The THRIVE Members Podcast

A fair few of my team are dieting in the lead up to summer. And 9/10, we all know what we need to do in order to lose bodyweight.  But unfortunately, human beings aren't as black and white as  calorie deficit . The internal narratives we tell ourselves can have a HUGE impact on our adherence and therefore our overall chances of being successful with fat loss.  Do any of these points apply to you?...

Are you Brighton based? Looking to make exercise actually FUN and engaging? AND the results you want are stronger, fitter, more toned and more confident with using weights?    Look no further! Here is a rundown on what to expect when you join STRONGER - my female small group personal training programme.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Light weight and lots of reps? Or heavy weight and low reps? Will the latter just make me bulky?   We have a wee chat today about what weight is best suited when you have a goal of becoming more "toned" or "athletic-looking". And then delve a little more into the other considerations when you have this aesthetic goal.  This is for all my gals looking to feel strong and fit going into summer! Hoste...

I've been seeing lots of big drops in motivation recently from my clients, other trainers I work with and to be honest, myself!  How much can we blame on this rubbish winter that is never ending? And what does it take to get out of this hole we have fallen into?   If you've been struggling to get going the last few weeks, this is going to guide you back on track.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Thought you were gonna start lifting and instantly get a peachy bum, toned arms and solid legs? Muscle building is a tough and long process. And if you are leaving these THREE things we are discussing today on the table.. Phew - you're screwed.    If any of these three factors have a wee voice in your head saying "Oops, that's me!" then take my advice in this episode. I know that from there your t...

One of the KEY indicators as to whether one of my clients will be successful in their health and fitness goals is their personal standards.  If someone approaches me who is driven and holds high standards in other areas in their life, I know they will find a way to translate it over to their body goals.  Listen to this podcast to find where YOU can level up your personal standards. And, help ident...

Love me a wee January health kick. By the time the new year comes round my body is almost begging me for some movement and fresh food. We all seem to HATE the middle ground though, and instead of doing just that - some movement and fresh food.. We CUT all alcohol, TRAIN 5 times per week, START running, REMOVE anything remotely "unhealthy" from our diet. And the chances of it lasting through Feb to...

There's lots of social events coming up. The main thing you should be feeling is excited to get your sparkly dress on and catch up with pals. But perhaps you are feeling a little anxious that all these meals and drinks will end up causing you to regress your fat loss progress or perhaps gain even more weight? I get you, I've been there. This ep will be super useful if you are having those feelings...

Frustrated at the fact you get to the end of each day and "f*** up" by overeating on chocolate, crisps, sweets, bread or cake? Yup - you and almost everyone else in the world.  Why do we do it? Where do they come from? Is it a lack of willpower? I give you some insight into where your cravings may be coming from (hint, it's not "you're craving chocolate because of a lack of magnesium. Eat some bro...

The scales. Glorified by slimming groups. Demonised by Instagram. As usual - the reality lies somewhere in the middle. If you feel like your morning weigh in impacts your mood for the rest of the day, this one is for you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time. The one thing we NEVER have enough of. As a coach, this is one of the main struggles my clients have when they first approach me. I'm not saying I can suddenly free up your schedule.. But what this episode will do is alert you to areas of your life that you could be saving time on AND considerations to make around the timings of your training and diet.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

I am writing this with a nice hot tea and a box of tissues. Yes, it's that time of year when EVERYONE has a cold. Even some of you have the flu.. Or even the dreaded VID! Anyway, I know it can be super frustrating when you are in a good routine with your habits but then feel like a cold throws a spanner in the works and throws you off track.  Well, here's how to tackle it.  Hosted on Acast. See ac...

We go over what happens to our body and hormones during different phases of our cycle. Then how it *could* impact our training. What we realistically should or need to do around these times.   Drop me a follow on Instagram @josephinechristie_   www.josephinechristiefitness.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for some guidance, accountability and support with your health and fitness goals? Here I go through whether you would be a good fit for coaching, the coaching process, and what is required of you to get your results.  Right now, I am running a FREE 2 week trial for Tone and Thrive. Here's the link to sign up.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I just can't get back into my routine" is one of the most common things I hear as a coach - especially when coming back from holiday. And it's understandable! But are we putting TOO much emphasis on creating a consistent routine in order to achieve our goals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking all things plant-based. Is it healthier? Will it impact my physique goals? What do I need to consider? And the big one - how do I get enough protein?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with a fun pod about how to build a boooooty. Going over all the details in terms of nutrition, training and recovery ensuring you know how to reach those glute goals.    Looking for coaching? Check out my Tone & Thrive programme here:  https://josephinechristiefitness.com/tone-and-thrive/ (Let's build those glutes TOGETHER!)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

My top 8 common mistakes I see people make when entering a fat loss phase.    1)unaware of calories   2)following fads & not understanding energy balance    3) all or nothing mindset    4) weekend warriors    5) not paying attention to activity    6) continuing to diet despite having a poor relationship with food    7) dieting when it’s not aligned with values    8) lack of patience    Listen in t...

If this is a goal of yours, this podcast is going to go through the best approach! Hint hint, it's perhaps not what you think, though.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fat loss is one thing, but the ultimate goal is maintaining those results for the rest of your life, right? But what does that actually take? What do we mean by a "maintenance" phase? This one may make you reconsider how you approach dieting - and that's a good thing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is coming to you on the back of a heavy night and numerous client check-ins saying the same!  Are your big weekends holding you back on your goals? To what extent?  Covering the impact of alcohol on goals like fat loss and how we can get around it without cutting out the bevs completely.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy International Women's Day. This pod was inspired by the amount of discounts I got into my inbox from companies wanting to profit off of IWD. Lol.    Furthermore, discussing Body Image in women and why we need to actually take control and step up now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been there. But why? Why do we do it? It's super frustrating. But few take the time to actually identify the root causes to why we are holding back in life.  So I chat about  1)What is self sabotage? 2)What causes it? 3)What things are keeping us in that cycle? 4)How to start your journey to overcome it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm talking personal responsibility. Cracking the whip. Cutting through the bullsh*t. Channeling my inner motivational speaker (lol joke guys).    HOWEVER, this simple change in mindset was what really allowed me to build my business, improve my relationship with myself AND those around me, and just feel like I'm making sh*t happen in my life. It's not just happening to me.  Hosted on Ac...

The perfectionist mindset is the enemy of action. Discussing how waiting for the "right time" or striving for "perfection" in your training, nutrition and fitness goals can be holding you back from every getting to your destination.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.