PODCAST · health
The Gen Pop Podcast
by Larry Doyle
Personal Trainer , Coach and people helper Larry Doyle , joined by colleague Daniel Daly sit down with you each week, sharing tips, insights and real world coaching to help simplify your health & fitness journey.We cut through the nonsense, fillers and BS to give you simple real life tips.
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#98 - Can you still get in shape over 35??
You hit 35 and suddenly the world talks like you are on the scrapheap. We are not buying it. Larry Doyle and Daniel get honest about what actually changes after 35, and why “I cannot get results anymore” is usually a life problem, not a biology problem.We dig into the comparison trap of measuring a busy parent or stressed commuter against your 25 year old self who had more time, more sport, and fewer responsibilities. We talk realistic training for fat loss and muscle gain: why three solid strength sessions can be enough, how to adjust volume to match recovery, and why the smartest move is often doing less, better. Steps get a proper reality check too, because going from 4,000 to 10,000 overnight is a great way to quit.The conversation gets practical and messy: cutting down ultra processed food, sorting sleep, easing off the weekend drink, and building a routine that stacks the deck in your favour. We also tackle “notions” head on, from going too hard at tennis to the ego hit of being weaker than you remember, plus the truth about novel stimulus soreness when you bring back movements you have ignored. Former athletes will recognise the identity shift, and why training with purpose beats chasing old PBs.If hormones or testosterone are your go to explanation, we ask the blunt question: where is the proof? Listen, take one action you can control this week, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What is the biggest fitness myth you believed about training after 35?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#97 - Busting Plateau's
If the scales haven’t budged in a couple of days and you’re ready to slash calories, we want to slow you down and save you weeks of frustration. We talk about what a real fat loss plateau actually is, what it isn’t, and why the most common “stall” is just noise from water retention, weekends, stress, and inconsistent tracking.We get practical about the metrics that matter for breaking a weight loss plateau: daily weigh-ins to build a trend, weekly averages, photos, and simple reality checks like belt notches and how your clothes fit. We also call out the easy escape hatches people lean on, like blaming sudden muscle gain during a long calorie deficit, and we explain how to audit adherence properly before you change a single thing.When it truly is time to adjust, we show how we decide what to change first based on the person in front of us: steps vs calories, small 10% nudges, and when structured cardio makes more sense than chasing tiny step increases. We also dig into NEAT and why adding lots of cardio can backfire if it makes you move less the rest of the day, plus when a diet break or maintenance phase can restore energy, mindset, and long-term progress.If you want calmer decision-making, clearer data, and a plan that doesn’t swing with every weigh-in, press play. Subscribe, share it with a mate who’s “stuck”, and leave us a review so more people can stop spinning their wheels.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#96 - Fixing Decision Fatigue
Decision fatigue is not just an annoying buzzword, it is the reason so many smart, motivated people feel stuck. When every meal turns into a debate and every gym session starts with “what should I do today?”, you burn through willpower before you even begin. We get honest about how that mental drain shows up in real life, and why more options rarely leads to better results.We break down the simplest fix we know: build defaults. A short rotation of breakfasts, predictable lunches, and a flexible family dinner can make healthy eating feel automatic without forcing everyone into full-on weekend meal prep. We also talk about the “protein problem” people think they have, and why the real issue is usually overthinking, social media noise, and chasing perfect recipes instead of putting straightforward protein on the plate.On the training side, we look at the difference between structure and chaos. A clear workout programme saves time, creates progression, and stops you drifting around the gym with no direction. We also touch on automation, including how AI tools can remove tiny daily decisions, and why paying a coach is often a transaction for time, clarity, and headspace more than anything else.If you want less stress and more progress in your nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle, give this a listen. Subscribe, share it with a mate who overthinks everything, and leave a review with the one decision you are going to automate this week.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#95 - Momentum That Actually Lasts
The number on the scales spikes overnight and your brain goes straight to panic mode: cut calories harder, add more cardio, scrap the plan. We take that moment apart and rebuild it into something far more useful: momentum as a long-term trend, like compound interest, where small actions repeated consistently create the results people chase with extreme “quick fixes”. If you have ever felt like one imperfect day wipes out all your progress, you will hear exactly why that story keeps you stuck.We talk through the practical tools that make momentum measurable and calm. Weekly averages for weight, calories, steps, and training stop you reacting to noise and help you make better decisions over time. We also get into the real momentum-killers: the weekend backlash, the missed-session spiral, and the urge to “fix” one problem by slashing the other three tyres. The goal is not perfection; it is keeping the line moving in the right direction across weeks, then months.From there we go into habits that actually move the needle, starting with sleep. Instead of trying to change everything overnight, we explain how to layer changes like caffeine timing, phone routines, and a consistent schedule so the process sticks. We also tackle busy periods like summer, holidays, work travel, and social events with realistic strategies including maintenance days, smarter drink choices, and planning ahead so you come back feeling steady rather than starting from scratch.If you want support and structure, we also explain our Momentum coaching block and who it is for. If this helps, subscribe to the Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who overreacts to the scales, and leave us a review so more people can find it.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#94 - Hiring A Coach Gives You Clarity Not Happiness
