We are back with another episode of our much-loved Q&A-style podcasts!   (I am hosting a LIVE “Ask Kim” on my Instagram at 7pm UK | 2pm EDT for 4 weeks straight.)   This was another really fun episode, filled to the brim with the juiciest and most popular questions!    In the fitness industry, there are quite a few controversial & popular topics. In the previous episode, I discussed one of them: steroid use amongst bodybuilders (definitely go check that out if you haven’t yet).   In this episode, I tackle another popular one: FAT BURNERS! Not only do I give you the scoop on the two different types of fat burners that are out there, but I also tell you my absolute favorites (including one that isn’t even known to be a fat burner in the traditional sense) and how to take them safely.   I also give you a little-known tip for shuttling more nutrients into the muscles instead of being stored as fat, how to squat for bigger legs, how to know when to increase calories during a build, and soooo much more!    You are really going to love how much I packed into this episode!   Below are today’s questions:   1:00 What is the best cosmetic procedure you have done that you would do again and recommend? 11:20 How much bread do you eat (daily or weekly)? 15:11 During shredding, is it better to do cardio or weights on a day when you only have one hour available? 18:45 Can you discuss fat burners? 32:24 What is your opinion on the pendulum squat? Better or more growth than the Smith squat? 42:48 Best 5-day training split suggestions? 53:50 Do the kids have another puppy? I thought I saw a snippet on your stories a while back. 54:20 What do you do when you feel your muscle growth has stalled? 54:58 How do you handle physical PMS without eating the whole house? 55:25 Do you warm up and cool down during your hour on the Stairmaster? 55:39 Favorite glute exercise? 56:27 Fasted cardio? 56:42 How to determine when to up your calories when you’re building? 57:44 Can you discuss how you raise your chickens? 58:10 Why the hip thrust barbell over the glute drive machine? 59:00 Does having your protein shake before or after your workout have any impact on muscle gain and fat? 59:55 Do you have an affiliate link for the Oura ring? 1:00:56 What is your body telling you if you’re craving salty food mainly at night? 1:01:25 I’m 25 lbs over my normal weight due to menopause. What program will shred that fat? 1:02:33 Were you affected by menopause? Don’t forget to join me live for the next one! Showing up live is way more fun because you get behind-the-scenes access to the podcast recording and can get your questions answered right on the spot!   (Only 2 more of these Q&A-style sessions left!)   Enjoy! Love Kim xo Reference List:  1;1 private coaching sessions with TSV coaches: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com/coaching/ Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Buns & Guns: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com/buns-and-guns/ 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610 QUOTES USED:   “If you want big quads, you have to make them work harder than they’ve ever worked in their life before. One set of squats is just not going to cut it.” - Mark Getty   “Never save energy on an exercise. You go to failure on your final set of an exercise!”   “A lot of people want to have the rectus abdominis, the six-pack on the front of the body. But those abs are completely useless in terms of keeping your body healthy. The only thing the rectus abdominis muscles are good for is breathing—they just move your diaphragm in and out.”