From Jay Woith, President, Macros Inc I want to share some important news with our community. Stronger U, a nutrition coaching company that many of you may be familiar with, has made the decision to close its doors. As the chapter ends for their business, we are proud to welcome their independent coaches and clients […]
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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 […]
13
Feb
Feb
For many people, weekends are where progress quietly unravels. Monday through Friday feels structured. You wake up at a set time. You go to work. Meals are predictable. Your routine creates guardrails. Then Saturday arrives. You sleep in. You skip breakfast. Social events pop up. Drinks appear. Dinner turns into dessert which turns into late-night […]
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Feb
Feb
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition and food science. For years, they have been framed as dangerous, unnatural, or inherently unhealthy. But when you step back from the headlines and marketing claims, the science tells a much calmer and far more nuanced story. This article breaks down what […]
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Jan
Jan
Why you’re not doomed by biology—and what actually matters for results If you’re a woman over 40 and you’ve been told your hormones are preventing you from losing weight, this article is for you. Maybe you’ve heard it from a friend. Maybe you read it in a blog post. Maybe a supplement company told you […]
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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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Anybody who lived through the 90s and 2000s can remember all those daytime infomercials: “Ten minute abs,” “Five Minute Full Workouts,” and the infamous Thigh Master. Call now, and get a second one free! Cut to modern times, though, and we all know that much of that was grossly over exaggerated, if not flat out […]
08
Jan
Jan
This week, a new food pyramid was announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of updated federal nutrition guidance, detailed in the official USDA and HHS announcement. And, as anything related to nutrition tends to do, it immediately caused a significant amount of noise across the internet. Normally, I do […]
07
Jan
Jan
We’re already a few days into the new year, and if you’re like most people, you’ve set some ambitious goals for yourself. But here’s the reality: most resolutions don’t make it past February. The difference between intentions that fade and changes that stick isn’t willpower, it’s strategy. The secret? We tend to overestimate what we […]
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Dec
Dec
Let me tell you something that might surprise you: Christmas dinner isn’t your problem. Neither is the Boxing Day leftovers. Or your mum’s homemade mince pies. Or that third glass of prosecco. Your problem is what happens the other 364 days of the year. One Day Won’t Ruin Your Progress (And That Includes Christmas) The […]