Coaching won’t make your life easier in the way people secretly hope it will. If your job is draining you, your stress is through the roof, or your routine is chaos, paying a fitness coach doesn’t switch that off. We say it plainly: coaching doesn’t buy happiness, and it doesn’t solve your problems for you. What it can do is give you direction, clarity, support, and the kind of external accountability that helps you stop drifting and start acting.We dig into the unsexy truth behind weight loss coaching and body composition change. Fat loss still comes back to a calorie deficit, plus the basics that make it sustainable: steps, training, sleep, food prep, and repetition. We talk about why the industry sells “instant transformation” stories, why that’s misleading, and why the real “secret sauce” is simply doing the work consistently. Even when you have the perfect plan, you’re still the one who has to get to the gym, put your hands on the bar, and make the choices when nobody is watching.We also give a practical framework for real life: setting expectations based on your stress levels and extending timelines when needed, instead of trying to force perfection. Then we share the traffic light system for managing weeks that go green, amber, or fully red, so you can reduce friction, keep adherence high, and avoid the stop-start cycle. If you want a grounded, no-nonsense take on online coaching, accountability, and sustainable fat loss habits, this is for you. Subscribe, share it with a mate who needs the reality check, and leave a review with the one habit you’re committing to this week.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#93 - Chat GPT /Ai Calorie Tracking
ChatGPT can tell you your dinner is 300 calories, and that single number can quietly derail weeks of fat loss. We’ve both seen it with clients: AI gives a confident estimate off a blurry, top-down photo, misses what’s underneath the rice or inside the sauce, and suddenly someone is underfuelled, starving by evening, and wondering why progress feels impossible.We dig into what AI calorie estimation can and can’t do, why prompts matter more than people think, and how misinformation can sneak in when the model pulls from low-quality sources. We also talk about the bigger issue behind the tech: autonomy. Calorie tracking is a skill, portion size is a skill, and the goal isn’t a lifetime of logging or reassurance. The goal is getting good enough that you can eat normally, estimate reasonably, and stay consistent without a “safety blanket” app.You’ll hear practical ways to make AI more useful for nutrition coaching and self-coaching: describing ingredients and quantities, adding a real-world size reference beside your plate, and doing simple calibration tests where you weigh a meal you control and compare the true number to the AI guess. If you’re using MyFitnessPal, ChatGPT, or any food tracking app, this chat will help you keep your head clear and your expectations realistic.If this was helpful, subscribe to Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who’s scanning every meal, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the weirdest or most misleading calorie estimate you’ve ever gotten from AI?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#92 - Training hard or hardly training ?
Your training might feel “busy”, but is it actually effective? Larry and Daniel get straight into the stuff that quietly stalls progress for most lifters: switching programmes too often, chasing viral exercises, and doing piles of sets that look hardcore but deliver very little progressive overload.We break down what an effective gym session really is, using simple, repeatable principles: pick movements you can perform well, train them hard enough to create a stimulus, then recover so you can repeat that effort again within a couple of days. We talk junk volume, why obsessing over perfect form and perfect rep ranges can backfire, and how minimum effective dose training often beats marathon sessions, especially for people with jobs, stress, travel, or newborn-level sleep.Dieting changes the game too. We get honest about training in a calorie deficit, who can realistically build muscle while cutting, and why most experienced lifters should prioritise strength retention, sensible volume, and joint health rather than flogging themselves with extra sets. From protein intake and hydration to exercise selection that fits your structure, the goal is a programme you can stick to long enough for results to show up.If you’re happy with your current training and it’s working, we give you permission to keep it. If it’s not working, we show you what to adjust without throwing everything out. Subscribe for more practical training advice, share this with a mate who keeps changing their plan, and leave a review if you want us to keep making episodes like this. What part of your training are you most tempted to change too quickly?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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# 91 - (im)Balance
Balance is one of the most overused words in health and fitness, and we think it’s quietly keeping people stuck. We get straight into what balance actually means when the goal is fat loss, better health, and real progress: keeping the things you enjoy while staying accountable to the behaviours that move the needle.We talk through the biggest trap we see with clients: being “good” Monday to Friday, then writing off the weekend as earned downtime. That pattern can blow up your weekly calorie budget through alcohol calories, takeaways, and restaurant meals that can easily land in the 1,500 to 2,000 calorie range. We’re not here to scaremonger or tell you to stop living your life. We’re here to show you how small, realistic changes like cutting ten pints to four or five, making smarter swaps when eating out, and tracking with honesty can keep your social life intact and your results moving.We also clear up the 80/20 rule, because it’s not a free pass. It’s a percentage of your total weekly intake, with most of your calories coming from high-protein, high-fibre, nutrient-dense foods, and a smaller portion reserved for the extras. The key question we keep coming back to is simple: are your actions aligned with the outcome you want? If not, the solution isn’t a new slogan, it’s a new plan and often a bit more accountability.If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, hit play, share this with a mate who needs the honest version, and leave us a review. Want help applying it to your own weekends and goals? Drop us a DM and tell us what you’re working towards.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#90 - The Morning Routine Myth
Waking up at 4 a.m. is not a personality, and it’s definitely not a guarantee you’ll feel good by lunchtime. We’re sharing a straight-talking hot take on morning routines, because we keep seeing people build elaborate “perfect mornings” that look productive but actually wreck sleep, add stress, and fall apart the minute real life shows up.We get into what a sustainable morning routine really is: something that reduces friction and sets your day up to run smoother. Daniel talks through a phase where he got up at 5 a.m. for months, walked, read, journalled, and trained, plus why the whole system collapsed once a bit of friction appeared. From there we zoom out to the stuff nobody wants to post about: bedtime, planning, and the boring night-before prep that makes consistency possible. If you don’t know what you’re doing in the morning, you’re relying on motivation and that’s a shaky plan.We also bring it back to reality for parents and busy households. Sometimes the “routine” is getting downstairs without waking the kids and stealing five minutes with a coffee. We talk anchor habits for health and fitness, why training early can have a powerful knock-on effect for steps, nutrition, and mood, and why you should never trade sleep for a longer checklist. Finally, we run everything through a simple ROI test: does it add value, remove hassle, and make you a better partner, parent, and human, or is it just performative?If this sparked a rethink, subscribe, share it with a mate who’s stuck chasing the perfect morning, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one habit you’ll keep, and one you’ll drop?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#89 - Should Your Coach Actually Be In Shape?
