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Hi!😊 I started the challenge with 140lbs My plan is number 1 Because I am 5’4″ This week I am just weight myself And I am 133 lbs😣 Should I need to be concern now or I need to change for meal plan number 2 What will be the best advice. Thank you
Hi Maria,
Do you feel hungry? Are the calories in that meal plan lower than what you are used to? Just asking some questions. THanks.I have a question in regards to the pumpkin loaf. I am not a pumpkin fan at all can i switch it out with bananas? I know you dont like to make changes to the meal plan.
Hi Bridget, YOu are correct lol. Substitutions can be tricky…that’s why we changed the structure of the meal plans. I would imagine that a banana would bump the carbs up quite a bit. If you are skilled with macros you can see if you can make it work. But I would just pick another meal, that way you can be sure the numbers will be where they need to be at the end of the day. I know, not the answer you wanted 🙁
On Monday last week, I ate 14 oz of fish for lunch! That is what I thought the meal plan #1 (meal 3) said to do. No wonder I thought my total cals on myfitnesspal did not add up to the same as Nicole’s. I am assuming it mean ONE 4oz portion? Yet in all the other plans, it merely states the amount without the number of portions. Just an FYI. Changing it to 4oz for my second week….
Thank you. Yea we are aware of it. We had alot of questions on that one. It was written 1 4oz serving…..We are aware it should have been more clear. Sorry about your stomach 🙁
any recommendations on the best buy or really anything that has to do with these for those who have eaten them before…i know nothing about the vegan meals but want to keep an open mind and give them a try…
Just start with the easiest meal…less ingredients and go for it! It’s a good change 🙂
I have edamame noodles do these count
Hi Wendy,
I would have to say No…I don’t have those macros and unless you find they are the same, I wouldn’t make that substitution. 🙂Thank you for this, I can give up the tuna, I’d really like to add the (non weight day) Teriyaki Chicken to my meal plan though and it calls for Avocado, wondering what a good substitute would be . . . almonds? if so I wonder how much would be the equivalent.
Hi there,
I’m sorry but i am going to give you the same answer as above. Try another meal if you want to sub things in and out. It’s going to change the macros. If you feel skilled in using MFP and making a sub work, then go for it. My guess is if you are questioning it….you probably should just pick another meal so that you can ensure you are following the plan as written and not make mistakes. THanks.I feel really dumb for asking this but it’s weight right and not a fluid ounce?
Don’t feel dumb. Just turn on your scale, then put your bowl on the scale and press “tare”. It will zero it out. Then put the cottage cheese in the bowl until it reads the desired amount. There you go!
so are we talking weight training meal # 4 with the lean gb and broccoli should be sweet potatoe
Looks like there is a red potatoe meal AND a sweet potatoe meal. Don’t fret. Just follow as it’s currently written.
Yes Ladies,
This has been changed. The number was off but the meals were ok. 80g instead of 40g.It’s a junk fish. Farm raised. Bottom feeder.
Of course you can substitute any food if don’t like it or can’t eat it
This was a response on the nicole wilkins facebook group to my question about not doing substations when doing the challenges and my question as to why so many people on that group are against talapia….HI Wendy,
Just personal preference. Try not to let others sway you or effect how you feel about things. Some people need to express their opinion about everything. I am a believer in just keeping my head down and do what I want for the reasons I want to. Go get em champ!When I click on rules and FAQS for 35 day build challenge it takes me to info about 10 week photo shoot ready. How can I get to FAQS and rules?
Hi there
are you referring to the overview section?Is coffe ok? And can I use sugar free creamer? Also can I add hot sauce, lime or veggies to the meats like pico? What about if I’m still hungry after eating all my meals alternatives?
Yes,
Coffee is ok. I would try to avoid the creamer…added calories. Hot sauce is ok and pico I think is fine. If you are still hungry…I would just give yourself more than just a week to get your body adjusted. That might get worse lol or it might get better. If you were used to eating more calories, the next meal plan up may be better for you. But I would give it some time.I am not sure why, but I have not been able to view the exercise forum. I have access to the other areas. This area only allows me to make a post
HI there,
I am really sorry we are having trouble with that forum. Until this glitch is fixed just post any of your training questions in the general chat forum. Thanks so much.When I click on “training” on the forums, I get an error & there is nothing there. I thought in would see those questions like I do for general chat & nutrition.
