Question and Answer Video Time!!!

Watch Video for Q & A Wednesday Here!

Videos are so much more fun because I feel like I actually get to talk to each of you personally and now we are friends! I wish I could snap chat you too with Q & A's, BUTTTTT youtube and facebook haven't set that up just yet. 

If you don't feel like watching the view then I'm incredibly hurt and offended (not really), BUT here is a brief overview of the questions and topics :)


Q: Why is Soy Protein Bad? 
A (For Answer or Ashley :) ) : Soy Protein is not necessarily bad, but has gotten a bad rep lately because they have found through research that soy has an effect on female hormones and their estrogen levels. Some women even noticed a change in their menstruation when they started using soy. If it freaks you out the fact of soy messing with your hormones well guess what else will mess with your hormones....men...life...kids...pets...carbs...ok kidding, but seriously if it does bother then you don't use it. Stick with what feels right for you. I prefer the taste and texture of Whey or Casein, plus my body seems to get better results. 

Q: How to recover from a day/night/weekend of binge eating?
A: FIRST- DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP! No you did not just gain 5lbs, no your entire workout and diet isn't ruined, no you do not have to starve yourself, and yes you are still awesome and incredible and amazing. Just get back on your routine today. You enjoyed your food, you had a good time so move on from it. Food wise, try to avoid an extra sodium intake or sugars. That'll just contribute to the extra water weight you hold onto from the overload of frieds foods, alcohol and what not. ALSO- DO NOT WEIGH YOURSELF! Unless you really just want to feel like crap and feel horrible about yourself do not weigh yourself for at least a week afterwards and give your body time to regulate back to normal. You can also try drinking some sugar free cranberry juice as a natural diuretic to flush out the toxins and extra bloat. 

Q: Do you have any meal suggestions as I am trying to lose 12-15lbs and participate in a marathon? 
A: With any meal the macro breakdown you want to have is lean protein, veggies, and healthy fats/OR complex carbs. Later in the day when you are winding down switch out the complex carbs for a serving of healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, flaxseed oil, nut butters etc...then during the way you can have your complex carbs like oats, sweet potato, brown rice, etc. Make sure you are eating every 2.5-3 hours and fueling your body so it has the energy to get through the workouts and train for the marathon! There are tons of recipes on my blog with ideas, BUT if you have a specific meal you want some help with then leave me a comment and I will definitely help you out! :)

Q: I am interested in starting my own business. How do I get started online and should I keep the same email address or change it?
A: With any business you want to start you have to first make sure you narrow down your target market...your niche...who do you want to talk to? Who do you want to help? What do you want to be known as an expert in? What do you want to be known for? Passion is huge in having a successful business. Knowledge is important, but without passion you will give up when the going gets tough. So first figure out those questions and from there just start learning or following other people who are living a life like you want or have a business like you want. Ask lots of questions and be open to all kinds of answers. For the email, if your email is not professional and pertaining to your business then you need to just cut your losses and make the switch now. You do not want to start a professional business then tell people to email you at beachbabe345@aol.com or joedirt9489@earthlink.com. You want your name, your brand, and your business to all flow together so people can easily associate you with the different aspects of your business. 

I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU GUYS AND LOVE YOU FOR READING THIS AND WATCHING THE VIDEOS! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE ANSWERED THEN LEAVE ME A COMMENT OR SEND ME AN EMAIL @ ashleydrummondsfitness@gmail.com AND I WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY THRILLED TO ANSWER THEM! 

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