You can tell a lot about the fitness industry by one question: should coaches be in shape? The obvious answer feels like “yes”, but once we start pulling at the thread, it turns into a full audit of trust, proof, and what you are actually buying when you hire a personal trainer or sign up to online coaching.We talk through what “in shape” even means in the real world, because fat loss, muscle gain, strength, and endurance all look different. We also get honest about the limits of visuals. A coach can look incredible and still lack fundamentals, while a coach who looks more average may have far deeper knowledge and better systems. We bring in the Mourinho comparison, the hype around pro cards, and why status often gets mistaken for skill. If you have ever hired someone based on a physique or a feed, this chat will sharpen your filter fast.From there, we dig into the social media problem: photo shoots recycled for months, “lean year-round” branding, and how easy it is to look like an expert without actually doing expert work. We also talk about the pressure on coaches to stay camera-ready, the health cost of extremes, and why sustainable results and honest behaviour change should be the standard, not the exception.If you want better fat loss coaching, smarter muscle building advice, and fewer gimmicks, press play. Subscribe, share this with a mate who is coach-shopping, and leave a review telling us what you think: should being in shape be a requirement, or just a bonus?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#88 - 14 Days To Sort Your Shit Out
You can want change badly and still get nowhere if you are guessing. We are done tiptoeing around that truth. If fat loss feels like a constant cycle of “I swear I am eating 2,000 calories” followed by no progress, the problem is rarely willpower. It is a missing baseline, plus the very human habit of under counting intake and over counting output.Larry and Daniel lay out a practical two week reset: track everything that matters long enough to reveal patterns. Calories, steps, training, sleep and body weight go on the sheet, and “free calories” do not exist. We dig into why vague logs like “a sandwich” or “lasagne” sabotage accuracy, how wearables can help without becoming another distraction, and why focusing on the big rocks beats obsessing over sleep stages, HRV, or perfect macro splits.We also talk about the real world bit people avoid: weekends. If your calories are set so low that one dinner out breaks the plan, you do not have a plan, you have a pendulum. We explain how a more sustainable calorie target can still create a deficit, give you flexibility, and stop the binge and restrict loop that keeps people stuck.If you want a clearer, calmer approach to fat loss, hit play, try the two week tracking challenge, then subscribe, share the episode with a mate, and leave us a review. What is the one metric you have been avoiding tracking?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#87 Less Friction, Better Results
The hardest part of getting fitter is not always the gym session or the calorie target, it is the moment your normal routine clashes with the people you love. When you start training more, drinking less, or making different food choices, it can create unexpected friction in your relationship, your friend group, and even at work. We sit down and get honest about why that happens and how to handle it without falling into secrecy, guilt, or all-or-nothing thinking.We talk through the real-world flashpoints that derail fat loss and sustainable lifestyle change: the weekend takeaway that means comfort and connection, the partner who does not understand why you are tracking calories, and the mates who say “you’ve changed” when you skip a big night out. From healthier takeaway swaps to simply telling the truth about what you are working on, we share ways to keep your social life intact while still moving towards better health, fitness, and confidence.We also dig into vulnerability and compromise. If there is pushback, we explore how to “seek first to understand”, ask better questions, and find trade-offs that feel fair, like set gym days, date nights, and protecting time together. Sometimes one honest chat turns you into the catalyst for positive change in your whole circle, and sometimes it just clears the air so you can move forward with less stress.If you are trying to lose weight, improve body composition, or build consistent gym habits without starting rows at home, this conversation will help. Subscribe to the Gen Pop Podcast, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review, then tell us: what is the toughest conversation you have had around your goals?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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Less Biohacks, More Results
You can learn every new health hack on the internet and still get nowhere if your calories and training don’t match your goal. That’s the blunt starting point for this chat between Larry and co-host Daniel, sparked by the kind of “fitness noise” we all see: people panicking about mitochondria, cortisol, insulin, or a “broken metabolism” while they have no idea what their actual energy intake looks like.We pull it back to first principles: define the outcome, then build the plan around it. Want fat loss? A sustainable calorie deficit and a setup you can adhere to matter more than perfect macro ratios or meal timing. Want muscle? You need a proper hypertrophy stimulus and enough food to support recovery. Want endurance? Train like an endurance athlete and stop letting mismatched priorities sabotage you. We also tackle the real-world blockers that make the basics hard, like weekend blowouts, all-or-nothing tracking, and judging progress by a single day instead of weekly averages.The deeper theme is behaviour change and lifestyle design. If stress is already high and sleep is poor, dieting can feel like pushing a boulder uphill, because a deficit is a stressor. Sometimes the smartest move is to improve sleep, steps, routine, and headspace first, then diet when the timing is right. We finish with the Pareto principle: put your focus on the small set of actions that produce most results, and ignore the flashy distractions until the foundation is solid.If you found this useful, subscribe to the Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who’s stuck in the rabbit holes, and leave a review. What’s the one “small” basic you know you need to nail this week?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#85 To Hyrox Or Not to Hyrox....
