Self Care Simplified

It’s a brand new year! And everything that did or did not get accomplished for your body in 2023 is water under the bridge. Time to pivot and look forward. Time to create a good game plan to feel physically better than you’ve felt in a long time.

In fact, what if we implemented something that would help you feel younger, stronger, more energetic and significantly healthier in 2024… would you be up for it?

You may be thinking this is it - the silver bullet! The golden ticket! The piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing!

What is it? Is it cold plunging? New supplements? Keto-based intermittent fasting?

In a world of confusing and conflicting health information, which ones can we jump on board with to feel our best?

Well, I’ve got all the information you need to feel your absolute best in 2024. It’s four health goals you can put into practice today - no health food store or special gym membership needed.

Sound enticing? Tune in for the whole scoop!

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We are in that bizarre time of the year - the strange limbo between Christmas and New Year’s where most of the parties are behind us, but our “real life” routine hasn’t started back up again. And maybe we’re facing the reality that we’d like to make some healthy changes for the new year - dial in our nutrition, create a do-able fitness plan, get more active - but we just can’t seem to get off the couch.

Ever been there?

Listener Kim has, and she asks: “Can you talk about ‘getting motivated’? I know all the things I should be doing for my health and wellness, I just really struggle with getting motivated to do them.”

What perfect timing for your question, Kim!

In this shortie episode, I’m going to give you the simple 3-step plan to get motivated - it’s fool-proof! And you’re definitely going to want it as you start the new year.

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Special holiday episode for you! As this year draws to a close and your plans are beginning to materialize for 2024, you’re probably thinking of what you want to “try and do better” next year:

“I want to try to exercise more.”

“I want to try to eat better and clean up my nutrition.”

“I want to try to improve my balance and core strength and bone density and muscle mass and overall health!”

All great things, but often these intentions turn into “trying and failing”. So, what can you change about your mindset that will ensure your good habits have staying power this time?

Well, it all comes down to changing one little word that is the genesis of a monumental shift in your mindset. Could it be this simple? Ohhhh yes.

Turn this one up if improving your habits and actually seeing results is on your agenda for 2024.

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We’ve been talking a LOT about strength training on the show recently.

But there are still so many questions out there about putting all this advice into practice.

For instance, listener Maria asks: “Can I ask about building up your muscles? You mentioned hitting about eight reps. Eight to twelve reps? How many sets? Just one set? Thanks!”

Great question, Maria!

In this quick episode, I talk about the most efficient way to build muscle, how to maximize the effectiveness of your strength workout, and at what point more isn’t necessarily better.

If you can only make ONE goal for yourself in the New Year, let it be to build muscle - and this episode will help you reach that goal!

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You know you probably need to strength train - you may have even been encouraged to do it by your doctor. But how in the world do you get started? With weights? With bands? It’s all so overwhelming!

Well, you have come to the right place!

Grab a pen and paper, because I’m about to show you exactly where and how to start in the simplest, easiest ways possible.

We’ll dive into:

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Sometimes our individual body structure can make certain exercises more challenging - and we need a little expert advice to help us make some adjustments.

Listener Hannah came to me with questions about this very thing: “Hi, Megan. I just have a simple question for you. I am bow legged, and so sometimes it makes it harder for me to do balancing exercises. Any tips? I try to dig my toes in the ground and engage my core, but I'm still a little wobbly. Help!”

In this shortie episode, we talk about “bowed legs” or Varus knees, and how they can become a bigger issue in women as they age. I’ll walk you through the challenges it can create in certain exercises, the alignment adjustments you can make, as well as stretches and strengthening exercises to help you do it!

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Making healthy food choices is infinitely harder when you don’t have a plan. Just a little preparation and planning can set you up for mealtime success. But online meal prep experts, with their matching containers and and a full week’s worth of healthy dishes, can make the task feel completely overwhelming and unattainable!

That’s where Laurie Palau comes in!

Laurie is the author of the book Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, hosts the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life and is the founder of Simply B Organized. Her advice has been featured in Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens & The New York Times.

Laurie is taking her organizational expertise and applying it to the daunting task of meal planning. With her help, we’ll tackle:

And as a bonus, we'll dive into how a cluttered kitchen can make healthy eating more challenging - and where to start to get our kitchen clutter under control.

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From smart watches to heart rate monitors to sleep trackers, there is a world of fitness gadgets on the market to help you deep dive into your healthy habits and metrics. In recent months, glucose monitors are cropping up everywhere - but are they really helpful?

Listener Naomi asked that very question: “I'd like to ask a question about a glucose monitor. They seem to be popping up everywhere and seem to promise a lot of results by helping monitor your glucose. I'm just curious what you would have to say about that - whether it would be helpful to have more information and know kind of how your body's reacting to food and whatnot, or whether that's not necessarily something that they can actually do for you.”

Tune into this shortie episode where I deep dive this latest fitness gadget. I’ll explain what a continuous glucose monitor is and how it works. Then we’ll discuss what it monitors, who it might be helpful for, and who can skip it. If you’ve been curious about this latest trend, then this quick listen is for you!

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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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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Pursuing a healthy relationship with food and exercise for ourselves is hard enough. So how do you encourage your family to get on board with the same choices - especially when they’re resistant?

One listener finds herself in this tricky situation: “How can parents help and encourage their teens to eat healthy and exercise, especially if the teens are slightly overweight and aren’t very interested in physical activities and they get irritated when you try to remind them to make healthy choices? We don’t want to give them a complex, but we also want them to be healthy because we love them. So how do we walk that balancing act of giving control of their health over to them, when they aren’t always making healthy choices?”

Such a great question in need of a delicate and graceful approach!

In this shortie episode, I provide tips on how to create a family culture of healthy choices without shame, how to celebrate your child’s own unique design and the importance of taking personal responsibility for the body God has given each of us.

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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