THRIVE COACHING PODCAST

This week on The Thrive Coaching Podcast, Tara is joined by Niamh Kelleher for another packed Q&A episode. They kick things off with a real, unfiltered chat about where different clients are right now — summer mode in Ireland vs. winter lock-in mode in Australia — and why maintaining through a busy season is genuinely something to be proud of.
Then we get into your questions, and this week's lineup is a good one. We're covering how to tackle negative self-talk and the inner critic, what to do when you're sick and feel like you're falling off track, how to get yourself out of a funk, and the coaches' proudest moments in their coaching careers. We also get into how long a proper build phase actually takes, why comparing your body to someone else's genetics is a trap, and what both coaches would change about the fitness industry if they could.
If you've been wondering how to quiet the voice in your head that tears you down, whether missing sessions when you're sick actually derails your progress, or how long you should really be building before going back into a fat loss phase — we've got you this week. Questions are open every Monday inside the Trainerize app — drop yours in and we might answer it on the next episode!
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Questions Answered This Episode:
How do I battle negative self-talk?
How do I not be super hard on myself when I'm sick and can't hit my goals?
How do I get out of a funk?
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
If there's one thing you could change about the fitness industry, what would it be?
After a fat loss phase, how long would you build before doing another fat loss phase?

This week on The Thrive Coaching Podcast, Tara is joined by coaches Niamho and Niamh for another packed Q&A episode. We kick off with a coaches' round — sharing our own current goals and wins, because we're in this with you, not just coaching from the sidelines.
Then we get into your questions, and this week's lineup is a good one. We're covering everything from managing cravings and appetite in the lead-up to your period, to whether magnesium actually helps with sleep, the biggest fitness myths still doing the rounds, and how to manage PCOS while on a fat loss program. We also get into the one question everyone's thinking about as the Method wraps up — what actually comes next?
If you've been wondering whether you're doing cardio in the right order, how to track calories when eating out, or what to do with tight hamstrings that just won't loosen up — we've got you this week. Questions are open every Monday inside the Trainerize app — drop yours in and we might answer it on the next episode!

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TikTok — @taragfitt⁠⁠
YouTube — @taragfit⁠

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Questions Answered This Episode:
What are the coaches' current goals and wins this week?
I tried a cookies and cream protein powder and hated it — what should I try instead?
I get really hungry 2-3 days before my period and end up overeating — should I increase my calories on those days?
Is magnesium worth taking, and how long before bed should you take it?
I prefer doing cardio and incline walking before my weights session — does the order actually matter?
What are the biggest fitness myths going around right now?
I have PCOS and my goal is fat loss — how do I manage this without flaring up my condition?
My hamstrings stay tight all week no matter how much I warm up and cool down — any tips?
Can I train the day after drinking, and is it okay to lift as heavy as normal?
When eating out, how do you estimate and log your calories?
My fruit and veg intake is hit and miss — what are the best ways to get more fiber in?
What are my options once the Thrive Method finishes?
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This week on The Thrive Coaching Podcast, Tara and Nivo are back answering your submitted questions — and this episode is packed. We're diving deep into one of the most misunderstood phases of any fat loss journey: the transition into maintenance. Spoiler — it's not the scary part. It's actually the fun part, and we explain exactly why.
We're also getting into what separates the clients who get results from the ones who struggle, how stress and grief can legitimately derail your progress (and what to do about it), and why food guilt is not your fault — but it is something you can work on. Plus, we share our honest thoughts on Weight Watchers and Slimming World, and what years of "sins" and "points" might have done to your relationship with food.
If you've been wondering whether to keep pushing through your deficit or take a break, feeling guilty about a missed session, or trying to figure out what comes after fat loss — this one is for you.

Questions are open every Monday inside the THRIVE coaching app every monday.

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Questions Answered This Episode:
How do you enter a maintenance phase once you've hit your fat loss goal?
How do coaches decide when a client should stop their calorie deficit?
Fat loss is feeling slow and pointless — what keeps you going?
What do your most successful clients do that others avoid?
What impact can stress or grief have on weight loss?
What are the best lifting shoe recommendations?
How do you deal with food guilt or training guilt?
Should I take a maintenance break or keep going until I hit my goal?
What are your thoughts on Weight Watchers and Slimming World?

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Questions asked by thrive clients:
How important is it to take the rest between reps?
Any tips for supporting your hands (callouses) when lifting heavy weights - specifically barbell. I find it can get in the way sometimes of progressing because it hurts haha :)
Hope this question isn’t silly, but on days you’re just generally not very hungry which do you think is better to hit goal wise, protein or calories? I know ideally it would be both but which would you think is better and more of a priority? Sorry if this is stupid , hopefully it makes sense
Do I track leaves & veggies?? If i add half a pepper/a bowl of spinach etc to an omelette or salads do they get tracked or is it just the carbs & proteins ?
after losing 2.5 kilos in the first two weeks, the scale now hasn’t changed in over a week for me. tips to see some change again?
I know important fibre is and I try to eat lots of fruit and veg and drink water but is there a particular supplement you would recommend for the days when I don’t hit the fibre target.
I am worried about summer coming up - what do I do?

questions answered in todays podcast:
Is there something you believed a year ago about fitness that you disagree with now?
I feel like I’m overthinking the nutrition side of things. Do you have any advice on how to simplify it starting off?
after the program, should we always be eating the same amount of calories? how do we know what the right amount is and when to change?
Everyone knows about the 3pm yoghurt punch hack. Do you have any other high protein and reasonable calorie snack option for the afternoon slump? Thanks girls
What’s your favourite way to relax after a long day? (Not really a fitness question but I’m looking for less phone related things)
Ive noticed im stronger lifting with my right , do I train my left more for them to match or is it natural to have one side stronger ? Thanks!
How to balance different hunger/energy levels through your cycle
How to stay motivated with the gym when feeling tired ?
I have a trip coming up in May and really want to still try get my workouts in while I’m away - is there a home work out option we can go on for just the week or do you have any other recs? Thanks :)
What are your top tips for starting journaling? I’ve never done it before and to be honest the thought of writing my own thoughts down scare me Listening to the modules I can see the benefits of it and would like to give it a go.