Q: hi mike i gave birth 21mths ago and am still not at my prebaby weight im stil 14lb over, i run, i spin do pilates, circuits and aerobics, i am carrying my extra weight around my hips, bum and thighs its really starting to get me down. I have good muscles there if i could manage to lose the layer of fat, can u suggest anything to help me?

Q: Hi Mike, I am a 5' 8" male, 28, and have always always had a fairly slight build. However, over the last 6 months I was starting to make good progress in the gym, gaining more muscle through a high-protein diet and increasing my body weight from 60 to almost 65kg, closer to where I wanted to be. Unfortunately (and typically!), last month I became quite ill, and while I have now almost recovered from the illness, it has effectively reversed all of my hard work and I have lost a lot of weight and muscle as a result.