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

Alex and Meredith look back on their time as CrossFit competitors, after discussing the pros and cons of living in a small town versus a big city. Taking us all the way back to 2012 before CrossFit became the global fitness sensation that it is, they touch on the changes in the sport over the years. They also share their experience in the CrossFit Open, competing in the Quarterfinals as a game athlete and in team events, and why community was a huge reason behind their departure from the competitive realm of the sport. Listen in to their story as ex-competitive CrossFit athletes, learn what the sport meant for them, and how they channel their competitive spirits now. — Living in a Big City vs. Small Town (Calgary vs. Fernie) — Game Nights — Alex and Meredith's Fitness Background — Competing in the CrossFit Open — Being a Games Athlete — Team Events — The CrossFit Quarterfinals — Affiliate GPP Programming vs. CrossFit the Sport — Loss of Community + Leaving Crossfit — Finding Your Reason to Compete — Exercising in the Wake of Grief — Working in Law + Research and Development — The Importance of Academics Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Carolyne Prevost Mal O’Brien Netflix's Full Swing Netflix's Home Game Brooks Koepka ──────────────────────────── 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

Husband-wife duo Merissa Wise and Todd Wise join Meredith and Alex to talk about all things fitness and the importance of discipline. With over 6 years of nutrition coaching experience, 8 years CrossFit Coaching experience, and a B.S. in Human Wellness Management, Melissa has been an invaluable part of the Tactic team for years. An eating disorder survivor, Merissa understands the value of nutrition and health and how difficult it is to know which way to go on that journey. They explore what it's like to be a coach who owns their own business, working with clients, and dealing with discipline and addiction. — Merissa's Journey to Tactic — Todd's Journey to The Pack & Great Wolf Crossfit — Owning Your Own Business — Working with Clients — Who a Coach is For — Discipline — The Myth of Motivation — Emotional Regulation — Orthorexia nervosa — Addiction Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Melissa's IG Todd's IG "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction" by Gabor Maté ──────────────────────────── 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 are back from their third big city marathon run. Clocking in at 3:07:05, Alex placed 3rd in Females 30-34, 7th for Female runners, and 206th overall in the race. Going in with a goal of finishing below the 3 hour mark — unaware of the extreme hills and true difficulty of the course — Alex dealt with a lot of negative self-talk and utter exhaustion by the end. Even though she achieved a personal best, when she passed that finish line, she was hit with a wave of emotion. From the disorganization of the LA marathon, to the absolute fatigue Alex was fighting in the last 6 miles, to realizing before she even finished that she was not going to maintain a sub 3 pace, Alex shares all about her 2023 LA Marathon experience and her major takeaways. — AirTags — Alex's 2023 LA Marathon Experience — How the Major Cities Compare: LA vs. Boston vs. Chicago — Sub 3 Goal Reflection — How Hills Affect a Run — Dealing with an Undulating Course — Exhaustion + Powering Through The Finish — Negative and Positive Self-Talk — The Internal Battle to Not Walk — How to Handle Not Meeting Our Goals — Post-Marathon Emotions Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 2023 LA Marathon Results LA Times Article by Jeong Park, Andrew J. Campa, and Andrew Khouri "L.A. Marathon 2023: Thousands hit the streets for the 38th annual trek from downtown to Century City" See Alex cross the finish line Listen to Alex's Pre-Marathon Mindset "How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle" by Matt Fitzgerald ──────────────────────────── 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

Enjoy the first-ever Afternoon Snack compilation episode, which highlights the best mindset episodes that Alex and Meredith have covered to date! From the importance of developing willpower through consistent action, facing hardships, and making tough decisions to the significance of embracing imperfections in the journey to self-improvement, you will get a great combination of mindset tools to help you on your journey to reaching your goals! — Emotional Resiliency & Three Tools to Build It — You Gotta Stop Saying the Word “Should” — The All-or-Nothing Mindset & How to Overcome It — Mindfulness & Self-Love — The 5 Pillars of Success — The Problem With Perfection Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Emotional Resiliency & Three Tools to Build It · Listen to Afternoon Snack: You Gotta Stop Saying the Word “Should” · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Angie Craig on the All-or-Nothing Mindset & How to Overcome It · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Mindfulness & Self-Love · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Five Pillars of Success: How They Can Help You Unlock Your Full Potential · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Problem With Perfection ──────────────────────────── 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

