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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Most people think heart disease is something that happens to other people, or something to worry about later. But if you are a woman in your 40s or 50s, later is now. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. It is widely underrecognised, frequently misdiagnosed, and largely preventable. In […]
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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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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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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 […]