Healthy Football Appetizer: Creamy Kale Artichoke Dip
When Kevin and I started dating, we each had "our" sports teams - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for him, the Dallas Mavericks for me. Luckily for both of us, "our" teams were in two different sports (football for him, basketball for me) - otherwise the relationship might...
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...
Everyone is Fighting Their Own Battle
**Have you read yesterday's post yet? It has a review and GIVEAWAY for one of my favorite on-the-go snacks, plus 7 reasons your body needs protein. Check it out! ** Just a quick post today, to encourage you to have patience. Mondays are sometimes my most impatient...
7 Benefits of Protein, and Quest Bar Giveaway!
Hope you're having an amazing weekend - thanks for stopping by! Today, I will talk about 7 benefits of protein, then share a review of one of my favorite on-the-go snacks ... and of course, give some away to you! Protein aids in muscle recovery and repair. If you're...
9/11 Memorial Workout
There aren't words to describe the tragedy, pain, inanity, and suffering of September 11th, and today, I won't even try. However, I hope you take a moment to remember that day with a heavy heart, put things into perspective, and use the memories to be grateful...
Fad Diets or Michael Pollan’s Advice?
I have talked before about making healthy living a lifestyle, and its benefits over adopting a "fad diet" or racing to see how quickly you can possibly lose 10 pounds. I guarantee you, you can be so much happier and more energetic, and your healthy lifestyle (and...
What’s For Dinner? Using the MVP Rule (Plus Recipes I’ve Tried Lately)
Do you ever find yourself peering into the refrigerator at 7pm, already hungry, and just unable to figure out what to make for dinner? You want to prepare something healthy, but you don't have time/ energy/ patience to cook an elaborate meal, and you just can't think...
How to Make This Fall YOUR Season for a 5K
Did you enjoy your Labor Day Weekend? I hope so! For a lot of people, Labor Day marks the "end of summer" (even though Fall doesn't officially start until September 22nd!). Fall is my favorite season for running, because the cooler temperatures make it feel so much...
The Dangers of Stress, and 7 Things I’m Doing to Kick it to the Curb This Weekend
Are you enjoying a long weekend for Labor Day? I hope so! We debated going out of town for the weekend, but ended up staying in Dallas, mainly because a weekend full of no plans sounded SO good ... and it is! Every once in a while, I think we all need a few days to...
7 Things I Do the Day Before a Race
The good news about less-than-stellar races (like The Hottest Half last Sunday) is that they really fire you up and make you want to prove yourself (to yourself, of course!). I have to say, after a summer of running just for fun, I may have been bitten by the race...
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?