The Calorie Counting Lie No One Talks About

You’re juggling work, kids, and a never-ending to-do list. As the year winds down, everything ramps up. School events, end-of-year deadlines, Christmas prep and suddenly, workouts slide down the priority list again. You tell yourself you’ll get back on track in January, but deep down you know that cycle’s getting old. In this episode, Matt and Noah unpack why the back end of the year becomes a trap for busy parents and professionals. They explore how life-stacking, mental load, and perfectionism drain your energy before you even start, and how simple tweaks, like anchoring workouts to your daily routines and adjusting your expectations, can keep you consistent through the chaos. Finishing the year strong isn’t about finding more willpower, it’s about designing your life so movement fits, even when life gets full.   If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Most people think calorie counting is the golden ticket to weight loss. Download the app, weigh the food, log every bite … simple, right? But for busy parents and professionals, it rarely plays out that way. Instead of feeling in control, you feel trapped, guilty, and exhausted, like food has become another full-time job. In this episode, we break down why calorie counting isn’t the answer you’ve been told it is. We’ll show you how it oversimplifies health, ignores metabolism, and sets you up for an all-or-nothing cycle that steals your confidence. Then, we reveal a better way: The You4ia Method. A simple, realistic approach that works in messy, busy real life. No apps, no spreadsheets. Just habits that last. If you’ve ever wondered why calorie counting feels impossible, this episode will open your eyes to the truth, and give you the freedom to finally do it differently.   If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.     Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Most people have tried an 8-week challenge, drop a few kilos, train like crazy, stick to the strict meal plan. But the moment life gets busy with work, kids, or weekend events, it all unravels. You blame yourself for not having enough willpower, but the truth is the model was never built for real life. These short-term sprints force you to pause everything for 8 weeks, only to land back at square one, frustrated and exhausted. In this episode, we unpack why 8-week challenges don’t work long term and how to replace them with habits that bend with your lifestyle, not against it. From training less but more consistently, to building balanced plates and choosing family-friendly routines, you’ll see how simple shifts create lasting energy, confidence, and results. It’s not about what you can do in 8 weeks … it’s about what you’re still doing in 8 years. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started. Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You think you’re just tired because work is busy, the kids keep you on your toes, or training leaves you sore. But the truth is, your body is waving a red flag. Every late night, every skipped meal, every “I’ll just push through” leaves you running on empty. In this episode, we take you from thinking fatigue is “just part of life” to seeing it for what it is: your body stuck in survival mode. We unpack how recovery is actually where strength, energy, and patience are built and why simple shifts like 30 extra minutes of sleep, a short walk after dinner, or saying no once this week can reset your system. You’ll realise recovery isn’t optional, it’s your greatest tool to recharge, repair, and show up fully for the people and priorities that matter most. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Feeling exhausted, foggy, and snappy at home or work? That’s the cost of the “easy” choices sneaking up on you. Skipping the gym feels easier in the moment, but living in a body that’s always tired, achy, and running on caffeine is its own kind of hard. In this episode, we unpack the idea of “choosing your hard” and why the short-term discomfort of training, meal prep, or switching off Netflix early pays you back with strength, energy, and presence for the people who matter most. You’ll hear examples of what these choices look like in daily life, why they reshape your identity and resilience, and a simple action step to shift your energy this week. The truth is, you’re already choosing hard every day, this conversation will help you choose the one that builds the life you actually want. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Your kids are asking you to join adventures, but you’re too tired, sore, or out of breath to keep up. Every hike turned back, backyard game skipped, or beach swim missed is a memory lost, not just for you, but for the people you love. It’s easy to think there will always be another chance, but these opportunities don’t wait until you’re fitter or less busy. In this episode, Matt shares a powerful story from a hike in Tasmania and we explore how moving your body now gives you the energy, strength, and confidence to say “yes” to life’s best moments. From hikes and bike rides to backyard games and beach adventures, we break down simple ways to show up fully and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You’re not tired because you’re lazy, you’re tired because you’re last on your own list. In this episode, we speak directly to the parents, professionals, and carers who carry it all… but leave nothing for themselves. You’ve been showing up for everyone else, your kids, your job, your family, but when it’s time to move, eat well, or just pause… you disappear. We unpack why that happens, how guilt keeps you stuck, and what showing up for yourself really looks like. With practical, realistic shifts, like movement anchors, Sunday resets, and redefining what a win looks like, this episode is your permission slip to stop surviving and start feeling strong, present, and human again. Link to Sunday Reset: Spotify Apple Link to Micro-moments of Calm: Spotify Apple If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started: Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You say you don’t have time, but even when you do, you still don’t choose you. Busy parents and professionals often give their best to everyone else, then feel guilty for wanting anything left for themselves. You wait for life to settle, for permission, for the “right” moment to begin… and it never comes. This episode flips the script. You’ll discover why time isn’t the issue, it’s the standard you hold for your own needs. We’ll walk you through what giving yourself permission really looks like, how to drop the guilt, and simple ways to start showing up for yourself without waiting. Because your energy, clarity, and confidence aren’t selfish goals, they’re the foundation for everything else. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started: Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Your afternoon crash slams into you every day, stealing your energy, killing your focus, and wrecking your mood. You keep telling yourself to push through, reach for another coffee, or grab a quick snack, but nothing works. That slump drags you down like clockwork, leaving you foggy, irritable, and scrambling just to get through the rest of your day. You feel defeated, overwhelmed, and trapped in a cycle that sucks the life out of your afternoons. Your energy system is broken, stuck in a loop that drains you faster than you can recover. You’re caught in reaction mode, relying on caffeine and quick fixes that only mask the problem, and it’s crushing your productivity and wellbeing. We expose why your afternoon crash keeps beating you, why caffeine is a false friend, and the simple but powerful shifts that actually create real, lasting energy. If you’re done with the crash and ready to reclaim your day, this episode is for you. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started. Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You’re great at planning… but not so great at starting. Busy week ahead? You tell yourself, “I’ll start Monday.” But Monday comes and go’s, life’s chaotic, and the cycle resets. Most busy parents and professionals wait for the “perfect time” to begin, but that time never comes. The pressure to start fresh next week keeps you stuck in all-or-nothing thinking. It feels like you’re always behind, always failing, always restarting. In this episode, we break down what a gentle start actually looks like, no pressure, no perfection. Just small, doable steps that fit into your real, messy life. This is your sign to stop waiting. Start now. Start imperfect. Change doesn't come from a calendar, it comes from action.   If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook