Get My 8 Week Beginner Friendly Gym Strength Training Program Here: michelleroots.com/8-week-strength-training-plans/. (3 day and 4 day split options + Dumbbell only options too!)
Thank you ☺️. As a perimenopausal woman I start to realize how important it is to have a pre workout meal or snack. I am so used to intermittent fasting that I did not realize how working out fasted is thriving my cortisol…. Quite the opposite of what is good to gain muscle mass and lose fat!!!
I watched like about 7 videos before coming to yours & you had all the answers to my questions! You explained it perfectly! Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow! That was super helpful! I workout at 6am in a fasted state. I noticed I wasn’t having enough energy to finish my workouts. So I incorporated a protein shake 30 min before and it has helped a lot. I am also hungry after my workouts . So I finish the other half of my shake and eat a hard boiled egg. That lasts me until 10am and I am starving again. But that is what works for me currently. My body might change the program on me as I get more fit 😁 I love that Michelle shows us how to listen to our bodies to do what’s good for each person and now follow the fads. #nomorefaddietstheyaremakingussick 💥
I’ve just stumbled upon your videos and they are so helpful! Thank you so much for all the info. I have been strength training blindly for about six months and now have hit a plateau and am starting to gain fat and lose some muscle. I am a bartender so I have to do most of my eating early before work and then light snacks throughout the evening. Any meal plan suggestions for someone like me? Also, i am 45 and have lost 25 pounds these past 6 months. I’m not really sure how to move forward effectively.
I’ve been having oatmeal and almond butter pre workout. The directions for 1 serving of oatmeal is 1/4 c uncooked oats. Did you mean 1/2 c cooked oatmeal? I think the 1/4 c uncooked renders more than 1/2 cooked…not sure. I add 1 T of the almond butter. Thanks for all your great content. Much appreciated. ❤
im loving your videos, its all ive been watching these past few day! would you be able to make a grocery list for calorie deficit? i've been struggling to get into one because of what i eat, and i never know what to get at the supermarket!!
Hey Mariana! So glad you are finding my videos helpful and this is a great video Idea! I will add it to the list for sure!! Stay tuned in the next few weeks!
Hi now that it’s summer I’m working out in the morning. I’ve been trying intermittent fasting for the last year but was thinking of changing and trying to eat some breakfast in the morning before my workout ( about an hour before ? Like some overnight oats). My question is if I have a whey protein shake with almond milk after my workout should I just skip a snack and what for lunch to eat? ( breakfast is 6:30am and workout around 7:30) or add protein powder to oats and have a bigger post workout snack then just protein? Thanks for everything I’ve been binge watching and making list all afternoon lol.
What supplements do you recommend for a 48 year old post menopausal person. I walk every mornings and i do full body strength training everyday. I use kettle balls, total gym, i do take bcaa
Hello! I can't really recommend supplements without knowing more about you, but I have a whole video on my channel talking about menopause that might be helpful!
Hi Michelle , New to your channel and I absolutely love all your info and how honest you are . Quick question so would I be okay to not eat if , I’m doing a combination of strength training and cardio ? Could I just having a post workout meal/snack instead? I try to just get up before my kids to get my workout in first thing in the morning .
Hi Audrey! I'm so glad you are finding the information on my channel helpful! Yes if you are working out first thing in the morning and you find you have energy during your workouts to push hard, just have your post workout meal/snack :) I know all about trying to get it in before the little get up as well lol
@@MichelleRoots Thank you :) Can I ask you for your opinion on something ? So I’m 5’1 and currently weighing at 170 . My goal weight is 120-130. My husband tells me I should just focus on cardio for fat loss/ weight loss . But I see so many weight loss videos saying they regret not including strength training in the beginning of there weight loss journey . What would you suggest me do as a woman with a mom bod ?
