Treat Yourself to Some Chocolate! (Giveaway!)
It's no secret that I love chocolate ... because I have something sweet every single night, dark chocolate is often in the rotation. It tastes so decadent, a little goes a long way, and it's a great way to treat myself! (picture source) Luckily for me given my treat...
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...
National Mental Illness Awareness Week
I've said so many times before that I love Motivation Monday - it makes me happy, makes my outlook on the day a bit more positive, and brings a smile to my face. (picture source) But sometimes, a motivational quote or blog post is NOT enough to make you truly happy. ...
The Health Tip that Applies to 75% of Americans (and probably you, too!)
As you certainly know by now if you follow me on Instagram (sorry for the photo flood!), I've been in Arizona with work this weekend. It was great overall (aside from the whole "meetings on a weekend" thing) ... I got in some relaxing kayaking, some beautiful...
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...
Taking Steps to a Healthier YOU + Foodie Penpals
You probably already know from previous Motivation Monday posts, the images and quotes I share on Facebook, and my overflowing inspirational Pinterest boards that I love motivational quotes. They inspire me to take a look at myself, my attitude, my goals, and my life...
7 Things I Ate Last Week
Good morning! Are you enjoying your weekend? Mine has been jam-packed, but it's all been fun! Kevin and I kicked off the weekend on Friday by pretending we were 18 again and going to the Yellowcard concert ... it was a great set list, fun venue at House of Blues,...
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. ...
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...
A fun race, an amazing Saturday, and Quest Giveaway winners!
Happy First Day of Fall! The cooler temperatures (and the abundance of pumpkin flavored goodies and soups!) have me super excited for this season! Today, I don't have 7 tips for you, but I have a lot of fun stuff to recap (and giveaway winners announced at the...
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?