EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 36 MIN
Client Q&A 28th Feb: Feeling hangry, Ramadan fasting, wrist weights, is the gym better than training at home, how to increase protein and more
from Fit Female Project · host Chelsea Labadini, Maz Wartho
Cara – Why the one-leg leg press? Also, when I get DOMS, I feel more tired, hungry, and cranky. Is this normal? What can I do to ease it? Saffi – How can I track food and plan workouts when I’m moving around a lot and staying in different places? Dierdre – I started on the 17th. Does that mean my check-in week is Monday to Sunday, even though the questionnaire runs Wednesday to Thursday? Eimer – What’s the difference between dumbbell RDLs and barbell RDLs? Emily – I hit 100kg on the leg press but can only do it if I don’t start right at the bottom. Is that okay, or is it ‘cheating’? Emma – I’ve been extremely tired despite getting 8 hours of sleep and eating well. I’ve ordered magnesium but not sure if it will help. Any suggestions besides getting bloodwork done? Bethan – My weight has stayed the same for the past week, but I feel better in my clothes. Can weight stay the same while building muscle and losing fat? Sugitha – When and how should I return to exercise after illness? Lucy – Is it really possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Kelly – I feel hangry in a calorie deficit. Is this normal, or could it be menopause symptoms? Valeria – I’m fasting for Ramadan. What’s the best way to break my fast and structure meals around workouts? Sam C – What are your thoughts on using wrist weights while walking? Niamh – For Phase 11 cable step-ups, I’ve been adding 20kg resistance. Is this okay? Julia – I do home workouts with one PT session using heavier weights. Would I get better results at a gym? Samantha – Should I log the total weight or just one dumbbell when tracking workouts? And for unilateral exercises, do I log total reps or per side? Stacey – I’m not hitting my protein target and struggling with low-carb/low-fat options. Should I add a protein powder? Anna – How should I position myself for the barbell bench press? I keep hitting the hooks when pressing up. Also, the cable biceps curl hurts my wrist—what attachment should I use? Elaine – For dumbbell hip thrusts, I’m using 15kg and don’t feel challenged. Should I get a dumbbell strap to hold two weights? Annabel – What’s the best dark chocolate to buy? What’s your take on Medjool dates? Emily – My wrists feel weak when doing push-ups and holding dumbbells. Are there exercises to strengthen them? Christine – I struggle with getting enough protein due to a busy lifestyle. Any quick, portable solutions? Also, how do I log meals when eating from a work cafeteria with unknown calories? Francesca – I’ve hit a weight loss plateau despite mostly sticking to my plan, aside from five off-track days in the last month. Any advice?
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Cara – Why the one-leg leg press? Also, when I get DOMS, I feel more tired, hungry, and cranky. Is this normal? What can I do to ease it? Saffi – How can I track food and plan workouts when I’m moving around a lot and staying in different places? Dierdre – I started on the 17th. Does that mean my check-in week is Monday to Sunday, even though the questionnaire runs Wednesday to Thursday? Eimer – What’s the difference between dumbbell RDLs and barbell RDLs? Emily – I hit 100kg on the leg press but can only do it if I don’t start right at the bottom. Is that okay, or is it ‘cheating’? Emma – I’ve been extremely tired despite getting 8 hours of sleep and eating well. I’ve ordered magnesium but not sure if it will help. Any suggestions besides getting bloodwork done? Bethan – My weight has stayed the same for the past week, but I feel better in my clothes. Can weight stay the same while building muscle and losing fat? Sugitha – When and how should I return to exercise after illness? Lucy – Is it really possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Kelly – I feel hangry in a calorie deficit. Is this normal, or could it be menopause symptoms? Valeria – I’m fasting for Ramadan. What’s the best way to break my fast and structure meals around workouts? Sam C – What are your thoughts on using wrist weights while walking? Niamh – For Phase 11 cable step-ups, I’ve been adding 20kg resistance. Is this okay? Julia – I do home workouts with one PT session using heavier weights. Would I get better results at a gym? Samantha – Should I log the total weight or just one dumbbell when tracking workouts? And for unilateral exercises, do I log total reps or per side? Stacey – I’m not hitting my protein target and struggling with low-carb/low-fat options. Should I add a protein powder? Anna – How should I position myself for the barbell bench press? I keep hitting the hooks when pressing up. Also, the cable biceps curl hurts my wrist—what attachment should I use? Elaine – For dumbbell hip thrusts, I’m using 15kg and don’t feel challenged. Should I get a dumbbell strap to hold two weights? Annabel – What’s the best dark chocolate to buy? What’s your take on Medjool dates? Emily – My wrists feel weak when doing push-ups and holding dumbbells. Are there exercises to strengthen them? Christine – I struggle with getting enough protein due to a busy lifestyle. Any quick, portable solutions? Also, how do I log meals when eating from a work cafeteria with unknown calories? Francesca – I’ve hit a weight loss plateau despite mostly sticking to my plan, aside from five off-track days in the last month. Any advice?
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