One of my friends once said, “When you do something every day for years and years, you get better at it. It’s just the way of the world.” I continue to prove him right.

Fitness, Mental Training, MotivationMeredith LyonsAugust 21, 2020transition, trainingComment

I want a girl who gets up early…

Waking up early used to be easy and fun. What changed?

Fitness, Motivation, resilianceMeredith LyonsJuly 31, 2020mental training, MotivationComment

Staring down a pandemic without much to lean on.

A work from home quarantine sounds doable. Unless you’re a freelance fitness instructor and artist.

Fitness, Mental Training, resilianceMeredith LyonsMarch 13, 2020Coronavirus, freelancer, politics, ResilienceComment

The energy in the room.

Feeling inspired and inspiring.

Mental Training, Marriage, Fitness, Friends and Family, RelationshipsMeredith LyonsJanuary 11, 2019Motivation, mental training, teachingComment

Coming back stronger

Unexpected side effects of an entire running season without running.

'Silent' Walking

Where I stop, take a breath and listen.

#injuredrunnerhealing

Sometimes I’m not fine and I fall and I hurt. And I’m human.

Fitness, Mental Training, Friends and FamilyMeredith LyonsJuly 24, 2018injury, running, healing, physical therapy, mental trainingComment

A month without running

What I learned from having to give up my favorite form of moving for a month.

Mental Training, Fitness, Motivation, RunningMeredith LyonsMay 30, 2018running, racing, injury, healing, mental trainingComment

Clean eating round two, surprisingly easier than round one

Doing a (slightly shorter) version of the original clean eating cleanse once more!

Diet, FitnessMeredith LyonsOctober 15, 2017Clean Eating, Diet, video, meal plan, meal prepComment

Why you won't hear me bashing Pokemon Go.

Examining the game that's caused so many new internet memes.

No PR This Spring, Fighting With The Ego

I ran a good race, but not as good as I would have liked. Dealing with my competitive ego is an ongoing lesson.

Fitness, Mental TrainingMeredith LyonsJune 3, 2016running, training, Soldier Field 10 Mile, races, egoComment

Diet and Motivation.

There are many different reasons to stick to a diet. Some are more motivating than others.

Fitness, MotivationMeredith LyonsJanuary 17, 2016Diet, Motivation, Clean EatingComment

Physical Changes

Yes, there were physical changes like losing weight, but the ones that made the most impact were completely unexpected.

FitnessMeredith LyonsJanuary 16, 2016Diet, Weight, Clean EatingComment

Food! Glorious Food!

Who knew that cooking could be fun and bring you closer to your spouse? Also, you CAN lose weight while eating food!

Relationships, FitnessMeredith LyonsJanuary 14, 2016Clean Eating, Cooking, Weight, Married LifeComment

Wherein I examine my relationship with booze.

It's not what you think. Well, maybe it is, but it wasn't what I thought.

FitnessMeredith LyonsJanuary 13, 2016Alcohol, Clean EatingComment

14 Days of Clean Eating, why am I doing this?

I embarked on a fourteen day clean eating challenge for a few reasons, weight loss not being the highest priority.

FitnessMeredith LyonsJanuary 12, 2016Diet, Clean Eating, SugarComment