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When you truly understand how nutrition works, you stop asking questions like: “Is gluten bad?” “Are chia seeds healthy?” “Do carbs make you gain weight?”

The carnivore diet will go down in history as the worst idea ever. This includes the 1985 release of "New Coke".

You cannot become fluent in French by repeating "Bonjour!” & “Au revoir!” over and over any more than you can get in shape by doing the same 3 sets of 10 with the same weights week after week.

🔥 Hot Take 🔥 Trying to improve your body composition on a plant-based diet is exponentially harder than including both plant and animal food sources.

Upset and dejected, you head for the ice cream that’s been calling your name all night. You figure you’ll “do better tomorrow”, but the cycle just keeps repeating. Check the caption for the solution.

You attempt to log the chili, and it puts you 200 calories over, not including all the things you “forgot” to log throughout the day. You’ve failed… —>

By dinner, it’s clear that you’re going to be short on protein, and you have no idea how to log the chili that’s on the menu. Oh, and you’re feeling guilty for snagging a handful of nuts and a piece of candy earlier in the day that you didn’t log. —>

By lunch, you’re pretty much on track. You missed a couple things or a few bites off your kids' plate but nothing terrible. —>

If you’ve tracked macros to lose weight you’ve probably: Started the day out strong logging everything. You even weighed your breakfast on a food scale. —>

Men: “I’m really into the artistry and innovation of the craft beer movement.” Coach: “Ok, cool. Here’s a craft IPA that’s only 4% alcohol.” Men: “Not interested.”

What you wish weight loss was like: Streaming “Speak Now” on Spotify What it’s actually like: Downloading “No Strings Attached” on Napster

People obsess about reducing inflammation, not realizing the most inflammatory thing they’re consistently doing is eating too much.

You don’t need more “healthy recipes”. You need: 3 proteins, 3 starchy carbs, 3 vegetables, 3 fruits, seasonings, sauces, and the willingness to prepare at eat them.

❓POP QUIZ❓ True or False: Keeping your heart rate in the "fat burning zone" during exercise ensures that your workout will result in body fat loss.

The effects of aging that people complain about are just the effects of living an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle.

Thanksgiving Nutrition Tip: Eat whatever you want without fancy strategies or guilt. Then go back to your normal diet on Friday. You're welcome.

Just because a supplement contains an effective ingredient doesn't mean it contains the effective dose. Educate before you buy.

🚨 Pop Quiz: Which food has the LEAST amount of protein per calorie? Not the least per serving, the least per calorie. Leave your answer in the comments. A: Beyond Burger 4oz patty B: Kodiak Protein Pancakes (3) C: Peanut Butter - 2 TBSP (32g) D: Black Beans - .5 cup

When you get discouraged on your fitness journey, just remember that it took Thomas Edison 2,917 failed attempts to invent the airplane.

‼️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Everything you’ve had success with and are good at today… You stunk at first, you got better with repetition, and you still don’t do it perfectly today. Apply the same principle to your fitness and you’ll make more progress than ever.