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?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A - 29th October 2025
Questions aske by THRIVE clients:1. How is your training plan going?2. How do I balance half marathon training and strength training as a newer runner?3. How do you go back up to maintenance and know what your maintenance is?4. I've been consistent with my protein target but I'm still hungry, what can I do?5. How do I strike the balance around the Christmas period of my own goals but enjoyment? What will this look like for the coaches?6. How do I show up for myself when I am really low? Some practical tips because I want to - I just feel like as the day goes on I don’t want to anymore7. What are your thoughts on celebratory meals/rewards for reaching goals?8. How do you not got tired of constantly training or thinking about health and wellness?9. If I stay within my calories is drinking alcohol still going to affect my progress as sometimes I do have calories left over or banked and I don’t actually go over them when going for one or two after work or with dinner?10. How to manage unexpected events that will pop up in the run up to Christmas?
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A 21ST OCTOBER 2025
QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 1) How to keep thriving during winter bug season?2) Have you any tips for getting more fibre in?3) How to deal with guilt around overeating4) How do you stay motivated when progress feels slow and you're comparing yourself to others, feeling like you're not achieving 'enough'?5)Any tips on re-establishing routine when you've been out of it for a while.6)I seem to not be able to have any alcohol and stay on plan, if it touches my lips everything seems to go out the window7)Struggling a lot with staying on track socially
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THRIVE CLIENT Q+A 13TH OCTOBER
THRIVE CHALLENGE PODCAST:What should you do when you’re sick but want to stay on track?→ How to manage training, nutrition, and mindset while recovering without guilt.Does being on the pill make it harder to lose weight?→ Breaking down how hormones affect symptoms, appetite, and consistency.What to eat before a workout if you struggle to eat without feeling sick?→ Pre-workout food ideas for sensitive stomachs (like banana, juice, or dates).How to juggle the busyness of life without falling off track?→ Practical advice on planning ahead, time-blocking, prioritising, and letting go of perfection.I’m starting to lose motivation for my 10,000 steps — what should I do? ✅→ How to reignite consistency, manage fatigue after work/gym, and reframe effort vs. motivation.Why do I always hit the “f*ck it” button at the end of the week?→ Understanding restriction, all-or-nothing thinking, and learning to self-reflect instead of self-sabotage.How do I stay on track when life throws me a curveball (sickness, injury, or burnout)?→ Knowing when to rest vs. push, how to reset, and using rest as a launch pad rather than a setback.
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CLIENT Q & A : 7th October 2025
Questions asked by THRIVE clients:How can someone shift their mindset from ‘I’ve ruined it this weekend’ to ‘I enjoyed myself and I’m back on track’?Hangovers are the ruination of me, best tips for navigating these?Do you think it’s possible to make fat loss progress while still going out every weekend? Training for half marathon - what way should I manage my strength work plus runs"I actively set my daily calories most days through the week as less than I could have Because I know my weekends have less ‘control’ / are socially busier. I don’t feel like I’m depriving myself through the week, I feel fed but is this positive to do consistently? It feels ok with me but I also don’t want to be psychologically encouraging myself to have an 80/20 week?"Sometimes this can feel like a very lonely journey - any advice on finding like minded people to share the experience with?My scales jumps around my period, should I be worried about this?Do you think it’s possible to make fat loss progress while still going out every weekend? I train before work, what’s the best fuelling strategy here as i don’t want to have my breakfast before 6am. If my scales isn’t moving should i just drop my calories lower again?How long does it take to start seeing progress?Night time is when my snack cravings tend to kick in… any tips on how to help with this please?What does coming back to maintenance look like?How to navigate being scared to change / lack of belief that you can change
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