In the 21st century, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Between our computers, phones, and the internet, communication between individuals has never been this instantaneous or easy. As such, the era has irreversibly altered many different occupations and fields of study. Nutrition coaching squarely falls under this category. Whereas coaches previously […]
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Oct
Oct
Welcome back to the menopause series! I’m back with a new piece for you to digest on (see what I did there?). Before we really get into the menopause side, though, let’s discuss metabolism first. Menopause Cluster Part 6: Menopause and Metabolism What is “Metabolism”? Metabolism is a term we colloquially use quite often. “I […]
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Sep
Sep
The glutes get more attention than any other muscle group, and most of it focuses on how they look. That is fine as a motivation, but it undersells them. Your glutes are the largest muscle in your body and the main engine behind standing up, climbing stairs, and holding your pelvis steady every time you […]
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Aug
Aug
So far, we’ve gone over the different effects dietary choices have on menopause and fat loss. Now, it’s time to look at the other side of the equation: What activities can you do to make fat loss easier during menopause? Luckily, the answers aren’t too terribly complex. As always, it comes down to lifting stuff […]
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Jul
Jul
Protein: What is it Good For? Unlike war, the answer is not “absolutely nothing.” Edwin Starr need not apply here. So what is it good for? A lot, actually. Proteins act as building blocks, messengers, movers, assistants, and virtually anything else vital that you can think of in your body. For this article, we’re focusing […]
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May
May
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed what menopause is and how it changes your propensity for fat loss. Now, let’s talk a bit about how your diet can optimize your weight loss journey further during menopause. For those who are familiar with the basics of nutrition, many of these points are […]
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Mar
Mar
Menopause is a significant set of systemic changes in the body. In part 1 of this series, I covered the basics of what changes in the body during menopause. This time around, we’ll talk about how menopause affects weight loss, and why it makes dieting significantly harder than before. Why Is Weight Loss Harder During […]
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Mar
Mar
In the first part of this piece, I covered three of the common weight loss myths that still persist to this day. However, it’s not quite enough to simply debunk things. It’s just as important to explore why these sorts of ideas won’t go away, and how to see past the noise. I want to […]
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Feb
Feb
If you google how to lose fat, you can get dozens if not hundreds of conflicting results. Some of them are absolutely true and have the scientific backing to support it. Others, however, are barely based in fact at all, yet are extremely commonplace. You can see them in online discussions, magazine articles, and even […]
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Jan
Jan
There are a new class of drugs that are taking the fitness world by storm. They’ve become pervasive enough that they’re even a common topic in the media. Celebrities use them to great success, diabetics claim it’s meant for treating diabetes, some tout them as magic, others as dangerous. It’s a lot to unpack, and […]