The Health Nut & The Hot Mess Podcast

Which comes first:  exercise or eating right?  The long-time riddle “chicken or the egg” is explored in terms of fitness and food. Should you work on improving your nutrition before you begin an exercise plan? OR should you get moving first and then pay attention to what you’re putting in your mouth? “Can't unscramble the egg no matter your wisdom and determination” - Kaleb Kilton MV argues why it’s FOOD! 1) Food is fuel. 2)  “Eat less and exercise more” mantra of all conventional diet and weight loss programs is setting you up for failure. 3) The right food will CHANGE you from the inside out without ever stepping foot on a treadmill. Whole foods to balance blood sugar, improve mood, cool inflammation, increased, steady energy, no more headaches, gastric issues. The natural consequence of eating well is that you will WANT to move more! MA argues why it’s EXERCISE! Or either – just do something! 1) Do whatever you can do 2) Personality Matters 3) Addictive personality considerations   **IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS AND POINTS** 1) We’re assuming that we’re trying to GET HEALTHIER, not just lose weight. 2) Type of movement/exercise matters. 3) If we tried “Food” first and failed it’s because we've been taught the wrong info   Stay in the Loop: 3HU: Healthy Happy Hardworking U - the New Program www.3HU.Life  *Register with code "podcast" for special updates 3HU on Social: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/3hulife  Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/3hulife  Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/3hulife Sign up for Email Updates from the Merediths:  Join the Mailing List  https://form.jotform.us/70326661605150 Merediths on Social: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mereandmere   Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mereandmere  Web: www.MeredithandMeredith.comContact: mereandmere@gmail.com  

Episode 1 – Alcohol: Beyond the Buzz “Women in America are drinking far more, and far more frequently, than their mothers or grandmothers did, and alcohol consumption is killing them in record numbers.”  Washington Post In this episode, Meredith Atwood and Meredith Vieceli (the Merediths) explore drinking—whether we, collectively, as a society might have a drinking problem. What is moderation? We hear the term “drink in moderation” all the time - what does that really mean? Is one drink a day moderation? What if you don’t drink during the week but you finish a bottle of wine on a Friday night in PJs in the comfort of your living room? Is that still considered moderation? Why do we drink? Emotional, social and societal triggers Our own personal experiences with alcohol The Merediths share their stories What messaging are we getting from the mass and social media? culture? our friends? Do we have a drinking problem? And if yes, what are some ways to get beyond it? What are the health implications of drinking? How to start on the road to “quitting” if that’s what you need to do Resources: http://www.drinkerscheckup.com/http://www.hipsobriety.com http://www.aa.org/ http://al-anon.org/ https://www.na.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/addiction http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/what-is-addiction.html Write-Ups on SwimBikeMom.com: A Sobering Thought: In the Beginning Teetotaler: One Year Sober

The Merediths explore drinking—whether we, collectively, as a society might have a drinking problem. “Women in America are drinking far more, and far more frequently, than their mothers or grandmothers did, and alcohol consumption is killing them in record numbers.”  Washington Post What is moderation? We hear the term “drink in moderation” all the time - what does that really mean? Is one drink a day moderation? What if you don’t drink during the week but you finish a bottle of wine on a Friday night in PJs in the comfort of your living room? Is that still considered moderation? Why do we drink? Emotional, social and societal triggers Our own personal experiences with alcohol The Merediths share their stories What messaging are we getting from the mass and social media? culture? our friends? Do we have a drinking problem? And if yes, what are some ways to get beyond it? What are the health implications of drinking? How to start on the road to “quitting” if that’s what you need to do Resources: http://www.drinkerscheckup.com/http://www.hipsobriety.com http://www.aa.org/ http://al-anon.org/ https://www.na.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/addiction http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/what-is-addiction.html Write-Ups on MeredithAtwood.com: A Sobering Thought: In the Beginning Teetotaler: One Year Sober Stay in the Loop:   3HU: Healthy Happy Hardworking U - the New Program www.3HU.Life  *Register with code "podcast" for special updates 3HU on Social: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/3hulife  Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/3hulife  Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/3hulife Sign up for Email Updates from the Merediths:  Join the Mailing List  https://form.jotform.us/70326661605150 Merediths on Social: Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mereandmere   Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/mereandmere  Web: www.MeredithandMeredith.comContact: mereandmere@gmail.com