Nutrition

12 posts tagged Nutrition

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Why your protein target should anchor to ideal body weight

Most macro calculators multiply current weight by a protein factor. For anyone significantly overweight, that's the wrong denominator. Here's the IBW-anchored math.

Nutrition4 min read · May 27, 2026

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TDEE isn't a weight-loss number — it's the foundation

Total Daily Energy Expenditure is the floor every nutrition plan starts from — for maintenance, recovery, performance, not just dieting. Here's the math and why activity multipliers mislead.

Nutrition6 min read · May 27, 2026

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Hydration: why volume alone isn't the answer

Most hydration calculators give you a daily water target. Above 3 liters, water alone isn't enough — electrolyte balance is what makes hydration actually work.

Nutrition4 min read · May 27, 2026

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HOMA-IR — snapshot, or verdict?

A specific HOMA-IR or fasting-insulin number feels like a verdict. It's almost always a snapshot. The cells aren't damaged — they're calibrated to current load. Change the load, the calibration shifts.

Nutrition1 min read · May 19, 2026

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Why can't I digest vegetables?

Why vegetables sometimes cause gas, bloating, and feeling sick after meals: the signaling issue behind it and three things that actually help.

Nutrition1 min read · May 18, 2026

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Living without watching

Keto, carnivore, fasting—different levers, same intention. Each phase used structure to offload vigilance. I wasn't chasing outcomes; I was chasing quiet.

Nutrition2 min read · May 14, 2026