In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss Meredith’s recent experience with the Bootlegger 100 bike race in Lenore, North Carolina. This race served as a preparatory event for the upcoming Unbound competition in Kansas this June. Meredith shares invaluable insights about her fueling strategies, bike packing techniques, and finding balance in endurance and strength workouts to keep up with her training. She also discusses what worked well and what improvements she plans on making before Unbound.— Meredith’s Driving Adventures— Working With Your Partner— Long-Distance Longing— Meredith’s Training Prep for Bootlegger 100— Bike Set-Up & Lower Back Pain— Post-Race Appetite— Why Biking?— Why Running?— What You Should Focus on When Biking— Finding Balance in Workouts for Cycling & StrengthResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Watch Below Deck (https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck)· Peppermint Cycling Co. (https://us.peppermintcycling.com/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Lessons From Bootlegger 100 & Prep for Unbound!

Alex & Meredith are nutrition and fitness coaches and owners of Tactic Nutrition, sure. But this podcast is so much more than that. They are also no-bs straight shooters who want to take out the trash of the health and fitness business, one macro at a time. So yes they will talk workouts, weight training, cardio/endurance, and eating and meal plans. But they will also talk about how the health and wellness space has been affected by social media. What its like to be a competitive athlete with your own spouse but you also own a business together. And maybe occasionally why getting a cat before getting a dog was a good idea and how there is very little good lesbian tv content out there. So join them and the Tactic Nutrition team each week for new episodes right here on Afternoon Snack!

Nutrition

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Mental Health

Join Meredith and Alex for the first episode of their recurring segment where they discuss the 'comment section' of their social media posts. They explore various comments from followers on different topics such as women's health and menopause, effort vs. outcome, and perceptions of body image and cellulite. They share context behind specific posts and encourage followers to continue to take part in the discussion!— First Ever Comments Section Episode!— Are You An Instagram Commentator?— Confirmation Bias & Zone 2— Cellulite is Not a Real Thing— Habit Rabbit— Is There a Best Exercise for Women In Menopause?— A Quick Bathroom Break— The One Where Meredith Had No Pants— ATTN: All Commenters— The Devil’s AdvocateResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Tactic Nutrition: Is Zone 2 Worth Focusing On? (https://www.instagram.com/p/C6blu54x0Ve/)· Tactic Nutrition: So you fell off the wagon hey? (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4a0a8oLd0a/)· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TbqzuRGDD/)· Tactic Nutrition: Is There a Right Exercise for Older Women (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3ndSemRYIf/)· Tactic Nutrition: Cellulite is Not a Real Thing (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2u0eh3rz6V/)· Tactic Nutrition: Why Rest Day Macros Shouldn’t Change (https://www.instagram.com/p/COxW06cB2Nb/)· Tactic Nutrition: How to Go From Good to Great (https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKm539DM9L/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000647379550)· Hit Play Not Pause: Ditching Destructive Menopause Diet & Fitness Narratives with Meredith Root (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ditching-destructive-menopause-diet-fitness-narratives/id1533088916?i=1000635655305)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

And We’re Live!… From The Comments Section

In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Alex and Meredith take a deep dive into the often confusing world of fitness and nutrition goals. They begin by debunking common misconceptions and stress the importance of aligning your fitness routine with your goals. They talk about the different styles of training, explaining how your body adapts to these and the importance of understanding this process. They also discuss the role of cardiovascular fitness and muscle mass in overall health, fitness, and longevity. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of finding balance, and keeping it simple when it comes to your exercise and nutrition.— What Triggers You?— American & Canadian Flags— Religious Beliefs and Homosexuality— Beware of Black Dodge Rams— Setting Realistic Fitness Goals & Common Misconceptions— Strength Training & Running— The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass— The Truth About Zone Two Training— Being a Mixed Modality Athlete— Navigating the Fitness and Wellness Landscape— Simplifying Fitness & Aligning Exercise with Your GoalsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Register for Tactic Functional Fitness (https://tacticfitness.com/register/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Dismantling the “Summer Body”, Social Media, and Unrealistic Beauty Standards (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000616949373)· Tactic Nutrition: Is Zone 2 Worth Focusing On? (https://www.instagram.com/p/C6blu54x0Ve/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Lessons From Bootlegger 100 & Prep for Unbound! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000654914264)· GQ: Survivor’s Jeff Probst on the One Travel Item That Will Get You Out of Any Jam (https://www.gq.com/story/jeff-probst-survivor-travel-advice)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Finding the Right Training for Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals: Common Misconceptions and Strategies

Meredith and Alex dive into the topic of their personal experiences and relationships with food, body image, and fitness. They discuss the first time they were exposed to diet culture, and how it impacted their relationship with food and body image as they got older. They share their respective journeys with food restriction and exercise, and steps they have taken to maintain a better relationship with food and body image through the years; emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between nutrition and enjoying life. They stress the importance of checking in with yourself, approaching situations with food with curiosity rather than guilt, and highlighting that how you feel is most important.TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders— The Emotional Rollercoaster of House Hunting— Our Relationship Quirks— Our Journey with Food and Body Image Through the Years— Performance Nutrition and Strength Training— The Impact of Nutrition Coaching— Our Relationships with Food and Body Image Today— Finding Balance with Training and Nutrition— Moving Forward and AgingResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Run Club + Calgary Spring Meet-Up: You’re Invited! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000652006518)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000653443577)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000644472883)· Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (https://bookshop.org/p/books/good-for-a-girl-a-woman-running-in-a-man-s-world-lauren-fleshman/18409279?ean=9780593296806)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image

This episode, Alex and Meredith explore the shift from rigid goal-setting towards embracing a process-oriented approach in personal and professional development. They discuss the pitfalls of strict goals, such as potential demotivation and a narrowed focus, advocating instead for open-ended objectives that allow for continued growth, adaptation, and the pursuit of passion. Additionally, they talk about the importance of self-compassion and recognizing progress, even when it falls short of initial expectations. They emphasize the importance of treating yourself with kindness, and the value of intrinsic motivation, flexibility, and perseverance in the journey of self-improvement and fulfillment.— Gym Comparisons and Personal Fitness Journeys— The Art of Olympic Weightlifting— Setting Goals in Fitness and Life— The Goal Result Timeline Fallacy: Unpacking Expectations— Setting Goals vs. Focusing on the Process— The Pitfalls of Goal-Oriented Motivation— Redefining Success: Habits Over Outcomes— Timelines, Expectations, and Realities— Rethinking Goal Setting: Objectives Without Limitations— Embracing Aging and Maintaining Fitness Through Life's Phases— Running, Training, and Personal Growth— Setting Objectives and Self-KindnessResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Read Efficacy of Habit-Based Weight Loss Interventions (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31529279/)· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TbqzuRGDD/)· Brandi Carlile on Instagram: Happy 17th Birthday to The Story! (https://www.instagram.com/brandicarlile/reel/C5U-eRfLKi-/)· Tactic Nutrition: You’re Probably Setting Your Goals the Wrong Way (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5leJHnr4ST/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Lessons From Bootlegger 100 & Prep for Unbound!

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