33: Lost weight but can't see abs? How important is sleep? Can you grow muscle with ONE set per week? And more!

In this episode, we do a Q&A with questions submitted from Instagram followers. If you’d like to submit a question, I open the anonymous question box every Tuesday on my Instagram story. Alternatively, you can DM or email me your question and I’ll get to it on our next Q&A episode.0:00 Intro13:05 How important is sleep? When is sleep more important than a workout?22:00 How much muscle should you expect to lose with 6 weeks of rest (due to surgery)?26:15 Bored of lifting weights, but know it’s good for me - any advice?37:40 Can maintenance calories change due to age?41:30 Stomach is last place to lose body fat. I want visible abs but don’t want to continue with a calorie deficit - what would you do?49:40 Can you grow muscle with one hard set per week?53:00 Should I worry about water weight if I’m focused on fat loss?58:50 Recommendation on water intake?LINKSWebsite: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠Join my email list: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email⁠If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you!Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.Want to try the best diet app on the market? Download MacroFactor and use code 'ALEX' for a two week free trial.⁠https://macrofactorapp.com/⁠Legion Athletics (Supplements): Use code 'ALEXTME' to get double points and support me⁠https://legionathletics.com/⁠Sources:Pontzer Metabolism - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34385400/Dose Response of Resistance Training - https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460/9671 vs 3 vs 5 Sets on Muscle Growth - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30153194