Momentum Vitamins

Every January, we’re sold the same message:
Do more. Be stricter. Go harder. Start over.

And every year, it leaves so many people burnt out, frustrated, and questioning their discipline—when the real problem was never effort.

In this first episode of 2026, we’re starting differently.

Instead of piling on extreme habits, rigid rules, and all-or-nothing motivation, we’re talking about what we’re not bringing into the new year—and why those approaches so often leave us short, disgruntled, and ready to quit by February.

More importantly, we’ll talk about what we’re choosing instead!

If you’re craving a calmer, more confident way to move into the new year—one that actually supports your long-term health, strength, and self-trust—this episode is your permission slip.

The end of 2025 marks almost the one year anniversary of Momentum Vitamins! As we ring in the New Year, I take a moment for gratitude towards my listeners who choose to show up weekly as well as share MY top favorite Vitamins of the year! 

xoxo, 

Megan 

Cardio doesn’t have to disappear in a growth phase — but it also isn’t required.

In this episode of Momentum Vitamins, we’re clearing up one of the biggest points of confusion in muscle-building: how much cardio actually supports growth, and when it starts competing with recovery, strength, and staying in a calorie surplus.

We’ll break down why excessive or high-intensity cardio can interfere with the anabolic signal you’re trying to send, what the true “sweet spot” looks like for steps and low-intensity movement, and how to know when cardio is helping versus quietly holding you back.

This conversation is about intention — using cardio as an optional tool for health and enjoyment, not a requirement or a form of compensation.

Because your body can’t chase two rabbits… and your gains deserve clarity.

One of the biggest fears people—especially women—have in a growth phase is simple but heavy: What if this isn’t muscle? Muscle gain doesn’t show up overnight, and it rarely looks the way you expect. In this episode, we break down the real differences between muscle growth and fat gain, the signs most people overlook, and why the scale alone will never tell the full story—so you can assess your progress with clarity, confidence, and trust in the process.

Today we’re zooming in on something most people never think about when they say they want to “build muscle.”
Because yes — eating in a surplus matters. Yes — progressive overload matters.

But the type of training you follow? That’s what shapes the actual physique you end up with.

This episode was inspired by a recent coaching conversation with one of my clients — someone torn between sticking with her usual CrossFit routine or switching to a more intentional hypertrophy-focused program. And her question was the catalyst for this entire conversation: “What kind of physique do you actually want to build?”

From there, we explore the truth that muscle isn’t just “muscle.”
Strength training, hypertrophy, powerbuilding, functional aesthetic work, bodybuilding splits — each one sends a different signal and creates a different look, feel, and outcome in your body.

So, if you’re entering a build phase, feeling stuck, or simply curious why your physique looks the way it does, this episode gives you the clarity and direction you’ve been craving. There’s no “right” way to build muscle — just the one that matches the body you want to live in.

Travel tossed my routine into the air, and my body let me know about it—loudly. This episode is a real-time reminder of how different we feel when our food choices support us… and how quickly things shift when they don’t.

I take you inside a week of bloating, low energy, and digestive rebellion, then translate the experience into a roadmap for resetting during the holidays. These are the steps that return you to yourself: steady energy, regular digestion, clearer awareness, and that grounded “I’m home again” feeling in your body.

Food noise is that constant, exhausting mental chatter about what you did eat, what you shouldn’t eat, and what you’re already planning to eat next. Most people think it’s a hunger problem… but it’s really a headspace problem.

In this episode, we dive into what food noise actually is, why it shows up in the first place, and how to recognize when it’s influencing your choices more than your body’s real signals. You’ll hear the patterns, the psychology, and the subtle ways this noise can pull you out of alignment with your goals.

And more importantly?
You’ll learn how to quiet it so food stops feeling like a battle and starts taking up the right amount of space in your life again... which is ideally, not that much!

If you’ve ever felt like your thoughts about food are louder than they should be, or maybe this is your wake up call that it's NOT normal to constantly obsess over food...this one’s for you.

Every year it happens — the “holiday effect.” One night of candy or a few festive meals suddenly turn into two months of chaos and guilt. But here’s the truth: it’s not the treat that derails your progress — it’s the story you start telling yourself about it.

In this episode, we’re unpacking why one indulgence feels like it throws everything off, how to recognize the mindset that fuels that spiral, and how to rewrite the narrative before it snowballs. Because the holiday season isn’t six weeks of failure waiting to happen — it’s a chance to practice balance, grace, and staying grounded in your goals while still enjoying the moment.

Sometimes the truth we need to hear is the one we’ve been avoiding. In this episode, I share the honest — yet compassionate — realities behind why so many women feel “stuck” in their health journey, even when they’re showing up and trying hard.

This isn’t another motivation pep talk. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and get real about the patterns keeping you from progress — and the mindset shifts that can finally set you free.

Inside, you’ll hear:

•  The difference between “trying” and truly committing
• Why consistency beats motivation every single time
• How identity, ownership, and intention shape your results
• The hard truths that sound tough… but are actually acts of love

If you’ve ever wondered why your effort isn’t matching your outcome — this episode will help you see what’s really holding you back, and how to move forward with clarity and self-trust.

Feeling overwhelmed by your goals? You might be thinking too big.
In this episode, we break down the difference between Macro vs. Micro thinking and how shifting your focus to smaller, tangible daily actions can rebuild your confidence, consistency, and momentum.

You’ll learn the exact micro habits that helped one client go from defeated and stuck to reconnected, empowered, and back in motion — without tracking or adding more restriction.

Small steps count. Let’s make them work for you.