Afternoon Snack – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to another Comments Section episode! Alex and Meredith discuss a wide range of topics from the significance of new haircuts and feeling confident to addressing online criticism and misconceptions about fitness and health. They discuss the complexities of balancing public perception while staying authentic, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in engaging with online content. Additionally, they touch upon societal tendencies to undermine hard work and success by attributing achievements to unfair advantages. — Adjusting to the Change — Confidence and External Validation — Life on the Internet — Fitness Influencers and Diet Culture — The Psychology of Success — Alex is NOT on Steroids — The Fitness Industry's Misleading Promises — The Reality of CrossFit Training — Debunking Myths About Women's Training — The Importance of Nuance in Health Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Grit by Angela Duckworth · And We’re Live!…From The Comments Section ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say. — Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio! — No-Bra Workouts — Cortisol and Menopause — Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth — High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause — The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women — Understanding Cortisol and Exercise — Strength Training and Misconceptions — The Truth About Cold Plunges Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager · Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins · High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women · Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women · The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women · Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats · Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Meredith and Alex answer all your questions! Covering topics from their ideal day in the life and relationship dynamics to fitness routines and nutrition coaching. They also provide insight into their coaching style with Tactic Functional Nutrition, as well as practical advice on managing rest and recovery, dealing with boredom eating, and getting back on track after a long fitness break. — Meredith & Instagram Ads — Answering Your Questions — Our Tattoos and Their Meanings — Childhood Memories and Growing Up — Our Ideal Day in the Life — Jewelry Preferences — Our Top Celebrity Crushes + Music — Fitness and Nutrition Tips — Rest and Recovery Strategies — Inflammation and Microdosing GLP-1 — Why We Chose Fernie — Retirement Plans and Future Goals! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Learn more about Tactic Functional Nutrition! · drift. · King - Florence and the Machine · Holt Renfrew · Cartography.NYC · Save 10% on a Zwift Ride, Smart Frame, & Kickr Core with TACTICZWIFT10 · All Bodies on Bikes ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Afternoon Snack's bigger, gayer episode for 2023 Pride. Alex and Meredith discuss LGBTQ+ life and culture, offer dating advice, share their thoughts on the current sociopolitical climate, and discuss the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community. They draw from their own experiences and external resources to provide insight into the current state of affairs, emphasizing the need to continue celebrating the triumphs of being gay while recognizing the work still to be done. They also answer listener questions taken from their Instagram account, @tacticnutrition, addressing topics such as dating as gay women, sexual scarcity, breakups, and pride events. — 2023 Pride — Lesbian Stereotypes — Gay Women in Sports — Trans Athletes — Anti-trans laws in the US — Coming Out — Rising LGBTQ+ and Gender Acceptance in Gen Z — Being Married — Dating Advice for Gay Women — Listener Q&A: Femininity, Pride Events, Gay Friends, Sexual Scarcity, Breakups, and More! Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Pride Episode! Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Lesbian Stereotypes: The Worst (And Most Hilarious) Ideas Many Have About The Community by Mary Malia Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Podcast "Behind the visible queerness in women's sports – and why it matters" by Frankie de la Cruz ACLU Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling Victory: The Triumphant Gay Revolution by Linda Hirshman  ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Meredith speak with Tactic Nutrition Coach Lynsey Martin about the importance of prioritizing fitness and nutrition basics over appearance and trendy methods. Many people complicate their routines by trying different diets and exercises without first mastering the fundamentals, which makes it harder to be consistent and disciplined. It's crucial to build healthy habits that fit your body's specific needs in order to achieve long-term success, especially as we age. Everyone progresses at their own pace, and what works for one person may not work for another. Alex, Meredith, and Lynsey explore the psychological, physiological, genetic, and environmental factors that make weight loss a highly individual journey rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. — Defining Fitness and Nutrition Basics — Individual Variation as Affected by Psychology, Physiology, Genetics, and Environmental Influences — Eating for Health vs. Eating for Performance — How Food Marketing Impacts the Brain — Food Deserts — Twin Studies and Genetics vs. Environmental Impacts — Overcomplicated Routines — Consistency & Discipline — Weight Loss Drugs — Menopausal Weight Gain — Preserving Muscle Mass — Weight Training Benefits for Overall Health and for Older Individuals — Misinformation in the Fitness and Nutrition Space — Looking Beyond Physical Appearance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Deirdra Tobias Joan MacDonald @trainwithjoan ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith and Alex share practical tips and personal stories about maintaining healthy eating habits while on vacation. They emphasize the importance of enjoying your vacation while still being mindful of your food choices and offer strategies for balancing indulgence with healthy options. From bringing your own snacks to deciding on utility eating or pleasure eating, they provide a 5-step comprehensive guide to managing your food intake while on the road so that you can honor the experience of your next vacation while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. — Practical Tips for Maintaining Healthy Eating Habits on the Road — Balancing Indulgence with Healthy Options — Alex & Meredith's Experiences with Nutrition/Fitness on the Road — Forming Habits Now to Enjoy Time Off Later — Bringing Your Own Snacks — Using Placeholders — To Track or Not to Track — Utility vs. Pleasure — Setting and Maintaining Boundaries — Permission to Enjoy Your Vacation — Not Stressing Too Much About Food — The Impact of Travel on Body Weight — Managing Expectations — Relaxing and Having Fun While Still Being Mindful of Food Choices — Honoring the Moment Resources Mentioned in This Episode: "Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization (Leadership for the Common Good)" by Lisa Laskow Lahey and Robert Kegan Nobu ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part Two of Alex and Meredith's sit down discussion with Four-Time Olympic Athlete, Georgia Simmerling. In Part Two, Georgia shares her personal experience of transitioning from being a professional athlete to starting her own business. She also shares her experience with eating disorders and extreme exercising, and what her recovery journey was like, and how her fiancée Stephanie Labbé helped her. Georgia speaks on the importance of setting goals after retirement to avoid the identity crisis that many athletes face. She even takes us through the journey of reclaiming running, cycling, and soccer as hobbies. The end of an athletic career doesn't have to mean the end of pursuing your passions; it's only the start of all that's left to come. TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of Georgia's eating disorder struggle from 02:30 - 15:45. Please skip if this topic is harmful to you in any way. — Transitioning into Post-Retirement Life — Disordered Eating (Bulimia) — Body Dysmorphia & the Olympics — Relationships — Coming Out as Gay — Mindset & Work Ethic — Starting Your Own Business — Finding and Making Goals — Remaining Passionate — Rediscovering Hobbies and Activities — Advice to Younger Athletes Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Georgia Simmerling on IG @gsimmerling Follow AG Sports @teamagsports Learn about Georgia's Olympic Career Read About Georgia's Story AG Sports project8 ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia Simmerling is a Bronze Olympic medalist and a 4-time Olympic Athlete. Georgia was the first Canadian athlete to ever compete in a different sport in three different Olympic Games; Alpine Skiing in Vancouver 2010, Ski Cross in Sochi 2014, and Team Pursuit Cycling in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. She remains Canada's only 3-time multi-sport Olympian, and she takes Alex and Meredith through her journey. She created a female-powered sports agency called AG Sports, where she aims to generate positive change and equity in the sports landscape. In Part 1, Georgia shares her story of injury, recovery, change, growth, loss, and unwavering determination. — How Alex and Meredith met Georgia — Georgia's Olympic Career — Dealing with Injury: Broken Neck, Broken Back, Broken Legs, Concussions, Shattered Wrist, and a Nearly Torn Tongue — Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics — Support Systems & Healing: Fiancée Stephanie Labbé's Impact — Exploring Different Sports — Self-Determination and Athleticism — Creating AG Sports — Working with project8 as Director of Global Partnerships — Female Representation in Sports Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Georgia Simmerling on IG Learn about Georgia's Olympic Career Read About Georgia's Story ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 100th Episode of Afternoon Snack! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith and Alex sit down in this rabbit-hole filled episode where they explore grifting in the fitness space, and how the over-complication of workout routines can take away from the fundamentals of fitness and nutrition. Instead of science-backed, peer-reviewed advice, profits and quick fixes are everywhere in social media. They try to see through that noise to what fitness grifts you should watch out for while also exploring current grifts in nutrition. They break down the concept of raw diets, the ways in which food processing changed the course of human evolution, and how what we eat reflects current social hierarchies in our society. — Being Pet Owners — What Grifting Is — False Science in Fitness Documentarys — Raw Diets — Food Processing: Pre, Primary, Secondary, — The Industrial + Agricultural Revolutions — What Caloric Needs Are — Seed Oils, Sodium, and The Spice Trade — Nutrition-based Social Hierarchies — The Deal with Raw Ground Beef — Zone 2 Heart Rate — HIIT Workouts — Intensity vs. Volume in a Workout Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Mel Robbins Podcast The Game Changers Dcoumentary "The Game Changers - A Scientific Review with Full Citations" by Meredith Root "The rise and fall of the Liver King—a social media sensation who is now being sued by his followers for $25 million" by Catalina Giant and The Conversation "Food for Thought: Was Cooking a Pivotal Step in Human Evolution?" by Alexandra Rosati in The Scientific American "This Olympic champion speed skater trains on the bike 30 hours per week" by Zach Nehr ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices