Self Care Simplified

Latest Episodes:

165. Could doing this type of cardio make you GAIN weight? Jul 15, 2022

Show notes

Brand new “Ask Megan” segment of the Self Care Simplified podcast! Every Friday, Megan’s diving into her voicemails and answering one specific listener submitted question. Have a question you’d like answered? Submit it here: www.vigeofit.com/ask

This week’s burning question is from Rachel, who wants to amp up her fitness efforts to see more weight loss results. She wants to know what the best type of cardio is for weight loss.

Megan discusses exactly what Rachel needs to do in her exercise routine to get the fat loss results she’s looking for.

Have your own burning self-care question? Need help troubleshooting an issue? Leave a voicemail for Megan here for an opportunity to have it featured on the show! www.vigeofit.com/ask

164. Your Body Type Explained (and Why it Matters) Jul 12, 2022

Show notes

Prepare to have your mind blown. If you struggle to love your body and can’t get the results you want, this is required listening for you!

We’re talking about body types today in a way that you’ve never heard before.

This is NOT about whether you’re pear shaped, or apple shaped or shaped like a rectangle…this is SO much more than that. I’m explaining the body types from a goal-based perspective that’s going to rock your world.

In my opinion, there is NOTHING more powerful than understanding the different body types for abolishing the comparison game and finding lasting contentment in your own body. Hands down.

Stop scrolling and start listening. You’re going to love this.

More Resources

Find out your body type! Take the FREE Body Type Quiz now!

Ready to get strong? Check out GETSTRONG 30, my intro to weightlifting program!

Colossians 3:7-8

Follow Megan on Instagram

163. Which one of these should you focus on? You’re probably wrong. Jul 08, 2022

Show notes

HERE IT IS!! Brand new “Ask Megan” segment of the Self Care Simplified podcast! Every Friday, Megan’s diving into her voicemails and answering one specific listener submitted question. Have a question you’d like answered? Submit it here: www.vigeofit.com/ask

This week’s burning question is from Krista, who’s struggling to focus on her workouts and nutrition at the same time. Whenever she tries to dial in her workouts, her nutrition suffers. But then whenever she turns her attention back to her nutrition, she falls off the workout wagon. What’s the deal?

Megan gives advice for finding the right balance and even discusses the popular phrase “can you outtrain a bad diet?”

Have your own burning self-care question? Need help troubleshooting an issue? Leave a voicemail for Megan here for an opportunity to have it featured on the show! www.vigeofit.com/ask

162. How Clutter Ruins Everything with Krista Lockwood Jul 05, 2022

Show notes

Are you overwhelmed and always feeling behind? Do you crave calmness, peace and a better sense of control in your life?

You might not realize it, but living in a messy, cluttered space has a massive impact on how you show up for yourself and your body. It can rob you of your energy and mental clarity, leaving you with nothing left to devote to your own self care.

If you struggle to prioritize your fitness and nutrition like you know you should, the answer could be as simple as organizing your spice rack. Seriously.

Today, Krista Lockwood is joining me on the show. Krista is the host of the Motherhood Simplified podcast and helps moms declutter their spaces without becoming a full blown minimalist!

You’ll learn how some simple organizing tips can have a massive impact on your sense of accomplishment and give you more motivation to show up for your body.

More Resources

Create My Routine - Download my FREE routine creator!

Find out more from Krista at www.motherhoodsimplified.com

Follow Megan on Instagram

161. These 3 EASY Exercise Hacks will Boost Your Metabolism More than Anything Else Jun 28, 2022

Show notes

If you think the answer is high intensity interval training, think again. Think simpler. In fact, think super easy…something you can do TODAY that’s not gimmicky or even overwhelming.

Do I have your attention yet?

If you want a faster, more efficient metabolism, the last thing you need is to feel like you have to be doing HIIT workouts every day to notice a difference. Working out consistently is already challenging enough!

So, I’m going to reveal 3 super easy things you can do right now with your workouts and physical activity that make a huge difference on your body’s metabolism. This will help you have the energy you want and feel really great in your body, even as you age.

More Resources

Find out your body type! Take the FREE Body Type Quiz now!

Check out Megan’s GETSTRONG 30 program here. Get strong, feel confident, truly thrive.

Follow Megan on Instagram

160. How to Stay on Track and Avoid Discouragement When Progress is SLOW with Heather Thomas Jun 21, 2022

Show notes

Quick fixes are always so tempting. But what happens when you want to be wise and avoid the quick fix, but progress feels slow- like really slow? It’s hard to not get discouraged and wonder if you’re making the right choice.

The struggle to stay the course gets even more challenging when frustrating health issues threaten to derail everything. My guest today knows all about this.

Heather Thomas is a homeschooling mom of 2 that battles with chronic pain and ongoing health issues. And just like so many of us, she allowed her self worth to be tied to how much progress she was making and what she got accomplished in a day. With so many starts and stops, she felt like she wasn’t getting anywhere.

