General Fitness Tips

The Benefits of Yoga for Your Healthy Life

Yoga is one of those things that I really enjoy and appreciate when I actually do it ... but that somehow "slips my mind" (or my agenda) more often than I would like.  When I get to my yoga mat, I feel like I am doing something for myself, like I am helping my body...

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Bundling Up for Cold Weather Exercise

Can you believe November is more than halfway complete!?  Is it getting colder where you are?  It got chilly a few weeks ago in Dallas, then got quite warm again, and is now leveling out in temperatures that are just about perfect for running! Dressing properly to run...

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7 Thoughts About Governmental Health Regulations

Did you read that title and think "oh boy, here's a big can of worms?"  I did too - there are so many controversial topics that I feel need to be discussed, and I always file them on my "Blog Ideas" document to save for a day when I can do a better job at posting my...

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DRC Half Marathon Review + Turning Fitness Into Your Lifestyle

It's another Motivation Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend!  In addition to the busy Saturday that I told you about yesterday, I also ran another half marathon yesterday!  As I've mentioned, I select my "A" races carefully and give them my all, but yesterday's...

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Bonus Thursday! Foodie Pen Papls + a Recipe I Make Frequently

Happy Halloween!  If you're looking for something fun to make tonight, check out these 10 Low-Cal Halloween Treats from Shape ... the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Popcorn balls look delicious! I didn't get yesterday's Workout Wednesday post up, so I want to make it up...

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Fueling Your Morning Workout … or Not?

One of the most common questions I get asked is "what should I eat before my workout?"  This is a hotly-debated topic, and one that I could write on and on about (but fortunately for you, I'm going to keep it fairly short!). (picture source) On most mornings, I'm up...

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Updates, Links, and Winners: Workout Wednesday

Happy Workout Wednesday!  Today I have 2 exciting updates to share, 3 great workout-related links, and 2 giveaway winners!   Exciting Updates ZOOMA Texas. Have you heard of ZOOMA's race series?  ZOOMA is an organization that puts on well-organized and fun races...

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Staying Fit with Your Kids

If you don’t have kids, I'll leave you with two interesting articles for your "Work Out Wednesday:"  This article shares the 4 biggest half-marathon mistakes, and this one gives all you yogis several postures to help tone various body parts. I'll start by saying that...

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7 Exercise Articles that Caught My Eye this Week

How is your 30-Day Ab Challenge going?  I'm already feeling the burn!  If you haven't joined in, it's not too late!  It is too late, however, to write a real Work Out Wednesday post today (it's in the very wee hours of the morning as I write this, but I'll wait to...

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How to safely exercise in the summer heat

If you many fitness-related blogs, you've probably seen a fair number of posts on how to run or exercise through the summer heat.  You may also be thinking that I'm late to the game, as it is already a week into August (incidentally, average temperatures in the US are...

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Welcome to The Lyons’ Share!

Dr. Megan Lyons helps high-achievers optimize their health through evidence-based functional nutrition, combining her background as a former management consultant with over a decade of experience helping thousands achieve lasting wellness.

We all experience odd symptoms from time to time—feeling bloated after a meal, feeling cold in a warm room, or struggling to focus. Often, we dismiss these as “normal” parts of life. But what if they’re not? What if these small signs are your body’s way of hinting at a deeper imbalance?