Self Care Simplified

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!

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:

• What exactly is a SPLURGE? The answer might surprise you.
• The “Plan Ahead” plan and how to make it work for you.
• The “pro moves” you should implement now.
• How to keep your head in the game.

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!

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.

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!