Afternoon Snack Meredith Root and Alex Parker

In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Alex and Meredith take a deep dive into the often confusing world of fitness and nutrition goals. They begin by debunking common misconceptions and stress the importance of aligning your fitness routine with your goals. They talk about the different styles of training, explaining how your body adapts to these and the importance of understanding this process. They also discuss the role of cardiovascular fitness and muscle mass in overall health, fitness, and longevity. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of finding balance, and keeping it simple when it comes to your exercise and nutrition.— What Triggers You?— American & Canadian Flags— Religious Beliefs and Homosexuality— Beware of Black Dodge Rams— Setting Realistic Fitness Goals & Common Misconceptions— Strength Training & Running— The Importance of Maintaining Muscle Mass— The Truth About Zone Two Training— Being a Mixed Modality Athlete— Navigating the Fitness and Wellness Landscape— Simplifying Fitness & Aligning Exercise with Your GoalsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Register for Tactic Functional Fitness (https://tacticfitness.com/register/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Dismantling the “Summer Body”, Social Media, and Unrealistic Beauty Standards (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000616949373)· Tactic Nutrition: Is Zone 2 Worth Focusing On? (https://www.instagram.com/p/C6blu54x0Ve/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Lessons From Bootlegger 100 & Prep for Unbound! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000654914264)· GQ: Survivor’s Jeff Probst on the One Travel Item That Will Get You Out of Any Jam (https://www.gq.com/story/jeff-probst-survivor-travel-advice)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss Meredith’s recent experience with the Bootlegger 100 bike race in Lenore, North Carolina. This race served as a preparatory event for the upcoming Unbound competition in Kansas this June. Meredith shares invaluable insights about her fueling strategies, bike packing techniques, and finding balance in endurance and strength workouts to keep up with her training. She also discusses what worked well and what improvements she plans on making before Unbound.— Meredith’s Driving Adventures— Working With Your Partner— Long-Distance Longing— Meredith’s Training Prep for Bootlegger 100— Bike Set-Up & Lower Back Pain— Post-Race Appetite— Why Biking?— Why Running?— What You Should Focus on When Biking— Finding Balance in Workouts for Cycling & StrengthResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Watch Below Deck (https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck)· Peppermint Cycling Co. (https://us.peppermintcycling.com/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Meredith and Alex dive into the topic of their personal experiences and relationships with food, body image, and fitness. They discuss the first time they were exposed to diet culture, and how it impacted their relationship with food and body image as they got older. They share their respective journeys with food restriction and exercise, and steps they have taken to maintain a better relationship with food and body image through the years; emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between nutrition and enjoying life. They stress the importance of checking in with yourself, approaching situations with food with curiosity rather than guilt, and highlighting that how you feel is most important.TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders— The Emotional Rollercoaster of House Hunting— Our Relationship Quirks— Our Journey with Food and Body Image Through the Years— Performance Nutrition and Strength Training— The Impact of Nutrition Coaching— Our Relationships with Food and Body Image Today— Finding Balance with Training and Nutrition— Moving Forward and AgingResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Run Club + Calgary Spring Meet-Up: You’re Invited! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000652006518)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000653443577)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000644472883)· Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (https://bookshop.org/p/books/good-for-a-girl-a-woman-running-in-a-man-s-world-lauren-fleshman/18409279?ean=9780593296806)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