@@audreyramos2599 Hey Audrey! Yes focus on strength training - build muscle = build strength, increase metabolism = decrease body fat and appear leaner. I am also a Mom of 2 and I explain how I did it in this video - it will be very helpful for you I think, go check it out and let me know if you have more questions ruclips.net/video/Q0Rf1A5lP_U/видео.html
I workout early and again after work. This information was informative and helpful. I have BCAA/Glutamine supplements because I was told to get it. Please make a video explaining the video of this pre/post workout. Thank you
As a before I have been putting a scoop of collagen in my decaf and one of those little cups of no sugar added applesauce.is this ok. I don’t really like to eat much before a workout.
Michelle,. All of your videos are so informative. Any thoughts about carb tolerance? I know carbs are Super important for energy and fuel. As long as you hit your protein goal, does it matter the percentage of the rest of your calories for the day, percentage from carbs, percentage from fats? If my goal is body recomposition (getting down to 19% from 28%body fat) is there a specific ratio calories from fat and calories from carbs?
Hey Denise!! thanks and i'm glad you are finding my videos helpful!! I made a video all about carbs a few weeks ago that you might find helpful! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/zqwWQzqRoYA/видео.html
I usually eat dinner when I get home from the hospital around 5 and then workout around 7-8. I don’t eat anything after my work out and I just get ready for bed then go to bed. Am I hindering myself by not eating anything after? I try to eat a lot of protein with my dinner and usually by that point, I have no more calories left for the day so I’d be over my calorie deficit if I ate something after my work out.
I get home from work, eat dinner and head to the gym. I don’t have time or energy to go before work. Should I work out before eating supper? I also do IF and my goal is to not eat after 7 but usually 6. I don’t want to go to bed an hour or 2 after eating. What to do 🧐?
Hello Kris, eating before or after a workout is totally based on preference, I think that if you only have less than an hour for dinner to digest pre-workout, maybe do a quick snack then eat after your workouts. Eating late a night and before bed is fine, unless you are doing intermittent fasting protocol, what matters more is your total calories for the day.
My Daughter and I are going to start going to gym, using treadmills and then swimming, this will be between 5-7 in the evening, the aim will be for weight loss and get fit. we are both beginners, when should we eat our supper? tx
Hi Michelle! I’m 55 and I like intermittent fasting ..16:8. 5 meals a day is a lot! Two is perfect (but I can squeeze in a snack if I have to in order to get in my protein) Can I eat 1600 cal on off days and 2000 cal on weight train days
Hi, is it ok to workout every morning fasted? And is it ok to eat rice(carbs) after your workout? Like every break fast, lunch, and dinner? And my goal is to reduce body fat.. Tnx in advance..
Hey! Fasted workouts really comes down to personal preference - if you have the energy in the morning to crush your workout in a fasted state then go for it!
I use to do fasted workouts but after following medical drs and experts ie Dr. Stacey Sims, dr Gabrielle Lyon and many others I realize that this is not the ideal if you want to build lean muscle.
Really hard to make that call as I don't know what the rest of your day looks like. Whats most important is your overall daily macros and weekly macros/calories etc.
Hey I was wondering if you can help me with this. So if I’m prediabetic and lack muscle mass I’m basically skinny fat. When doing keto I don’t have much energy to lift in the gym. Im considering carb cycling but I wanted to know if it’ll be okay to consume these pre and post workout meals with carbs and protein without it being an issue? I seriously lack muscles mass and don’t know where to turn. Don’t want this pushing me into becoming diabetic and I can’t seem to they on track with keto all the way do lose weights it doesn’t last for long being that I’m a carb addict so basically I end up getting a frappe from McDonald’s or a bubble tea loaded with sugar but I feel if I can eat sweet potatoes or drink these protein /carbs shake then this would help me stay on track. I just don’t know where to turn please help thanks
Hello! It sounds like you either aren't eating enough calories or keto just isn't a right fit for as you as your energy to exercise is too low and it's causing you to crave sweets. Are you doing keto because a doctor told you to? or is it your choice? Watch my video about carbs here: ruclips.net/video/zqwWQzqRoYA/видео.html and then watch my body recomposition video and it might help you have a better understanding of fuelling your body for fat loss: ruclips.net/video/h4nLNNbR9o8/видео.html
@@MichelleRoots I’ve decided do to keto on my own but when I was tested they told me to eat a low carb diet so I thought maybe keto won’t knock me into a diabetic range. I’ll look into it Thankyou.
