Jodi and Thad answer listener questions about health, mindset, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and lifestyle. If you got a question, please email it to us at [email protected] 

[02:00] 

If I’m intermittent fasting does the pre-workout break my fast? 

[10:25] 

How do I get rid of fat at abdomen and sides, so I can see all my abs and obliques......Need to get rid of ALL waist and abdominal fat. Can you give me routine exercises that focus on this area when I'm at home? 

[15:15] 

I have low-back pain. What types of exercises are best to do at night and off times to strengthen my lower back and how often should I do them? 

[26:00] 

With the nutritional plan, Are we supposed to follow the book and lists per instructed or can we modify long as portions are correct? 

What can we do if there are food allergies to recipes and menus in the program? 

Besides the sessions, sleep and nutrition, is there anything else we can do help maintain our goals throughout the program? Can we continue to use everything given even after the 6 weeks for Transform U including workouts and nutrition plan? 

[33:15] 

My question is about muscle building as we age. What can I do diet wise to help with increasing muscle mass if possible? I would also like to build my muscles in my arms, legs and of course my rear specifically on the bottom where it tends to disappear with aging. 

Is there anything else I should be doing other than the class? I try to attend five days a week. I have seen changes and I am stronger, and my body has slimmed. 

I’m not trying to lose weight but fighting against muscle loss which will help with my skin tone and of course osteoporosis etc. 

[38:30] 

I’ve increased water intake, getting good sleep, following meal plan 

Question 1: Am confused about the meal plan serving sizes. Also, I have been feeling super tired, sore, lethargic despite keeping up with water, sleep, meals. So am I not eating enough? 

Question 2: Weighed in yesterday and I don't think I even lost a pound in the last month. So how do I know if I am not making any progress or if there is a positive shift in lean muscle mass and body fat reduction? 

[51:30] 

I follow the paleo diet and 80/20 works well for me. Stuck on the fiber part. My dr suggested I need more fiber in my diet due to diverticulitis. Should I take Metamucil? 

[53:54] 

I have always been a curvy woman and finding a good secure sports bra has presented a problem for me. Not having one has stopped me from being able to participate in dynamic movements such as jumping jacks etc. Do you have any suggestions as to brand or type that would be good for me? 

Enell Women's High Impact Sports Bra on amazon ==>> https://amzn.to/2XUIPWu 

[55:52] 

Fit Body is the right choice for males and females at any age. I am the proof. I started with Fit Body on January 1, 2019. Kim weighed me in on July 1, 2019 and measured my body fat. At the end of six months I lost 25 lbs and dropped 5.6% body fat to be in the top part of the proper percentile for my weight. My goal for the next six-month anniversary is to repeat the results of my first six months. This will coincide with my 80th birthday on Dec, 30th. You are all invited to observe my weigh in, and I am serving pizza. 

Although I feel stronger, I am still having trouble with balance and getting off my feet. 

What exercises can I do at home to supplement the work outs and strengthen my arms?

THANKS!

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