Curious about how your mindset might be holding you back in your health journey? In this eye-opening episode with Bianca Wagner, a MetPro Lead Sports Dietitian and Coach. Bianca unravels the mystery of all-or-nothing thinking and its impact on your fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness.

Explore how labeling foods as "good" or "bad" could be sabotaging your relationship with food. Yes, even those irresistible chicken nuggets have their place—without the guilt! Bianca also shares tips on infusing flexibility into your workout routines, proving that even a quick 15-minute session counts.

Ready to embrace the gray areas and redefine success in your health journey? This episode offers practical advice to help you break free from rigid patterns and find balance in your well-being. Tune in for a conversation that promises to empower and inspire.

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In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, we are reposting our conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims.

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s and starting to gain weight, you're not alone. Many women experience weight gain during perimenopause, the transition into menopause. And even if you've been eating well and exercising regularly, those extra pounds can be tough to lose.

But there's good news: by understanding the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause, you can make specific lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight and keep it off. In this episode, Coach Crystal is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition science, to discuss how to counteract the hormonal changes that lead to weight gain. They cover topics like:

1. Perimenopause versus menopause
2. How the biggest changes in body composition occur before menopause
3. How to counteract specific hormonal changes through exercise and nutrition
4. How much weight should you lift?
5. Sprint interval training versus high-intensity interval training
6. Additional ways to increase intensity besides just speed
7. Importance of deload weeks
8. How do you know if you are going fast enough during sprint training?
9. Taking the time to review your biomechanics and make adjustments
10. Polarizing your workout routine: really intense days versus really easy days
11. Why cortisol levels are key
12. It is not too late to start lifting heavy or adding HIIT training after menopause

Get to know more about Dr. Sims and find her books at https://www.drstacysims.com/

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Why does a luxury real estate broker, running coach, and personal trainer love MetPro? In this episode of The MetPro Method, we sit down with Valarie Swanson, a dedicated vegan runner who shares her experience and why she chose MetPro. Discover how Valarie transitioned to a plant-based diet in her early forties and how it transformed her energy levels and running performance.

Valarie explains what drew her to MetPro—not just as a weight loss tool, but as a comprehensive program focused on health, longevity, body composition, and athletic performance. She offers relatable insights into balancing a vegan lifestyle with running, including the challenges and triumphs she has encountered along the way.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, new to the sport, or simply curious about the benefits of a plant-based diet, this episode is packed with valuable tips and motivation. Tune in to hear Valarie's tips on maintaining energy, staying consistent, and how MetPro has been a game-changer for her. Join us for a friendly, informative, and motivational conversation that might just inspire you to lace up your running shoes and consider a plant-based approach to your diet!

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