Afternoon Snack

By: Meredith Root and Alex Parker
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  • Alex & Meredith are nutrition and fitness coaches and owners of Tactic Nutrition, sure. But this podcast is so much more than that. They are also no-bs straight shooters who want to take out the trash of the health and fitness business, one macro at a time. So yes they will talk workouts, weight training, cardio/endurance, and eating and meal plans. But they will also talk about how the health and wellness space has been affected by social media. What its like to be a competitive athlete with your own spouse but you also own a business together. And maybe occasionally why getting a cat before getting a dog was a good idea and how there is very little good lesbian tv content out there. So join them and the Tactic Nutrition team each week for new episodes right here on Afternoon Snack!
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Episodes
  • We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…

    We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…
    Apr 24 2025
    Welcome back to another Comments Section episode! Alex and Meredith discuss a wide range of topics from the significance of new haircuts and feeling confident to addressing online criticism and misconceptions about fitness and health. They discuss the complexities of balancing public perception while staying authentic, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in engaging with online content. Additionally, they touch upon societal tendencies to undermine hard work and success by attributing achievements to unfair advantages. — Adjusting to the Change — Confidence and External Validation — Life on the Internet — Fitness Influencers and Diet Culture — The Psychology of Success — Alex is NOT on Steroids — The Fitness Industry's Misleading Promises — The Reality of CrossFit Training — Debunking Myths About Women's Training — The Importance of Nuance in Health Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Grit by Angela Duckworth · And We’re Live!…From The Comments Section ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    55 mins
  • The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts

    The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts
    Apr 16 2025

    In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say.

    — Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio!

    — No-Bra Workouts

    — Cortisol and Menopause

    — Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth

    — High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause

    — The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women

    — Understanding Cortisol and Exercise

    — Strength Training and Misconceptions

    — The Truth About Cold Plunges


    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager

    · Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins

    · High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women

    · Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women

    · The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women

    · Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats

    · Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Before & After of Alex’s New Look: Transformation, Building Confidence & Self-Expression

    The Before & After of Alex’s New Look: Transformation, Building Confidence & Self-Expression
    Apr 9 2025

    In this episode, join Alex before and after her major hair transformation. Alex and Meredith discuss the motivation behind the change, feelings of anticipation and anxiety pre and post hair cut, and the broader implications for self-identity and confidence. They also touch on the metaphorical significance of such changes and how small acts of courage can lead to greater personal growth.

    — The Big Transformation Plan

    — Haircut Day Preparations

    — Hair & Identity

    — Post-Haircut Reflections

    — Dealing with Public Reactions

    — Embracing Change and External Validation

    — Confidence in Self-Expression

    — Coming Out and Career Changes

    — The Haircut Experience

    — Embracing Natural Hair

    — Our Thoughts on Change & Building Confidence


    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    · Alex’s Hair Reveal!

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    Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services

    Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!

    Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    45 mins
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