Hyrox is everywhere right now, and the question we keep getting is simple: “Should I do it?” Larry and Daniel take a proper look at what’s really pulling people towards Hyrox, from FOMO and fitness trends to the very real desire for community, belonging, and a shared goal you can train for with your mates. We’re clear on one thing from the start: getting more people exercising is a net positive, no matter the entry point.We also get honest about expectations. If your main goal is fat loss, building muscle, or getting stronger, Hyrox training may or may not be the best fit depending on where you’re starting from and what trade-offs you’re willing to accept. We talk about the “Hyrox athlete” illusion, why advanced physiques are usually built with years of structured strength training and smart programming, and how too much race-specific conditioning can chip away at strength and lean mass for some gym-goers.From there, we zoom out to the fitness industry itself: why every trend is also a business, how “recovery tools” and supplements get bundled into the hype, and why nutrition and energy balance still decide whether you actually get leaner. If you love Hyrox, brilliant, stick with it. If you hate burpees, be honest about what you’re signing up for. The goal is a training programme you enjoy, can sustain, and that matches what you want from your health and fitness.If this sparks a reaction, share it with a mate who’s thinking about signing up, subscribe for more straight-talking fitness chats, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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Motivation & Disipline
Motivation is a brilliant feeling and a terrible plan. Daniel and I get into why so many people stall in their fitness journey, fat loss, training, and nutrition when they keep waiting to “feel ready”, then blame themselves when the buzz fades. We look at motivation for what it is: a short-lived spike that can get you started, but cannot carry you through weeks of busy work, family stress, and real-life commitments.We share a simple fogged windscreen story that cuts through the usual online advice. Procrastination is waiting. Motivation is squinting and driving anyway. Discipline is forcing it recklessly. The better move is turning on the defogger: design the situation so the next right step is easier. That idea runs through everything we talk about, from realistic gym schedules to why copying extreme mindsets (including misreading David Goggins) can push you into burn-out, resentment, or an identity that needs constant hype just to function.We also dig into identity-based habits and behaviour change. If you become the person who shows up, your routine stops depending on willpower. If you shape your environment, nutrition gets easier without daily battles. Expect practical, plain-language insights on habit building, systems, routines, and reducing friction so you can keep moving even when motivation is nowhere to be found.If you enjoy it, subscribe to Gen Pop Podcast, share it with a mate who keeps waiting for motivation, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#83 Scale Sanity
The scales can ruin a perfectly good morning, and not because you suddenly gained fat overnight. Larry Doyle and Daniel get brutally practical about what your weigh-in is actually showing: body weight, not body fat, and a messy mix of water, digestion, food volume, sodium, training inflammation, sleep, stress, and hormonal changes. If you’ve ever seen the number jump after one “good” day and felt like you’d messed it all up, this chat is built to give you back a bit of calm and control.We talk through why we prefer multiple weigh-ins per week, and how daily weigh-ins (done consistently) give a clearer weekly average and a better read on true weight loss progress. You’ll hear simple, real-world examples like how a litre of water instantly adds a kilo, why weighing on different scales can show completely different numbers, and how even an uneven floor can skew a result. We also get into the trap of chasing a specific body fat percentage, why body composition matters more than a magic number, and how clothes fit, progress photos, and how you feel can be stronger metrics than the scales alone.Finally, we lay out realistic fat loss expectations using a percentage of body weight, why smaller people often see slower numeric drops, and why impatience leads to unnecessary changes like slashing calories or piling on cardio. If you want a smarter approach to fat loss, weight tracking, and scale fluctuations, hit play, then subscribe, share it with a mate who hates the scales, and leave a review. What’s the one thing that most often makes your weigh-in spike?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#82 - The Real-World Guide To Tracking For Fat Loss
Tracking can feel like a minefield: calories, steps, weigh-ins, sleep scores, heart rate, VO2 max, and a dozen apps all asking for your attention. Daniel and I cut through that noise and get honest about what actually helps real people make progress, especially if fat loss is the goal. We talk about the “bare minimum” metrics worth tracking, why trying to measure everything can backfire, and how to keep the process simple enough that you actually stick with it.We dig into the fundamentals: calories consumed and calories expended. Stress, sleep, and hormones matter, but they usually show up through those two levers, and if you never measure the basics, you’re left guessing. We also explain why tracking often feels uncomfortable, because it acts like a lie detector. The data can highlight overeating, low daily movement, or inconsistent habits, and that truth can be hard to face, but it’s also what gives you control and speeds up results.Then we get practical. If “I don’t have time” is your biggest barrier, we share simple strategies like saving repeat meals, building custom recipes, and pre-logging your day to remove decision fatigue. We also talk about when trackers help and when they hurt, especially if readiness scores make you second-guess training. Our main takeaway is clear: match the severity of your tracking to the severity of your goal, and only add more metrics when you need them to answer a question.If this helps, subscribe, share it with a mate who’s sick of spinning their wheels, and leave a review. What’s the one thing you track now, and what do you want to stop tracking?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#81 - Alcohol
A few drinks can be grand. The real question is what they quietly do to your week. We sit down to talk alcohol, calories, and the Irish social side of drinking, without the preachy tone and without pretending everyone should live like a monk. If you’re trying to lose fat, build consistency in the gym, or simply feel better day to day, alcohol can be the invisible speed bump, not just because of the drinks themselves, but because of what happens after.We break down the basics that most people miss: alcohol is calorie dense (seven calories per gram), pints add up fast, and liquid calories still count even when you’re not “eating”. Then we get into the part that derails progress for nearly everyone, the next day. Poor sleep, low energy, dehydration, cravings, and the easy decisions that turn into a 1,500 calorie breakfast roll and a takeaway later. We share how we coach clients to plan for Sunday as much as Saturday, including simple food prep ideas, stocking the fridge with realistic options, and giving yourself permission to make it a rest day.You’ll also hear practical strategies for keeping your social life while staying in control: calorie banking across the week, taking one day to maintenance, and the zebra striping approach (one alcoholic drink followed by a zero or water). We talk openly about social pressure, the awkward comments when you’re not drinking, and why a three to six month break can be the reset that changes everything, from sleep and anxiety to confidence and training momentum.If this hits home, share it with a mate who’s stuck in the weekend loop, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. After you listen, will you try zebra striping or a three month break, and what do you think would be the hardest part?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#80 - How to Maximise Your Coaching Experience
Most people do not avoid coaching because they hate training. They avoid it because they think they will fail at it. We get that, and we have heard every version of it: “I don’t have time”, “I won’t be perfect”, “I’ll mess up the plan”, “I need more willpower”. Larry and co-host Daniel sit down to explain what being a client should actually look like when coaching is done properly: flexible, individual, and built around real life rather than an online avatar.We talk about why you are not meant to fit someone else’s mould, and why a quality coach does the opposite: they shape the process around your schedule, your preferences, your stress, and your goals. That means check-ins are not a judgement day. The good weeks are fine, but the rough weeks are where the real coaching happens, because they show what needs to change in your environment, your routines, and your expectations. We also draw a clear line between coaching and therapy, while still showing how empathy, rapport, and lived experience can help people open up and get unstuck.You will hear practical mindset shifts for sustainable fat loss and fitness results, including how to think about willpower as systems, how to escape the Instagram perfection trap, and why progress with binge eating behaviour often starts with reducing frequency rather than demanding instant perfection. The goal is long-term autonomy, not dependence, so you understand your own habits, you ask better questions, and you can keep moving forward even when life gets messy.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a mate who feels “behind”, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What is the biggest worry that stops you from getting support, time, willpower, or fear of getting it wrong?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#79 Eating Out , Fat-Loss Friend or Foe ?
