Afternoon Snack

In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive deep into the mindset and expectations around fitness and nutrition. They challenge the common phrase "I feel like I should..." and discuss why setting expectations of when you should see results could be hindering to your process. They emphasize the importance of relentless consistency, hard work, and embracing the process rather than focusing solely on end goals. They also talk about the importance of finding joy in your fitness journey, as well as identifying your “why” to keep pushing forward.

— The Story of How We Met

— Hard Work and No Results

— “I Feel Like I Should…”

— Letting Go of Your Ego

— Learning to Have Patience

— Accepting The Changes That Happen Over Time

— Finding Joy in the Process

— Finding Your “Why”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Wodapalooza Miami

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Take on Having Kids: Facing Societal Pressures & Making Your Own Decisions

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Five Pillars of Success: How They Can Help You Unlock Your Full Potential

· Read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

· Tactic Nutrition on Instagram: Slow Progress and Ready to Quit?

· Ultra Runner Courtney Dauwalter on Instagram

· Adam Grant on Instagram

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Join Alex and Meredith as they dive into the topic of emotional resilience. They will talk about how it impacts daily life, what emotional resilience looks like after a traumatic experience, and whether it is something that can be cultivated. (Spoiler alert: it can!) They will share their own personal experiences with emotional resilience, discuss instant and delayed gratification, and provide their top three tools on how to build emotional resilience in your daily life.

— Why Are We So Tired?

— What is Emotional Resilience?

— Emotional Resilience After a Traumatic Event

— PID Controller

— Examples of Not Being Emotionally Resilient

— Instant and Delayed Gratification

— Do Only Some People Have Emotional Resilience?

— Building Emotional Resilience

— Our Three Tools to Build Emotional Resilience

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast

· Viktor E. Frankl: Man’s Search for Meaning

· Huberman Lab: Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

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Join Meredith and Alex as they talk about all things protein! They start things off with Alex taking The New York Times Protein Quiz. From there, they’ll discuss the importance of protein and fiber intake, the major role that protein plays in aging, and effective strategies for meeting daily protein goals. They also share their thoughts on the average American protein intake, and what they do to make sure they are meeting their daily protein goals.

— We’re Officially In 2024!

— Highs and Lows of 2023

— Take The New York Times Protein Quiz with Alex

— Plant Based Protein

— Calorie Intake

— The Industrial Revolution & Nutrition

— Incorporating Protein into Your Diet

— Protein and Aging

— Tracking Calories and Eating White Carbs

— The Importance of Dietary Fiber

— How We Get in Our Daily Protein

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· The New York Times: Test Your Protein Knowledge

· FatSecret Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker for Weight Loss

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Catch up with Meredith and Alex as they talk about all things cats, exercise, and kids! They share their take on having kids, the societal pressures to have kids, and their own experiences and interactions with that pressure. They will also talk about the importance of acknowledging what your limits are in certain situations, making decisions that are best for you, and the overall reminder that you can have a fulfilling life with or without children.

— An Update on Ivan

— Dog Training with Rue!

— Acknowledging Your Thresholds & Emotional Dysregulation

— Our Cat is Hunting For Us?

— Our Decision to Not Have Children

— The Societal Pressures to Have Children

— Over-Identifying With Your Decisions

— Gay Aunt or Uncle Theory

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Join Meredith and Alex for this New Year's episode as they catch you up on what they have been up to during the holidays. To ring in 2024, they will talk about New Year’s resolutions, how it’s optional to even have one, and how to set realistic goals that will be able to be maintained long-term. They will also remind you of the importance of reflecting on the past year while also giving yourself permission to move forward into the New Year. 

— Exercise Injuries

— Speeding Ticket Tales

— Setting New Year’s Resolutions

— Reflection

— Finding Solutions for Difficult Habits

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There’s always that "weird week" between the Christmas holiday and New Year's that has us all feeling a little bit lost. In this episode, Meredith and Alex talk all about navigating this unique time of year, the challenges and opportunities that often arise during this time, and the importance of finding balance in the expectations you set for yourself. They discuss the importance of allowing yourself to take the time to rest if you are able, and they share tips on how to incorporate positive self-talk and affirmations into your day to help deal with any stress you may be feeling during this time.

— Breathe Right Strip Era

— Pet Shenanigans

— What To Do With Extra Downtime

— Feeling Guilty For Not Being Productive

— Finding Balance in the Expectations You Set For Yourself

— Learning to Trust Yourself

— Finding Moderation

— Tracking Food on Vacation

— Success and Failure

— Positive Self-Talk & Affirmations to Combat Stress

— What We Are Looking Forward To

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

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Join Meredith and Alex in this episode as they cover the Five Pillars of Success. They talk about the specifics of what makes up the Five Pillars of Success, and how whenever you're working on your fitness and nutrition, you are doing deep, difficult work in order to change your behavior, self-talk, and the stories that you tell yourself. They also discuss the impact that taking the time to reflect on your growth can have on your mindset, and the importance of determining what success ultimately looks like for you.

— Situations That Make You Irrationally Angry

— The Five Pillars of Success

— Hope and Belief

— Trust and Commitment

— How Ego Impairs Progress

— Having Curiosity and Humility

— The Acceptance of Reality

— Introspection and Reflection

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start not only one business, but two? Now is your chance to find out! This episode, Alex and Meredith share the ins and outs of the creation and running of Tactic Nutrition and Fitness. They’ll cover the behind-the-scenes of starting a business from scratch, including the costs, time investments, and valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. They will also talk about their biggest returns on investment, some challenges that they ran into when they were first getting started, and they’ll provide valuable advice on steps that they have taken that has led to their success.

— The Relationship Money Talk

— Managing Money & Spending Habits

— How We Started Our Businesses

— Technology/ Hardware Upgrades

— First Major Business Expenses

— Task Delegation In Life & Business

— Business Platforms & Cost

— The Most Stressful Experience as a Business Owner

— Surprise Costs in Payment Processing

— The Importance of Business Insurance

— Time Costs and Out-of-Pocket Costs

— Our Biggest Return on Investment

— Most Valuable Thing We’ve Learned As Business Owners

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Join Alex and Meredith as they recap the Philadelphia Marathon! They will talk about the first ever in-person Tactic community meet-up and the overwhelming amount of support that they felt the entire weekend. Alex will share her experience on what it was like on race day, how her past experiences running in both the LA and Calgary Marathons helped her prepare for the Philadelphia Marathon, and the emotional highs and lows throughout the entire race. Alex and Meredith will also provide a sneak peek into the future plans that they have in store for the Tactic community!

— We're Back!

— Why The Philadelphia Marathon?

— How Meredith Took Over Philly

— First Ever Tactic In-Person Event

— Building A Community

— The 8k

— The Purpose Behind Run Club

— The LA & Calgary Marathons

— Mental Preparation & Setting Intentions

— The Philly Marathon

— Setting Realistic Goals

— What's Next?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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In this episode, join Alex and Meredith as they talk about Meredith's recent diagnosis with ADHD. Meredith will share her journey of deciding to pursue a diagnosis, how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult has impacted her daily life, and she will shine a light on the lack of research that exists regarding women having ADHD. They give insight into what it's like to be in a neurodiverse relationship, what they have learned along the way, and how they have worked to understand and support each other throughout this process.

—Winter Running

—Dog Park Pros & Cons

—Meredith's ADHD Diagnosis

—Research on Women with ADHD

—Emotional Dysregulation

—Task Prioritization & Hyperfixation

—Procrastination

—Radical Acceptance

—Finding Your Path for Treatment

—Taking Medication

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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