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Stop Counting Protein Grams: Here's How I Actually Made It Work

Stop Counting Protein Grams: Here's How I Actually Made It Work

Y'all, can we talk about protein for a sec? 🤔 Look, I get it. I used to be that person obsessively counting protein grams, carrying around sad, dry chicken breasts in tupperware. Trust me, I've been there - complete with the chalky protein shakes and the constant

Breaking Up with Fat Phobia: A Love Story

Breaking Up with Fat Phobia: A Love Story

Let me tell you about my toxic relationship with fat. For years, I was that person scraping every bit of butter off my bread, choosing sad, rubbery fat-free cheese, and believing avocados were the enemy. Spoiler alert: I was totally wrong. Y'all, we need to talk about our

Confession: I Tested 12 Performance Supplements So You Don't Have To

Confession: I Tested 12 Performance Supplements So You Don't Have To

Look, I'll be honest - I've probably swallowed enough supplements over the years to fill a small swimming pool (former competitive swimmer here, hi! 👋). And let me tell you, some of those experiments were... interesting. Like that time I turned my tongue blue for three days

The Coffee-Weight Loss Plot Twist: What Your Barista Won't Tell You 🍵

The Coffee-Weight Loss Plot Twist: What Your Barista Won't Tell You 🍵

OK folks, let's spill the beans! ☕ As someone who once thought my beloved grande americano was sabotaging my weight loss goals (spoiler alert: it wasn't the coffee, it was those sneaky muffins), I've been on a mission to uncover the REAL tea - er,

The Fiber Revolution: Why Your Gut Is Actually Your Second Brain 🧠

The Fiber Revolution: Why Your Gut Is Actually Your Second Brain 🧠

Okay, confession time! 👋 For years, I thought fiber was just that boring stuff my grandma added to her morning prune juice. Boy, was I wrong! After battling my own gut health drama (hello, IBS my old friend), I discovered that fiber isn't just about ahem staying regular -

The Protein Puzzle: Why You're Probably Overthinking Your Gains

The Protein Puzzle: Why You're Probably Overthinking Your Gains

OK, let's talk about my epic protein fails. Like that time I tried eating 6 chicken breasts in one sitting because I read somewhere that "more protein = more gains." Spoiler alert: my body was NOT impressed, and neither was my roommate's nose 😅 Look, I

Hungry in the Air? How I Turned Travel Munchies Into Mindful Eating

Hungry in the Air? How I Turned Travel Munchies Into Mindful Eating

Picture this: There I was, somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, mindlessly demolishing my third bag of pretzels while binge-watching rom-coms. My usual "healthy eating rules" had apparently stayed behind at security check. Sound familiar? 🤦‍♀️ After years of bouncing between time zones and countless airport terminals, I've