30-Minute Mexican Quinoa Skillet
Have you ever heard the phrase "complete protein" and wondered what it meant? If so, you're in luck, because for Foodie Friday, I'm going to briefly explain, then give you a recipe featuring one of my favorite complete proteins! Amino acids are the building blocks of...
8-Minute or 24-Minute Full-Body Tabata Workout!
I made my first workout video! I hope you enjoy it! Have you ever done a Tabata workout? Tabata is a specific workout protocol where you practice a move for 20-seconds "all out," followed by 10 seconds of rest, and repeat that cycle for 4 minutes total (or 8...
Every Day is the Best Day in the Year
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you're able to rest and relax, spend some time with family, and feel grateful for what you have. If you're in the United States, don't forget the purpose of this holiday, and take time to reflect on those who lost their lives fighting for...
7 Healthy Snacks for Road Trips
Now that you're all set up with your 7 tips to fit movement into long road trips, you've gotta eat, right? Long car trips can be an "excuse" to overload on fast food, unhealthy snack food, and sugar-laden coffee drinks or sodas. We munch so we can stay awake, out of...
7 Ways to Fit Movement Into Long Car Trips
We've talked about the benefits of standing, and how sitting for extended periods of time is detrimental to our health. But until they make standing cars (!), long car trips make it pretty difficult to avoid extended periods of sitting. I drove 16 hours over 2 days...
We ALL Need to Rest!
One of my Top 10 Inspirational Quotes from IIN Live that I shared yesterday had to do with allowing yourself to rest. I know this - I talk to my clients about how important sleep, relaxation, and rest is to their overall health. However, I'm really not so good at...
Top 10 Life-Changing Inspirational Quotes from IINLive
One of my favorite things about my health coaching education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition is that it didn't end after the year I was actually in classes. I'm currently enrolled in a 6-month follow-up course from IIN called "Immersion," which focuses on...
Top 10 Foods to Reduce Stress
Over 70% of Americans say they experience negative symptoms caused by stress, and I'd venture to guess there isn't anyone out there who hasn't experienced periods of stress at one time or another. So when I was asked to prepare a list of foods that can help combat...
Why Hydrating After Exercise is Not Enough
I was speaking with someone recently and asking him whether or not he drank enough water. He said, very confidently, "oh yes! I drink one bottle during exercise every day, and two bottles right afterwards." "Wow!" I said, "that's great!" But, then I asked him how...
Be Grateful for Your Worst Day
I read something over the weekend that hasn't left my mind since. I can't remember where I read it or what the exact wording was, but it really struck me, and helped me put things into perspective. I happened to be having a great day anyway, but I hope I remember...
Welcome to The Lyons’ Share!
Dr. Megan Lyons helps high-achieving women 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?