Client Q&A 28th March- Yo yo dieting, mothers day, peri menopause, I hate lunges, meal repetition, hating yourself

Want to be coached by us? Join one of our plan's NOW! FOLLOW us on Instagram @fitfemaleproject Sarah – What does it mean when people say they have a good pump from the gym?Annabel – Is there any downside to eating the same foods all the time, like tuna, cottage cheese, and yogurt?Valeria – What are your thoughts on carb cycling?Kelly – I'm training for a half marathon and running three times a week. Should I drop to two weight sessions, or try three runs and three strength sessions?Emily – My traps have grown more than I'd like. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to prevent it?Vicki – My hormones have crashed, and I've been eating badly and not moving. Any practical tips to stop this from spiraling?Niamh – I want to maintain my upper body definition without getting too muscly. Should I stop increasing weights and focus on higher reps?Amy – How can I stop yo-yo dieting and build long-term healthy eating habits?Anna – I can't get my knee to the floor in split squats/lunges. Should I be able to? Also, my right knee turns in when squatting—how can I fix this?Emilie – My Apple Watch tracks 30 minutes of activity daily. Can I count that as cardio, or do I need a separate cardio session?Sam – I'm feeling tired and hungry this week. I'm also eating out twice this weekend. How can I enjoy it without going overboard?Christine – My knees feel crunchy when doing lunges. What’s a good machine-based alternative?Annabel – How can I avoid attention or pressure when I don’t want to drink while out with friends?