see that but for woman’s meal plan 3 the pre written meal for shrimp tacos says 28 grams of cheese with an F in () .. that’s why I was confused
Hi there,
I don’t see a dairy category in the exchange at all….unless my eyes are bad. If it says (F) I would go with that. I am double checking with Nicole just to make sure. I will correct this response if I am wrong. Thanks.Given that the “Post Workout Meal” is to be had 30-45 mins after working workout (which isnt to include any fats), how long after our “Post Workout Meal” can we have the next meal (if it were to include fats)? Or should the following meal also not include fats?
You are good to eat that next meal 2-3 hours after. Just eat the next meal as planned. The post workout meal is the only one that doesn’t contain fat. Train hard!
Question phase 3 day 3 Static Hold Dumbbell Lateral Raise no video confuse with the 5/5 4/4 3/3 2/2 1/1
Hi there,
You start with holding out Left arm and do 5 reps on right, now hold right arm up and do 5 reps on the left. Keep that up until you reach 1 rep on each. (that’s one set) . Hope that clears that up.Sorry I never knew we could request this but read it somewhere.
Sadly I don’t remember where I was suppose to post the request but I would like a copy of this challenge to do on my own at a later date, due to some unforeseen circumstances last month.
Where do I ask for this and is it possible to have access to all the wonderful questions and advice given in the forums after the challenge ends and the normal access time has ended?
Thank you for all you do,
DaniealThank you! email [email protected]. Request that info there. See what they can do for you. Unfortunately, the forums go away once the challenge is done making room for the new current challenge. If you get your copy now, go through it I am sure the forums will still be of great help for you. Thanks so much.
Hi! Can you help explain the reps for the dumbbell static hold lateral raises? 5/5 does that mean hold one arm for 5 reps on the other arm and then switch? Do all 5 as listed (for 5 reps, then 4 then 3 then 2 then 1) and that’s one set? Thank you!
each set will be 5 reps right/5 reps left, 4/4, 3/3, 2/2, 1/1….that’s one set. Hope that helps.
DB step up still not working. Sends you elsewhere.
DB step up seems to be working. She did not alternate legs just so you know.
Hi! I was looking ahead for next week and I am a little confuse between the demo video and what the exercises call
FST-7 rest 30 sec after completing set with both arms
I read the explanation but still confuse
Please someone explain it to me like I am 5 years old 🙂
Thanks in advance
Hi there,
Here’s the explanation:
FST-7 calls for performing seven sets of an exercise with little rest (30 seconds) between sets. Stay with the same weight throughout – a weight you can lift for 10-12 reps for every set – or increase it.
My explanation: select a weight you can do for 10-12 reps. Do one set, rest for 30 seconds. Once you have selected the weight, don’t decrease it. You will continue doing all 7 sets like this. A reverse pec dec is done with both arms at once. Hope you can understand it now.I just did the 20min Bringing Up the Rear stepmill HIIT carido from phase 1, but added 2 more 5min cycles onto it, to make 30min. That’s a killer!!!
Way to hang in there champ 🙂
What am I doing wrong? Did the Cable crunch yesterday. Feeling it between my shoulder blades.
Had my phone next to me and kept checking my form compared to Nicole. Changed weights during sets. Really focused on using my abs during every rep but just coulndt feel it working. Not sure why my shoulder are really sore today.
thanks. RowHi there,
What others exercises did you do that day and the day before? Just curious.It’s 4x/week. I know it can be done at a different time ( for example in morning ) and then weight training later. But- if needed- can it ( or should it ) be done on a rest day.
I know it’s best to get a full rest day to recover. I’m honestly a little anxious about leg/lower body , then trying to do 45 min cardio.
I’m hoping to split it up and try for cardio in a.m. , but wondered about doing a cardio on a REST DAY ??
THX !! LisaHI there,
The schedule is laid out that way for a reason….HOWEVER, you need to do what works for your schedule. If you can try and work some rest in somewhere else go for it. But do what you need to do. Don’t be anxious. Just make it work with your schedule. You’ve got this!I’m a complete tool and cannot find the amount of time for cardio phase 2. I know it’s 4x a week 2 HIIT and 2 Interval, but how many minutes?
Schedule
PHASE 1
• 3 days per week
• 20 minutes of HIIT cardioPHASE 2
• 4 days per week
• 2 days of 30 minute HIIT cardio sessions
• 2 days of 45 minute Interval cardio sessionsPHASE 3
• 6 days per week
• 3 days of 45 minute Interval cardio
• 3 days of 30 minutes HIIT cardioHi Ladies,
I noticed for Ph 2 cardio there was no option for HITT cardio on the Stepmill. Is there a particular reason for that, if not, is it ok if I do 30min HITT stepmill from the 60Day Challenge? That is what I did today for Day 1. Also, my lower back got a bit tight, I moved to the recumbent bike to finish the the HITT cardio, is that ok? Is it ok if I substitute and do the entire 30min on the recumbent bike?
Thank you!!I think Nicole just tries to mix things up for you guys. You can do whatever mode you would like to do. Just as long as you follow the guidelines she gives you in regards to the cardio. Way to work hard!
Great, thank you very much! I did bump my hips up a bit and no pain 🤗
Perfect…here’s to a stronger back and abs!
Hey, my heart rate is not reaching the same level using an at home treadmill versus the treadmill at the gym (172 vs 187) Should I increase the speed or incline level at home to match the gym? Thanks!
If you need more of a challenge then go for it!
Hello,when I am doing planks my back hurts, any tips for the form ? I watched Nicole demonstration and did the way she did not sure if I am doing any thing wrong. Thanks is advance
Does it hurt after a specific amount of time. That could be just weakness. There are 2 things you could do, 1. Do a plank on your knees. That takes part of the weight out of the exercise. 2. Bump your hips up just a bit, your back might be “caving” as you start to fatigue. Hope that helps.
Hi Ladies,
I posed a question last week regarding db shoulder presses and Maureen addressed it for me, advising to go for the PR. I just want to provide an update, this morning I started out with db shoulder presses per the plan, 1st set 22.5lbs, 2nd set 25lbs, and 3rd set 30lbs!!! Thats a PR for me, I did it! I did 4 reps with good form. I did another set of 3 reps, then I dropped it back down to 25s. I didnt have a spotter, I wanted to see if I could do it on my own first. I’ll get a spotter next week so I can at least do 6 reps.
Thank you Maureen for the encouragement!!!I love it! Thank you for giving us an update. Lesson learned for everyone, if you don’t try you will never know 🙂 . Just make sure you do it safely and get a spotter. First thing, believe in yourself, 2nd….believe in your spotter lol. Nice work my friend.
Hi
I’m curious as to the philosophy of one of the training splits.I’ve always did the basic push/pull split (back-bi’s’,chest-tri’s).What’s the reasoning behind splitting the other way? My biceps are done by back day and tri’s are normally fried by chest day?I know there must be a reason for this opposing split.ThanksOne reason would be on chest/tri day….your triceps are normally tired by the time you are done with chest because they help out in most chest exercises. Same with back and Bi’s. So doing opposing like that, your triceps get a bit more rest in there because they are not generally helping out on a back day. That’s just one way of looking at it. There are a million different splits. It’s great to try them all and see how they challenge you etc. Good luck