In this week's episode, I'm recapping my weekend on the island, getting through the week, random rashes, and the DUTCH test. I'm also answering your questions!

Q: Favourite cuisine?

Q: If you’re underweight from your body’s preferred ‘set point’ weight—can that make it hard to progress on lifts? I’ve been basically the same weight on all my lifts for months now.

Q: Cardio seems to make me so hungry that it defeats my purpose of being in a deficit. I know I should do it for health reasons but I’m ready to stop it all together (except walking) for better appetite control, is that a thing?

Q: What would you say is the bottom line what’s the minimum amount of protein when in a steep calorie deficit?

Q: What’s something you’d tell someone who wants to start a podcast?

Q: How important is changing lifts in cycles? How long do you think you could do the exact same workouts without change and still see progression?

Q: Been in maintenance for a few months and was feeling good w/ nutrition and training. But I’ve been really hungry for the past two weeks. I honored my hunger and fulness cues while continuing to eat like before but gained 5lbs in the last 3 weeks. I still feel hungry though, what would you suggest I do?

Q: Favourite grocery store?

Q: WHY IS FAT LOSS SO HARD?!?!?!!

Q: How important is eating protein after a workout, and if I’m not eating it and that means not reaching my protein goal of the day, would you ever force yourself to eat at any point just to reach your protein goal?

Q: How do I change my body from being 'skinny fat' when I do have fat to lose but not necessarily weight, if that makes sense. I actually need to gain weight but don’t want to look worse and I’m unsure as to what I should do, I have zero muscle on my frame.

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In this week's episode, I’m recapping my weekend and diving into everything from life as an introvert to managing a packed schedule. I'll also be chatting about the latest TV shows I’m watching, the pros and cons of my new vacuum, P Diddy’s indictment, and my at-home spa experience. Plus, I’m answering listener questions!

Q: What’s your workout split like?! You’re looking jacked and amazing. What’s some good advice for those striving to have the more toned and defined look?! I’m close, but just struggling with the last few pounds. And lastly, do you have a coach or do you create your own workouts?

Q: You say people lose weight in a calorie deficit, but what about when people’s weight loss stalls, and then what happens when they increase calories and they start losing again, what’s happening here??

Q: Due to some life changes I'm planning to cut back on my activity. I eat a lot to fuel my current activity and appreciate that I’ll need to lower intake or I’ll gain fat. Is there a method to doing this successfully? Will it be painfully hard due to hunger? How long until hunger levels settle?

Q: What does your morning routine look like most days?

Q: How do you psychologically work through and make sure you’re doing exercises you don’t like? Would love to learn how to enjoy these movements. For example, I hate doing Hip Thrusts, RDL's and core work. I’m tempted to skip them and sometimes I do! Any suggestions?

Q: Hi, I know in a calorie deficit protein shouldn’t decrease, I’ve hit a 3 week plateau, should I just decrease calories from carbs, or fats, or both?

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In this week's episode, I'm talking about my week, my Pilates course, Selling Sunset, Taylor Swift winning at the VMA's, and answering your questions!
Q: Do you ever go back and listen to your older episodes?

Q: My biggest goal is to build muscle and get stronger. I love doing spin 3 days per week (45 mins), lifting 4 days per week (upper and lower split), will doing spin 3 days per week impact my gains? And how would you schedule spin around lifting?

Q: Do you think less steps/movement for 2 weeks require drastic decrease in calories? Worried about upcoming travel.

Q: I just turned 40 and keep seeing fear mongering stuff that I’m going to suddenly gain 10lbs of fat around my mid section. As long as I’m keeping everything the same (macros, activity, sleep, etc.) this is BS right??

Q: I want to lose fat and lean out…my crossfit workouts aren’t cutting it and neither is tracking macros. Any tips would be helpful.

Q: Any tips for keeping nutrition a priority in busy seasons of life? September to December is pretty crazy for my family and my work. It’s just a lot to juggle.

Q: I know you’ve talked about this before, so forgive me but I forgot your answer about this topic: I’ve heard women shouldn’t train fasted. But I hate working out after eating, can you touch on if women should eat something before a workout and why?

Q: What’s something that is mainstream popular that you’re not really into?

Q: Fat loss with Hashimoto’s/hypothyroidism, trying it all!!

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