Louise D.

Joey A. Thanks Joey, that makes total sense. I’ll keep focusing on the long‑term trends. I only mentioned the readings because I wasn’t sure how to interpret the muscle and fat‑free mass changes, but I’m feeling good and staying consistent.

Joey A. Thank you so much, Joey — that really helps put my mind at ease. I’m glad to know it was just gravity and body position during the movement.

Since you mentioned progress, I wanted to ask you something related. I’ve been tracking my body composition with Renpho, and my muscle mass has actually gone up — from 6.21 in April to 6.27 today. My fat‑free mass has also increased from 6.61 in April to 6.66 today , and my protein % only shifted by 0.01%, so I’m not sure how much of that is true muscle improvement versus normal hydration and hormone fluctuation.

My lowest body‑fat point was earlier in the year, and it’s gone a bit higher now — but I haven’t checked it much since spring, so I’m not sure how much of that is just normal variation over time.

If it helps, I can share the side‑by‑side screenshots — I’d really appreciate your thoughts so I can keep things in perspective and stay on track.

Thanks again for all your guidance, Joey. It means a lot.

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08 Jul 09:49

Hi Joey, I’ve made a lot of progress with my lower body over the past couple of years, especially with reducing the appearance of cellulite, and I’m really proud of how far I’ve come with your programs.

During a plank variation (knee to opposite elbow) intermediate Abs 2 with Maddy, I noticed that when I looked down at my thighs, the skin seemed to droop slightly and looked a bit like cellulite. It only happened in that angle and position, and it disappeared immediately when I stood up.

I know certain movements, lighting, and gravity can distort how the skin looks, but because of my history of being very triggered by anything that resembles cellulite, I wanted to check with you: is this just normal skin/angle/gravity during that exercise or possibly just aging?

I’m staying mindful not to slip back into old patterns, and your guidance always helps me keep things in perspective.

Thank you so much for everything you do

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Joey Atlas

Ok thanks Joey 😊

Thank you Joey and for such a quick reply too šŸ˜„ I can do the ā€˜Joeys’ or TBUD’s without weights but I haven’t got any weights to do exercises like the ā€˜basic slow chop’, ā€˜the straight line draw’, ā€˜floor to sky’ on the basic cardio session and most of the exercises on the 20 min cardio session either like ā€˜the step up and down’, ā€˜the V-Draw’ and ā€˜step and reach’ which is most of the cardio exercises, so I’m just wondering what do you recommend I do for all of those please? Unless I buy a small set of dumbbells from Walmart or something šŸ¤”

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09 May 07:58

Hi Joey šŸ¤—

I’m currently on vacation in Florida and I’m staying in Bonita Springs šŸ˜„Since putting on some summer clothes like Jean shorts, I’ve noticed that I’ve gained some fat/thickness around my hips and stomach. I haven’t been working out as much lately as I’ve been suffering with physical symptoms of perimenopause,Ā but I’m feeling better since I increased my Oestrogen patch, so I’m hoping to get back on track. Whilst I’m here on vacation, would it be better to focus on cardio workouts, lower body, or abs or a combination of both? and if so do you recommend any particular sessions for the best impact? I bought a yoga mat and I have my bands with me but I haven’t got any weights. I have a pool here too so I don’t know if that counts as cardio? I’m not sure how many days I’ll get workouts in due to going out for the day, but I’ll try my best to fit some in and will aim for the morning to do them.Ā When I get back home I will start tracking my body fat percentage again.Ā 

Sending much love šŸ¤—

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Hi Joey, thank you so much for replying 😊I’ve never had my wrists checked by an orthopedist, so that might be a good next step for me. It’s been a long time since I last did the hammer curl variation with the turning motion, so I honestly can’t remember if both wrists click or if it was mainly one side. I’ll pay attention next time I try it gently.

Thank you for the wrist support recommendation — I’ll take a look at those. I really appreciate your help with this.

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29 Mar 11:48

Hi Joey 😊

I’d love your advice on something that’s been limiting me during some of the exercises.

I have unusually small wrists, and I think that might be contributing to a recurring issue. For quite a few years I’ve noticed that my wrists ache and feel unstable whenever I go into any kind of press‑up position — whether it’s wall height, countertop height, from my knees, or even using the side of the sofa. I’ve always just worked around it, but now that I’m trying to progress with certain moves, it’s becoming more of a problem and is holding me back.

I also feel it during some bicep curl variations. If I do a hammer curl with a turning motion, my wrist feels weak, sometimes clicks, and it almost feels like something might pop out of place. Because of that sensation, I can’t fully focus on the muscles I’m trying to work, and I end up backing off the movement.

I’d really appreciate your guidance on how to strengthen my wrists safely and build more stability so I can progress without worrying about that clicking/instability feeling.

Thank you so much — your training has helped me so much already, and I want to make sure I’m doing things in the safest, most effective way.

Sending much love to you Joey ā¤ļøand I hope you and you’re family are well šŸ™šŸ™

Louise Davies

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Thank you Joey!! and I will do 😊

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Joey Atlas

The Body on Point videos work now Joey, that’s great, I’m looking forward to watching them šŸ˜€

That’s good about the back move too, I will do them with the upper body elevated, thanks Joey 😊

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