Fueling Your Fitness: The Essentials of Nutrient Timing + Performance Nutrition

This episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the topic of curiosity and its pivotal role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. They explore how curiosity enhances coaching, improves relationships, and fosters resilience. Whether discussing their own relationship, the world of nutrition and fitness, or the broader applications of curiosity in our daily lives, Alex and Meredith provide insights that are great for anyone looking to cultivate curiosity and embrace a more thoughtful approach to their goals.— Target Panties & Puppy Accidents— Dog Training 101— Curiosity and Coaching— Why the Diet Industry is Problematic— Curiosity and Grit— Reframing Your Mindset— Cultivating Curiosity in Life— Similarities Between Therapy & Nutrition Coaching— Curiosity as a Tool for Personal Growth— Challenges and Misconceptions in RelationshipsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· You Can’t Screw This Up by Adam Bornstein· Your Honor TV Show· Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role· Spoiler Alert! Curiosity Encourages Patience and Joy in the Presence of Uncertainty· Curiosity Made the Cat More Creative: Specific Curiosity as a Driver of Creativity· States of Curiosity Modulate Hippocampus-Dependent Learning via the Dopaminergic Circuit· Novelty and Dopaminergic Modulation of Memory Persistence: A Tale of Two Systems· The Hungry Mind: Intellectual Curiosity Is the Third Pillar of Academic Performance────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Alex and Meredith dive deep into the topic of nutrient timing and nutrition for performance. They discuss pre and post workout nutrition and share strategies to help you best prepare for your workout depending on the time of day. They also talk about benefits of big breakfasts, managing diet patterns, and balancing macros, as well as highlighting where your focus can yield the most significant results.— Grocery Store Struggles— Nutrient Timing— Baseline Eating Patterns— Benefits of Big Breakfast— Intermittent Fasting & Weight Loss Management— Determining Your Daily Food Intake— Performance Workout Eating— Top 5 Pre-Workout Snacks— Early Morning Workout Nutrition— Flexible Eating Patterns and Macro ManagementResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role· Hit Play Not Pause: Ditching Destructive Menopause Diet & Fitness Narratives with Meredith Root· Gnarly Hydrate - Electrolyte Drink Mix· Fuel For Fire────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Catch up with Alex and Meredith as they reflect on their experiences at the Calgary Marathon and the second Run Club meetup! They will talk about the importance of mindset and self-acceptance, and how that assisted Alex in achieving a personal record in the marathon. They also announce their next in-person event in Raleigh, North Carolina for the City of Oaks Marathon on November 3rd. Stay-tuned for more information to come!— We’re Back! + Van Life Isn’t For Us— Feeling Comfortable and Confident in Who You Are— Alex Parker & Meredith Root vs. Alex Karev & Meredith Grey— Calgary Marathon & Second Tactic Meet-Up— Owning Your Wins & Your Mistakes— What’s Next?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Philadelphia Marathon Recap: First Tactic Community Meet-Up, How It Went, and What’s Next!· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Nashville Adventures: Shopping, Music, and a Puppy?!· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Surviving the Oregon Cascades 100 Mile Race with Tanya Turner· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Calgary Marathon: How Alex Shaved 6 Minutes Off Her Marathon Time· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Is Your Goal Setting Setting You Back?· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 2): Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Athlete Identity· Post-Marathon Reflection: Dealing with Fatigue, a Sub 3 Goal, and an Undulating Course────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

