Meredith Root - Coaching Up Lifestyle Change

Behavior change is difficult. Many of us understand that nutrition and movement are important, but how do we take this information to the next level for long-term lifestyle change? Today we meet Meredith Root. She is a very successful and accomplished CrossFit athlete, trainer, and coach. She also has a biological science background and a keen understanding of nutrition as it relates to performance. She co-founded a global nutritional coaching company and helps athletes and non-athletes alike to create sustainable change. In today’s episode, we discuss Meredith’s approach to nutrition and coaching. She offers practical tips that she uses with her clients to support them on their health journey. Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Meredith Root – hear about her path from scientist to coach 7:15 The Tactical Functional Nutrition program 10:15 Teaching the importance of nutrition 11:30 Diets and fasting in athletes 14:20 Practical tips for maintaining motivation over time 20:20 Meredith’s writing 21:50 The Fireball   Additional Resources: Tactic Functional Nutrition Morning Chalk Up   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.