Thank youHi there. Until the IT dept fixes this glitch, post all training questions in the general forum. I am sorry for this inconvenience. Thanks.
Any recommendations? There’s so much out there
I would just go into your local supplement store and give them the guidelines Nicole has given to you and have them give you a recommendation. I do prefer powder over pills. YOu can put them in your shakes each day.
Is anyone else having trouble hitting the carbs? My protein and fat are almost to the exact gram and my calories are spot on but carbs are off by 80-100g! On both training and non-training days. I’m not doing any swaps – following the plan exactly. I’ve tried inputting different meal options than what I’m eating just to check and it’s still off.
Hi there,
if you are eating the meals as written you probably are choosing some of the wrong foods On MFP. There are “wrong” entries on MFP and you can choose them. Look for a green check mark, scan barcodes etc. That will increase your chances of getting the macros correct. If you are following the plan don’t sweat it.Should the timing of meals matter, more specifically, for the next three weeks the majority of my workouts will be ending close to 9:00 pm. Is it okay to eat my post workout after, or is that considered too late at night to be eating?
The goal is to get the macros in…..you worked hard. Doesn’t matter if it was 9pm, your body will still be able to use it and put it to good use 🙂
I have tried (many times over the years) to like avocado. I really want to like it, and I tried it again for this challenge. But it is not going to happen no matter how hard I try or how I try to “dress it up” What can I sub for Avocado?
Thanks Sheri….she’s right. That’s the best advice 🙂
Thank you, I understand the warm up, But then we are to do 3 more sets, I assume heavy, 10-12 reps. I was just curious on doing RDL’s on thursday & then SL deadlifts on Friday. Seems hams & glutes will get 2 days in a row. Sorry to be a pain (in the butt)!
Hey there….here’s the easiest explanation..
Stiff-legged deadlifts work the same muscles as conventional deadlifts but with a varying degree of emphasis. They involve the hamstrings and glutes more than a conventional deadlift, and they put less strain on your lower back. So the Conventional deadlift might emphasis the low back just a bit more. Similar lifts but different emphasis.I need to make a gushy post really quick! THANK YOU for showing me NOT to be afraid of carbs. As a former figure competitor it’s easy to be constantly chasing the “stage” look. This program freaked me out at first glance, and probably still does a little bit, but I am going to trust the process. All of the work you did to fine tune each meal to make them interchangeable is EPIC! I am excited to eat each meal and trying ones I wouldn’t normally try!
Huge THANKS to Nicole and the entire team!I am sure that would make Nicole’s day to hear that. The is the entire goal of these challenges…to show you that you should be afraid of “food” and the weights lol. I am so happy to hear that as well. Brings more balance to the health and fitness lifestyle.
In terms of building muscle, is one form of assistance better than the other? (Bands vs machine?) Or does it really not matter?
HI there,
I think the bands gives you more natural assistance. YOur form is much better with the band. The machine makes the pull up motion a bit unnatural. Just my opinion.i still can’t see any post on this forum for the training section? it keeps saying “Oh bother! No topics were found here!”
Hi there,
Email [email protected]. They can help you with that. Thank you.Is it ok to do the hiit workouts the day after legs? I was told that wasnt good for muscle growth because it overtrains them. Thanks for clarification.
Hi there,
If that’s what the schedule says to do then Nicole planned it that way. Go for it!Just being sure… should we do 3 warmup sets of deadlifts and 3 regular set? Thanks….
Yep,
Do it exactly as written 🙂Good am ladies I am a bit of a macro freak (sorry) so can I ask for meal plan 3 the yogurt chia strawberries and almond butter when I plug into my fitness pal I get 23 g of fat as opposed to 18 g.as listed.. Should I eat less nut butter and go with macros ?
Hi there,
MFP can skew some macros sometimes by choosing different brands…or even having foods in the system that other users have added (making them not legit). I would stick to the amounts on the plan and don’t stress too much.
