Episode 86: Why Health Isn’t Black and White: Steps, Food Rules, Running and Collagen

In this episode I’m unpacking some of the biggest health and fitness conversations I’ve seen lately and what actually matters in real life.We chat about training when energy is low, why missing a session doesn’t mean you’ve lost fitness, and how consistency beats perfection every time. I break down the popular food “once a day, once a week, once a month” trend and why rigid rules around nutrition can backfire for fat loss and long-term habits.I also dive into step counts and the truth about the 10,000 steps target, including what research says about when health benefits start, when they level off, and why how you get your steps matters for cardiovascular health.We also look at collagen supplements, what the research really shows for skin and bone health, and how to think about supplements alongside strength training, protein and sleep.If you want a realistic approach to health, fat loss and fitness that works with real life, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly episodes on strength training, nutrition, habit building, fat loss, and sustainable health.If you’d like support putting this into practice, you can join us inside the Ruth MacFit app via the links in the show notes.Find me on instagram www.instagram.com/ruthmacfitFind out more about coaching: www.ruthmacfit.com