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Making exercise a habit

Did you see my Facebook post yesterday?  (source) I love the idea of making exercise a habit, because it makes the workout a much more positive experience.  Once you achieve the mentality that exercise is a critical part of your day, you're much more likely to enjoy...

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Staying positive for Motivation Monday!

I'm sure you're rushing like me on Monday morning, so here are 3 quick messages for you today: Did you read my 7 Healthy Food Swaps post yesterday?  Check it out for easy swaps to boost the nutrition of your food without sacrificing taste ... and vote for which recipe...

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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...

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7 Convenient Home or Hotel Workouts

Happy Workout Wednesday!  Today's post is going to be pretty quick, because I'm short on sleep and running (literally) out the door!  Thanks to all your comments on my anniversary giveaway post, I heard the call loud and clear for some easy-to-access, free (or cheap),...

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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,...

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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,...

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Fake Your Way Fancy: Balsamic Tofu Mushroom Bites

TGIF!  It's been a long week, so I'm going to leave you with your first Foodie Friday: a quick and easy recipe that only looks fancy.  Really, it comes together in 10 minutes or less (plus 15 in the oven), and could serve as a great finger food if you're hosting a...

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Two special celebrations!

Today represents one very special anniversary, and one fun celebration ... with the blog's first ever GIVEAWAY for you at the bottom of the page! Three years ago today was unquestionably the best day of my life ... I married my best friend, my rock, and the person who...

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A Blog Schedule and the First “Motivation Monday”

I’m looking to get into a habit of the type of content I’m posting on the blog, and I like the idea of having some type of organization, so you know what to expect and I’m sure to keep the content fresh.  Of course, my work schedule is slightly less than predictable...

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Traveling Healthily: Healthy Travel Snacks

Happy Sunday!  I’m in Evanston for a quick trip to support the Kellogg 5K for Kids, which I helped start last year at Kellogg and which supports kids with cancer through an amazing and empowering summer camp.  It’s such a wonderful organization, and I’m so grateful to...

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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?