Her big breakthrough didn’t happen until she accepted that her journey wasn’t going to be quick, and that was entirely ok.

We’re chatting all about her cardio days, her fear of strength training, the comparison game, and how she was able to get off the all-or-nothing roller coaster. The coolest thing is toward the end we talk about what she CAN actually accomplish today...which is so awesome.

More Resources

Quit the Quick Fixes and join me for JUMPSTART 30

FREE! - Download my free report on the Three Eating Dangers to Avoid to Reset Your Eating Habits

Follow Megan on Instagram

159. The BEST Nutrition Hack for Improving Your Metabolism Jun 14, 2022

Show notes

What if I told you that there’s a nutrition hack that you can easily do to boost your metabolism and get your body feeling its best? And that it’s simple, safe and not a weird supplement?

Wouldn’t you want to know?!

Whether you have weight loss goals, or you just want to make sure your metabolism is working in tip-top shape as you get older, this is for you. I’m explaining all about this one simple nutrition strategy in this episode and will teach you how to immediately put it into practice today at your very next meal.

It’s easy, but it WORKS. And in my opinion, everybody NEEDS this nutrition hack.

More Resources

COMING SOON! Ask Megan Segment - Click here to send your burning question to Megan!

FREE! - Download my free report on the Three Eating Dangers to Avoid to Reset Your Eating Habits

Don’t know your body type? Take the FREE Body Type Quiz now!

Follow Megan on Instagram

158. Control your thoughts about your body and your priorities to get the results you want with Sara Sery Jun 07, 2022

Show notes

Making your body a higher priority…dealing with negative thoughts about your body…constantly feeling discouraged about your habits and your progress. If I had to take a wild guess, you struggle with these things on a regular basis.

The truth is that your thought life, the things you think and believe in your mind, is powerful and can completely drive the boat. If you have negative thoughts, maybe shameful, distrustful, neglectful or unworthy thoughts about yourself and your body, it completely impacts how you show up to care for it.

I’ve invited Sara Sery back on the show with me today. She’s a coach and mentor that works with moms like you to help reroute your thought life and to experience small, but significant breakthroughs. But the coolest part is that she’s going to help us do this by showing us how Jesus and the sweet gospel applies to all areas of our thought life, even our self care.

We talk about neuroplasticity, thought management, habit stacking, shame, priorities, and why your brain is a scary place - all the juicy stuff.

Sara is the founder of the super popular counseling group Bad Christian Moms, and has many groups and programs to help moms overcome their negative thought patterns and create new thoughts. Oh friend, this isn’t just the power of positive thinking... this is so much more than that. I’m honored to introduce you to Sara again.

More Resources

Summer Eat Fit - June 9th & 10th! Grab your free ticket here! www.summereatfit.com

Overcome Stress Eating & Drinking: A FREE step-by-step guide to reclaim your self control and eating confidence: https://go.vigeofit.com/lm/stress-eating-guide

Sara’s website: www.badchristianmoms.com

Sara’s Email address: badchristianmoms@gmail.com

Sara’s FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badchristianmoms

157. Starting at Square One - Here’s what I’d do differently May 31, 2022

Show notes

Do you sometimes feel like you’re starting at square one with your fitness and nutrition? It’s super common to “fall off the wagon” for a while, and feel like you need to just start over. But what are your wisest steps forward from here? How can you avoid a ton of extra time and heartache this time around?

In this episode, I’m going to share exactly what I would do differently if I had to start over myself. If someone were to come in and remove all the health and fitness gains I’ve made in my own body and go back to square one, what would I do? What mistakes nutrition, exercise and fitness mistakes would I avoid? And what specific steps would I take to make sure I got results in all the right ways?

Right now, if you really need a mentor and a coach to sit down with you and say, “Do this, don’t do this, then do this after that”, then this episode is for you. I’ve made many mistakes along the way, and I don’t want you to make the same ones. Keep leaning in, gain that wisdom from others that have gone before you, and do it right.

More Resources

HAPPENING SOON!! Summer Eat Fit: The Self Care Simplified Summer Nutrition Event!! June 9th-10th - Register now for Free!

Need a fresh start? Join me for JUMPSTART 30 HERE.

Follow Megan on Instagram

156. Overcome your insecurities and live with confidence with Amy Debrucque May 24, 2022

Show notes

Are you constantly battling your own insecurities, with a neverending script playing in your head that says “you can’t do this”...”you’re not good enough”? If you’re struggling to feel confident, bold and strong in your life right now, then settle in. This episode is for you.

I’m chatting with Amy Debrucque (host of the Life on Purpose podcast and author of the book Embolden) and we’re talking all about overcoming fear and living with confidence. You’ll love how Amy reveals how your self care habits are completely impacted by your self assurance and feelings of confidence.

Learn how to flip your self-talk, turning “I can’ts into I can”s”, and how you can gain the type of confidence that has a ripple effect on everything else.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

More Resources

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected