The MetPro Method: Transform Your Body with Fitness and Wellness Coaching Secrets

It’s hard to keep healthy when you travel. You have all the foreign cuisines and Disneyland desserts, it’s a challenge to stay on MetPro. Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! Join Crystal OKeefe as she talks to Megan Omli about some tips for nutritional balance as a Vegan or Vegetarian! Megan is the Director of Coaching at MetPro and she is an expert on all coaching topics.

The following is discussed:

-Business Travel versus Family Travel and how the two are different

-Consider the frequency of events to set your game plan

-Before you leave, you can determine what options you have at your hotel for food and exercise

-Grocery stores are a big asset for frequent travelers

-Navigating business dinners

-The meal that should be the largest each day and why

-Weight gain - why you shouldn't trust the scale on day 1

-Breakfast and snacks are your anchor meals for the day - we'll tell you why!

-Sometimes you just want to be in vacation mode - how to create a strategy to prepare for -success even when you go off plan!

-Alcohol - multiple strategies to consider!

-Exercise - Yes, you CAN fit it in and still have fun

-Shelf-stable items are CRITICAL to your successful return - we explain why!

-Finding the balance between vacation mode and healthy habits

-Portable snack ideas that are TSA approved

-Regardless of what approach you take - do not beat yourself up - just get back to the program

All episodes of The MetPro Method can be found anywhere you get podcasts or go to MetPro.co/podcast. Be sure to follow, rate & review. You can learn more about MetPro at MetPro.co

Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! We are joined by Kassy Dietle to discuss tips for nutritional balance as a Vegan or Vegetarian! Kassy is a MetPro coach, registered dietitian and was Vegan for a time - so she is an excellent person to give us lots of tips for eating healthy as a Vegan!

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We discuss the following:

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Vegan vs vegetarian - what it means

Expect a learning curve

Be creative

Expect "clean" eating

Challenges specific to Vegan

Be ready to exercise to burn additional calories

Best sources of protein

Nutritional yeast - how to use it and where to find it!

Incorporating different seeds

How MetPro specifically balances your diet nutritionally

Finding the perfect plant based protein powder for your needs

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Note: current clients who refer a friend or family member to MetPro (and sign up) during the last two weeks of February can get a VERY special treat from their coach! Ask your coach to find out the details!

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All episodes of The MetPro Method can be found anywhere you get podcasts or go to MetPro.co/podcast. Be sure to follow, rate & review. You can learn more about MetPro at MetPro.co!

Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! We are joined by Jessee Davis to discuss ideas for dates that aren't just going out to dinner! Jessee has been a MetPro coach for 15 years and came prepared with LOTS of ideas! 

We discuss the following: 

• Why we are exploring date nights that take the focus off food 
• Date night can include any relationship: romantic or family or friends 
• Date ideas for at home like - exercising together, creative baking 
• Get outdoors:  
• Use apps to identify plants and explore, Outdoor market, camping 
• Active ideas like: biking together, Rotating sports night, Dancing, Kayaking 
• Recreate your first date 
• Weekend adventures like camping - take your food with you, Turo - rent a fun car for a special trip 
• Date Adventure Book  
• Bucket list ideas - hot air balloon ride 
• Standard fun things: comedy club, concert, sports event 

Note: current clients who refer a friend or family member to MetPro (and sign up) during the last two weeks of February can get a VERY special treat from their coach! Ask your coach to find out the details! 

All episodes of The MetPro Method can be found anywhere you get podcasts or go to MetPro.co/podcast. Be sure to follow, rate & review. You can learn more about MetPro at MetPro.co!

This week on The MetPro Method Podcast, we are joined by coach Ryan McMullen. Ryan gives tips to navigate social gatherings including:

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Get in the right mindset

Why you do NOT want to skip your meals as you head into a party.

Alcohol - if you plan to drink, consider which will have the most impact

Construct your own cocktails - thoughts about citrus, soda water, and garnish - specific reasons for each

Temptation busters

How to host and strike balance on the menu

Handling Peer pressure

Choose your indulgences and enjoy them - then get back on the plan!

Send leftovers home with guests or freeze them!

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All episodes of The MetPro Method can be found wherever you get your podcasts, or https://metpro.co/podcast. You can find out more about MetPro at metpro.co!

This week on The MetPro Method Podcast, we are joined by onboarding dietitian Carina Chiodo. Carina answers all your questions about matching MetPro Coaches to Clients, including:

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Why it is so important to have a good match

Factors considered when matching

The main personality types

Matching outside of personality types

What a successful pairing looks like

Those that have specific fitness goals

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All episodes of The MetPro Method can be found wherever you get your podcasts, or https://metpro.co/podcast. You can find out more about MetPro at metpro.co!

This week on The MetPro Method Podcast, we are joined by Aleta Jeffress, a long-time MetPro client! Today we are going to discuss why Aleta chose to stay with MetPro even after she reached her goals.

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Experience MetPro with or without a coach

Considerations for using MetPro long term

Evolving goals

What makes MetPro so sustainable

How MetPro helped Aleta reach her fitness goals, not just a weight loss goal

Advice for MetPro beginners

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Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! Joining us this week is Angelo Poli, body transformation expert and founder of MetPro! We will be discussing how a beginner can best build out a home gym, including:

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Factors you should consider such as how much space you have and if working out outside is an option for you.

Strength equipment options - starting with the lowest cost and most versatile

How you can maximize the usefulness of each type of equipment

Incorporating more advanced equipment such as suspension training straps and stability balls

Getting started with at home cardio

Which types of home cardio equipment that are the best value

The most important ingredient to success when you are a beginner

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This week on The MetPro Method, we're joined by MetPro Coaches, Cat Ramirez and Ryan McMullen, to discuss how to navigate the gym - particularly during the busy season. When Cat and Ryan aren't working with their MetPro clients, they are coaching clients at the CrossFit Gyms they each own. Take a listen as these experts give us a walk-through on the ways of the gym.

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Intimidated by the gym! What do I do?

Which is more intimidating: Weights or cardio?

Figuring out what weights to use for which workout.

Tracking weights/reps completed.

Proper etiquette for supersets or circuit training.

What you need to know as a first-timer at the gym.

Handling embarrassing moments

What else do I need to know about joining a gym?

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This week on The MetPro Method Podcast, we are joined by Allison Feller. Ali is host of the hit podcast Ali on The Run, race announcer for The New York Road Runners, TCS New York City Marathon and Millennium Running; a freelance writer covering health, fitness, nutrition and dance. Ali has been running outdoors for 15 years and lives in New Hampshire, so is quite used to cold weather running! Our conversation covers all of the following topics:

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The biggest key to enjoying my outdoor run

Considerations to think about when running in the cold

Why are layers so important?

Dress for the second mile, not the first!

Planning the gear

Protecting your head and hands

Wind considerations

Black ice

Running before or after the sun comes up

Brands or fabrics to look for

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You can find more about MetPro at MetPro.co!  

Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! We are joined by Jessee Davis to discuss how to stop sugar cravings! Jessee has been a MetPro coach for 15 years and an expert in fending off the sugar!

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We discuss the following:

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The best way to stop chocolate cravings

Women and chocolate

Cravings - difference between low blood sugar and sugar addiction

Daily sugar recommendations

Foods with sneaky sugar

Trial and error with different options

Have sweet alternatives ready

Physical changes when eat less sugar

Detox feelings are temporary!

MetPro recipes: https://metpro.co/academy/category/recipes

If you do eat sugar, add protein for better absorption

Increase the number of meals you eat to reduce cravings

For more information about MetPro, go to MetPro.co