This episode, Alex and Meredith explore the shift from rigid goal-setting towards embracing a process-oriented approach in personal and professional development. They discuss the pitfalls of strict goals, such as potential demotivation and a narrowed focus, advocating instead for open-ended objectives that allow for continued growth, adaptation, and the pursuit of passion. Additionally, they talk about the importance of self-compassion and recognizing progress, even when it falls short of initial expectations. They emphasize the importance of treating yourself with kindness, and the value of intrinsic motivation, flexibility, and perseverance in the journey of self-improvement and fulfillment.— Gym Comparisons and Personal Fitness Journeys— The Art of Olympic Weightlifting— Setting Goals in Fitness and Life— The Goal Result Timeline Fallacy: Unpacking Expectations— Setting Goals vs. Focusing on the Process— The Pitfalls of Goal-Oriented Motivation— Redefining Success: Habits Over Outcomes— Timelines, Expectations, and Realities— Rethinking Goal Setting: Objectives Without Limitations— Embracing Aging and Maintaining Fitness Through Life's Phases— Running, Training, and Personal Growth— Setting Objectives and Self-KindnessResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Read Efficacy of Habit-Based Weight Loss Interventions (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31529279/)· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5TbqzuRGDD/)· Brandi Carlile on Instagram: Happy 17th Birthday to The Story! (https://www.instagram.com/brandicarlile/reel/C5U-eRfLKi-/)· Tactic Nutrition: You’re Probably Setting Your Goals the Wrong Way (https://www.instagram.com/p/C5leJHnr4ST/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

This episode, Alex and Meredith discuss how relationships impact health and fitness habits. They talk about the challenges and adjustments needed when one partner is more fitness-oriented than the other, the impact of lifestyle changes on relationships, and the importance of support and communication in achieving health goals together. They also touch on how significant life events, like starting a family or changing jobs, can alter relationship dynamics and fitness routines. They emphasize the importance of growing together, maintaining individual identities, and actively supporting each other's health and fitness journeys while in a relationship.— The Story of Alex & Meredith’s Relationship— Fitness and Relationships— Navigating Dating and Health Habits— The Unique Challenges of New Relationships— Understanding Long-Term Relationship Dynamics— Navigating Emotional Processing in Relationships— Understanding and Respecting Different Values— Finding Compromise and Balance in Shared Experiences— Supporting Each Other's Goals and Hobbies— The Impact of Fitness and Lifestyle Changes on Relationships— Adapting to Life's Changes Together— Embracing Growth and Change in Long-Term Relationships— Reflecting on Relationship Dynamics and Future GrowthResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Rich Roll Podcast: Gordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule, & Designing Your Best Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gordo-byrn-on-making-a-1000-day-plan-small-promises/id582272991?i=1000583666210)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Recipes, Running, and Relationships with Tactic Nutrition Coach Jill Kerslake (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000648192511)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Alex and Meredith for some exciting updates for the Tactic Community in the coming months! They will talk about the upcoming re-enrollment for Tactic Run Club, aiming for fall races and detailing the structure and benefits of the club. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting started, there's something for you. Additionally, they will discuss the upcoming community meetup in Calgary this May and how you can be a part of it! Meredith will also talk about her newest passion for biking, her rigorous training routine, and upcoming competitions. If you are an existing client of Tactic, and are interested in Run Club, please reach out to alex@tacticmethod and she will get you signed up using a separate link.— An Apology From Alex— Menopause and Life Post-Menopause— ADHD and Menstrual Cycles— Sign-Up for Run Club!— Run Club: What You Need to Know— Calgary Event Breakdown: You’re Invited— Meredith Shares Some News!Resources Mentioned in This Episode:· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-membership-monthly?variant=44451297591538&selling_plan=4784259314)· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here (https://tacticmethod.com/products/run-club-up-front?variant=44451417850098)· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up! (https://tacticmethod.com/collections/memberships/products/early-bird-2024-tactic-spring-meet-up-calgary?variant=45167296184562)· Listen to Malcom Gladwell's Revisionist History: Free Brian Williams (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-brian-williams/id1119389968?i=1000413184954)· Big Fish with Ewan McGregor (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)· Tactic Nutrition on Instagram: Is There a Best Exercise for Women In Menopause? (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C48KEbsrzib/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Having Endurance: Stop Holding Yourself Back + Run With Tactic Nutrition in Philly! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000630158967)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Surviving the Oregon Cascades 100 Mile Race with Tanya Turner (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000627716796)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000644472883)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day & Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part Two) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000645292058)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)