Eating out can feel like the moment your calorie tracking falls apart: no labels, bigger portions, hidden oils, and that split-second “sure I’ll just get whatever” decision. We’re not buying the idea that meals out are automatically out of your control. Larry Doyle and Daniel break down how to keep your nutrition, macros, and weight loss goals moving forward while still saying yes to dinners, coffee dates, takeaways, and spontaneous plans.We get practical fast. If you know where you’re going, we explain how checking the menu early helps you beat decision fatigue and social pressure, so you don’t end up ordering on impulse. If it’s last minute, we talk through the levers you still have: smart swaps, keeping sauces on the side, choosing grilled over fried, and even simply slowing down so you don’t eat past satisfaction. You’ll hear real examples, from burrito orders that save hundreds of calories to a McDonald’s stop that still hits protein targets without turning into a supersize blowout.We also chat about “controlled guesstimates” and why being slightly wrong is miles better than not logging at all. Plus, we share a simple way to use ChatGPT to estimate calories when you’ve no reliable numbers, helping you stay consistent without turning social life into stress. If you found meal tracking hard on the go, this one gives you a calmer, more realistic approach. Subscribe, share it with a mate who struggles on weekends, and leave a review, what food situation throws you off most when you’re out?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#78 Training For Busy People
Being “too busy” is not a character flaw, it is a planning problem. Daniel and I get blunt about why so many training plans fail real people with real lives: the coaches who say they train busy people often have no clue what a genuinely packed week looks like. So we break it down into something that actually works when you have kids to collect, deadlines to hit, commutes to survive, and maybe 30 to 45 minutes to yourself. We talk through time-boxed workouts, smart supersets, and how to organise training around movement patterns so you can walk into a busy gym and still get the job done with a bench and a pair of dumbbells. We also cover why heavy compounds are not always the best tool for time-poor lifters, how to make efficient swaps that cut warm-up time, and why full body programming keeps you consistent even when you miss a session. If you want a realistic strength training plan for busy schedules, this is the framework we use again and again. We also dig into sustainability: training around what you enjoy, starting with less to earn consistency, and using a three-plus-one structure so “bonus” sessions never turn into guilt. Finally, we call out the biggest silent time-waster in the gym: doomscrolling between sets, and how to protect your focus so you are in and out with a proper session done. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a busy mate, and leave a review so more people can train without turning their whole life upside down.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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90 Days To Summer
Summer is 90 days away and the “I’ll start when life calms down” excuse is about to get expensive. We sit down and map a practical 12-week fat loss plan for normal people with jobs, kids, social plans, stress, and a calendar that does not care about your goals. If you want to lose body fat, tighten up the love handles, and feel confident in a bikini or mankini, this is the reset that brings you back to basics without the fluff.We talk realistic weight loss rates (think 0.5% to 1% of body weight per week for most), why the first weeks should build traction, and how to plan around Easter, barbecues, weekends away, and the curveballs that always show up. The core message is simple: there’s no perfect time, so we build a plan that survives imperfect weeks and still moves you forward.Nutrition does the heavy lifting, so we dig into calorie tracking in a way that creates freedom rather than obsession. We cover weekly averages, building a buffer for social meals, meal prep to reduce effort, and simple templates you can repeat while adjusting portions. Then we tackle training and activity: full-body sessions when time is tight, plus why time-based cardio often beats chasing 10,000 steps when your day is already packed. We also share how accountability buddies and community support can make adherence far easier.If you want help putting this into action, message us, and if you’re curious about our Momentum coaching block starting 6 April, we’ll point you in the right direction. Subscribe, share this with a mate who’s “starting Monday”, and leave a review so more people can find the simple plan that works.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#76 - Low hanging fruit - Making results easier.
