Client Q&A 27th June: Pilates for abs, period and sugar cravings, holiday advice, lack of sleep, does one ‘bad day’ matter? & more

Want to be coached by us? Visit www.fitfemaleproject.com or check out our instagram @fitfemaleproject to enquire about our coaching options.Marie – Can I use Pilates reformer for ab work instead of separate sessions?Ellie – How do I manage painful periods and weight fluctuations without derailing progress?Annabel – What are the best foods to eat in Greece? Are feta salads okay?Evangeline – Do I include bar weight when logging weights in the app?Kim – Is a non-protein bedtime snack okay if I hit my macros?Sarah G – Does one bad day ruin the whole week?Laura – How badly does going over calories one day affect progress?Liana – Is it okay to double up ab workouts or combine with cardio? Also struggling with hitting macros.Amy B – Can I switch between 3- and 4-day gym splits?Ashley – How do I deal with negative comments about being on the program?Hazel – Not feeling cable ab crunches; okay to lean on a wall for toe dips?Carol – Eat before workouts? Squat/lunge form? Dropping weight mid-set? How to pose for progress pics?Rachel Orchard – Plateauing and struggling to get steps in WFH — tips?Laura R – Struggling with sugar cravings around period — any tips?Jade – What are some good low-fat snack options?Emily P – Do steps count if walking on the spot? What food to buy in Malta?Shannon – Which gym bars to use for which exercises?Melissa – Can I go over calories for a date night or should I save cals?Kirsty – How much does lack of sleep affect weight loss?Megan J – Best low cal/fat-free salad dressings to help hit fat macro?