Questions

Q: "Jumping lunges hurt my knee, is there another exercise I can do?"
A: If any exercises hurt your knee, back, shoulder or any other joint/bone... DO NOT do it! Please ask me for a modification. Plyometrics (jumping exercises) can be tough on the knees. If you're experiencing sensitivity/pain, take the hop out. Do stationary lunges and/or squats instead. Remember, you should feel a burn in the muscle, but there shouldn't be pain in the joints.

Q: "Do I have to include all ingredients listed in my meals (ex: tomatoes, meat, etc)?"
A: Veggies are basically freebies. You can add and subtract as you wish, for the most part. This means spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, asparagus, broccoli, romaine, cabbage, carrots, peppers, etc.. can be added or taken out of any dish. However, potatoes are a starch, so the freebie rule doesn't apply here. Protein and carbs aren't so forgiving. Try and stick to the recipe/plan when it comes to these nutrients. If a meal isn't filling enough, add more veggies first then if you still need more, increase the protein.

Q: "Do we get a new food plan every week? I need more choices."
A. You will all get a new plan sent to you 1/2 way through the challenge. The idea is to encourage you all to use the blog and incorporate those recipes as well. It's a learning process, so I want everyone to think and plan for themselves, too ;-) This will help you once the challenge is over. I'm always posting new recipes on the blog, so you're sure to have plenty to choose from. If you need some help or want additional options sent to you, let me know and I'll do that. The next plan will have more options than the first. Most people tend to stick with a few meals and rotate through the ones they like... it makes things simple. I do advise you all to try new things!

Q: "Is there a cereal I can have for breakfast? I'm a cereal eater, mostly because it's fast and I have 4 kiddos to get going in the mornings.
A: Yes! Go for high-fiber/low-sugar cereals. I love Uncle Sam's Original & Kashi Go Lean (in the red bow, has only 6g sugar). You can look around and find something that looks appealing to you, but make sure 1 serving has 6g sugar or less. Uncle Sam's is great w/ cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder & Stevia. It's full of fiber, whole grains and flax. Look at the top shelf, it's usually hiding there. Have 1 serving cereal, 1C unsweetened milk & 1/2C berries.... breakfast is served!

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