Tired of chasing hacks that never stick? We’re pulling the camera back to show how simple, low-hanging habits quietly drive the biggest wins: steadier energy, calmer cravings, better workouts, and a brain that actually wants to go to bed. This is a practical, no-fluff tour of the small hinges that swing big doors—sleep, hydration, movement, easy nutrition, and screen-time sanity.We start with sleep as the master lever. A regular bedtime and wake time, fewer late-night screens, and a saner weekend routine reduce “social jet lag” and make Monday mornings less brutal. Even 20 to 30 extra minutes of quality sleep pays off in improved mood, appetite control, and training performance. From there, hydration gets the spotlight. Keeping large bottles within reach, flavouring water if needed, and front-loading fluids in the morning can clear brain fog, support digestion, and make recovery feel effortless.Food comes next, with convenience used smartly instead of passively. Frozen veg and fruit offer budget-friendly nutrients in minutes, while widely available high-protein options keep meals satisfying without complex meal prep. Rather than hunting endless recipes, we share a simple system: list the proteins, carbs, fats, fruit, and veg you actually like and build quick meals from that shortlist. Movement rounds out the foundation—no perfect plan required. Walk more, start from your true baseline, and let the improved sleep and appetite that follow compound your progress.We also dig into attention drains. Screen time quietly steals hours, disrupts sleep, and feeds stress. We compare strategies—app limits, notification tweaks, and low-friction logging—to help you reclaim focus without going cold turkey. The thread running through everything is friction: reduce it, and consistency follows. Pick one gap, make it non-negotiable for two weeks, and watch the dominoes fall in your favour.Enjoying the show? Follow the podcast, share this episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find practical, sustainable health advice. What’s your one low-hanging fruit this week?Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#75 - The Steve Jobs Approach To Health, Fitness, And Daily Routine
What if getting in shape felt easier because you made fewer decisions, not more effort? We unpack a Steve Jobs-style approach to health and fitness that strips away noise and builds calm, repeatable systems. From wearing the same reliable kit to rotating five or six meals you actually enjoy, we show how defaults beat motivation, especially when life gets messy.We dig into the power of meal rotations built from a short list of staples, batch-cooked and ready to go. You’ll hear how tiny swaps—rice to potatoes, chili to lasagne—deliver variety without blowing up your routine. We walk through a practical morning setup that removes friction: water ready, shoes by the door, a quick walk, ten minutes of planning, a short read. The outcome is less reactivity, fewer cravings, steadier energy, and more bandwidth for work, family, and training. Instead of chasing the perfect week, we plan for the worst one, mapping a Murphy’s Law backup with minimum viable movement, prepped meals, and simple recovery.Expect clear, grounded tactics: automate shopping, keep gear visible, schedule sessions like meetings, and maintain a short list of emergency takeaway options that still align with your goals. We talk mindset too—lowering expectations to match your real week, meeting yourself where you are, and letting “boring” be the compliment your results deserve. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice or stuck in menu paralysis, this episode offers a calm path forward that trades hype for habits and confusion for clarity.If this helped, follow the show, share it with a mate who needs less chaos and more consistency, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Your feedback shapes what we tackle next.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#74 - Managing Un-expected events...
Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#73 The Missing Link - How To Unlock HUGE Results
Ever feel like you’re “doing everything right” yet the scale won’t budge? Larry and Daniel pull apart the quiet habits that erase progress—patchy tracking, shaky measurements, and blind trust in barcode scans—and show how small leaks become big plateaus. We share real client stories, like the tea drinker unknowingly sipping hundreds of calories in milk and the “protein-packed” lasagna inflated by a bogus database entry. The lesson is simple and powerful: awareness before willpower.Across the conversation, we map out a practical path to accuracy without obsession. Start with seven honest days, including weekends, and log the food you actually eat. Swap cups and tablespoons for grams to get a true read on energy-dense foods. Sanity-check your app entries; if a chicken breast shows carbs, it’s wrong. Build estimation skills by covering the scale and guessing portions before verifying—this trains your eye for eating out and busy days. We talk through how a short, intense month of precise tracking delivers years of food freedom because most meals repeat and accuracy becomes automatic.You’ll learn how to spot stealth calories—bites from a partner’s plate, spoon “tastings,” oils and dressings, and unlabeled sips—and how to fix weekend drift without blowing up your social life. We keep the focus on big levers that drive fat loss: consistent energy balance, clear measurement, and simple habits you can repeat. No magic, no fear—just skill. Hit play to plug the leaks, reclaim control, and finally see the results your effort deserves.If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Got a question or want our “calorie detective” eyes on your log? Send us a DM—we’re here to help.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#72 The one about supplements.
Tired of buying bottles that promise the world and deliver little more than expensive urine? We went straight to the point: how to choose supplements that actually work, when to take them, and when to keep your wallet shut. No codes, no hype—just a clear path through the supplement maze.We start by reframing why supplements exist: to fill real gaps, not to replace sleep, training, or decent food. From there, we build a small, proven stack that suits most people—quality multivitamins, omega-3, vitamin D3, magnesium glycinate, and creatine monohydrate—explaining the evidence, the forms that absorb, and the everyday benefits. You’ll learn why a multivitamin is only an insurance policy, how to hit EPA and DHA targets if you rarely eat oily fish, and why vitamin D is so vital in Ireland and across northern Europe.We also get practical about pitfalls. Magnesium isn’t magic unless you choose the right form and dose. Creatine isn’t a steroid, but it does demand proper hydration to avoid gut issues, and simple Creapure monohydrate beats flashy gummies every time. We break down proprietary blends, label tricks, and influencer tactics, and explain when niche options like inositol or CoQ10 make sense for specific conditions. Along the way, we keep returning to the foundation: test first, target the real deficiency, then retest to confirm your effort paid off.If you’ve ever stared at a shelf of powders and pills and wondered what’s real, this conversation gives you a trustworthy checklist: fewer products, better quality, transparent labels, third-party testing, and habits that do the heavy lifting. If you’re unsure about a product you’ve seen, send it our way and we’ll tell you straight. If this helped you cut the clutter, subscribe, share with a friend who loves a gummy, and leave a review with the one supplement you’re keeping—and the one you’re ditching.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#71 The one about Caffeine - Use or Abuse ?
