Debra Bowman  - total pleasure, Debbie - and be sure to do the lower body stretch routines daily. Let me know when you get the foam roller - and keep me posted on the progress!

Annabell Simoes  - I'd want to think they're speaking in generalities... that's a broad stroke they are taking - as there are also many women eating too much protein.. so we have to be super careful when listening to these others.   Questions - how many total grams of protein do you estimate you consume daily? Take some time and also consider the non-obvious sources of protein too (from veggies, seeds, etc.) - as those can add up in the total-tally for the day.

Great question. So I would first ask - is your weight and clothing size in a zone where you're happy? Since you've been doing the fasting - what kinds of changes have you seen and felt so far?

Debra Bowman - It's both really. As you strengthen them and get them more flexible - the cramping will decrease - maybe even totally. Yes - if you can do the lower body stretches daily that will help tremendously.

I'd also suggest getting a soft-density foam roller such as this one: https://amzn.to/3KwyW9l

That will help the hamstrings too. 

Have you ever had deep tissue/sports massage work done?

Welcome to Total-Access, Debra! First Q is are you doing any of my lower-body stretch/mobility routines?

Catherine Backel - this is awesomely powerful, Cath. Thanks for taking the time to post. I know you will be successful because you already are. What you've done is a sing of someone who is ready to get real, get on track and stay on track for LIFE. Love it!!

One thing we might introduce is some 'light' fitness/healthy activities on those days off... such as nature walks, mobility/stretch sessions, etc...  Sound good?

Catherine Backel Looking great!!

Catherine Backel  - thank you, Cath!! And AWESOME for sure! :-) It get's better too!

Kim Faulkner   Let's start with the things you've tried in the past to eat in the morning, felt good and could train soon after... What type of food item/combo was that? If you keep it 'light' enough - you could train about 45 minutes later... but if it's a bit 'heavier' you may need to wait about 90 minutes... Do you have that kind of flexibility in your daily schedule? And.. How is your progress going so far?

Maryka