@@MichelleRoots Sorry to bother Michelle I just have to share some exciting news. I got my blood work done last Thursday. I received my results today and I’m not longer Prediabetix. They said they’re not to sure what happened between the last time I went ti get test and now but everything came back well! It was a higher difference! I’ll make sure to focus on my health moving forward and not take anything for granted. Thanks for responding. I appreciate the help once again.
HI Kathy, If you are eating healthy fats then no not at all. If you are remaining in your calorie deficit and hitting your protein goal then fat wont matter. Eating high fat content pre workout is often not recommended because it is slower to digest in your system, so try to keep them for post workout. I hope this helps!
@@MichelleRoots Thank you - it really does because I have been really working on getting enough protein on weight training days, but things like peanut butter and olive oil are SO DENSE in the calorie department :S
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Get My 8 Week Beginner Friendly Gym Strength Training Program Here: michelleroots.com/8-week-strength-training-plans/. (3 day and 4 day split options + Dumbbell only options too!)
Thank you ☺️.
As a perimenopausal woman I start to realize how important it is to have a pre workout meal or snack. I am so used to intermittent fasting that I did not realize how working out fasted is thriving my cortisol…. Quite the opposite of what is good to gain muscle mass and lose fat!!!
Love it!!!
Cardio I do fasted.. strength training I need to eat something
When I'm doing strength training, I can get easily dizzy on an empty stomach
I watched like about 7 videos before coming to yours & you had all the answers to my questions! You explained it perfectly! Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You are so welcome!!
Where have you been all my life? Love it. Thank you.
You are so welcome
Wow! That was super helpful! I workout at 6am in a fasted state. I noticed I wasn’t having enough energy to finish my workouts. So I incorporated a protein shake 30 min before and it has helped a lot. I am also hungry after my workouts . So I finish the other half of my shake and eat a hard boiled egg. That lasts me until 10am and I am starving again. But that is what works for me currently. My body might change the program on me as I get more fit 😁 I love that Michelle shows us how to listen to our bodies to do what’s good for each person and now follow the fads. #nomorefaddietstheyaremakingussick 💥
I’ve just stumbled upon your videos and they are so helpful! Thank you so much for all the info. I have been strength training blindly for about six months and now have hit a plateau and am starting to gain fat and lose some muscle. I am a bartender so I have to do most of my eating early before work and then light snacks throughout the evening. Any meal plan suggestions for someone like me?
Also, i am 45 and have lost 25 pounds these past 6 months. I’m not really sure how to move forward effectively.
I love love love your videos ❤️.
Thank you!! So glad they are helpful!!!
Thank You
You're welcome
I’ve been having oatmeal and almond butter pre workout. The directions for 1 serving of oatmeal is 1/4 c uncooked oats. Did you mean 1/2 c cooked oatmeal? I think the 1/4 c uncooked renders more than 1/2 cooked…not sure. I add 1 T of the almond butter. Thanks for all your great content. Much appreciated. ❤
You are so welcome!!
Extremely helpful! Ty.
Glad it was helpful!
im loving your videos, its all ive been watching these past few day! would you be able to make a grocery list for calorie deficit? i've been struggling to get into one because of what i eat, and i never know what to get at the supermarket!!
Hey Mariana! So glad you are finding my videos helpful and this is a great video Idea! I will add it to the list for sure!! Stay tuned in the next few weeks!
