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  • in reply to: Pushups #523145
    Naomi
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    No issues, but no way I can do a push-up. I have no strength in my arms. I really want to do them but I can’t for the life of me do them.

    OK then the above push-up modifications should help you get stronger to eventually do a regular push-up 😉

    in reply to: Not as full #523144
    Naomi
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    I’m finding I’m not as full on this one as the last one. I think it’s my body adapting to the great food and burning it and working out harder! I’m drinking more water to help.

    Correct, your body is adapting from the lower calories of the last phase of the previous challenge. Juts give it about a week or two and things should level out 😉

    in reply to: At Home Full Equipment Day 5 #523143
    Naomi
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    I’m seeing the same thing, page 34 for Day 5, At Home Workout (Full Equipment). DB Calf raises listed in first tri-set then in last superset on the page. I’ll plan to follow as is unless this is incorrect. Thanks.

    I will send a message out to Nicole for confirmation on this, I don’t see calf raises listed twice in the Gym Workout or At-Home Dumbbell Only equivalents of Day 5. I’ll get back to you ladies ASAP as soon as I hear back 🙂

    in reply to: Turkey bacon #523109
    Naomi
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    Hi i am just wondering what brand of turkey bacon to use. I bought the Sams brand and it has 12 grams of fat per 4 slices. I feel like if i use it for a lean protein i would be doubling up on the fat. I bought it specifically to go with whe egg bites. If i had it with that particular meal i would have 22 grams of fat instead if the intended 10.

    You could either try to find a leaner turkey bacon (butterball or Jenny-o maybe?) or just eat the amount that would equal about 10g of fat, so you would eat 4 slices to equal 12g of fat, does that make sense?

    in reply to: At Home Full Equipment Day 5 #523094
    Naomi
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    Day 5 of the at home full equipment workout has standing calf raises listed twice. At the beginning in a tri-set and at the end in a superset. Is this correct?

    I am looking at page 39, the Day 5 At Home Full Equipment workout, and am not seeing calf raises listed twice. What page number are you looking at?

    The ebook that opens each time I click on the link has week 1 day 5 on page 36, not 39 and it is still showing twice. You are looking at training block 2. I was typing on my phone and missed adding week 1 day 5.

    Try this link, and scroll to page 34 (Training Block , weeks 1-3, Day 5, I was looking at a proviso version of the PDF but this is the most updated version): https://nicolewilkins.com/images/2023/03/2023_40DAYBUNSGUNS_eBook_032623_links-1.pdf

    in reply to: HITT cardio #523091
    Naomi
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    Was wondering if I could combine Wednesdays HITT Cardio with a leg day? That way I would have 2 full days off each week. That would work better with my schedule if possible.

    Whatever works best with your schedule is fine to do 🙂

    in reply to: At Home Full Equipment Day 5 #523090
    Naomi
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    Day 5 of the at home full equipment workout has standing calf raises listed twice. At the beginning in a tri-set and at the end in a superset. Is this correct?

    I am looking at page 39, the Day 5 At Home Full Equipment workout, and am not seeing calf raises listed twice. What page number are you looking at?

    in reply to: Glute Cabe Kickback FST-7 #523089
    Naomi
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    What does FST 7 stand for. We do 7 sets each leg 3 times? I am very confused but I was also totally exhausted by the end. thank you
    Traci

    If you look on page 16 of the ebook, you will see an explanation of all the intensity techniques there 😉

    in reply to: Pushups #523088
    Naomi
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    Hi,

    Is there another exercise I can do in the place of push-ups?

    You can do “wall push-ups” (push-ups off the wall to minimize pressure/stress on upper body) or just a plank-hold on your hands instead of elbows, so you would be in the first/starting position of a push-up and just hold it for about 30-45 seconds. What issues are you experiencing that you need an alternate exercise?

    in reply to: Glute Cabe Kickback FST-7 #523063
    Naomi
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    For the Glute Cabe Kickback FST-7 do we complte 7 sets on the same leg before switching to the alternate leg?
    Thank you!

    Correct 😉

    in reply to: Dumbbell Glute Kickback (day 5 at home) #523036
    Naomi
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    Is there an alternative exercise for this one..

    You can just do body weight kick backs, one-legged leg presses, or step ups in place of the glute kick back.

    in reply to: fitting meal #4 #523035
    Naomi
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    I wake up early and work out in the morning and usually go to bed early so do not have enough hours in the day to fit 5 meals.. what are some ideas to fit meals..
    thanks

    You can eat more frequently or double up on a meal at one of your feeding times. I hope this helps!

    in reply to: TVP Substitutes #523030
    Naomi
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    Aloha

    I am a pescatarian. And also eat plant based products – textured vegetable meat protein. I need to ask if the attached are ok to use for substitutes as TVP?

    They have more protein content as listed- 15g per serving. Can i weigh it to 48g TVP substitute? Or what is your recommendation or equivalent?

    Do i need to stay within a carbs bracket too?

