Questions asked by THRIVE clients:1. I struggle to put my phone away at night - would love to hear what your night time routines are2. Feeling extra hungry around period, and sugary cravings, any tips on how to satisfy cravings and keep hunger levels down3. How to stay on track when things hit rock bottom?4. The scales are dropping but I can see no change in my progress photos. I feel like I've changed my habits and feel good, but, don't see any physical outcomes which is hard. I know I need to keep going which will yield results, but not sure how to make myself do it. Any advice?5. Any advice for getting enough protein, as I don't eat breakfast and then always feel on the back foot!6. How do you know if the soreness you feel after weight training is good versus a warning that you need to decrease the load?7. Have you any tips on preventing injuries when lifting (e.g., like when your legs are long so how do you know how far you should go down while doing an RDL)?8. Can you explain how training with weights and eating well work together to change body composition?9. When eating out or if there are picky bits at someones house, I feel like I literally cannot stop myself. I don't think it's emotional eating but probably a result of restriction and not incorporating treats. It hasn't happened much during the challenge but it's something I'm concerned about going into Christmas when the challenge is over, as the challenge has kept me motivated. Any advice?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A - 26th November 2025
Questions asked by THRIVE clients:1. Why is shopping for clothes so stressful for women, especially with inconsistent sizing across different brands?2. How do I stop being so hard on myself for missing workouts when I’m juggling work and kids? How can I ‘meet myself where I’m at’ without feeling guilty?3. How can I enjoy all the social plans coming up to Christmas without losing motivation or feeling thrown off track afterwards?4. Is it okay that I sometimes can’t finish my workouts before work/when it's crazy busy after work and then complete the leftover exercises at the weekend?5. How do I stay accountable and push myself with weights when I don’t have an in-person trainer? I know I can lift heavier but I hold back when I’m on my own.6. When my partner cooks with butter, cream, or sugar and I can’t weigh the ingredients, is it okay to just have smaller portions and roughly log the calories?7. I’m away in London for four days and worried about losing progress and struggling to get back on track afterwards. Any tips for managing this?8. How do I stop the ‘feck it mentality’ when I make a good choice, like cooking my own fakeaway, but then start picking at my friends’ takeaway?9. I’m often 200–250 calories below target and end up eating staff-room snacks just to hit my calories, even when I’ve already had a treat. It leaves me feeling guilty for not saying no. Any advice?10. Any tips for managing around alcohol in general?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q&A - 19th November 2025
Staying consistent with the gym when motivation and mood isn’t there (lots of people feeling the dip, struggling with cycle, general motivation)I’m seeing the scale moving which is great but I still see my body in a bad way. I don’t like what I see and I know it takes time, but have you any tips to change this mindset and see the progress I am making?What is your “dream client”?Can you have too much protein? Like if you go 20g over your goal, is that a problem?How do you know if calorie tracking is helping or if it’s starting to do more harm than good?What’s the difference between high reps with lighter weights vs. low reps with heavier weights - and which is better for fat loss or toning?What helps most when you’re stuck in that all-or-nothing or yo-yo dieting cycle?How do you get enough protein on days when your appetite is low?For people who work desk jobs, what’s a realistic way to stay active without adding more stress to your day?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A - 12th November 2025
Questions asked by THRIVE clients:1. When you're feeling run down or sick, should you still train or take a break?2. Should calorie targets change between training days and rest days?3. I'd some to hear some tips re: confidence & self esteem - particularly gym clothing wise! I’d love to wear a sports bra & shorts and just don’t have the balls to do it quite yet!4. What can you eat during that after work slump to avoid snacking or binging before dinner?5. How do you enjoy birthdays, holidays, or big nights out without feeling guilty the next day?6. Should we be tracking our “fck yes” foods as part of our plan?7. If you already hit 15,000 steps a day through work, do you still need to do extra walks?8. How do you transition from fat loss to maintenance without feeling like you’re losing control?9. How can you keep progressing with at-home workouts - will you eventually need to invest in heavier weights or join a gym?10. How do you stay consistent when life gets chaotic - like balancing work, study, and health goals all at once?11. How important is sleep compared to steps, training, and nutrition - especially when you’re busy and only getting 7 hours instead of 8+?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A - 5th November 2025
Questions asked by THRIVE clients:1. Why does the scale weight go up even when I calorie bank?2. What is each of the coaches favourite ‘comfort’ meal to make if we have craving?3. How do we fit our workouts in when it is super stressful week?4. Do I have to wake up at 6am to have a good morning routine? I see them online and feel bad I don’t wake up early5. When it the best time / way to take progress photos, I find them very disheartening when I'm making progress with energy, clothes fitting better and feeling good and they don't reflect that6. Have you any advice on gut health? I find I'm bloated quite a lot 7. I find it easy to stay on track whilst my partner works away but struggle when he's home as we try to cram date nights in to the week we have together, do you have any tips for staying consistent when he's home?8. I’ve been getting a little dizzy during workouts the odd time so I don’t know what the best way to fuel myself is9. I struggle when I go to the gym and it’s busier and I feel like I can’t do my workout properly because there’s little space when loads of people are there10. How to take the pressure off of feeling like I have to be perfect?11. I'm struggling to hit protein, any tips?12. Is it possible to grow glutes in a fat loss phase?
The aim of this podcast is to help equip our clients with the right tools to become the best version of yourself.
There will be a variety of topics and Q+A episodes from clients whilst discussing training, nutrition, mindset and general life.
The THRIVE COACHING PODCAST is hosted by Tara Gallagher - Online Coach, Personal Trainer and Diagnostic Radiographer along with the THRIVE coaching team.
You can catch me daily on Instagram @taragfit or our team @thrive.coachingonline.
Keep 'er Lit x
Ireland