Fitness Tips

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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7 Stories from Those Who Said “I CAN”

I've always found personal inspiration from appreciating the fact that I can run and exercise, and reminded myself to feel grateful that I am physically capable of doing the things that bring me so much joy, energy, and self-confidence.  (picture source) Hearing...

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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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7 Tips to Improve your Running Speed

I've had a few questions about how to improve running speed, so I thought I'd take a stab at it for today's post.  I certainly don't consider myself a "fast" runner, but it's all relative, and I've shown some great improvement over my running journey (I've shaved 39...

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Burnin’ Arms and Abs Circuit Workout

**If you haven't checked out my guest post on Loving on the Run's blog, please do so!  It includes tips for maintaining your health when your significant other eats differently than you.** A few weeks ago, my cousin Michelle broke her leg while competing in a relay...

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The Benefits of Compression {Giveaway!}

In my post on preparing for race day, I mentioned that I always wear compression socks before and after a race or hard workout (or whenever my legs need a bit of recovery help).  After a race, I literally put them on as soon as I get out of the shower, sleep with them...

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Exercising and Preparing Healthy Food: A Tradeoff?

Earlier this week, I came across an article stating that 73% of Americans work out at least once per week, and 47% of those spend 30 minutes or more working out daily!  This really surprised (and thrilled!) me, so I decided to dig into the data a little bit more.    ...

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Resetting for Fall

Happy Motivation Monday!  There's nothing like a new beginning (beginning of the year, beginning of a season, beginning of a new job, or whatever it might be) to motivate us to get off to a fresh, new start.  So, with the start of Fall yesterday, I'm embarking on a...

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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?