In this week's episode, I’m recapping our weekend getaway, sharing client responses to the question: "What's your one non-negotiable for staying on track with your health goals?", talking about my Substack wedding anniversary recap, sharing two YouTube channels I love, and answering your questions:
Q: I have become obsessed with my Apple Watch and if I only get 11k steps a day, I feel lazy. I check my step count multiple times a day and I can’t tell if it’s making me feel obsessed or keeping me accountable.

Q: I know it’s not good to use exercise to “earn” food but is it bad I am because I like food and being able to eat more because I’m active? Exercise isn’t punishment to me, I love pushing my body but I also love to eat and exercising allows me to eat a little more.

Q: Been in maintenance for 6 months, my BW was steady and then I took a 10 day trip where it was hard to prioritize protein and veggies. I ate mostly carbs and some fats, minimal protein. I’m 4lbs heavier and it’s been 3 weeks since I got home, I know I didn’t eat 14k cals over maintenance, or did I???

Q: I keep seeing so many posts about “soft girl” workouts and “soft girl” era and it’s always some really thin white girl in a matching workout set doing pilates and drinking matcha, I don’t quite understand the soft girl part, but I think it’s influencing my psyche in a way that I’m not okay with. Can you explain what “soft girl” means in regard to workouts??

Q: What are your current goals?

Q: Do you think a barbell and squat rack are must haves for a home gym??

Q: What step count indicates an active lifestyle? 10,000 or 15,000?

Q: Suggestions on food to bring to the lake for the Weekend to meet my cut goals? I wanna have fun but still lean out.

Youtube recommendations:
TopJaw: They travel and document the best foods and drinks!
IanandAna: They travel the world and document the best things to do! Plus, they lived out of their van with 3 kittens while travelling around Europe!!

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