Webchat with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach - Thursday 9 June, midday to 1pm

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We’re inviting you to put your questions to The Body Coach, Joe Wicks who will be joining us for a webchat on Thursday 9 June, 12 - 1pm.

Joe Wicks’ first book of the Shift, Shape and Sustain series, Lean in 15 went straight to Number 1 where it held the top spot for 10 weeks and introduced thousands of readers to his method of shifting body fat by eating more and exercising less. In the second book in the series, Lean in 15: The Shape Plan Joe introduces new meals which are designed to speed up metabolism, making fat burning even faster. The book incorporates Joe's home work out exercise programme which is aimed at "building lean muscle and shaping a fit, lean and strong body".

Got a question for Joe? Join the webchat on Thursday at midday when he’ll be at Mumsnet HQ and ready to answer as many Qs as possible over an hour. See you there. As ever if you can’t join us at that time, post your questions to Joe in advance on this thread.

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Question for Joe : what are you qualifications?

Asked with an open mind. I couldn't find that information easily on your web site.

What do you think of slimming clubs like Weight watchers and Slimming World? The older I get the more gimmicky they seem but I struggle to get my head around other ways of thinking about food after years of doing this sort of 'diet'.

Also I'm a vegetarian and I really struggle not to eat lots of carbs and dairy, would you say this is a problem for lots of overweight veggies like myself?

Joe, why have so many of your before and after photos be shown to be edited in Photoshop?

When I say 'your' photos, I mean photos of other people of course, but o your Instagram page.

Hi Joe - welcome to Mumsnet!!

Hi Joe, I have your book and the recipes are good. I have some questions for you, mainly regarding your 90 day SSS plan:

1. The before and after pictures you post of people following your plan - are these results "typical"? What % of people doing this plan see the great results you show?
2. What % of people repeat the 90 day plan? (I know one such person doing this because her shape didn't change!)
3. Why don't you state calories in your book? Obviously a 9 stone woman won't have the same dietary requirements as a 13 stone bloke...I understand that you measure/tailor calories for your paid plan but there is no mention of this in your book. Why?

Thank you!

Do you yourself work out for just 15 mins a day?

Which scientific studies back up your macronutrient timing reccomendations?

Hi Joe,

Love your recipes (overnight oats are amazing)

I've been training a lot recently, running at least 2/3 times a week, going to the gym on the other days doing weights and cardio for just over a month and cutting out things like refined sugar in my diet.

I weighed myself and took my body fat %, the thing is, my weight stayed pretty much the same but my body fat % went down by 3.5%, is this normal??

Have you thought of doing more vegetarian recipes?

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Hi all - do keep it to one question each for Joe, please, and a quick reminder of our webchat guidelines: please afford our guests the same cordiality you would if they stopped by your own house.

Joe, following a bad accident where I broke my back and pelvis I have been banned by my physio for life from any sort of exercise apart from walking, cycling, swimming (I can't swim), yoga and weights. Any attempt at aerobics, step, running, etc knocks my pelvis out of line and takes over six months to sort it.

What exercise would you say is best? I love cycling and bike about 200 miles a month but I'm still really fat.

I know my diet is probably quite terrible. I'm a carb addict. It's all bread and potatoes.

Hi Joe,

I started the plan this week and have pre –ordered your second book (can’t wait for it to arrive). I planned the entire week’s meals and workouts for how I thought they would fit in with my life. I am loving experimenting with new recipes and your online workouts have been a great motivator. I am really enjoying the meals but the portion sizes seem a little on the large size for me so I think I will cut back a little next week. However, I am struggling to eat after my evening workout. I normally arrive home just before 6pm and do my workout straightaway so that I am finished for 6:30, have the protein shake and spend some time with my daughter before she goes to bed at 7:30pm. At this time I am still feeling full from the protein shake and so it has been as late as 8:30/9pm when I am then sitting down to eat. I leave for work at 6:30am and so couldn’t fit in a workout in the morning on my 4 working days.

I am thinking of reducing the size of the protein shake. How long after the workout should I be eating my meal, is 2 hours afterwards too long?

Thank you,

Jo

Joe, I leave the house for work at 6.15am and don't get back in until 9pm (very long commute and visit the gym/swim everyday for 30mins). I find it very difficult to stick to any kind of plan/diet as it's hard to prep/bring ALL the food I need for the day with me to work and so much easier to grab the closest thing available.

What's the solution for someone like me, who hasn't got access to a kitchen all day? I feel like I'm in a losing battle.

I travel abroad a lot with work - what can I do to try to stick to your plan?

We're with Joe and about to start answering your Qs. Sorry for delay - slight tech hitch!

Hello! I'm Joe Wicks The Body Coach, author of The Lean 15. I'm here today to answer all your questions about nutrition. Fire away!

@Badders123

Sadly I will be at work on Thursday lunchtime but I would like to ask joe.. Is your diet and exercise programme suitable for a rather unfit peri menopausal woman who just wants to lose a stone? (I.e: me 😀) I'm not bothered about becoming goddess like but I would like to lose the annoying stone that has crept on since my peri menopause began. Is it possible!? Thanks

The answer is that women of all ages, shapes, sizes are all getting amazing results in my plan. Regardless of these, the plans are all tailored- you can cook all the food and get an amazing transformation. You can eat all the food and get the results, as its a sustainable plan.

Ive just googled a recipe of Joes and just made this for lunch. Took ten mins and is nice.

Hi Joe,

Love your books and recipes and have just signed up for the SSS but I travel abroad a lot with work - what can I do to try to stick to your plan? thanks

@AliensInUnderpants12

My husband has recently bought the Lean in 15 book and we are really enjoying the recipes

Do you have any tips for avoiding emotional eating? I think this is my big problem as I seem to crave chocolate/biscuits etc., when I'm stressed out or bored!

I enjoy going to the gym 3 times a week and we often do HIIT training there!

I think the key to avoiding those moments when you're craving snacks and junk food, is to focus on eating 3 big meals a day. By doing that you won't have cravings and you'll be a lot fuller. If you're feeling stressed or sad, the key is to do a workout. You'll never regret a workout. The hiit session will encourage you to eat a healthy diet because quite quickly you'll break the cycle and form new habits. Instead of associating stress with food, you'll think, 'I'll feel better with exercise'.

@hermancakedestroyer

(Sorry I can't join your we chat live as I'm working.) ive bought your Lean in 15 book and I find it very interesting. What I would find extremely helpful is a lean in 15 book for families. With cheaper recipes based on 4 people. Is this something you might consider writing? I look forward to reading your lean in 15 the shape plan book. Love your books and plans. Lovely tasty recipes that make you feel good. Thank you

Firstly, thank you for getting my book - it makes me really happy that you enjoy the recipes. The great news is that my fourth book is going to be a family Lean in 15 book! It's out next year and in it I'll be sharing family barbecue recipes and others for 4 people rather than mainly the single recipes from the other books. In this book, the whole family can cook recipes and enjoy them together.

@WhereTheFuckIsMyCunt

Ive just googled a recipe of Joes and just made this for lunch. Took ten mins and is nice.

Looks great!

@DownstairsMixUp

I already jog at the gym and use the stairclimber and machines with weights is this good enough to firm up? Or do i really have to do the hiit and use free weights? With the weights whats the best exercise to help c section over hang?

I really believe that to build a strong lean body you need to combine cardio with resistance training. You can be fit, but not strong and lean if you're not making your body work against resistance. Doing sprints does build a much stronger body. You'll get much fitter, much quicker if you do hiit training

For your c-section over hang, you'll need to reduce your body fat through nutrition.