If I Knew Back Then .... How Sarah and Tanna's Beliefs About Health & Fitness Have Evolved

If I Knew Back Then .... How Sarah and Tanna's Beliefs About Health & Fitness Have Evolved

From Training for Life by Sarah Gilks and Tanna Payne

May 21, 2026 · 21 min · Season 4

About this episode

Sarah and Tanna discuss how their beliefs about health and fitness have evolved over time, sharing insights on what truly leads to long-term strength and happiness.

  Ever wish you could go back and shake your younger self? In this candid, fired-up conversation, Sarah and Tanna get real about the beliefs they used to hold about health and fitness — beliefs that were keeping them stuck, shrinking themselves, and chasing all the wrong things. From crash diets and obsessive cardio to scale addiction and imposter syndrome, they unpack how far they've come — and what actually works for long-term strength, health, and happiness. "Instead of asking 'How small can I make myself?' start asking 'How good can I feel?'" — Sarah   In This Episode 🍽️ More exercise + less food = results. (Spoiler: nope.) Tanna shares how her younger self was laser-focused on eating as little as possible to reach an ideal she saw in the mirror — while completely ignoring her natural strengths. The shift? Recognizing she's strong and athletic, and building a body that supports the life she actually loves living. 📋 Strict meal plans are the answer. Sarah spent years following rigid diet plans — including Fit for Life, Bare to the Bones, and strict figure competition protocols. Neither host has ever seen a strict meal plan work long-term. HRM's approach teaches…

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Hosts: Sarah Gilks, Tanna Payne

Topics covered

  • health
  • fitness
  • nutrition
  • mental health
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • health beliefs
  • fitness evolution
  • long-term health
  • nutrition
  • personal growth

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