In this episode Alex and Meredith discuss the concept of metabolic toggles, addressing the four main metabolic scenarios: eat less, do more; eat less, do less; eat more, do more; and eat more, do less. They talk about the ways each scenario can be utilized strategically for different goals such as weight loss, gaining muscle, and overall health. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual needs and body responses, highlighting the pros and cons of each toggle, and provide insights into achieving a balanced approach to nutrition and fitness. Additionally, they explore the relationship between metabolism, age, and body composition, and offer practical advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle heading into 2025!

— Live from the Podcast Couch!

— What are The Metabolic Toggles?

— Eat Less, Do More

— Eat Less, Do Less

— The Athlete Toggle: Eat More, Do More

— Understanding Metabolism and Lean Body Mass

— Aging and Metabolism

— Portion Sizes and Weight Loss

— Eat More, Do Less

— The Maintenance Toggle

— 2025 with Tactic Nutrition!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image

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In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss Alex's recent experience participating in the 70.3 Ironman in Indian Wells. Alex shares some of the unexpected challenges that she experienced during the event, and highlights the learning curve athletes face in triathlon racing. They discuss Alex’s training schedule and nutrition plan, the importance of managing expectations, and the personal growth that comes from embracing and overcoming such a physically demanding event.

— Expectations vs Reality in Races

— Training and Preparation for the Half Ironman

— Race Day Logistics and Challenges

— Morning of the Race: Unexpected Challenges

— The Swim

— The Bike

— The Run

— Half Ironman Results

— Nutrition Strategy Breakdown

— Lessons for the Next Half Ironman

— Balancing Training and Life

— What’s Next!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Alex’s Half Ironman Results

· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel!

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Calgary Marathon: How Alex Shaved 6 Minutes Off Her Marathon Time

· 2024 VinFast Ironman World Championship, Nice

· Skratch Labs: Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix

· Gnarly Fuel₂O

· Neversecond: Energy Gels

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This episode, join Alex and Meredith for their review of the Disney+ Series, Agatha All Along, and where they feel like the show ranks with it’s representation of queer relationships. (Spoilers ahead!) They share some of their favorite moments, areas they think could have been improved upon, as well as some of their top favorite TV shows and movies that have a high ranking on their “pussy meter.”

— Snowblower Struggles

— Lesbian Movie Review: Agatha All Along

— Our Top Lesbian Movies/TV Shows

— Is Carol a Christmas Movie?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Agatha All Along

· WandaVision

· The Sex Lives of College Girls

· Everything Everywhere All At Once

· Heartstopper

· White Lotus

· Emily The Criminal

· Parks and Recreation

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