Client Q&A 9th May: Hormonal weight gain, calorie tracking hacks, tough love, why burning off your food doesn't work
**Laura** What foods help reduce period cramps and pain?**Shin** 1. What’s the best alcohol or juice choice for social events? 2. How does weight change during our cycle?**Sam** How can I get better at tracking food when I cook everything from scratch?**Anna** Can I get some FFP Tough Love? I've lost 12kg but the last 8kg feels impossible and I’ve lost my mojo.**Helen** Does doing extra exercise make up for drinking alcohol at weekends?**Christine** Is biking as good as steps? And how can I get back on track with food and training when my routine’s been thrown off?**Annabel** Which seeds are best to add into meals — mixed seeds or flaxseeds?**Nicola** I’m going on holiday Saturday — any tips to stop things going totally downhill?
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Our weight gain truths and why fear- based content is keeping women stuck
In this episode, we are getting real about weight gain — including the 5lbs Chelsea’s recently put on and what it actually means. Spoiler: it’s not cortisol, moon cycles, or magical incline settings. It’s life. It’s normal. It’s human.We’re unpacking the mindset traps around fat loss, why overcomplicating everything with bio-hacks and fear-based content is keeping women stuck, and what really moves the needle when it comes to results.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve failed because the scale went up — you haven’t. You’re just in a different season.💬 DM us if this hit home @fitfemaleproject— and if you’re ready to join our next intake, doors for May are now open www.fitfemaleproject.com
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Client Q&A 2nd May: How to lose weight at the weekend, calorie banking, shocking fibre studies, how to maintain,
Want to be coached by us online? Our client intake is now open. Enquire now www.fitfemaleproject.com and let us take out the guess work! Follow us on Instagram @fitfemaleproject **Annabel** What sort of weekly workout structure do you propose for using the new Les Mils workouts?**Nikki** I know I can do better at weekends when it comes to alcohol but is my weekday tracking looking ok or is there anything I could change/improve?**Bailey** My weight went up this week which has affected me more than I thought as I’ve never normally checked my weight this much since doing FFP. What’s your advice on staying positive and motivated when this happens?**Laura** What are the best tips for maintaining the weight loss once the 6 weeks is up?**Robyn** With skull crushers my forearms take over more than my triceps sometimes?**Nicola** How can I increase my fibre?**Natalie** Is it ok to do 2 sets instead of 3?**Aimee** I have some new heavier weights arriving tomorrow (yay) but I’m due to move up a phase in a week, should I keep on the phase I’m on and increase the weight or move to the next phase and just start with the heavier weight there?**Sarah**What are your thoughts on booty builder machines as opposed to traditional hip thrusts? I have joined a new gym that has a booty bar
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Client Q&A 25th April: Weight loss plateaus, best abdominal exercises, food guilt, holiday tips, short workouts
Ready to get results and be coached by us? Apply to join our next plan now www.fitfemaleproject.com or follow us on Instagram @fitfemaleprojectVictoria – Upper body workouts feel short in Phase 5—finishing in 40–45 mins. Is that okay?Annabel – Are pork chops or beef meatballs good protein sources, or should I stick to lean meats?Sarah – What are the most effective exercises for building ab strength?Nicola – Is it okay to go over protein if I’m still under my calorie target?Shin – Going on an active holiday—how do I stay on track without feeling guilty for skipping workouts?Emily – Why is my single-leg press much lower than my two-leg press? Am I overthinking it?Aimee – Is it normal to hit a weight loss plateau and then start seeing results again?Laura S – Weight stalled this week—could indulgence over Easter be the reason?Mary – Fell off track during a busy week and Easter—how do I bounce back without undoing progress?Gemma – Struggling with fatigue and nausea—can I track yoga instead of weight workouts?
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Get back on track: How to reset after going "off plan"without the guilt
Just got back from a trip, a big weekend, or life simply got in the way? This episode is your gentle but firm kick up the bum. I’ve just returned from the most incredible few days in New York, and even as a coach, I sometimes feel like I’m starting from scratch when I get back.In this quick, no-fluff episode (under 15 minutes), I’m sharing exactly how I reset my mindset, routine, and nutrition after time away—from real-life tips on food and training to how I handle the post-weekend guilt spiral. Whether you had too much chocolate over Easter or just feel a bit off-track, this episode will help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and zero shame.👊 You’ve got this—press play and let’s get back to feeling our best.www.fitfemaleproject.com
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