In this episode, Alex and Meredith deep dive into some of their biggest fitness lessons they’ve learned over the years. They will talk about the importance of understanding the difference between performance progress and simply just aesthetic changes, how comparison doesn’t necessarily have to be negative, and that hard work might not pay off in the way that you expect it to. They also discuss the impact of consistent effort, the need for a growth mindset, and the importance of proper nutrition and recovery. Whether you are prepping for a competition or just working on incorporating more movement into your daily life, Alex and Meredith stress the importance of being kind and having patience with yourself as you continue on your fitness journey.— The Struggles of Hyperactive Nipples— Weird CrossFit Looks— There’s Always Room to Grow— Hard Work Doesn’t Pay Off The Way You Think It Does— Recognizing Your Progress— Turning Comparison Into Something Productive— Is Your Ego Getting in the Way of Progress?— Performance Progress vs. Aesthetic Changes— Food & Recovery— Lessons We’ve Learned From Competitions— Dealing With Injury— Our Biggest Fitness LessonsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Finding the Right Training for Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals: Common Misconceptions and Strategies· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 2): Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Athlete Identity· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Alex and Meredith are here to provide the update you’ve been waiting for: some of you may have listened to the accidental episode a few weeks ago about the status of the Tactic Functional Fitness website, and some challenges Alex and Meredith were having when dealing with the web developers. They are now able to fully discuss the recent trials they've faced, from web development hurdles to strategizing the future of Tactic Functional Fitness. They will also share important updates and exciting news that you can look forward to as a member of the Tactic community!— Potential Pet Sitter?— The Struggles with Instagram— The Accidental Podcast Episode— The Update You’ve Been Waiting For— What Has Changed?— Things Have a Way of Working OutResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Check out the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness Website· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Finding the Right Training for Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals: Common Misconceptions and Strategies· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Join Alex and Meredith as they unpack their recent trip to Nashville and provide an exciting update about their new puppy, Jo! They talk about their positive experience shopping in Nashville at Imogen + Willie, their decision to get a new puppy, and some music that they are currently loving. They also discuss what a work-life balance looks like for them, reflect on past decisions, and if there is ever a perfect time to do something in life.— Our Favorite Songs Right Now— Feeling Like You Need to Engage— Nashville Stories Pt. 1— Nashville Event Pt. 2— The Highest Cause of Death According to a Surgeon— We Got a Puppy!— Reflecting on Your Past Decisions— What Does Your Balance Look Like?— The Shopping Trip— Good Music in NashvilleResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Maren Morris — Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters· Listen to Maestro on the Mic: Building and Creating a Life That You Want to Be Living with Meredith Root and Alex Parker· Brandi Carlile — Madman Across the Water· Zach Bryan — I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)· Hozier — Too Sweet· Allison Russell ft. Resistance Revival Chorus — Take Me To Church· The Bobby Hotel in Nashville· Tactic Nutrition: There is Never a Perfect Time· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Take on Having Kids: Facing Societal Pressures & Making Your Own Decisions· Imogene + Willie Nashville· Amos Lee — Madison· Sturdi Products────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

Join Meredith and Alex for the first episode of their recurring segment where they discuss the 'comment section' of their social media posts. They explore various comments from followers on different topics such as women's health and menopause, effort vs. outcome, and perceptions of body image and cellulite. They share context behind specific posts and encourage followers to continue to take part in the discussion!— First Ever Comments Section Episode!— Are You An Instagram Commentator?— Confirmation Bias & Zone 2— Cellulite is Not a Real Thing— Habit Rabbit— Is There a Best Exercise for Women In Menopause?— A Quick Bathroom Break— The One Where Meredith Had No Pants— ATTN: All Commenters— The Devil’s AdvocateResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Tactic Nutrition: Is Zone 2 Worth Focusing On?· Tactic Nutrition: So you fell off the wagon hey?· Tactic Nutrition: The Key to Happiness is Expectation· Tactic Nutrition: Is There a Right Exercise for Older Women· Tactic Nutrition: Cellulite is Not a Real Thing· Tactic Nutrition: Why Rest Day Macros Shouldn’t Change· Tactic Nutrition: How to Go From Good to Great· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Grandmother Hypothesis: A Conversation on Women’s Evolutionary Role· Hit Play Not Pause: Ditching Destructive Menopause Diet & Fitness Narratives with Meredith Root────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

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· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Dismantling the “Summer Body”, Social Media, and Unrealistic Beauty Standards· Tactic Nutrition: Is Zone 2 Worth Focusing On?· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Lessons From Bootlegger 100 & Prep for Unbound!· GQ: Survivor’s Jeff Probst on the One Travel Item That Will Get You Out of Any Jam────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

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· Peppermint Cycling Co.────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!

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!· 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────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!