Laughter and Lunges with Catherine and Sarah

Client Q&A from week 3 of Empowered in 8. Here's what we covered: Can you train yourself out of having a sweet tooth? How long would it take? Should you give up sugar? Are you team sweet or team savoury? Thinking about joining our group coaching in the Autumn? Join the ⁠⁠⁠mailing list here.

Client Q&A from week 3 of Empowered in 8. Here's what we covered: Question Introduction (00:02:03) Catherine introduces the first client question about trying new activities and exercises. Mind and Body Book Recommendations (00:07:38) Discussion on recommended books related to mind and body wellness. Dealing with Food Comments (00:14:30) Advice on handling comments about eating habits from...

Client Q&A from week 2 of our summer intake of Empowered in 8. Here's what we covered: Timestamps (by podsqueeze) (00:02:15) Reactions to England Manager's Achievement Catherine and Sarah discuss the reactions to the England manager's achievement and the oversight of the Lionesses' previous successes. (00:03:04) Avoiding Negative Comments Sarah discuss avoiding negative comment...

Client Q&A from week 1 of our summer intake of Empowered in 8. Here's what we covered: Why is DOMS delayed? What to do when getting DOMS from back squats? Our thoughts on calories for smaller women who are trying to lose fat.  And Catherine doing a terrible job of explaining the difference between weight and mass. Enjoyyyy. Thinking about joining our group coaching in the Autumn? Join the...

Client Q&A. What we covered: Tips for getting yourself out of a diet and exercise slump. How to navigate resentment of social events that make it harder to stick to your calories. Procrasti-snacking when working from home. Our next intake starts 1st July. Sign up ⁠right here⁠ !

This could be the best investment you make this summer!! Sign up to Empowered in 8 here . Only 8 spaces left and we start Monday 1st July. It's for you if: ☀️ You feel overwhelmed and need an approach that fits your already hectic life. ☀️ You've had enough of using food whenever you're stressed/tired/bored/sad but sick of beating yourself up for 'not having enough willpower'....

Client Q&A. What we covered: What makes people tired? How much water do I really need? What to do if you can't manage to complete the given reps?  Should you go heavier in the first or the last set of an exercise? Essential fats - what, why and how much?  When to use working sets. When to sit with hunger and when not to sit with hunger.  Out next intake starts 1st July. You'll be able...

Priority sign ups are open now! Check your email if you're on the priority list 😍 Any remaining spaces open Monday 24th June! Can we help you with your snacking even if you feel like a lost cause? Can we help you get control over your food and exercise and stop the feeling of being on or off track. Is it best to wait until after a holiday to start working with a coach? www.empoweredin8.com

EI8 week 7 client Q&A. What we covered: How Empowered in 8 peeps can stay on to become part of Empowered. Probiotics and prebiotics - do probiotic supplements do what they say on the tin? How to tell someone you've invested in coaching when you think they won't approve. Where's the line between coaching and counselling. How much information is too much information?  Our thoughts on...

Here's how to get your BONUS week of coaching 👇🏽 STEP 1️⃣ Get on the priority list . STEP 2️⃣ Between 21-23 June sign up to the next intake of Empowered in 8. We'll give you access to the secret link. STEP 3️⃣ Receive a bonus week, on us (starting Monday 24 June). This gives you early access to: mindset prep materials the group the coaches the live Q&As your personalised targets the...

EI8 week 7 client Q&A. What we covered: Is it worth joining a gym? How to choose a gym when there's too much choice. How not to hit the f*ck it button when there's food you can't track. What is the difference between push, pull and full body workouts? How do you figure out what's a push exercise vs what's a pull exercise? Want to kick off the second half of 2024 by working...

A topic episode for you today based on a question one of our fabulous clients had. This audio is taken from our Instagram live. ⁠⁠⁠Join the waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8 (starting 1st July).

EI8 week 6 client Q&A. What we covered: Is it harder to build muscle in the perimenopause / post menopause? Should you train using shorter and sharper sessions in the perimenopause? Deciding on your workout split. It's NEVER to late to start resistance training! ⁠⁠⁠Join the waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8 (July 2024).

When you really want to train but just can't bring yourself to do it. This one is for you. We share the successful tools, tips and mindset techniques that we use with our clients. The best place to be when you're low on motivation, is our group coaching programme. ⁠⁠Join the waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8.

EI8 week 4 client Q&A. What we covered: Hoovers! Should you use progress photos? How often should you take them? Do face to face PTs teach form? How to choose a face to face PT. Goal resetting and navigating blips! ⁠⁠Join the waiting list⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8 (July 2024).

EI8 week 4 client Q&A. What we covered: How to deal with partners buying snacks when the snack choices don't align with your goals. Food rules vs guidelines; when to use flexibility. Dieting on higher calories than before. Coaches claiming to increase metabolism. How to work out maintenance calories, should you use an online calculator and how to know what activity bracket you fall into. H...

Audio taken from our Friday Instagram Q&A. What we covered: What are diet breaks? Our thoughts on using diet breaks. The pros and cons. Do they help you stick to the process? We'll be back with another IG live next week. Ask us your questions in advance by hopping over to Instagram. ⁠⁠@catherinekerrfitness⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@sarah_cannon_coaching

EI8 week 3 client Q&A. What we covered: The benefits, the downsides and the science behind time restricted eating .  Including fat loss, body composition, cognitive function, autophagy, gut microbiome, PCOS, glucose metabolism. Reverse dieting and whether it's better to use this to come back up to maintenance after a period of fat loss.  Is it possible to maintain at really high calories?...

EI8 week 2 client Q&A. What we covered: Does your training programme matter for muscle building? What's the best rep range for muscle building? When is it good and when is it bad to push to failure? What even is pushing to failure? Training to build muscle vs building strength. The impact of water and coffee on body weight. How many goals are too many goals? Spim Tector says you've bro...

Audio taken from our Tuesday Instagram Q&A. What we covered: How to calculate your calories. Common mistakes we see with setting a calorie target and sticking to it. Equipment we'd recommend when setting up a home gym. We'll be back with another IG live next week. Ask us your questions in advance by hopping over to Instagram. ⁠@catherinekerrfitness⁠ ⁠@sarah_cannon_coaching

Audio taken from our Friday Instagram Q&A. What we covered: Creatine Weights vs cardio Front raises - our client smashing a PB! We'll be back on Tuesday 30th April, at 6pm (BST), on Instagram. Ask us your questions in advance by hopping over to Instagram. @catherinekerrfitness @sarah_cannon_coaching

Part 2 of week 1 client Q&A. What we covered: Self sabotaging when you're starting to see progress? We have some very helpful advice. Meal timings and food choices when life is busy and you don't want to ruin your dinner.  ⁠Join the waiting list⁠ to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8.

Part 1 of week 1 client Q&A. What we covered: Why body builders' choice of cardio is the stairmaster. Do you have to be in a surplus to build muscle? If so, how much of a surplus? Part 2 drops the day after this episode is published. Join the waiting list to hear about the next intake of Empowered in 8.

You can join the next intake right now by ⁠clicking here⁠ . We start 22nd April. What we covered on this week's Q&A in the group? Our 'why' behind training. Planning meals while avoiding feeling restricted. Willpower and meal frequency.  A tapas menu of high intensity interval training. Push ups and hyper-mobile joints.

You can join the next 8 week coaching intake right now by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠ . We start 22nd April. Or ⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠ us if you'd like to chat first. What we covered on this Instagram Q&A: Getting your mojo back. Is calorie tracking essential on Empowered in 8 Meal plans. Can you still do your own training on Empowered in 8? This isn't just diet and exercise... what else do you get?