What started as a guide on how to be nicer to yourself has ended up in a deep exploration on some of Alex and Meredith's favorite theories on how we can love ourselves more. The way that we speak to ourselves can have a major impact in our lives. It can affect our fitness, our health, and our relationships. The "should have's" and self-hate we all have only applies judgement, rather than having compassion for our humanity. From radical acceptance, having gratitude vs. to being grateful, to Buddhist parables and emotional regulation, they open up about this self-care has transformed their lives. — The Ski Trip Gone Wrong — Radical Acceptance — Buddhist Parables: The Second Arrow + The Hungry Ghost — Admission of Fault — Embodying Ideals vs. Identifying with Our Circumstances — Mindfulness in Nutrition — Shame, Guilt, and Compassion — Self-Distancing and Combating Negative Self-Talk — Disordered Eating — Letting Go of Failure — Arrival Fallacy — Joy in the Journey — Gratitude and Gratefulness Resources Mentioned in This Episode: "Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankyl "No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings" by Noah Rasheta "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth "The Practice of Groundedness" by Brad Stulberg "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" by Gabor Maté, MD "Tragic Optimism: The Opposite of Tragic Positivity" by Scott Barry Kaufman with The Atlantic ──────────────────────────── 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 focus on how Alex's marathon prep, how she adjusted expectations for her upcoming marathon, and how she feels about goals. Alex walks through how she approaches her runs, and what she did differently to prep for this marathon with Tactic Nutrition demanding more of her time. With the marathon set to take place in Los Angeles, they also share their travel worries after their recent adventure out to North Carolina that ended in embarrassment, late night Target runs, and lost luggage. — Travel Woes + Worries — The Pros and Cons of Goal Setting — Mindset and Fitness — Balancing Work and Recreational Competitions — Managing Workouts — Running in Different Seasons — Pressure to Perform — Adapting to Workouts and Accumulation of Fitness — Running Volumes, Tapering, and Reflection Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Los Angeles Marathon Afternoon Snack Episode: How Timelines can Derail Your Goals. And Joy. Afternoon Snack Episode: Goal Hierarchy and Reframing. ──────────────────────────── 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

Opening with a discussion on internet hate comments and toxicity, Alex and Meredith tackle the issue of biohacking, what it is, and its pros and cons. With online influencers and fitness professionals promoting DIY biology, it can be difficult to uncover what lifestyle changes will actually bring health benefits and what changes are simply unreasonable to pursue in one's daily life. With their background in health and nutrition, Alex and Meredith try to uncover what is myth and what is fact, and what you can realistically start doing to improve your health today. — Authenticity + Dealing with Hate Comments — DIY Biology — Biohacking: Extreme Dieting, Fasting, Cold Plunging, Infrared Light, Sunlight, Blue Light, Sleep, Heat Exposure, Food Exclusion, Caffeine — The Promise of Longevity + Instant Gratification — Dave Asprey and Bulletproof Coffee — Andrew Huberman and the Huberman Lab Podcast — Basic Lifestyle Choices for Better Health — The Psychological Component to Health — Alcohol and Health — Building and Keeping Community — Auditing Time Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Chelsea Handler Handles Misogynistic Fox News Pundits Exercising for Longevity with Peter Attia National Geographic's "Limitless" with Chris Hemsworth ──────────────────────────── 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

