The Keep 'Er Lit Podcast

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: Theme of Podcast: NEW YEAR PROJECT “ME” - help give clients tips on how to set up for success this year. “I want 2026 to be different… but I’ve said that every year. How do I actually make this one stick?” “Do I need to go ‘all in’ in January for it to work, or can I ease in without sabotaging myself?” “How do I set fat-loss goals without becoming obsessive or fa...

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: 1. Advice on how to maintain progress whilst travelling back home for christmas? 2. What should be my non-negotiables everyday over the holidays? 3. Any advice on family members who comment on my food over christmas? 4. I don’t drink much anymore but my friend group do - how do I handle this over the holidays without letting people down? 5. Im going travelling ov...

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: 1. Can you break down how you implement the mind-muscle connection? 2. What are the coaches thoughts on meal plans? 3. How to be disciplined when you don’t have motivation? 4. Random but I’d love to know any little hacks that make each coaches lives just that bit easier whether it be fitness, beauty, home related etc. What’s your high maintenance to be low mainte...

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: 1. I struggle to put my phone away at night - would love to hear what your night time routines are 2. Feeling extra hungry around period, and sugary cravings, any tips on how to satisfy cravings and keep hunger levels down 3. 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&#...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 early 5. When it the best time / way to take...

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...

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 overeating 4) 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...

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 sen...

  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...

QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THIS PODCAST: 1. Struggling to eat with my partner, because he is not in a fat loss journey and meals he makes aren’t easily tractable for me. Which I think affects his mood/feelings when we aren’t cooking together/ for each other. 2. Struggling with guilt and how to overcome it. 3. How to stop comparing yourself to others online? 4. Saving all your calories for later in the...

Questions asked by our THRIVE clients: How do you cope with body dysmorphia and learn to love yourself when your weight changes over time? What’s the best way to stop self-sabotaging when progress feels slow on the scale or in measurements? How can you stop feeling guilty about rest days, eating out, or social events? What are some ways to stop comparing yourself to others (like in a bikini or onl...

THRIVE CLIENT Q+A If I’m short on time, but my goal is fat loss, should I aim to get my step count or should I go for the run that I have planned in? My life is very social, and a lot of my friends only want to drink and eat. I find it hard to get results because I give in at the last minute. What should I do? I used to take creatine before, but now I’m in a fat loss phase and I’ve seen it apparen...

Tara chats with Thrive client Meabh about her journey from dieting and self-doubt to building confidence, performance goals, and true freedom with food. From chin-ups to half marathons, this episode shows what’s possible when you back yourself and trust the process. 💪 Ready to start your own journey? The next Thrive Challenge kicks off September 15th — join here: join.thrivebytg.com/6week-challen...

Our new rebrand PLUS this episode tackles the questions every woman asks: When should I increase my weights? Is it okay to go over calories at family events? How do I train during my period without losing motivation? Tara and the team (featuring new coach Niamh C) give you straight-talk answers on progressive overload, managing life's chaos, and why your expectations might need adjusting if yo...

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Top tips for getting back on track after a holiday!  How’s the coaches own training going? Feeling negative about my body? What to do when you feel like you're not getting stronger? I know it’s often mentioned but to be able to go out for a dinner / drink to celebrate three years in Sydney without feeling guilt of ruining my progress because I’m already up weight. Please can you tell me tips about...

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Questions answered: I’m just about to start at a new gym — any tips for approaching it with confidence? How do I get back the motivation and belief in myself that I had at the very beginning of Thrive? When will I actually notice a difference? 😅 With conditioning, what are the main physique differences compared to weight training only? How’s your foot Niamh? 6. Do you ever hear that the pill make...

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: TRAINING Is cardio important along with weight training? If my program has both barbell and dumbbell variations of the same movement—like squats or chest press—do I really need to do both? How can I balance fat loss goals with performance-based goals like training for a half marathon? What are the benefits of creatine, and should I be taking it if I’m strength tr...

Questions asked by THRIVE clients: 1) What was the highlight of your week? 2) What should I expect when transitioning from a deficit to maintenance, especially if I tend to fixate on appearance? 3) Any tips for staying active in extreme heat? I’ve been walking after 8pm to avoid the sun, but would love more ideas. 4) Any motivation tips or recommendations for videos/podcasts to help me get back in...