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Oct 01, 2020

Calories in vs. out? Or hormones? The debate is finally over. Here’s who won.

By John Berardi, PhD, CSCS When it comes to body change, there’s no topic more polarizing than “calories in vs. calories out.” Some argue it’s the be-all and end-all of weight loss. Others say it’s oversimplified and misguided. In this article,...

Oct 01, 2020

Can you gain weight from eating too little? No, but here’s why it’s so easy to think you can.

By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD You’re tracking your eating and exercise meticulously but not seeing results. Has your metabolism slowed to a crawl? Are your hormones off? Is it really possible to GAIN weight from eating too LITTLE? Here’s what’s...

Oct 01, 2020

Nearly 1 million data points show what it REALLY takes to lose fat, get healthy, and change your body.

By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD, CSCS and Camille DePutter Exclusive body transformation research: We analyzed a year’s worth of data from 1,000 nutrition coaching clients to find out how much effort it really takes to make meaningful change—to your body,...

Oct 01, 2020

Meal plans usually suck, 6 better ways to transform your diet

By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Lots of people looking to improve their eating think meal plans are the answer. The only problem? Meal plans usually suck… and they rarely last. So, instead of prescribing yet another doomed eating regimen, check...

Oct 01, 2020

Eating too much? You can blame your brain. How brain signaling drives what you eat. (And what to do about it).

By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Forget willpower: Brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. If you’re eating too much, here’s how to take back control. It’s no secret that obesity rates have been rising in the U.S. (and other...