Do you ever hear about the latest eating or diet trend and wish you could “ask an expert”? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Listener Frances asks: “Hi, Megan. I'm curious. What do you think about this new intuitive eating craze? I've been listening to a few podcasts and reading, and I was on board at first, but now I'm not so sure because I really, really think your advice about eating PROs, hydrating, and exercise makes a lot more sense. I don't know. What do you think? Thanks.”

This week, let’s get a take from another expert, Philip Pape, host of the Wits & Weights podcast. Philip will give you the low down on intuitive eating and whether this is trend to embrace or avoid. His answer just might surprise you!

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Lots of great fitness programs - including mine - encourage women to lift heavy weights.

But have you ever been stumped by what exactly constitutes “heavy weights”? And how much weight it too much or not enough?

Listener Lisa had the same question: “I’m wondering what you consider ‘heavy weights’. I’ve noticed you mention that you lift heavy weights 2 times a week. How much do you lift?”

In this shortie episode, we dive into:

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Today’s question comes from Holly: “I want to get rid of things in my pantry, but how can I take baby steps to get my family on board? I’ve done something “new” so many times and I just want them to see the difference this time. So, I’ve done little to force this new lifestyle on them until I feel like it’s something that I am confident in. Even then, I’m prone to nagging.”

In this short Ask Megan episode, I provide tips on exactly how to encourage your family to eat healthier, without nagging, and even without doing a pantry overhaul.

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How many times have you decided to implement a new habit, only for a week later to have already “failed”?

Well, let me let you in on a little secret…you’re probably thinking about your habits all wrong. And I bet that when you feel like you’ve failed at your habits, you’re thinking about that wrong, too.

Meet Monica Packer, host of the podcast “About Progress”, and a coach to countless women that need help getting practical and realistic about their habits.

Monica and I discuss the unique challenges women face in habit formation - it’s not just you! - as well as the impact of invisible labor and the need for supportive habits. We’ll dive into the importance of flexibility, the necessity of embracing failure, and the shift in mindset you need to foster personal growth and self-care.

If you want to know why you struggle so much with consistency and sticking with your routines, and you find yourself constantly discouraged by how your habits look, this episode is for you!

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Do you ever have days where the weights that seemed do-able yesterday are suddenly challenging today? What is happening?

Listener Julie had this same issue: “Hi Megan. I've been weight training for about the last five years and progressing slowly. But just lately the weights seem to be much harder to lift. Even though I've been doing the same weights for a while. I was just wondering, is it my age? I'm 63 now. Or is it to do with my nutrition? I do eat over 100 grams of protein a day and thought that was fine. Any suggestions would be grateful. Thank you.”

In this shortie episode, I talk about WHY weights may be harder to lift on certain days - there’s a lot more at play than you realize! - how age impacts our strength training and how to adjust our protein intake as we get older. And I’ll leave you with a quick action plan to help you keep lifting and feel your best!

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It is that time of year! The season of joy, magic, and wonder. It’s also the season of parties, snacks and treats. So how to we fully enjoy the holiday season and still feel good on January 1st?

Just in time for the holiday party season, I have a 4-step Holiday Splurging Plan that will help you navigate all the potential pitfalls of the month ahead. Grab some paper and a pen - you’re going to want to take notes on this one.

Join me as we dive into:

And most importantly, the BIGGEST OBSTACLE you need to overcome this holiday season. This one tip alone will help you rethink your seasonal splurges - and set you up for even more success in the new year.

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Have you ever tried to tackle an exercise only to realize your wrists aren’t up for the task? If so, you’re in good company.

Listener Mary has this same struggle: “I tend to struggle with any exercise that requires me to put weight on my wrists. Any suggestions? Is it ok to turns my hands a bit or make a fist to support myself on my knuckles?”

Wrist strength and mobility is a super common issue - and I’m going to help you address it! In this quick episode, I’ll walk you through some simple exercises to help improve your wrist health, as well as modifications you can make to help you tackle your workouts pain free!

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Have you ever had the feeling that your body responds differently to certain foods as you’re getting older? Maybe that cookie or glass of wine you never thought twice about now makes you feel terrible.

Well, you’re not imagining it. Your nutritional needs really do shift as you go through perimenopause and menopause.

And to give us some insight into what’s going on, I have Dr. Federica Amati, one of the leading researchers in this space, joining us on the podcast this week. Dr. Amati works as Head Nutritionist for the personalized health company, Zoe, and she’s written two fantastic books, Recipes for a Better Menopause and Every Body Should Know This. When it comes to knowing exactly how to eat best during midlife - without being extreme or restrictive about it, which I love! - she knows what really works.

If you need a little more insight into what’s going on nutritionally for you during the menopause years, this episode is for you.

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You know should fill up a large portion of your meals with produce, but sometimes you just can’t handle another salad, carrot stick or side of steamed broccoli!

Melissa found herself in the same situation: “I know I need to be eating a lot of produce, but I’m in a rut of steamed broccoli and roasted Brussels sprouts! Cooked vegetables are just not a favorite of mine. Tasty recipes welcome!”

If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! In this quick episode, I’ll help you think out of the baby-carrot box, give you a little glimpse of what I pick up in the produce section each week, and leave you with a few new recipes to help you get out of your rut!

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See if this sounds familiar: you’re making some positive changes, getting into a good rhythm with your workouts, and starting to see results. When suddenly you hit an obstacle everything comes to a screeching halt. If you haven’t had this experience yet, I promise that eventually you will.

What do you do?

In this episode, we’re going to deep dive into the THREE biggest obstacles you might face in your fitness journey, and I’ll give you both encouragement and real, actionable steps to help you overcome these setbacks. Trust me, challenges will come, but with perspective and a plan you can come out the other side even stronger!

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