Self Care Simplified Megan Dahlman

Everybody’s looking for the wonder pill - a simple supplement that will dramatically improve your health in pill form.

Colostrum is fairly new in the supplement space, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity for its claims on improving immunity, gut health and even bone and muscle health. Is colostrum worth the try or is it just another “snake oil”?

In this shortie Ask Megan episode, I share insights into what exactly colostrum is, what benefits it claims to have, and if it’s in fact valuable to take or if it’s a waste of money.

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.

More Resources

https://www.health.com/what-to-know-colostrum-supplements-8350810

The effect of bovine colostrum supplementation in older adults during resistance training: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24281841/

Long-Term Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Football Players: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38004173/

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So often, when faced with joint pain, chronic inflammation or even a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, women are given very few treatment options. It’s usually prescription medication and hope for the best.

But what if there was more you could do?

Liz Revilla joins me again on the show this week, and she has personally dealt with all of this.

However, as a registered dietitian, instead of listening to the doctor’s that said there was nothing she could do for her inflammatory disease other than take medication, she was able to make some pivotal changes to her lifestyle…and now her inflammatory disease is in remission.

If inflammation is even partially on your radar, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Liz and I discuss her experience with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the risks associated with the condition, the differences between RA and osteoarthritis, and she shares her personal journey including the symptoms she experienced and the impact on her daily life.

But more importantly, Liz dives into the importance of a holistic approach to managing RA, including nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications. She also discusses the challenges she faced in finding guidance from healthcare professionals and the benefits of working with a fitness coach.

If Rheumatoid Arthritis, or other autoimmune diseases, are part of you’re journey, you’re not going to want to miss this conversation with Liz - it could be a game changer.

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When you start changing your nutrition habits and shifting the way you eat, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out when and how to splurge responsibly. You don’t want to get off track, but you also want some fun mixed in with all the nutritious food you’re eating.

Listener Corie has this same question: “Hey Megan, my question is in response to one of your recent Friday episodes about splurges. In that episode you recommended following a 90/10 rule when it comes to your meals. So if I eat three meals a day, I'm figuring that about two of my meals per week might be eligible for a splurge. But my question is what is considered a splurge? Is the splurge the entire meal - like pizza for dinner? Or is the splurge more like having a slice of french toast with my scrambled egg and veggie breakfast? I'm hoping you can help me figure out what exactly constitutes splurge and how to incorporate them. Thanks!”

In this shortie episode, I talk about the 90/10 rule and how that looks in real life. Then we’ll dive into splurges - what are they, how they fit into your healthy-eating plan, and how to make the most of them!

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.



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Listen to episode 344. SIMPLE Nutrition Tips to Shape Up for Summer

Listen to episode 332. Splurging, Mindless Snacking & Stress Eating: Your Biggest Nutrition Struggles Solved!

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We are well into spring - the days are longer, the temps are warmer, and summer is just around the corner!

But with summer on the horizon, it’s natural to start thinking about our fitness - am I ready to tackle all the fun things summer has in store, and feel good doing it?

Last week we kicked off a 2-part Summer Shape Up series with a solid, sustainable nutrition plan to get you on your way to feeling your best.

This week we’re back talking about FITNESS. And just like my nutrition strategy, this 3-step fitness plan cuts out all the fluff and tells you exactly what you need to do to feel your best when summer rolls around.

So skip the random and disorganized workouts, the ineffective “spot training”, and the boot camp-style challenges. This simple and sustainable plan is all you need to see real results and to head into the summer feeling great!

In fact, share it with someone who might be looking for a solid exercise strategy this spring - it’s always more fun with a friend!



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The Jumpstart 30 Program for Beginners - Spring Flash Sale!! Enter coupon code SPRING24 at checkout to receive 20% off!!

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It’s no surprise that spending hours sitting at your desk can wreak havoc on your body. Back pain, hip discomfort, tight hamstrings, aching shoulders, neck pain - it can really make your daily life miserable.

Listener Carolyn has this very problem: Hi, Megan. I’m having some lower back issues and hip problems. What you would recommend for those of us stuck at a desk most of the day? Are there any particular types of desk chairs, booty pads that you sit on or the back support systems that you can put onto desk chairs? I'm just kind of wondering if I'm doing the right thing while I'm at work all day. Thanks so much.

If you find yourself in a situation like Carolyn, then you’re in the right place. In this quick episode I give you tips on how to adjust your work space to best support your body, and movements you can do at work to help you feel better at the end of the day.

💥Taking listener questions!!! Do you have a question about your self-care that you need help with? Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask to submit your question, and I’ll answer it for you on an upcoming Friday episode.



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Suffering with Back & Hip pain? Check out Megan’s 30-Day Back & Hip Fix program

Episode 279. Easy Seated & Standing Stretches to Combat Sedentary Desk Jobs

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It’s that time of year again! Winter is officially over, Easter is behind us, and we naturally start thinking about summer. The vacations! The adventures! The longer days and time outdoors!

However, those warm summer days can also bring up some dread. “Where’s my body at? Am I in as great of shape as I could be going into summer? Will I be able to do everything I want to do and feel really great doing it?”

If the thought of summertime brings up these questions, you’re in the right place.

For the next two weeks we’re going to dive into the Summer Shape-Up! No gimmicks. No extreme workouts or major diet plans. Just a solid road map to get you primed and ready for the summer months that are just around the corner.

This week is all about NUTRITION. Grab a pen and paper and get ready for my 3-step nutrition plan to feel trim, healthy & energetic for the summer. It’s simple, sustainable, and most importantly, it works!

Trust me, this is the solid plan you need to head into summer feeling good. In fact, share it with a friend who might want some guidance gearing up for the warmer months ahead!

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The Jumpstart 30 Program for Beginners - Spring Flash Sale!! Enter coupon code “344” at checkout to receive 20% off!!

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