Megan Whelan

Megan Whelan

16
Aug

Living More, Not Weighing Less

Hi everyone! Megan here, with some vulnerable thoughts this week. We’re gonna talk about weight loss. Kind of. Neither
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09
Aug

Chasing Failure (and Other Things That Burn)

One of my favourite hobbies involves fire, heat—and a decent risk of severe burns. About four times a year,
9 min read
02
Aug

Trainer? I hardly know her

Happy weekend friends! Megan here. About once a week at the moment, people are sliding into my DMs asking for
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26
Jul
We're in our recovery era

We're in our recovery era

I don’t really get sore after lifting anymore. When I said this to a friend recently, she laughed: “You’
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20
Jul
We Did A Thing

We Did A Thing

Evening all! Megan here. As promised, some quick reflections on today's competition. There was a moment halfway through
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19
Jul
"Will I Want to Do This Again?" and Other First Comp Questions

"Will I Want to Do This Again?" and Other First Comp Questions

By the time you read this, we will be packed up, deloaded, and prepping to head to Fielding to lift
19 min read
12
Jul
Fuel, feelings and gummy worms

Fuel, feelings and gummy worms

I (Megan) want to preface this week’s newsletter with this: I am extremely uncomfortable talking about this. I don’
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05
Jul

Am I going to get bulky?

Recently, I (Megan) was chatting with a woman and—as often happens when I’m around—the conversation turned to
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28
Jun
Seriously, where the #$^& are my lats?

Seriously, where the #$^& are my lats?

“Engage your core, and breathe,” the Pilates instructor says in that smooth, deep tone they all seem to have—a
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21
Jun
On Competing

On Competing

This week: Megan and Carl are both preparing for their first powerlifting competition. Below, Megan shares her thoughts. Carl responds
6 min read