Ever wonder why the 2pm slump hits even on “good” sleep? We pull apart the caffeine loop—from the adenosine blockade that masks true fatigue to the half-life math that keeps stray milligrams humming along when you’re trying to drift off. Larry and Daniel get honest about intake, tolerance, a hospital scare that prompted a rethink, and the simple shifts that return your edge without taxing your nervous system.We break down smart protocols: how to time caffeine 30 to 90 minutes before training so the peak lands when you need it, why evening lifters should consider non-stim pre-workouts if they care about recovery, and how vasoconstriction can blunt the pump you’re chasing. You’ll hear practical tactics for reducing reliance—decaf that actually tastes good, half-caff as a bridge, and short deloads that lower resting heart rate, calm reactivity, and resensitise receptors so smaller doses work again. We also touch digestion, hunger blunting during a deficit, and the pitfalls of masking low fibre or hydration with another flat white.For students and deep workers, we connect caffeine timing to memory consolidation and REM quality, showing how a casual afternoon coffee can quietly tax recall the next day. If jitters are your sticking point, we explain when a modest dose of L-theanine can help, and where it crosses into papering over a problem. Across the board, the theme stays clear: use caffeine as a tool, not a crutch. Know your cut-off, track your total from hidden sources like tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and pre-workouts, and match the dose to the job.If this chat helps you rethink your ritual, share it with a mate who lives by the long black, hit follow for more practical health and training breakdowns, and leave a quick review to tell us your cut-off time.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#70 - The One All About Recovery
We unpack how to judge recovery without letting devices run your training, and why trends across sleep, stress, and workload beat any single score. Practical steps show how to align sessions with your real life, when to deload, and how to return from illness without stalling progress.• misreading wearables and readiness scores• basics-first recovery: sleep, food, hydration, stress• trends over time vs single-day numbers• resting heart rate as a reliable signal• matching hard sessions to easy life days• why most people aren’t overtraining• returning from illness with 50 percent volume and intensity• removing stressors before adding tools• weekly check-ins over daily refreshes for perspectiveGot questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#69 - From All-In Bodybuilding To Balanced Living
What happens when the gym becomes your identity—and what does it take to let that go without losing yourself? Larry and Daniel pull back the curtain on years of training, dieting, bodybuilding prep, and the quiet costs that come with living by macros and PBs. From sneaking into a first weight set to competing at a high level, from running a gym 80 hours a week to saying no to a family dinner for the sake of “being on plan,” we trace the moments that forced a rethink and the choices that rebuilt a healthier, more human approach.You’ll hear how rigid tracking can slide into binge cycles, why social life and relationships often pay the price, and how to prevent discipline from turning into isolation. We talk about setting expectations with partners, navigating identity shifts, and the surprising relief that comes from dropping the pressure to beat last week every time. Larry shares moving from brutal leg days to archery and fatherhood, while Daniel finds joy in untracked runs and lower-intensity sessions that boost, not drain, his workday. The big insight: the same focus that builds a stage-ready body can be redirected to family, business, creativity, or community when seasons change.If you’re stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, you’ll get step-by-step ways to scale back without spiralling: one untracked meal, flexible training windows, new outlets for competitive energy, and a kinder definition of progress. This is a guide for athletes, parents, and busy professionals who want sustainable fitness, better relationships, and a life that feels full instead of small. If the weights have started to weigh on your life, this one’s for you.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and drop us a review to help more people find balanced fitness.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#68 - Spotting Good Information & Bullshit Detection
We pull apart health and fitness claims, from testosterone boosters to greens powders, and show how incentives, language, and hidden fine print shape what you’re sold. We share practical checks to spot hype, read labels, and double down on habits that actually work.• influencer incentives and affiliate kickbacks• red-flag language and too-good-to-be-true promises• basics first: sleep, steps, strength, nutrition• placebo versus behaviour change and real drivers• peer reviews from trusted people in your circle• reading labels and avoiding proprietary blends• study context, populations, and limitations• free ebooks, data capture, and clickbait traps• why consistency beats “one exercise” fixes• building a BS radar and slowing impulsive buysAs always, we're here to help you out. Just drop us a DM if there's something that you say, you know what, Larry, what do you think it is here? I've seen this online, just shoot it across to us.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#67 - Build Your Best Diet
Diets don’t fail because you chose the wrong superfood. They fail because the plan doesn’t fit your life. We unpack a simple framework to build a results-focused diet that you can actually follow: anchor your day with enough protein, load up on fruit, veg and fibre, and then flex carbs and fats to match your taste, training and schedule. No moralising food, no pass or fail macros—just a system that reduces friction and boosts adherence.We start by defining the problem you want to solve—fat loss, steadier energy, better performance—and reverse-engineer calories to suit it. From there, we show how to map meals to your real day: more calories where you’re hungriest, fewer where you aren’t, with full permission to use convenience options like microwave rice, frozen veg and prepped proteins. You’ll learn why weekly calories beat daily perfection, how to plan for pasta-bake Tuesdays and steak-night Thursdays, and how to keep weekend flexibility without derailing your goal.Protein gets the spotlight for good reason. Set a clear daily target, use ranges instead of rigid numbers, and consider front-loading if you struggle to hit it. With that foundation in place, snacks lose their pull, focus improves, and you won’t need to obsess over exact carb-to-fat ratios. We also share our own meal setups—high-protein mornings, carb-heavy evenings, repeatable staples that digest well—so you can borrow ideas and build your version. The throughline is simple: add before you subtract, change less at once, and let your history guide what truly works.Enjoy the conversation, then put it to work. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s stuck in diet rules, and leave a review so more people can build a plan that fits their life.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#66 - How to navigate the rest of 2025
December can feel like a runaway train, but most of the chaos melts away once you map the actual moments that matter. Larry and Daniel break down a simple system to plan the final eight weeks of the year, enjoy the food you love, and protect the progress you’ve earned. It starts with reframing: you likely have six or seven real events across fifty days. Plan for those hours and keep the rest of your days steady, and stress drops fast.We walk through how to triage social occasions into big, medium, and low stakes, then decide where to push calories and where to keep it light. You’ll hear practical tactics for the day after a night out—hydration, a strong breakfast, fresh air, and pre-picked takeaways—so three fun hours don’t become a three-day slide. With dark evenings and wet weather, routines wobble, so we set realistic minimums: three-plus-one training, flexible steps, and short indoor cardio to maintain output. If you’re chasing a big year-end goal, we show how to manage trade-offs without turning December into a diet prison.We also dig into the move from deficit to maintenance before the 22nd, reducing food focus so you can relax over Christmas without tracking. Think foundations first—protein, veg, fruit, fibre—then add seasonal treats as “decorations” on top. Simple rules help: dessert after meals, a short pause to check hunger, and a portion you can savour. Stay mindfully active for more wiggle room and better mood. Most importantly, own your choices: if training brings you joy, train; if a quiet walk clears your head, walk.By planning the few key moments and keeping light structure elsewhere, you’ll glide into 2026 on the front foot—calm, confident, and consistent. If this resonated, share it with a friend who needs a sane December. Subscribe for more practical health, fitness, and nutrition chats, and leave a review to tell us your biggest festive challenge.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#65 - The One About Ai - Coaching and Ripping Clients Off.
Ai is everywhere, and the fitness/coaching space is moving at a million miles per hour with it too...Unfortunately you may be getting coached by AI as opposed to your coach who you are paying....In this episode we dive in and expand on whats happening in the industry right now , the good bad and the ugly with AI Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#64- The One About Coaching - What makes a good client?
This week we dive into what its like being a client and what makes a great client from our perspective , sharing insights and some behind the scenes into our job and role as your coach. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#63 The One About Tracking
Our goal with calorie Tracking ?? Tracking smarter not forever ....In this episode Larry and Daniel dive into tracking, and how you can get the most from it , but also move away from it , and not relying on it as a crutch for ever.Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#62 - The One About Ultra Processed Foods.
If you are looking at your social media feed, youtube or anywhere other than living under a rock , you'll have been told that Ultra Processed Foods are going to kill you.... Spoiler alert , they won'tThis weeks episode we dive into UPF's how you can include them into your diet and why its just all noise and scare tactics on social media..Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#61 - Why Diets Fail.
Ever wonder why your diet has failed you ? In this episode we dive into why, but also how to set your self up for long term success when it comes to shaking the shackles of that unwanted body fat forever. Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#60 - The One About "All or Nothing"
Daniel and Larry dismantle the harmful "all or nothing" mindset that leads many to abandon their fitness and nutrition goals at the first sign of imperfection.• People apply the all-or-nothing approach selectively to fitness but not other areas of life• Social media normalizes extreme, unsustainable approaches that aren't realistic for most people• Focus on the "big rocks" like adequate protein and sleep before optimizing minor details• Work with your reality rather than fighting against it—what's optimal depends on your circumstances• Look at weekly averages instead of daily perfection for sustainable progress• Make small, incremental improvements rather than attempting complete lifestyle overhauls• Develop "if-then" plans to navigate inevitable disruptions• Even perfect tracking doesn't guarantee perfect results due to natural variations in food labels and bodily processes• Choose approaches you enjoy and can maintain consistently over theoretically optimal but unsustainable practicesRemain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#59 The One About Building Muscle...
Want to build a juicy booty or bulletproof your pecs ? This is the episode for you... where we dive into building muscle and all you need to know.Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#58 The one about Weekends..
Saturday & Sunday = 28% of the weekFriday + S + S = 42% of the week...its a HUGE portion of your week...It doesn't need to be perfect but it is where you'll find the most gaps that need to be addressed to help you see best results. In this weeks episode , we help you fill those gaps with tips and strategies we use with clients who have had major success..Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#57 - The one about Stubborn Body Fat
The one about stubborn body fat, that last 10-15 lbs, , where we dive deep into fat loss , and what you need to do to drop that last few lbs....Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#56 Maintaining Strength during dieting
The one about maintaining your strength during dieting phases.where we dive deep into how you can absolutely maintain strength, and actually get stronger during dieting phases. Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#55 - The one about Sleep...
The one about sleep, where we dive deep into slumber.What is good sleep ? how do we get it , tracking and understanding sleep ....Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#54 - Managing Hunger on a diet
Coach Larry and Daniel deep dive into "hunger" when dieting , is it real , myth or can it even be managed ? Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#53 - De-loads - Planning a training break ?
Coach Larry and Daniel deep dive into the successful strategies we implement with ourselves and clients to navigate training breaks, should we ? how and when to hit the pause button on the gym. Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game.Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#52 - Maintenance Calories/Phases Explained
The deficit gets the spotlight but the real hero is maintenance and maintaining that hard earned result .Coach Larry and Coach Daniel deep dive into Maintenance calories , in this episode you'll learn everything you need to know on the why , what , when and where with maintenance calories. Sharing some coaching insights and our own experience to make it super easy to understand Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected] questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#51 - Planning Phases for fat-loss
Coach Daniel and Larry sit down this week to discuss how to best plan out your phases, moving from fat-loss to maintenance , when and how ,its a crucial element thats overlooked, however will make all the difference in outcomes you see.Remain proactive in your approach and stay ahead of the game. IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#50 Daniel Daly
IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Music introSpark by Dj PYC @pycmusicGot questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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#49 Helen Keeble - Pelvic Health
Helen (www.helen-keeble.com) is an experienced, passionate and down-to-earth pelvic health physiotherapist. She is also a tutor/presenter and co-founder of www.umi-health.com. In recent years Helen has also researched and developed her own post-graduate course & webinars focusing on the functional female pelvic floor that is open to all health and fitness professionals.In today's chat, we dive into all things pelvic health with Helen , how to instantly improve it and how we can improve our sex lives too ! A chat not to be missed ! Website : www.helen-keeble.com - www.umi-health.com IG: helenkeeblephysio Make sure to tag us in your re-shares of todays episodes so we can thank you personally. IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieAffiliate Coaching https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/join-the-affiliate/Music introSpark by Dj PYC @pycmusicGot questions? simply email or dm us with those questionsLarry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coachingDaniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoachingWebsite https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ieCoaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/Email : [email protected]
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Personal Trainer , Coach and people helper Larry Doyle , joined by colleague Daniel Daly sit down with you each week, sharing tips, insights and real world coaching to help simplify your health & fitness journey.We cut through the nonsense, fillers and BS to give you simple real life tips.
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