Are your abs and core muscles feeling weak and less than stellar? A weak core can lead to back pain, hip pain, and a complete lack of confidence in what your entire body is capable of doing. But what’s the best way to train your core? Sit-ups? Crunches? That old “Abs of Steel” video? Nope. Let’s do better. In this episode, I’m going to lay out the ideal progression of the 6 absolute BEST core exercises for women of all stages. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, a high level athlete or even a g...
Dec 06, 2022•32 min
Do you randomly grab bites of food here and there throughout the day? Are you mindlessly eating between meals and it’s impacting how your body feels and even your progress toward your goals? In this quick “Ask Megan” episode, I’m giving you some excellent tips - actually a very simple 3-step sequence - on exactly how to stop mindlessly eating. You’ll come away with a clear game plan on how to kick this unhealthy behavior! Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help yo...
Dec 02, 2022•8 min
Feeling just a leeetle bit stressed out lately??? The last thing I want is for you to go hard, hard, hard and then crash and burn. What you might need the most during this season of life is some more stretching and mellow activity. (Trust me on this!) Our guest today is Kassandra Reinhardt, who is on a mission to help others feel great with yoga. Her YouTube channel has over 2 million subscribers, so she’s pretty much the queen of yoga in the online space. What I love about her, of course, is he...
Nov 29, 2022•45 min
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, ...
Nov 25, 2022•8 min
Today is going to be a little different. We’re celebrating our 201st episode with a slightly unusual format. I’m joined by a phenomenal guest co-host (hint: you may remember him!), and he is asking ME questions! Everyone loves a good look behind-the-scenes, so here it is! You’ll hear all about how this podcast got started, my early days of training, that one hilarious ebook, what I eat in a day (yes, including my love of beer and brownies), and even my own favorite form of self care. Surprisingl...
Nov 22, 2022•28 min
It’s the classic conundrum: Amping up your workouts makes you more hungry, so you eat more, so you accidentally gain weight, and it feels like it’s all backfiring. Should you just NOT workout? What’s the solution? In this shortie Ask Megan episode, I provide tips on exactly how to eat enough so you’re not starving and actually refueling your body well after a workout, but also how to not overdo it so that you accidentally gain fat mass. Crystal clear, simple tips inside this one! Hey, do you hav...
Nov 18, 2022•9 min
The Superwoman Spirit in you is amazing! But if you’re not careful, you can tip over the edge and fall, completely burnt out and overtrained. And it’s extremely difficult to pump the breaks and slow down when the messages you get everyday are to do MORE, work HARDER, and PUSH YOURSELF. Right now, I’m witnessing so many women on the verge of mental burnout and physical overtraining without even realizing it. This could be you. And if you don’t know what the warning signs and symptoms are, and the...
Nov 15, 2022•31 min
Today’s question comes from Jamie: “I was curious how you manage sick days…How do you adjust your workout routine and then ease yourself back into exercise?” Cold and flu season is upon us. And whether you get just the sniffles or the full-blown flu, you need to know exactly how to make the best adjustments to your fitness routine. In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to know when to dial back or keep plowing through your regular workouts, how to ease back into intense exercisi...
Nov 11, 2022•9 min
What do you do when you know all the rules, and you’ve got all the information to be a healthy person, but you still can’t make it work? You find yourself saying, “I know what I should be doing, I just can’t do it!” Well - you might just need to UNTRAIN YOUR BRAIN and think about things differently. My guest today is Jamie Leff Choi, a mom of two little kids who is also a registered dietitian and is married to a physical therapist. You’d think she’d have it all figured out, with great, healthy h...
Nov 08, 2022•44 min
Do you struggle to know what a good portion size is, especially with odd foods like soups and casseroles? In this shortie episode, I'm answering Janelle's question and providing tips on exactly how to know that you’re eating the right-for-you amount without having to track, count or measure. Eating is not an exact science, and it never should be that. But these quick and simple tips will help get you started on eating the right amounts for you and increase your overall awareness at every meal. D...
Nov 04, 2022•8 min
If you have gobs of extra time and energy to workout, then this episode is probably not for you. But, if you’re a mom that literally never has the TIME or enough ENERGY to exercise, and that’s always your biggest struggle, then turn up the volume, take notes, and be encouraged. The best part about this episode is that I’m NOT going to tell you how to wake up earlier, how to cut things out of your schedule, or make you feel bad that your priorities are all out of whack. Instead, I’m going to walk...
Nov 01, 2022•28 min
One of the most discouraging things in life is accomplishing something big, something hard, but then falling of the wagon, losing all your progress, and having to START OVER. Today’s “Ask Megan” question comes from Suzanne, who desparately wants to know how to stop this “Starting Over” cycle. In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to break the cycle, make adjustments when you can feel yourself slipping off the wagon, and (most importantly!) make the biggest mindset shift about “S...
Oct 28, 2022•8 min
Does your body and simple self-care tasks always get pushed to the backburner because you don’t have time or energy to make it happen? Do you feel disorganized, lacking a good routine - and even when you do have a routine, you can’t ever stick to it? Instead of feeling perpetually frustrated, you’re getting to learn from Ashley Brown today - the guru when it comes to Routines and Planners. As the author of the Routine Building Handbook, and the owner of Routine and Things, she helps women get or...
Oct 25, 2022•41 min
Recently, a super common question from women is “How can I eat enough protein?” Once you learn how much protein you need as a healthy, metabolically active woman, the very next concern is how to actually eat that much in a practical way! In this short Ask Megan episode, I provide tips on exactly how to eat enough protein at every meal so that you feel fueled throughout the day and have a healthy, thriving metabolism! I’ll also explain how much protein you SHOULD be aiming for in a day, and then ...
Oct 21, 2022•8 min
Should you be taking supplements and if so, which ones are best? I’m sure you’re wondering whether or not the supplements sitting on your counter right now are good for you. In today’s episode, I am going to help you figure that out in the simplest way possible. You’re going to learn what makes a nutrient work best in your body, the “jewelry analogy”, the 3 supplements I recommend, and how to avoid fear-based nutrition. At the end of the day, you need to feel confident that you know what you’re ...
Oct 18, 2022•24 min
At the end of the day, do your feet, ankles and legs swell up and feel heavy? Maybe you’ve been sitting all day or you’ve been on your feet all day, and your feet and legs are just DONE. What should you do? In this shortie episode, I’m providing tips on exactly how to mitigate any extra swelling throughout the day. I’m also teaching you what you can do to get your feet and legs feeling back to normal as quick as possible. Be sure to pass along this Ask Megan episode to a friend that could use th...
Oct 14, 2022•8 min
Are you starting to wonder if healthy eating will EVER get easier? If so, this one’s for you. It’s extremely rare to have BOTH fitness and nutrition come natural to you. You’re either going to have an easier time with your workouts or with your food choices. It’s totally normal, but this can become very frustrating!! For Emily, she has always been athletic and loves working out, playing sports, and being an active person. Being consistently active is natural and so easy. But good nutrition? Not ...
Oct 11, 2022•38 min
If you hate working out and think that exercising is one of the most miserable things ever, then this episode is for you. It’s virtually impossible to be consistent with your fitness routine and actually experience results when it’s something you dread. Today, you’ll learn the 4 highly effective strategies that help turn workout misery into actual enjoyment. Don’t believe me? Then I challenge you to put it to the test. These strategies have already changed the minds of hundreds of women that alw...
Oct 04, 2022•33 min
New Ask Megan episode! This eating question comes up A LOT: How many splurges can I have in a day or a week to make sure I’m on track and can still see progress? A few weeks ago, on episode 181, I shared exactly what a cheat or a “splurge” looks like. And today’s question is along the same lines, but more directed at “how many”. I’m sure you could use some help figuring out a good balance between splurging all the time and resisting to such an extreme that you end up getting burnt out. In this q...
Sep 30, 2022•8 min
Is it possible to experience “food freedom” and still be able to reach your goals? Can it be done? You have goals for your body, and you know that your eating habits play a huge role in the journey to get there. But most eating methods and diets you’ve tried force you to be a slave to the rules. Sadly, your resentment toward “healthy eating” grows and you’re no closer to your goals. My guest today is the reknowned registered dietitian and personal trainer Clara Collie. She wholeheartedly believe...
