Episode #45: April 16, 2021

TGIF, my friends! Are you ready for another fascinating Q+A Friday? Well, this one brought up a wide range of topics that were as diverse as they were thought-provoking🤔. I especially enjoyed a detailed discussion on INTERMITTENT FASTING and sharing my thoughts on the different aspects of this approach to eating. Q+A Friday, Ep. 45 Watch this session on Facebook at the following link (you’ll need to request access first if you’re not already a member of The Killer B Hive Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/pahla.bowers/videos/10159544452778408 00:01:50 - Pahla - I’m starting off this session by explaining how the weekly Q+A sessions work and the Q+A emails you get from me each Friday. 00:03:14 - Melissa - Can you talk about belly fat or other targeted “spot reduction?” 00:05:22 - Tracy - I am 50 and take low-dose birth control pills. Is moderate exercise enough for someone like me? 00:11:57 - Denise - Please give us your thoughts on how to identify what our weight goals should be. 00:16:20 - Carolyn - My former trainer had me take Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) to aid in recovery when I was in my 40s. Do you think they would still be helpful? 00:21:12 - Susan, Patricia, & Sandy - What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting? 00:24:35 - Ileen - I have fought with the scale my whole life. I’ve always been overweight. (This is not a question, but I’m sharing my thoughts on statements like this one and the effect these kinds of words can have on us.) 00:27:26 - Jen & Elizabeth - I am in maintenance. If I am maintaining fat but building muscle, is it reasonable for the scale to increase? Link: Body Shaping for Women Over 50 Series (suggested by moderator) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiSCAI7K2nI&list=PLxEW_OukMMsqKYCd-ejxdPKFOhxlySAhq 00:40:02 - Debbie - My problem is snacking at night. What would you suggest? 00:42:18 - Elizabeth - I’m having problems with my diet. (Yep! I’m addressing this non-question too!) 00:47:18 - Chauncey - I’ve stopped and started with losing weight and am learni