In this episode, Alex and Meredith deep dive into some of their biggest fitness lessons they’ve learned over the years. They will talk about the importance of understanding the difference between performance progress and simply just aesthetic changes, how comparison doesn’t necessarily have to be negative, and that hard work might not pay off in the way that you expect it to. They also discuss the impact of consistent effort, the need for a growth mindset, and the importance of proper nutrition and recovery. Whether you are prepping for a competition or just working on incorporating more movement into your daily life, Alex and Meredith stress the importance of being kind and having patience with yourself as you continue on your fitness journey.— The Struggles of Hyperactive Nipples— Weird CrossFit Looks— There’s Always Room to Grow— Hard Work Doesn’t Pay Off The Way You Think It Does— Recognizing Your Progress— Turning Comparison Into Something Productive— Is Your Ego Getting in the Way of Progress?— Performance Progress vs. Aesthetic Changes— Food & Recovery— Lessons We’ve Learned From Competitions— Dealing With Injury— Our Biggest Fitness LessonsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Finding the Right Training for Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals: Common Misconceptions and Strategies (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000655654291)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000612469241)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 2): Disordered Eating, Relationships, and Athlete Identity (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000613340384)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Personal Relationships with Food and Body Image (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000654154686)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)