Welcome to this week’s Q&A and if you’re tuning in whilst multitasking with the kids off school, just know: you’re doing amazing and you’re SO not alone.
This episode is all about keeping it real in the chaos of summer holidays – when your routine’s upside down, you’re bloated for no reason, you’ve had three mini picnics before 11am and the scales are messing with your head.
We are chatting about all sorts - periods, takeaways, lack of motivation, what’s normal (and what’s not), and how to feel like you again… even when your days are full of snacks, sun-cream and trying not to lose it.
PLEASE NOTE - summer doesn’t have to derail your progress, and you’re not failing just because everything feels harder right now. Stay flexible and focus on the things you CAN do.
If you want to work with me, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk whether that's to join the squad on the 6 Week Reboot or for 1:1 coaching.
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Today, we cover:
🧠 Mindset, Motivation & Discipline
I am now on school holidays (hooray!) and have already found it harder to exercise without the commitment of the 6am class. Any tips?
as i start to see weight come off i can get lazy about discipline- but i am 14 lbs off my goal weight - how do i stay focused and disciplined when i am progressing in the right direction so i think i can take my foot off the gas!...
How to motivate yourself during menstrual cycle
Why do the scales cause so much anxiety? Is it psychological? I have stopped weighing myself and had a good week. Do you think it’s ok to rely on the bigger picture rather than a number which can often define my day.
💪 Exercise & Technique
Is it good to have a rest day when tired from lack of sleeping and aching from a previous training/class session?
With push ups, what are your thoughts on standing push up against a work surface, so you're sort of standing slanted, hands pushing against the surface. I've seen this a couple of times this week, being done this way. Thank you💜
How best should you exercise in relation to your menstrual cycle? Are some types of exercise better suited to different parts of your cycle?
I feel my body needs too much work in all areas! Meaning I’m not focusing on any one thing and thus continue to be plagued by DOMS.
Having done more squats than ever before in my life these last weeks, my legs are feeling much stronger! However, my left knee seems to be struggling a bit under the strain. Anything I can do to alleviate knee issues?
Ankle pain from impact in cardio. Would running shoes etc help?
How many exercises would you recommend doing each time? I struggle for time to do anymore than the 1x on demand session each time.
Is there a way of providing examples of using the Booty Band for an upper body strength workout
🩺 Health, Hormones & Body Awareness
Water retention. I had a pair of socks on and noticed imprints for a fair while after. I also generally feel a bit more bloated (not cycle related) I drink 2-3litres of water a day, plus occasionally have a grain of sea salt as read somewhere this was beneficial. Is this anything to be concerned about, and /or any tactics to address this. Thanks
Can you explain in a bit of detail the relationship between muscle and metabolism…. And do we lose muscle faster during perimenopause/menopause ?
Any tips / adaptions for diastasis recti? I know some and this has improved over recent years but keen to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
🥗 Nutrition & Hydration
With the 70/30 rule on food, how often is that for takeaways in week?
Does the 2.5L of water have to be water, or can it be squash?