Sep 27, 2022•53 min
What’s the best way to start working out again when it’s been a long time or you’ve been dealing with an injury? Maybe you love lifting weights and enjoy a good, sweaty workout - but is that where you should start? Today’s question for the “Ask Megan” segment comes from Heather, who’s been dealing with some tendinitis and other life cirumcstances that forced her regular workouts to take a back seat. She’d love guidance on how to safely jump back into workouts when time and injuries are working a...
Sep 23, 2022•9 min
If you think that WHAT you eat matters most, think again! When it comes to sustainable weight loss and having better health in general, there is something that’s even more important than choosing the right foods. Most diet programs, eating methods, and even the entire nutrition industry has gotten this completely wrong, and it’s why you have struggled with your eating habits for so long. If you want results for your body, you MUST master this particular nutrition hack first and foremost. In this...
Sep 20, 2022•34 min
Walking. It’s an excellent form of low intensity exercise, but is it right for everybody? And are there ways to build up to walking for long distances without hurting your body? On today’s Ask Megan episode, Fae Lambert is looking for tips for a good walking program. In fact, she’s visiting Disneyland in several months and needs to be able to walk all day for several days in a row. In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to build your walking stamina, stretches to do when you feel...
Sep 16, 2022•8 min
Overwhelmed? Everything in your life wants to be the top priority - the kids, work, schooling, your fitness, nutrition, your quiet time and the list goes on. For today’s guest, you can add to the list doctor appointments, daily medical treatments, and keeping up with countless medications. Crystal Nielson is a missionary and homeschooling mom who also happens to have a life-threatening genetic disease that requires exhausting ongoing treatments. Somehow, in the midst of it all she has managed to...
Sep 13, 2022•41 min
What is actually considered a splurge? Is adding creamer to your coffee preventing you from getting the results you want? Hmmm…maybe, but maybe not. Today, I’m answering a question I get asked a lot: What is a splurge and what are my tips for someone that’s trying to rein in their food splurges? This “Ask Megan” episode is for you if you’re working on having better nutrition, and you want to know which foods you should be avoiding, if at all. Hey, do you need help getting unstuck and troubleshoo...
Sep 09, 2022•8 min
What is the REAL secret to losing some weight and keeping it off…not just yo-yoing down and up again? Today, I want to show you how to actually get the results that you want - to feel fit, trim, healthy and full of energy for years to come! In this episode: The 6 elements that HAVE to be in place for sustainable weight loss The 1 element that’s been missing for you that makes the biggest different What 90% of women always do that DOESN’T work (whatever you do, DON’T do this!) How to kickstart yo...
Sep 06, 2022•28 min
If you’re in your late 30’s, 40’s or even 50’s, and you’re not getting the results you want, should you try intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting has become extremely popular in the last few years, and it touts lots of metabolism benefits, especially for aging women. But is it actually the right choice for you? Today, I’m briefly diving into this topic AND giving some strategic tips that are NOT intermittent fasting that could get you the results that you want. Hey, do you need help getting...
Sep 02, 2022•6 min
Be honest and raw - don’t candy coat it. When you look at your body in the mirror or in a picture, what do you feel? What are some of the emotions that bubble up? As I prepared for this episode, I had to dig deep into my own body image archives and listen hard to the stories of others - women that are faithful, strong and confident on the outside, but underneath it all they have zero confidence in their own body. It’s haunting. When you lack confidence in your own body, you WILL be driven to do ...
Aug 30, 2022•26 min
Burning question of the week: “How do I get rid of the flabby lower belly baby weight? I have a C-section scar from years ago that seems to hold on to a pocket of fat right around it - is there anything I can do about it?” Whether it’s been one year or twenty since you were pregnant, the flabby baby belly (especially right around that C-section scar) can get frustrating and make it extra challenging to really love your postpartum body. What could be causing this? And is there anything - short of...
Aug 26, 2022•8 min
Feeling trapped in the deadly, motivation-destroying comparison game? It could be with other women, but maybe it’s with your own self…your own body. My guest today was constantly looking back at how strong and fit she was back in the day, before she had kids (twins!), and just felt disappointed about where her body was now. As a former athlete, she felt like she had lost it all throughout her mothering years. I’m talking with Sarah Hauser, a busy mom just like you that was really hard on herself...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min