Lynsey Martin is a competitive CrossFit Athlete with a B.S. in Biological Science and over 6 years of personal training experience. As a head coach at Tactic Functional Nutrition, Lynsey strives to teach all her clients how to optimally fuel their activity without cutting out the foods they love. Alongside Alex and Meredith, Lynsey comes back to the podcast to discuss one of the biggest things that she has changed her mind on since becoming a nutrition coach: Reverse Dieting. Together, they explore this "diet after the diet", what it is and what it isn't, and the nutritional science behind it. — The Science Behind Reverse Dieting — Earning Your Right to Diet — RED-S and Reverse Dieting — Dieting for Bodybuilding — Caloric Intake: Deficit, Maintenance — Starvation Mode — Metabolic Rate — MATADOR (Minimising Adaptive Thermogenesis And Deactivating Obesity Rebound) Diet — Compliance, Tracking, and Weight Loss — The Psychological Effect of Reverse Dieting Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Lynsey on Instagram Lynsey's Personal Website Lynsey's Story Afternoon Snack Episode, "The Reality of Set Point Theory" Afternoon Snack Episode, "Lynsey Martin on Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)" "Reverse Dieting - The Diet after the Diet" (Note: This article is slightly outdated as Lynsey's thoughts on this have changed) "Reverse Dieting: Hype Versus Evidence" by Eric Trexler "Lessons from the Classic Minnesota Starvation Experiment" from the National Library of Medicine "Persistent Metabolic Adaptation 6 Years After 'The Biggest Loser' Competition" from the National Library of Medicine ──────────────────────────── 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 Part Two of our special Valentine's Day Two-Part Series, Alex and Meredith continue to answer listener's questions about their marriage and relationship. In Part One, Alex and Meredith opened up about their attachment styles, fights, and their time in therapy. In a continuation of this peek into their lives together, they share their different love languages, how they deal with being competitive towards one another, what it's like to work from home in a business they created together, and what their biggest pet peeves about each other are. — Love Languages — Ego and Competition with Each Other — Balancing Fitness Goals and Time Together — Juggling Boundaries with Business, Coaching, and Romance — Jealousy — Friendships in Same-Sex Relationships — Pet Peeves — Household Roles — Children Resources Mentioned in This Episode: NASA Tampon Scandal Chelsea Handler's Netflix Special, "Revolution" ──────────────────────────── 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 extra-special Valentine's Day Two-Part series, Alex and Meredith get very real about their relationship. They reveal how the adults in their youth never really modeled what healthy relationships look like and how, even after therapy, it's still something that they're working through in their marriage. They also touch on the unique difficulties they've faced in a same-sex marriage, how their attachment styles differ, what they fight about, and the small things that they love about one another. — Feelings About Valentine's Day + Galentine's Day — Personal Struggles in Relationships — What Relationships Are Really Like — Being in a Same-Sex Marriage — What Causes + Resolves Arguments — Alone Time — Therapy and Couples Counseling — Hyper-arousal vs. Hypoarousal Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller Brandi Carlile - Party Of One (Official Video) ──────────────────────────── 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

