72. 2 Hour Sessions, Low Calorie Diets and Learning From My Own Big Mistakes!
In this episode I am getting completely unfiltered about what I have learned from being a client of multiple coaches over 20 years and how those experiences, good and bad, shaped everything I do inside Thriving Women today. I also share a full debrief from my 10 day holiday in Majorca, including upgrading to all inclusive, and why having the right mindset, standards and approach to moderation meant I came home feeling just as confident and energised as when I left. I talk honestly about the parts of the coaching industry that I think are doing real damage. The impersonal check ins, the unrealistic 1200 to 1300 calorie targets, the programmes that completely ignore postpartum limitations and injuries. And I explain why harsh deficits lead to poor adherence, untracked eating and increased food noise rather than results. My goal with every client is always to eat as much as possible while still making progress. I share why whole food, menu style guidance works better than rigid meal plans, how whole foods naturally reduce cravings and why I will always prioritise consistency, sleep and stress management over obsessing about calories. I also open up about my dad's late onset Type 1 diabetes and how that deepened my focus on real health beyond just aesthetics. If you have ever felt let down by a coach, struggled with food noise or wondered why the plan you are following is not working, this episode is for you. PS. I have been nominated for: Best Fitness Podcast ➡️ Nicola Graham Podcast Best Fitness Influencer ➡️ Nicola Graham All votes and support are highly appreciated 🤍 https://www.britishfitnessaward.com/bfa26nominations If you found this episode valuable and wanted to hear more from The Nicola Graham Podcast, make sure to like, subscribe and share. Looking for further support? This is how You Can Work With Me... Join my free online community 'Thriving Women' https://nicolagrahamfitness.com/thrivingwomen Check out my group online coaching membership 'Thrive Lifestyle' https://nicolagrahamfitness.com/thrivelifestyle If you're interested in 1-1 coaching, drop me a DM via my Instagram www.instagram.com/nicolagrahamfitness And if you want to get in touch? Send me an email via nicolagrahampodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 02:55 Majorca Holiday Debrief 07:25 All Inclusive Mindset 11:26 Coaching Industry Reality 15:21 Low Calorie Diet Trap 20:01 Scale Weight vs Feeling Fit 23:05 Meal Plans That Backfire 29:56 Whole Foods and Food Noise 34:33 Health Wake Up Call 41:35 Boring Habits That Work 44:14 Support and Final Takeaways 47:02 Join Thriving Women