Hi now that it’s summer I’m working out in the morning. I’ve been trying intermittent fasting for the last year but was thinking of changing and trying to eat some breakfast in the morning before my workout ( about an hour before ? Like some overnight oats). My question is if I have a whey protein shake with almond milk after my workout should I just skip a snack and what for lunch to eat? ( breakfast is 6:30am and workout around 7:30) or add protein powder to oats and have a bigger post workout snack then just protein? Thanks for everything I’ve been binge watching and making list all afternoon lol.
What supplements do you recommend for a 48 year old post menopausal person. I walk every mornings and i do full body strength training everyday. I use kettle balls, total gym, i do take bcaa
Hello! I can't really recommend supplements without knowing more about you, but I have a whole video on my channel talking about menopause that might be helpful!
Hi Michelle , New to your channel and I absolutely love all your info and how honest you are . Quick question so would I be okay to not eat if , I’m doing a combination of strength training and cardio ? Could I just having a post workout meal/snack instead? I try to just get up before my kids to get my workout in first thing in the morning .
Hi Audrey! I'm so glad you are finding the information on my channel helpful! Yes if you are working out first thing in the morning and you find you have energy during your workouts to push hard, just have your post workout meal/snack :) I know all about trying to get it in before the little get up as well lol
@@MichelleRoots Thank you :) Can I ask you for your opinion on something ? So I’m 5’1 and currently weighing at 170 . My goal weight is 120-130. My husband tells me I should just focus on cardio for fat loss/ weight loss . But I see so many weight loss videos saying they regret not including strength training in the beginning of there weight loss journey . What would you suggest me do as a woman with a mom bod ?
@@audreyramos2599 Hey Audrey! Yes focus on strength training - build muscle = build strength, increase metabolism = decrease body fat and appear leaner. I am also a Mom of 2 and I explain how I did it in this video - it will be very helpful for you I think, go check it out and let me know if you have more questions ruclips.net/video/Q0Rf1A5lP_U/видео.html
@@MichelleRoots Okay sounds good I will start doing that instead ,thank you so much ! I’ll look into that video ❤️
I workout early and again after work. This information was informative and helpful. I have BCAA/Glutamine supplements because I was told to get it. Please make a video explaining the video of this pre/post workout. Thank you
Hey!! I have a video talking all about BCAA's as well - check it out here: ruclips.net/video/0uacRfd2Wos/видео.html
As a before I have been putting a scoop of collagen in my decaf and one of those little cups of no sugar added applesauce.is this ok. I don’t really like to eat much before a workout.
Michelle,. All of your videos are so informative. Any thoughts about carb tolerance? I know carbs are Super important for energy and fuel. As long as you hit your protein goal, does it matter the percentage of the rest of your calories for the day, percentage from carbs, percentage from fats? If my goal is body recomposition (getting down to 19% from 28%body fat) is there a specific ratio calories from fat and calories from carbs?
Hey Denise!! thanks and i'm glad you are finding my videos helpful!! I made a video all about carbs a few weeks ago that you might find helpful! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/zqwWQzqRoYA/видео.html
U r very helpful
Happy to help
I usually eat dinner when I get home from the hospital around 5 and then workout around 7-8. I don’t eat anything after my work out and I just get ready for bed then go to bed. Am I hindering myself by not eating anything after? I try to eat a lot of protein with my dinner and usually by that point, I have no more calories left for the day so I’d be over my calorie deficit if I ate something after my work out.
What about if you're a type 2 diabetic? Do you still eat the carbs?
I get home from work, eat dinner and head to the gym. I don’t have time or energy to go before work. Should I work out before eating supper? I also do IF and my goal is to not eat after 7 but usually 6. I don’t want to go to bed an hour or 2 after eating. What to do 🧐?
Hello Kris, eating before or after a workout is totally based on preference, I think that if you only have less than an hour for dinner to digest pre-workout, maybe do a quick snack then eat after your workouts. Eating late a night and before bed is fine, unless you are doing intermittent fasting protocol, what matters more is your total calories for the day.
