The Keep 'Er Lit Podcast

If you've been wondering whether you're overthinking your protein, your steps, or your rest days — we've got you this week. 📲 Follow us: Instagram — @taragfit Instagram — @thrive.onlinecoaching TikTok — @taragfitt YouTube — @taragfit 💬 Work with us: 👉 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: https://thrivebytg.com/online-enquiry/ 👉 Join the Thrive Method Waitlist: https://the-thrive-method.com Ques...

We're covering everything from nutrition and tracking — how to portion cooked vs. uncooked carbs, whether it's ok to be under calories but over protein, and eating the same meals on repeat — through to navigating holidays, weddings and family visits without falling off track. We also get into the mindset side of things: how to stay consistent when motivation dips a few weeks in, and why yo...

Questions are open every Monday inside the Trainerize app — drop yours in and we might answer it on the next episode! 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠Instagram — @taragfit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram — @thrive.onlinecoaching ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok — @taragfitt ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube — @taragfit⁠⁠ 💬 Work with us:👉 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: https://thrivebytg.com/online-enquiry/ 👉 Join the Thrive Method (29th June start): thrivemethod-spacesopen.c...

Questions are open every Monday inside the Trainerize app — drop yours in and we might answer it on the next episode! 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠Instagram — @taragfit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram — @thrive.onlinecoaching⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok — @taragfitt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube — @taragfit⁠⁠ 💬 Work with us:👉 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: ⁠⁠https://thrivebytg.com/thrive-method/⁠⁠ 👉 Join the Thrive Method Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://the-thrive-method.com⁠⁠...

Questions are open every Monday inside the Trainerize app — drop yours in and we might answer it on the next episode! 📲 Follow us: ⁠Instagram — @taragfit⁠ ⁠Instagram — @thrive.onlinecoaching⁠ ⁠TikTok — @taragfitt⁠ ⁠YouTube — @taragfit⁠ 💬 Work with us:👉 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: ⁠https://thrivebytg.com/thrive-method/⁠ 👉 Join the Thrive Method Waitlist: ⁠https://the-thrive-method.com⁠ Questions An...

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&#39...

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 cravin...

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 cl...

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...

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...

I love trying new things! Apart from the meal guides in the thrive app, I would love to know where you get your meal prep inspo. Do you have recurring meals and who do you like to follow on social for meal prep ideas? Thank you! How important is rest times during a workout, particularly when supersetting. How do you decide the rest time? Sometimes its 15 seconds, sometimes 90. Some days I find it...

questions answered: How to maintain healthy habits all the time? Any recommendations on how to track when working in the mines and food is provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner? How do I overcome food decision fatigue? I am so exhausted and busy all the time, I barely have the mental space to continue making healthy decisions. What are good emergency healthy foods I can have in my pantry or fre...

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Questions answered: I expected to have lost more by now (3 months) when will it start happening? Is drinking your calories bad? Any advice on decision fatigue and low motivation. I know I have been slacking and not trying my best but the last two weeks have been really tough on my head and the whole fitness journey, feeling quite burned out and low - any advice? I find housemates commenting on my...

QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How to balance everything? Favourite music/podcast to listen to in the gym? I’ve been loving how the thrive app has everything in one place, when the 8weeks end. What app would you recommend? Do you have any pointers for starting to use machines at the gym rather than just free weights? There are some exercises especially for leg days that I would love to start using machines f...

QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THRIVE CLIENTS: Have any of you ever taken a magnesium supplement to aid with sleep? If so, did you felt that it worked and when would you take it in the evening? Thanks! Best tip for pushing through the mental barriers. Ie lack of motivation, anxiety, depression Do any of you have an aura ring? And if so do you rate/slate? Thanks Is it better when trying to progress in train...

I’ve seen lots of “do it till failure” about exercises should we be trying this ? Tired mum, baby not sleeping well. Any tips on overcoming the tiredness? I feel it makes me lack motivation and I snack on things rather than eating meals and not getting workouts done I’m a student who works alongside uni, I try to balance that and the gym and social life. I never have the same routine each week, I...

PODCAST QUESTIONS: I’ve just come to the realisation that I hate running, is there any activity/ exercise that you girls hate and just cannot get on board with? Personal one, but any recommendations or suggestions with managing food and drinks when out- im a single gal trying to get back into dating (that newly found confidence for the win) but im struggling when suggestions are for food and drink...

PODCAST QUESTIONS: Should you reduce calories the next day if you go over your calories 1. How to calorie bank- to be able to enjoy a pastry and coffee out or knowing you are heading out for a meal at the weekend. 2. I buy my meat in a butchers but it doesn’t come up on MFP what should I put iit under? 3. Would you recommend a certain split for a 4 day workout programme or would it be okay for 2 d...

QUESTIONS: Best high protein breakfast ideas, focusing on whole foods? Is the book Atomic Habits by James Clear worth reading? How do I get over the fear of being ‘embarrassed’ about being on a weight loss journey? I feel like I avoid telling anyone I know even though I know it’s not embarrassing! I struggle a lot with body image especially after taking my weight on the scale, and being obsessive...

QUESTIONS: If I’m using two 4kg dumbbells for an exercise, do I log it as 4kg or 8kg? Front squat: I’m new to this movement and it feels hard/awkward. I feel it in my back even when I focus on elbows forward and high — is this normal? How do you get past feelings of guilt and disappointment when you feel like you’ve undone progress and put weight back on? How do you pick up from where you left off...

QUESTIONS ANSWERED: opinions on the ready made / microwaveable meals? + protein bars How long should fat loss realistically take? Do I need to cut out sugar/alcohol to lose fat? Is emotional eating normal? Should I be eating when I’m not hungry? How do I eat better without it taking over my life? Why am I not getting stronger? Why do I look different but weigh the same? I am struggling with the me...

PODCAST QUESTIONS: What to do in a very busy gym when there’s equipment you can’t get on - would you substitute for dumbbell exercises that hit the same muscle targets? How do I stop falling off the horse on weekends when I have social plans/weekends away every weekend for the next two months! Accountability at the weekends, training & watching what i consume. I thrive on routine & work he...