You asked, I?m answering! I receive so many emails, messages, and comments each day with some wonderful questions from many of you that I WISH I could sit down and pen a response to! Sadly, there just aren’t enough hours in the day, so I?m trying something a little new and super fun? I?ll be answering some of your most commonly asked questions right before your very eyes! And occasionally, I’ll have this incredibly sexy (and super knowledgeable and compassionate) co-host next to me ;). Click play and watch to see our answer to the first question in my new Q&A series. Stay tuned?there are so many more to come!
Is there a question you’ve been dying to ask me or Chris? If so, leave your question in a comment below…maybe I (or we!) will answer it on my next Q&A video!
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Hey Guys! I am a 16 and a skinny and fit girl. I have wanted to work up to long distance running for the longest time but I continually fail. I feel as though it should be easier since I am in shape. Every time I try I can’t go very far and I loose my ability to breathe quickly. What advise do you have for me?
From someone who is a long distance runner and has been where you are, my advice is it use the Couch to 5k program to get started and also to find a running club in your area to help keep you motivated and help through the tough times. Good luck!
For what it’s worth, my older sister has been having this trouble for years and she was just recently diagnosed with asthma. I don’t know that she had any other trouble in normal life with her breathing – but it was most apparent when she would try to fun.
I agree with Wendi. I have had the same problem (with becoming out of breath when running — or any strenuous aerobic activity) for my whole life. It wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I discovered I have asthma. You might have exercised-induced asthma (not triggered by allergies). Read this article on WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/exercise-induced-asthma. I use an albuterol inhaler before I exercise and it helps tremendously. It also helps if I start slow and warm up thoroughly. Jumping straight into vigorous activity kick-starts my asthma. Before you do anything else, though, go see a doctor and be evaluated! Don’t start messing around with treatments until you know what the actual diagnosis is. Good luck!
I am wondering if you don’t count your cals and carbs how do you know you are eating the right amount of food in a day?
I am wondering if you don’t your cals and carbs how do you know you are eating the right amount of food in a day?
I would like to know how the contestants or anyone really can work out so intensely from the get go and be able to walk the next day, or raise their arms, not to mention work out again?
Going from being sedentary one day to running a mile (or trying to) and then an extreme work out would leave me completely useless for the next week. How do they do it?
Would you ever consider a text version along w/ the videos? I cant stand taking the time for videos buffering etc. Would love the option!
Thank you…
hi Chris and Heidi,
You are both a real inspiration , you give me hope that I can still do this! I have a ton of health problems, have had two strokes already, and I am only 32. I am just under 300 pounds, and I am trying ,trying to eat right, trying to exercise and lose weight. The symptoms from all the issues I have make it really hard sometimes, but I keep going. I just keep focusing all the the positive that I can still walk and talk, and work through the pain. I understand what you are saying about loving yourself as you are first, I do , I feel like I am I lager version of my sexy self lol, but really need to get the weight of for my health , so that I can continue being me, just trying day by day. Don’t really have a question, just want to let you guys know you are inspiring! It would be so awesome to ever get a chance to meet you.
Actually came up with a question , if it is a low carb day, does the mean you shouldn’t eat any fruit that day?
Chris and Heidi, I have fibromyalgia, which causes severe pain in my muscles and joints. The medication that my doctor has me taking for the pain caused me to gain 30 lbs. Because of the pain, it is impossible to work out. I can follow your nutritional plan, but what would you suggest I do about exercise?
Also, have you been properly tested for food allergies/intolerances? There are so many additives in food, on top of whear/celiac, dairy, sugar for sure! And most commonly is artificial sweeteners. If you eat any form of an “American diet” id definitely ask for a proper blood work panel. <3
I'm a massage therapist and I deal w fibromyalgia patients all the time. And in almost half, they were eating artificial sweeteners. Once that was cut out? Over half of their symptoms go away.
Oh! And have you ever looked into the "nightshades"? Its an assortment of vegetables that can make arthritic patients feel even worse. I've been told it can effect fibro also.
Something to look into 🙂 best of luck!!
I just turned 50 two days ago and I am ready to start my weight loss journey. My problem is that I have a BMI of 39.8, am an asmatic and have a herniated disc at L4-5. Pulmonologist said no aerobic exercise and Spine Doc. said no impact exercise. Where do I start? My weight came on because of years of steroid (prednisone) use. I develope Cushing’s Syndrome every time unfortunately it causes me to gain a lot of weight in my mid section and my rear end. I’m so over this. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I think that you,your wife and team do a fantastic job and I admire the wonderful things that you do for others. God bless you.
Nicole, I am 55 and weighed 198 a yr ago. I also have asthma and I had back surgery on L 3-5. The fusion didn’t take so vigorous exercise was out! I followed Chris and Heidi’s carb cycling and now weigh 140. You can do this.
So not exactly show related, but do your kids eat the same meal plan as you and Chris? How do you encourage your kids to eat healthy when surrounded by peers who don’t and often share their snacks? Since you and Chris work out all the time do you get more cheat meals or do you stick to Sunday fun day only?
Hi! Question: what were you drinking on the video? (There is a bottle with red refreshment) Is it a crystal light type of drink? What do you recommend to drink other than just water? – Monica from Costa Rica (mom of a 2yo and 6mo with 10 extra lbs to loose from pregnancy, 4’10” height)