My Daughter and I are going to start going to gym, using treadmills and then swimming, this will be between 5-7 in the evening, the aim will be for weight loss and get fit. we are both beginners, when should we eat our supper? tx
Hi Michelle! I’m 55 and I like intermittent fasting ..16:8.
5 meals a day is a lot! Two is perfect (but I can squeeze in a snack if I have to in order to get in my protein)
Can I eat 1600 cal on off days and 2000 cal on weight train days
Yes you can do that for sure!
Hi, is it ok to workout every morning fasted? And is it ok to eat rice(carbs) after your workout? Like every break fast, lunch, and dinner? And my goal is to reduce body fat.. Tnx in advance..
Hey! Fasted workouts really comes down to personal preference - if you have the energy in the morning to crush your workout in a fasted state then go for it!
I use to do fasted workouts but after following medical drs and experts ie Dr. Stacey Sims, dr Gabrielle Lyon and many others I realize that this is not the ideal if you want to build lean muscle.
I have watermelon or other fruit for breakfast then do a 45 min work out, then a protein shake right after. Will I still muscle build this way?
Really hard to make that call as I don't know what the rest of your day looks like. Whats most important is your overall daily macros and weekly macros/calories etc.
Hey I was wondering if you can help me with this. So if I’m prediabetic and lack muscle mass I’m basically skinny fat. When doing keto I don’t have much energy to lift in the gym. Im considering carb cycling but I wanted to know if it’ll be okay to consume these pre and post workout meals with carbs and protein without it being an issue? I seriously lack muscles mass and don’t know where to turn. Don’t want this pushing me into becoming diabetic and I can’t seem to they on track with keto all the way do lose weights it doesn’t last for long being that I’m a carb addict so basically I end up getting a frappe from McDonald’s or a bubble tea loaded with sugar but I feel if I can eat sweet potatoes or drink these protein /carbs shake then this would help me stay on track. I just don’t know where to turn please help thanks
Hello! It sounds like you either aren't eating enough calories or keto just isn't a right fit for as you as your energy to exercise is too low and it's causing you to crave sweets. Are you doing keto because a doctor told you to? or is it your choice? Watch my video about carbs here: ruclips.net/video/zqwWQzqRoYA/видео.html and then watch my body recomposition video and it might help you have a better understanding of fuelling your body for fat loss: ruclips.net/video/h4nLNNbR9o8/видео.html
@@MichelleRoots I’ve decided do to keto on my own but when I was tested they told me to eat a low carb diet so I thought maybe keto won’t knock me into a diabetic range. I’ll look into it Thankyou.
@@simpleeazy1018 OK sure and not problem hopefully it is helpful :)
@@MichelleRoots Sorry to bother Michelle I just have to share some exciting news. I got my blood work done last Thursday. I received my results today and I’m not longer Prediabetix. They said they’re not to sure what happened between the last time I went ti get test and now but everything came back well! It was a higher difference! I’ll make sure to focus on my health moving forward and not take anything for granted. Thanks for responding. I appreciate the help once again.
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Do you think a higher fat content is detrimental if you’re hitting your protein goals for the day?
HI Kathy, If you are eating healthy fats then no not at all. If you are remaining in your calorie deficit and hitting your protein goal then fat wont matter. Eating high fat content pre workout is often not recommended because it is slower to digest in your system, so try to keep them for post workout. I hope this helps!
@@MichelleRoots Thank you - it really does because I have been really working on getting enough protein on weight training days, but things like peanut butter and olive oil are SO DENSE in the calorie department :S
@@n89Outdoors Yes they are all good in moderation, but yes good fats are a little higher in calories also have lot's of great nutrients as well!
I tend to do fasted am workouts because otherwise I want to puuuuke.
Sure whatever works best for you it’s what’s best 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