Ellen di Dia has a B.S. in Nutrition with a concentration in Public Health, and is a new coach at Tactic Functional Nutrition. After battling years of disordered eating where she under-ate and binged, Ellen became a nutrition and fitness coach to help others with whatever issues they may be facing. She takes us through her journey as a student athlete struggling with disordered binge eating, to her bodybuilding experience, and what led her to joining the team at Tactic. — Being a Student Athlete — Disordered Eating: Binge Eating — Diet Culture — Women in Media — Aging — Bodybuilding, Depletion, and Being Lean — Habit Tracking — Our Cats + Superpowers Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ellen's IG @elellengracefit ──────────────────────────── 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 talk about Alex's running schedule and her journey over the years running in the Chicago, Boston, and Los Angeles Marathons. They share why we should all stay smart in our workouts, what makes consistency so important in our lives, and how to adapt when life doesn't go according to plan. Alex also walks us through how she discovered her love of running during law school, balancing CrossFIt and running, and taking care of her body while healing. — Friendships — Consistency + Goals — Alex's Running Schedule — Running + CrossFit — Templated Training Programs vs. Coaches — Healing After An Injury Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Mel Robbins Podcast ──────────────────────────── 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 final self produced episode, Alex and Meredith reminisce about some of their finer (or not) moments and important lessons learned. This episode has no theme or takeaway other than to make you laugh and shepherd us all into the next phase of the show. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Meredith and Alex talk about what Tactic is and the services they offer to individual clients. They get into how their coaching philosophy and style have changed over time and why they don't write meal plans. But first, they talk about enduring bad acting for the sake of visibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, Alex and Meredith recap their most recent Girls Just Wanna Weekend trip hosted by Brandi Carlile. They reflect on their transition back home, the unique community vibes, and the welcoming environment they felt at the festival. They also emphasize the importance of community and staying resilient during these challenging times. Additionally, enjoy the first-ever Afternoon Snack Game Show: Is it Ointment or Lotion? — Girls Just Wanna Weekend Recap! — Afternoon Snack: The Game Show — Reclaiming the Word Lesbian — Being Recognized in Public + Making Friends — Girls Just Wanna Weekend + Tactic Nutrition Future Collab?? — The Importance of Community During Challenging Times Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day & Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part Two) · Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith’s ADHD Journey Update: Medication, Relationships, and Finding Balance ──────────────────────────── 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, Meredith and Alex do a deep dive on goal setting, goals hierarchy, and how to reframe lower level goals and daily activities in a way that may better align with your core values to make commitment to them easier. Alex makes reference to Gordo Byrn on The Rich Roll Podcast, episode 713. If you are interested in working with our team towards your goals, check out our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the mental and physical changes they have experienced since retiring from CrossFit competition. Topics discussed include enjoyment of training, body image, and unfair comparison and how those changes have impacted their relationship and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Lynsey Martin joins Alex and Meredith to discuss traits that great clients have in common and ways to get more out of your coaching relationship as a client or athlete, regardless of the type of coach you work with. If you would like to listen to our episode with Allie Lamay, that is Episode 49 or you can follow the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000542234860 If you want to support the show, leave us a 5 star review and share it with your friends, family, stylist, farmer, yoga instructor, veterinarian, or accountant so they can listen too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith sit down with long time Tactic coach and friend, Meg Perdew. Meg talks about her background in nutrition research, what got her into nutrition coaching, how short hair changed her life, and how there are just no good formal attire options. We really enjoyed this episode and hope you do too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss their recent trip to Tanzania and some of the highs and lows experienced during a two week Safari there. Lions, crickets, and when's lunch? Oh my! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tactic head coach and CrossFit athlete Lynsey Martin joins the show today to banter with Meredith and Alex about dog ownership and the real life phases and struggles of competitive athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow this has been a summer to remember. This episode has no theme other than catching everyone up on our life changes including the wedding, mini honeymoon complete with honeymoon drama, and the newest addition to our family: Rue. We hope you enjoy this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a summer break, Alex and Meredith are back with some life updates and revisit some old themes through the experience of working with a new audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this episode! Alex and Meredith sit down with Tactic client Quinn Anderson Folk to discuss the long road to making progress with nutrition and fitness. Quinn provides her humorous, honest, and relatable experience as a child growing up in the 90s and how her history with dieting and exercise was a bumpy road that led her to where she is now. Quinn is an amazing example of how well consistency works over time and we hope you enjoy hearing her story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CrossFit Games athlete and friend Paige Semenza returns to talk about her return to the CrossFit Games. Paige talks about what she calls The Big 4 - the elements of competition that help her achieve her best. You can follow along with the rest of her season on instagram @paige_semenza and if you would like to support her trip to the Games, you can grab an athlete t-shirt from her (DM for info). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith recap on some recent embarrassing stories, from ‘can butter knives be used as a murder weapon?’ to awkward encounters after being recognized in public. They also explore the origins, benefits, and misconceptions of hybrid training, arguing that it's not a new concept but has been around in various forms for decades. They discuss how to effectively start a hybrid training regimen and share their insights on balancing strength and endurance training for optimal results! — Podcast Couch & Cats! — A Recap on our Recent Embarrassing Moments — What is Hybrid Training? — Training Specificity and Goals — Balancing Strength and Endurance — Starting a Hybrid Training Program — Working with Tactic Functional Fitness Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Alex’s Half Ironman Post-Race Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly · Read Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run ──────────────────────────── 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 talk about going viral online and the parallels between consistency in marketing and consistency in behavior change. Results lag far behind effort. They also discuss body image issues and how being 'fit' is sometimes an anti-credential in the online coaching space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Meredith sit down to discuss recent online transgressions and how negative comments and online interactions might impact the mental health of athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate Pride 2022, Alex and Meredith discuss some coming out stories, the ambient homophobia of the 2000s, the hypocrisy of the commercial PRIDE movement, the balance between visibility and normalcy, and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynsey Martin returns to the show to talk about Set Point Theory, Settling Point Theory, The Dual Intervention point model and how these theories work together to explain "sticking" points in body weight management. Super interesting episode, you don't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex discusses some of her more embarrassing moments and touches on the shame that still exists in the LGBTQ world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Meredith talk about three very common misconceptions in the fitness and nutrition industry and how this type of misinformation prevents people from getting as healthy or as strong as they can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Meredith and Alex discuss the downsides of attaching timelines to goals and how they can actually hinder achievement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tactic coach and recipe #queen Jill Kerslake joins the show to talk about her history with nutrition and macro tracking, how to manage long slow progress, and why you should consider putting cauliflower in your oatmeal (for real). Tons of tid-bits and takeaways in this episode that you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a meatless sandwich. Alex and Meredith discuss updates to the Tactic brand, that one time Alex dumped Meredith in the Chicago airport, and relationship advice for when you can't stop arguing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tune in for an update on Meredith’s journey of her ADHD diagnosis; she shares how she has been adjusting to life, including how being on medication has affected her day-to-day. Alex and Meredith also talk about the realities of living with adult ADHD, discussing the signs & symptoms, and the impact it has on daily work-life balance and their relationship. They also touch on coping mechanisms, the concept of 'masking,' and the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals. — Signs That Meredith Still Has ADHD — An Update on Meredith’s ADHD Diagnosis — ADHD Medication — Work-Life Balance and Boundaries — What is ‘Masking’? — Relationship Dynamics + ADHD Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Meredith’s ADHD Journey: How It’s Going and What We’ve Learned · I Love Lucy | Lucy and Ethel At The Chocolate Factory ──────────────────────────── 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

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