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Hey Traci! There are few option for that meal as I know what I like but you do whichever works for you. Option 1: use rolled oats and mix the protein powder with water and pour over the rolled oats and stick it in the fridge for overnight oats. Simple and convenient for the mornings (if you like cold oats that is). Option 2: make the oats as you normally would and mix in the protein powder once warmed up. (I’m not a fan of heating up my protein powder, but that’s just me). Enjoy!
Yes! The Blueberry Bread is another one of my favorites for the mornings. I quadrupled the recipe, baked in the oven on 350 for 45 mins and it is perfect!
The skin is packed with beta carotene and fiber so I’m leaving it on – yummy! This is one of my favorite recipes on this meal plan. And I agree with Fitnik2016- it works wonders for cravings!
My posture is accustomed to doing it this way so I will definitely take that as a compliment Maureen 🙂 thanks!!
Can this be an acceptable form of single leg SM squats? (Hoping the image loads)
Hi TMC! I used the hip circle yesterday and holy moly my glutes and abductors were on fire. The hip circle is used to activate muscles around the hips and glutes in order to improve technique and get you even stronger. The band adds resistance to strengthen hip abductors and external rotators, keeping the knees pushed out during squats and deadlifts. It has helped me immensely with proper form. Hope this helps!
Looks like you will need to pick a different option in the meantime. Luckily there are so many to choose from 🙂
Your profile pic is hilarious btw- and this is to be a barbell move (squat rack). The weight may need to be lighter to adjust to the range of motion initially but worth it! Good luck!
Sometimes I add the almond milk “to texture”, so if instead of adding the whole 6 oz of liquid all at once, add to according to the texture so that it is sticky enough but not too gooey. It takes a few tries sometimes to get it just right but soooo good regardless of texture 🙂
Ghee butter is also called clarified butter and they sell it at Whole Foods, Sprouts, WalMart and Trader Joe’s. Do you have any of those stores around or maybe the term “clarified butter” will be easier to find. Good luck!!
Yes! I felt the same way when I was in the MU challenge (Muscle Up) and so I KNEW I had to participate in this one as well. Good luck to you!
Hi Pam! This is my 6th challenge (oh my gosh I’m going on 6??! lol) anyway, I am a HUGE tracker of my macros and progress and sometimes my calories don’t exactly match up as well as some variables can be to blame (different brands etc). I focus more on the macros and even those dont exactly match but it gets pretty darn close. Rest assured though, what I can say is that if you are measuring your foods as the plan is written and following everything, you will still definitely see progress and maximize your results. There are many people who are doing the challenge and don’t even track at all; but seeing that I am neurotic about tracking I like to at least getting a closer idea and learn from the process with tracking. I hope this helps and good luck to you!
Hi Pam! This is my 6th challenge (oh my gosh I’m going on 6??! lol) anyway, I am a HUGE tracker of my macros and progress and sometimes my calories don’t exactly match up as well as some variables can be to blame (different brands etc). I focus more on the macros and even those dont exactly match but it gets pretty darn close. Rest assured though, what I can say is that if you are measuring your foods as the plan is written and following everything, you will still definitely see progress and maximize your results. There are many people who are doing the challenge and don’t even track at all; but seeing that I am neurotic about tracking I like at least getting a closer idea and learn from the process with tracking. I hope this helps and good luck to you!
The other post workout option is the pumpkin protein bread- which could be an amazing alternative after hitting it hard. Good luck ladies!
I have a Coke Zero once or twice a week if needed. Nicole mentioned it was ok as long as it wasn’t an all day occurrence. I typically indulge in one if I’m on the road and get a little hungry in between meals.
Yes- this is what I do as well. I save the almond milk from my shake and put it in my coffee. ENJOY!
I just saw someone making potato pancakes out of them 😮 As long as it is using the same ingredients without adding anything extra to it – I don’t see the harm in it.
Hey Shannon! That will pass for sure! If you started today, just give it about a week and your body will definitely be using every little inch of that fuel for your workouts. Other advice besides ‘wait it out’ would be to make sure to space out your meals throughout the day. I promise you, this will definitely pass. Hope this helps 🙂
I ate my last meal for yesterday at 12am this morning so I totally understand but sometimes we have looong days and yesterday was one of them for me. Got it in though! 🙂
They are both sweet potatoes – I personally prefer the Jersey sweet potatoes (white/light yellow color inside/tan outside) as they taste better to me 🙂 Been eating them for years and loooove them.
I had wondered this as well. Thank you for saying something about this as I want to create a separate account that will be set to public. The thing is, my close friends and family have different lifestyles and quite frankly don’t care to see my personal account of all my updates re: fitness. Still not gonna stop me from progressing 🙂
Thanks again!
