Cut Phase
Everyone talks about “cutting,” but most people do it wrong. They slash calories too deep, train themselves into exhaustion, and wonder why they’re losing muscl...
Metabolism, Genetics, and Calorie Burning
Metabolism, Genetics, and Calorie Burning: How Much Is Inherited? Introduction Metabolism is a word frequently used in discussions about weight management, fitn...
Skipping Meals Helps You Lose Weight
If skipping meals were a reliable weight-loss hack, the obesity epidemic would have fizzled out long ago. The idea sounds tidy: eat less often, take in fewer ca...
Resetting Metabolism
Introduction Clients and coaches alike know the frustrating experience of a fat loss plateau. Despite consistent effort, tracking, and exercise, weight loss slo...
Starvation Mode
Introduction Many clients express frustration about starvation mode, a phrase that often appears in diet culture, fitness circles, and everyday conversations ab...
Stress Fracture!
The Scientific Link Between Stress and Weight Regulation Stress is part of life, but chronic stress can affect weight control. Short, acute stress may blunt app...