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 Aging

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up!

· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here

· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Run Club + Calgary Spring Meet-Up: You’re Invited!

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back?

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One)

· Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World

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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-Kindness

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up!

· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here

· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here

· Read Efficacy of Habit-Based Weight Loss Interventions

· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation

· Brandi Carlile on Instagram: Happy 17th Birthday to The Story!

· Tactic Nutrition: You’re Probably Setting Your Goals the Wrong Way

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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 Growth

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Learn more about the 2024 Tactic Spring Meet-Up!

· Sign-Up for Monthly Run Club here

· Sign-Up for 6-months of Run Club (discounted) here

· Rich Roll Podcast: Gordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule, & Designing Your Best Life

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Recipes, Running, and Relationships with Tactic Nutrition Coach Jill Kerslake

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