THRIVE CLIENT Q+ A - 14TH JULY 2025

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 makes it harder to lose the weight — now I’ve been on it for 9 years but I’m just curious. Excuses / Solutions: “I don’t have the time.” I’ve been in a rut since coming back from holidays — it’s been over 3 weeks now. I have zero energy or motivation to do anything at all. “I’m on holiday! …It’s my hormones…” “I’m too busy to calorie count.” When visitors are over, I slip into holiday mode. “One more episode…” and binge-watching takes over. Also: “I hit my perfect week for steps so don’t have to try now” — which, surprise, doesn’t work out. “It’s winter and cold outside.” 🥶 I tell myself I need that “special” food or local treat because I might not get the chance again. Same with “just one bite” — but they all add up. I skip tracking every little thing because “it takes too long,” even though I know consistency is key. “The little bites don’t count,” “the weather’s too bad,” “it’s not worth it today” — I slip into all-or-nothing thinking which leads to constant exceptions. Just leaving my honeymoon/ holiday — tired and tempted to eat whatever I want, but honestly I’m ready for a home-cooked meal and a reset.