Lowering the Barrier

8: Q&A (Mostly Pregnancy Q's)


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In this episode, Alex and Matti answer listener questions in a Q&A format. They discuss their desire for children, the gender reveal, and their excitement and nervousness as first-time parents.


They also announce the return of one-on-one coaching and share media recommendations. They then move on to answer questions about fitness and nutrition, including the benefits of an upper body split, quick and easy protein options, and the role of lifting in fat loss.


Timestamps


0:00 Intro

4:40 Media recommendations

8:20 Big announcement

13:56 Did you always know you wanted kids? How did you know if you were ready?

22:13 Baby prediction based on cravings?

25:33 Will you let the goldens (dogs) help name the baby?

26:35 What are you both most excited for and nervous about as first-time parents?

36:03 Is Matti a nickname for something?

39:12 Did you take a test together or did Matti surprise Alex?

45:48 Have you decided on possible baby names?

47:26 Is a dedicated push and pull day better than two upper body days?

50:34 Quick and easy protein options?

53:38 I would like to lose fat, should I still keep lifting 3/4 times per week? Or focus on something else?

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