The MetPro Method: Transform Your Body with Fitness and Wellness Coaching Secrets – Details, episodes & analysis

Curious about how your mindset might be holding you back in your health journey? In this eye-opening episode with Bianca Wagner, a MetPro Lead Sports Dietitian and Coach. Bianca unravels the mystery of all-or-nothing thinking and its impact on your fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness.

Explore how labeling foods as "good" or "bad" could be sabotaging your relationship with food. Yes, even those irresistible chicken nuggets have their place—without the guilt! Bianca also shares tips on infusing flexibility into your workout routines, proving that even a quick 15-minute session counts.

Ready to embrace the gray areas and redefine success in your health journey? This episode offers practical advice to help you break free from rigid patterns and find balance in your well-being. Tune in for a conversation that promises to empower and inspire.

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In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, we are reposting our conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims.

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s and starting to gain weight, you're not alone. Many women experience weight gain during perimenopause, the transition into menopause. And even if you've been eating well and exercising regularly, those extra pounds can be tough to lose.

But there's good news: by understanding the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause, you can make specific lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight and keep it off. In this episode, Coach Crystal is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition science, to discuss how to counteract the hormonal changes that lead to weight gain. They cover topics like:

1. Perimenopause versus menopause
2. How the biggest changes in body composition occur before menopause
3. How to counteract specific hormonal changes through exercise and nutrition
4. How much weight should you lift?
5. Sprint interval training versus high-intensity interval training
6. Additional ways to increase intensity besides just speed
7. Importance of deload weeks
8. How do you know if you are going fast enough during sprint training?
9. Taking the time to review your biomechanics and make adjustments
10. Polarizing your workout routine: really intense days versus really easy days
11. Why cortisol levels are key
12. It is not too late to start lifting heavy or adding HIIT training after menopause

Get to know more about Dr. Sims and find her books at https://www.drstacysims.com/

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Medical professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others, but what happens when they face unique challenges in caring for themselves? Join Megan Turnbow, a Family Nurse Practitioner, on her remarkable journey to achieving sustainable, long-term weight loss. From struggling with weight gain after having her second child, to experimenting with various weight loss programs, Megan finally found ultimate success through the personalized support and groundbreaking metabolic science of MetPro. Megan explains the pivotal differences between her previous attempts and her transformative experience with MetPro. Megan's one-on-one coaching experience helped her understand her body, nutrition, and how to maximize her workouts. Megan's inspiring story illustrates how MetPro can fit into the busiest of lives through tailored and science-backed solutions.

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Having worked with thousands of runners, cyclists, swimmers, and other endurance athletes, MetPro coaches deeply understand the importance of proper fueling. In this episode, we discuss how to adjust the type and timing of meals and other fuel for endurance sports. We are joined by MetPro founder, Angelo Poli and coach Ryan McMullen. Both have years of experience training athletes for major events like the IRONMAN, Boston Marathon, Tough Mudder, and others. Ryan and Angelo have also worked with those just getting started in running their first 5K. Regardless of experience, learn why proper fuel is critical.

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We discuss:

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1. The importance of fuel for endurance athletes
2. Assessing your specific fuel needs
3. Narrowing your goals to be specific on fuel needs
4. Meal consistency, and why it is critical for beginners
5. Timing your fuel based on the length of a workout or competition
6. Acclimating ahead of event day
7. Fueling on non-training days
8. Finding success through understanding your individuality

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Welcome to The MetPro Method Podcast! We are joined by Cat Ramirez to discuss Exercising through an injury. Cat is a MetPro Coach and well versed in injury prevention and post medical rehab recovery. She has her level 2 certifications from USA Weightlifting (USAW2) and CrossFit (CFL2). She is also a certified Functional Range Conditioning Specialist (FRCMS).

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We discuss:

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1. Why it is important to discuss exercising through an injury
2. Exercise can be different things - as simple as breathing exercises for postpartum
3. Reducing injury risk through preventative exercises
4. Easing back into exercise after injury
5. Moving our bodies in the plane they were designed to move in (picking up groceries, etc)
6. Doing movement patterns with at low weights and increase over time
7. The appropriate time to bring in your MetPro Concierge Coach to assist in your recovery
8. The role nutrition plays in recovery
9. Assessing when you are ready to progress

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MetPro Angelo Poli

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

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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!