Q+A Friday, Ep. 84: April 22, 2022

It’s so nice to be back with you for today’s fun and informative Q+A session! We’re touching on fascinating topics like weight loss, menopausal changes, and – you betcha😎! – mindset work. Let’s get to it! Important note: Our next LIVE Q+A will be on Friday, May 20. Q+A Friday, Ep. 84 00:04:14 - What is your opinion about eating grains in a weight loss journey? Link: The 5-0 Method (Weight Loss over 50) https://pahlabfitness.com/programs/the-5-0-method/ 00:10:33 - In the 5-0 Method, you have a formula for water intake. Do you have such a thing for calories? 00:13:38 - I’m in the UK and am not able to download The 5-0 Method. Can you help? 00:14:55 - If we’re shorter than 5’ 2”, should we use the average of the five calculators to figure the right number of calories for The 5-0 Method? 00:15:26 - Where is your cute top from? 00:16:44 - How much sleep do you recommend? 00:18:49 - Regarding sleep, I sometimes have hot flashes and racing thoughts that keep me awake. I’ve been getting up and reading until I feel sufficiently drowsy to fall asleep. Is this derailing my sleep efforts? 00:21:42 - Can you explain your thought behind your statement “don’t worry about how much of that time is actual sleep?” 00:24:41 - In one of your body shaping workouts, you did a pushup on your knees and reminded us to uncross our ankles. Why? Link: The Body Shaping Series for Women over 50 https://pahlabfitness.com/body-shaping-over-50/ 00:27:59 - I’m 49, and weight loss has slowed down with every passing year due to several factors. How long of “no weight loss” would be considered a plateau, and what do you suggest to break it? I’m concerned that I’m eating too many calories. 00:40:59 - For weight loss results, how do I know where to make adjustments? And how long do I stay at my current numbers before I make the adjustments? 00:46:11 - I’m getting lots of moderate exercise, but sleep and mindset are things that challenge me. This is hard! How can I keep making progress? 00:53:10 - I’m new here. What is your