Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast

In this episode I was delighted to welcome Longford native Conor Keegan who is an online coach helping people with their fitness and fat-loss goals. We chatted through Conor's journey into coaching, what inspired him to pursue the role, his own lifestyle change and moving to Australia. Really interesting insight into life in Oz, the pros and cons and the reality of it all too! Conor is shaping a r...

In this episode I chat through the importance of keeping things simple in the on-set of starting into a fat-loss phase. You will get much more bang for buck out of increasing your NEAT activity levels compared to trying to smash out gym sessions 4-5 days per week! I also chat through the pros vs cons of doing higher intensity exercise when the goal is fat-loss. Hope you find it helpful and thanks...

In this episode I chat abit about my running experience to date and how I got started. If you are at that stage in your running journey you might find these tips helpful. I also chat through the importance of strength training for running to prevent injury, the importance of fueling correctly before and after runs and the main recovery methods to keep in mind to have an overall better experience....

After a short break from the podcast, we are back! In this episode I recap on an amazing open day at the gym on June bank holiday just gone, again thanks to everyone for coming along and it was so nice to see some new faces too! I chat through my plans for bringing in a running class to the gym to target running strength and injury prevention in particular, keep an eye on my instagram page for upd...

In this episode I chat through how to approach your holiday getaway especially with regards to nutrition and how to not feel as though you have lost all progress in the aftermath. Some really simple tips on how to approach it with some control and structure whilst also enjoying yourself rather than going in blind. Hope you find this helpful and thanks for listening! Next intake to my 8 week Sustai...

In this episode I welcomed my online client Amy where we chat through her experience on the 8 week Online Sustainable Fat-Loss Program to date, recently joining classes in my gym and her success to date in losing over 8kg! Thoroughly enjoyed this chat! Next intake to the 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss Program starts May 26th, check out the below link for all details: https://meganbanahan420.lpages.co...

Back with another solo episode today to chat through my approach to my own fat-loss journey over the next 8 weeks. Some insight into what will be involved at the gym open day and some updates on teh next intake to my 8 week sustainable fat-loss program! If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a message on instagram @meganbanahanfitness Check out my Youtube Channel where I'm sharing vlo...

I was delighted to be welcomed on the Conor Shaw Fitness Podcast chatting all things from my own fitness background, setting up a business, common misconceptions in the fitness industry and much more! Hope you enjoy and be sure to drop Conor a follow on instagram @conorshawfitness Next intake into my 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss Program is May 26th, doors are open for limited time discount access n...

In this episode I welcomed Louise McGuinness who is a nutritionist and mind of information in the field. Louise works with a wide variety of clients from general population who have the goal of fat-loss to people with more specific performance goals based around hyrox, crossfit and field sports. We covered a wide range of topics around nutrition and some common struggles people might face with the...

In this episode I chat through a few common problems that may hinder people's ability to be consistent throughout their fat-loss or fitness journey. I also chat through some strategies and ways that can help you be more consistent. Hopefully this highlights some areas that maybe you can work on and implement into your own process. As always thanks so much for listening and I appreciate all of...

In this episode I welcomed my first guest Amanda McCloone who has over a decade of experience working in the fitness industry. Amanda is an online coach and nutritionist who has a field of knowledge, you will get an insight into some top class information and advice in this podcast for making your fitness journey and lifestyle more sustainable for you! You can find Amanda on instagram @coach_mcclo...

In this episode I chat through the topic of 'Food Noise' where people can't stop thinking about food. This is a common struggle for many which sometimes goes unnoticed but once highlighted it can be the changing factor to help them create a better relationship with food, have better structure around nutrition and make better food quality choices. Hope you find this helpful and thanks f...

In this episode I welcomed my online client Louise and we had such a great chat about her journey to date on the sustainable fat-loss program. Louise joined the program at the start of January with the hope of finally finding an approach to fitness and nutrition that fits her lifestyle and she has done exactly that and beyond! Such a great - you won't want to miss it! Check out details for my...

In this episode I do a complete deep dive around the weighing scales, everything you need to know, from what causes fluctuations, how often it fluctuates, how often you should weigh in and how to use it to your advantage in a fatloss phase. My main aim of this episode is to give people a better understanding of the scales, allow them to take the emotional attachment away from it and learn how to v...

In this episode I dive into a few tips I regularly share with my clients to help them better manage their snack intake and ultimately their cravings and hunger. This is one of the most common questions amoung clients especially those looking to lose fat and build a better structure with their nutrition! Hopefully you pick up some useful tips, if you have any questions or would like to hear any oth...

In this bonus episode, I chat through all the details about my 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss program, whats included, who it's for and all the good stuff ;) If you're someone with a busy lifestyle looking to finally learn how to fit a sustainable routine with fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle then this could be for you! The next start date for the program is March 31st. Get early acc...

In this episode I chat through some top tips for getting back into routine after spending some time away on a holiday or weekend away. It can be difficult to get motivated after a time like this and sometimes our mindset can take a hit, so hopefully these tips help! If you are someone looking for more accountability and structure within your fitness/fatloss journey, my next intake for my 8 Week Su...

In this episode, I chat through a range of nutrition hacks and tips I relay to my own clients that will help make the process of sticking to a calorie deficit easier and more sustainable in the long-term. A few of the tips I touched on: 1)Importance and benefits of drinking more water 2)Eating balanced meals 3)Increasing fibre intake 4)Benefits of having structure around meal timings 5)Tracking an...

In this episode I chat through the two different forms of cardio and how to best fit them into your routine depending on where you are at in your current state of fitness and training experience. I also give my take on why I don't feel the need to be lifting massively heavy weights in order to tone up and get strong. This episode is sponsored by my 8 week Sustainable Fat-loss Program, next int...

In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through my instagram question boxes too. Questions/Topics covered: 1) Is protein intake necessary for fat-loss? 2) How to approach a meal/weekend out & how to make better food choices 3) How to improve digestion? 4) Tips for training around time of the month 5) How to b...

In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Claire to the podcast where we chat through her journey so far. I have been working with Claire for over a year now and the progress she has achieved is inspirational. Busy mother looking to make changes to her relationship with food and exercise, she has done that and more. Amazing chat with Claire! My next intake to my online '8 week Sustainab...

In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through instagram question boxes too. If you like this style episode please feel free to let me know by dropping me a message on instagram @mb_strengthfitness. Also if you are interested in my 8 week Sustainable Fat-loss Online Program pop your details in the below link and...

In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Brendan to the podcast where we chat through his achievements and experience to date of working with me through my online coaching service and more recently attending classes in my gym. It has been amazing to watch Brendan grow since October 2024, learning more on training and nutrition and ultimately having a complete mindset shift. Thoroughly...

In this episode I chat through a few traps or misconceptions you may fall victim to in the new year in your approach to getting back on track with fitness and nutrition. Traps you may fall into: 1)Not tracking calories properly or not understanding food quality and content 2)Not training to the right intensity 3)Thinking you have to eat at a certain time to see results 4)Thinking if you eat after...

In this episode I chat through a range of questions that came in through my instagram question box and DMs. If you like this style episode please let me know by dropping me a message on instagram @mb_strengthfitness. Also if you have any questions you would like covered, pop them to me on instagram DMs Questions: 1)Is cereal a good breakfast option 2)How to stay consistent in a fat-loss phase 3)Ho...