    I am unable to upload the images. Can i send them to you via email? The error im getting is “file extension error”

    Thank you

    Hey there- if you are going to add any foods outside of the challenge recipes, meal plan or food exchange list then you will have to calculate the calories and macros totals on your own in an app such as My Fitness Pal. We can’t possibly calculate foods for all challengers wanting to add their own foods. You absolutely can add anything you choose to but will have to make the calculations for the correct portion sizes for the food sources you choose to add in 🙂

    in reply to: Chili #523029
    Naomi
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    The recipe says divide by 10..thinking 3/4 c?

    Weight out the whole recipe in ounces or grams, then divide that number by 10 and that is your one serving size.

    in reply to: Chili meal #522895
    Naomi
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    Should the turkey chili meal be FP instead of LP since the recipe calls for 93% turkey which is a FP

    I will email the team to confirm an answer on this and get back to you asap! 🙂

    in reply to: Post workout meal #522894
    Naomi
    Moderator

    In women’s meal plan 1. post workout meal option 2. Can I use 1 cup yogurt and 1/2 in grams of Isolate protein powder to make (1 1/2 LP) and still keep the whole FR? That would be similar to option 3 but I noticed she cut the fruit exchange in half.

    If your daily calories and macro totals at the end of the day add up to the goal totals, that is fine to do 🙂

    in reply to: Drinks #522840
    Naomi
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    Are diet sodas or sugar free squash allowed?

    I am not sure what sugar free squash is, but I would stay away from diet drinks, sugar free drinks and commercialenergy drinks in general for this challenge.

    in reply to: Meal combining #522837
    Naomi
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    I feel like some of the meals are large and I can’t eat all the food. If that’s the case can I eat the rest of the meal later in the day? Also can you combine meals if you are busy during the day and miss a meal? Was wondering if all this is ok as long as you are reaching your daily macro numbers.

    Yes, you can do all those things. The most important aspect is trying to get in all your calories and macros in by the end of the day 🙂

    in reply to: Meal plan 2 #522831
    Naomi
    Moderator

    Meal Plan 2, Meal 2, Option 1

    What’s the measure of unsweetened almond milk?

    Thank you!

    Are you asking about the Beverages list, or are you looking at a specific place in a meal plan or recipe for the serving of almond milk?

    in reply to: Cardio #522460
    Naomi
    Moderator

    Thank you. What about on the non weight training day is it possible to do 45min cardio session rather than 30min?

    I would stick as close to what Nicole has outlined in the plan for your weight-training, cardio and rest day schedule if possible 👍

    in reply to: Training #522294
    Naomi
    Moderator

    I completed the Build and Burn Challenge, completed all the workouts, although missed quite a few of the cardio sessions, due to my work schedule, travel and just life during that challenge. which I know hindered some of the burn/shred I was seeking.
    Can I alter this program somewhat, to get the “shred/burn” I was seeking in the Build and Burn program?

    You can do whatever you want to lol, it’s your fitness journey 😉

    in reply to: Timeframe in between meals #522265
    Naomi
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    How long in between meals should we gauge for? Is there a time we don’t after, like don’t eat after 9pm?

    You can eat after 9pm if you need to, there is no cit of time (that is a fitness myth that you shouldn’t eat after a certain time). Ideally you should eat about every 3-4 hours but this works differently for different people. Some people eat every 2-3 hours, other it’s closer to 4-5 hours between meals. As long as you get all your calories and macros in by the end of the day, that is what is most important 😉

    in reply to: Meal options #522264
    Naomi
    Moderator

    I have done several challenges. A question I have always wondered, is about the meal options and the macros. For example, in this challenge, there are three meal options for each meal. If I choose meal option two and review the macros, they are different than the macro options for meal number one and three. Meal option two might have one and a half SC, where option one might only give me half SC. Is there a reasoning behind the macros, not being the same for all three options for a meal? I have been wondering this and my husband has also asked me and I have no explanation. This leads me to my other question. For my first meal if I choose meal option two, my second meal meal option one, my third meal meal option three and so on…. Am I still on target to meet the macros I’m supposed to meet for the day? Thank you.

    There is no specific reason, this is just how Nicole decided to create the meals for this challenge. As long as your daily calorie and macro totals at the end of the day add up, that is what is most important. The answer to your second question is yes, because even if you eat the meals in a different order, the totals will end up the same at the end of the day 😉

    in reply to: Workout Schedule #522260
    Naomi
    Moderator

    I have to take Mondays and Tuesdays off due to my treatment schedule, which I just found out.

    So my Monday workout now becomes my Wednesday work out, Tuesday is Thursday, and so on.. i’m a little bummed, but I am going to adapt as I need to and keep showing up – just wanted to make sure that this is OK??

    You can arrange Day 1 any day of the week that works best for you, and take whichever two days off that work best for you. As long as you keep the workouts in the same order, it is totally fine! 🙂

    in reply to: Meal plan 2 #522254
    Naomi
    Moderator

    2 questions…

    Just want to make sure 150g of blueberries is not a typo? Not complaining at all I love them! Was surprised at how many that really was though.

    Yep, that is correct 🙂 Enjoy!

    3/4 cup of ground Turkey for the egg bites. Just visually measure this with a measuring cup? Or is there a by weight measurement for this?

    Unless it references a wight measurement, then measure with whatever metric Nicole recommends, so in this case it would be a measuring cup 🙂

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