Momentum Vitamins

Can you pursue serious fitness goals without becoming obsessive? And what does “balance” actually mean when it comes to macros, nutrition, and results? In this episode, we’re diving into the gray area that so many women find themselves navigating. Wanting progress while also wanting flexibility, real life experiences, and a healthy relationship with food. We unpack the growing conversation around...

If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, there may be more influencing your results than simply hitting your macros and training with intent. In this episode, we're exploring a piece of the conversation that often gets overlooked when women are told to "just eat more protein." We'll talk about why some women can do all the right things and still struggle with energ...

What if the “dream body” you have in your mind doesn’t actually exist for you? This week, we’re diving into the hard but healthy conversations around body composition goals, expectations, comparison culture, genetics, and the reality that meaningful transformation takes time… often years, not months. In a world full of instant gratification and endless social media physiques to compare ourselves t...

Some nutrition advice doesn’t just miss the mark… it quietly damages the way we view food, our bodies, and ourselves. In this episode, I’m unpacking the nutrition beliefs that honestly haunt me as a coach from “cheat meals” and carb fear to scale panic, all-or-nothing thinking, and the idea that you have to live in a calorie deficit forever to look fit. We’re talking about how these messages shape...

One of the most common questions I get as a coach and mom is:  “What do you feed your kids?” But I think what parents are really asking is:  How do we teach our kids healthy habits without creating guilt, restriction, or obsession around food? In today’s episode, I’m sharing our family’s personal approach to nutrition — from sweets and picky eating to family meals, food environment, and the conver...

In this episode, we’re talking about the pressure we create when we obsess over tiny details while neglecting the fundamentals that actually drive results! From overanalyzing nutrition timing and supplements to constantly searching for the “perfect” plan, it’s easy to mistake optimization for progress. But what if the stress of trying to do everything perfectly is the very thing working against yo...

We love to say we’re “too busy.” Too busy to cook.  Too busy to track.  Too busy to stay consistent. But what if that’s not actually the problem? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason nutrition feels hard—and it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s friction. Because when your day gets chaotic, your habits don’t rise to the level of your intentions…  they fall to the level of your systems....

You say you want to be happy… but are you actually building a life that creates it? In this episode, we’re unpacking the truth most people overlook: happiness isn’t something you feel, it’s something you create . Using the idea of “happiness macros,” we explore the three core ingredients that shape fulfillment and how lacking even one can leave you feeling off, stuck, or unfulfilled… even when eve...

Programs like Optavia do work… until they don’t. Over the last year, I’ve found myself working with more and more women transitioning out of these systems—feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next once the structure is gone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why programs like this can deliver fast results, who they work best for, and where they often fall short long-term. Because y...

Think you’re tracking your protein correctly? This episode dives into the small mistake that could be throwing off your numbers and holding your results back.

What if the reason your efforts aren’t lasting… isn’t a lack of discipline but the place you’re operating from? A single quote stopped me in my tracks:   “Wherever love is, there is constant healing.” And it made me rethink everything about how we approach change. In this episode, I’m unpacking the shift from pursuing results through pressure, frustration, and self-criticism… to building them from...

If you’ve ever looked at a nutrition label or your tracking app and thought, “These numbers don’t make sense…” you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re unpacking why calories and macros don’t always line up, what’s actually happening behind the scenes of nutrition labels, and how to think about tracking without getting lost in the math. Because the truth is: the numbers don’t always add up… and th...

What do you do when the plan that once worked suddenly feels confusing? In this episode, I explore how to reset when life, routines, or seasons shift. Instead of reacting with more restriction or discipline, she shares a simple process to pause, audit your habits, realign your priorities, and rebuild a plan that fits where you are right now. Because momentum isn’t built by forcing control, it’s bu...

Birthdays invite reflection, a moment to pause and take inventory of what time, experience, and growth have taught us. As I celebrate turning 38, I’m sharing 7 health truths I’ve earned through years of showing up, burning out, rebuilding, and learning how to care for my body in ways that actually last. These aren’t rigid rules or quick fixes. They’re principles shaped by real life. The kind that...

If food alone determined results, most people wouldn’t feel so frustrated doing “all the right things.” In this episode of Momentum Vitamins , we’re stepping away from food rules and into awareness. Instead of talking about foods to cut or avoid, we’re breaking down five common nutrition blind spots —subtle patterns that quietly influence energy, hunger, body composition, and consistency over time...

Calm on the surface. A lot happening underneath. This episode is BACK TO THE BASICS and unpacks why real habits quietly do the work when life feels overwhelming, and how habit-based living allows you to keep showing up for yourself—even during your hardest weeks.  Learn why following my 4 Habit Pillars will earn you the title of "a Duck" which is in fact a HIGH Compliment! 

Progress doesn’t always feel exciting. Sometimes it feels slow. Quiet. Almost… boring. In this episode, we’re reframing what “nothing is happening” actually means and why slow, steady progress is often the clearest sign you’re doing things right . Whether you’re in a muscle-building phase, trying to lose weight, or simply working toward more consistency with your health habits, we’ll explore why r...

Being told what to cut out of your diet without being taught what to replace it with is one of the fastest ways to create fear, restriction, and confusion around food. In this episode, we’re talking about the gap so many people fall into after a diagnosis whether it’s high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, diverticulitis, or food intolerances when guidance stays high-level but real life requires n...

Every January, we’re sold the same message: Do more. Be stricter. Go harder. Start over. And every year, it leaves so many people burnt out, frustrated, and questioning their discipline—when the real problem was never effort. In this first episode of 2026, we’re starting differently. Instead of piling on extreme habits, rigid rules, and all-or-nothing motivation, we’re talking about what we’re not...

Most people focus on how much protein they eat each day.  But in a growth phase, or even when the goal is simply eating healthier, when and how you distribute it may matter even more. In this episode, we explore why muscle growth doesn’t respond to one big protein-heavy meal, and how subtle patterns across your day may be quietly limiting results, or from a general health standpoint, shaping appet...

The end of 2025 marks almost the one year anniversary of Momentum Vitamins! As we ring in the New Year, I take a moment for gratitude towards my listeners who choose to show up weekly as well as share MY top favorite Vitamins of the year!  xoxo,  Megan 

Cardio doesn’t have to disappear in a growth phase — but it also isn’t required. In this episode of Momentum Vitamins , we’re clearing up one of the biggest points of confusion in muscle-building: how much cardio actually supports growth, and when it starts competing with recovery, strength, and staying in a calorie surplus. We’ll break down why excessive or high-intensity cardio can interfere wit...

One of the biggest fears people—especially women—have in a growth phase is simple but heavy: What if this isn’t muscle? Muscle gain doesn’t show up overnight, and it rarely looks the way you expect. In this episode, we break down the real differences between muscle growth and fat gain, the signs most people overlook, and why the scale alone will never tell the full story—so you can assess your pro...

Today we’re zooming in on something most people never think about when they say they want to “build muscle.” Because yes — eating in a surplus matters. Yes — progressive overload matters. But the type of training you follow? That’s what shapes the actual physique you end up with. This episode was inspired by a recent coaching conversation with one of my clients — someone torn between sticking with...

Travel tossed my routine into the air, and my body let me know about it—loudly. This episode is a real-time reminder of how different we feel when our food choices support us… and how quickly things shift when they don’t. I take you inside a week of bloating, low energy, and digestive rebellion, then translate the experience into a roadmap for resetting during the holidays. These are the steps tha...