I’ve spoken several times about reducing the added sugars in your diet and the harms of consuming too much sugar. But does that mean you should replace all the added sugar you’re currently consuming with artificial sweeteners? I haven’t yet dedicated a post to...
Exercise and Work
Due to yesterday's beast of a post on how to cook for a group, I'm going to keep today's Motivation Monday relatively short. Enjoy! We all know that work makes it more difficult to stick to a healthy lifestyle - it can mean rolling out of bed far earlier than you'd...
7 Tips to Cook for a Group (and actually enjoy it!)
I love cooking because it allows me the opportunity to relax, unwind, and think about the delicious food I'm about to eat. I also love talking about nutrition and sharing my knowledge and opinions with others who are trying to be healthy. So, cooking healthy food...
7 Ways Added Sugars Sneak Into Our Diets
I recently stumbled across this infographic from the Cleveland Clinic, and (aside from scaring me) it spurred the idea for this post. I believe that one of the biggest health threats to most people today is added sugar. The key word here is added - I am not against...
The Lifestyle of Healthy Living
Happy Monday! I'm hoping you have a short week due to July 4th, and will get to enjoy some relaxation for the holiday. Did you see my refreshing summer salad recipe - perfect to bring to a July 4th barbecue? Or how about my post with 7 reasons to fit exercise into...
7 Reasons to Fit Exercise Into Your Daily Routine
As Kev left for his run this morning, I got thinking about how important exercise is to both of our day-to-day lives, and how - even on vacation - we both make fitting it in a priority. Once you've been exercising for a while, it becomes a habit (and you can see my...
7 Healthy Swaps
Happy Sunday and Happy Father's Day! After my workout, I'm headed to brunch with my dad, who has taught me so much about life, appreciation, and most importantly, balance. I'm so lucky to be living in the same city as him again, and I'm grateful for everything he...
Added Sugars Challenge and Giveaway Winner
Happy Motivation Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I traveled to Fredricksburg, TX for a friend’s wedding (see my 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Wedding Weekend post from yesterday here!). Now, I’m about to hit the road for another 4-day traveling work week,...
7 Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Wedding Weekend
Wedding season is in full bloom, and a lot of the “side effects” of weddings (overindulgence, drinking, and skipped workouts due to being away from home) can often lead you to feel less than your best when you get back to reality. We’ve all been there, right? Well,...
Slow down for your health
Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend. Did you see my tips on healthy dessert ideas and how to make a holiday weekend healthier? Kev and I followed some of those healthy tips as we grilled out Sunday night. I actually took this...
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?
