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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 55 MIN

The Kitchen: Mind Your Calories, Not My Business

from WAISTD · host Corey Phelps

This episode of Waistd is all about the kitchen. Not “healthy vs unhealthy” food rules, but how food actually works in real bodies.Corey breaks down why most weight-loss advice fails, how calories really function, why protein matters more than you’ve been told, how fats and carbs fit in, and how to make realistic food swaps that support weight loss without restriction or misery. From white rice and healthy fats to tracking calories without losing your mind, this episode focuses on nutrition that is sustainable, science-based, and built for long-term success.If you’re tired of oversimplified advice and want to understand how to eat in a way that actually works, this episode is your starting point.Links mentioned in this episodeHealti App (free point-based tracking) Recommended Plan: Carbshttps://healthiapp.comCalorie Calculator (used by professionals and bodybuilders – TDEE)https://tdeecalculator.netDaily Protein Calculatorhttps://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calpro.htmScience-based food education:Food Science Babe (all links via Linktree)https://linktr.ee/Foodsciencebabe--Mariana’s Pantry (Instagram profile)https://www.instagram.com/mariannas_pantry/--Aussie Fitness (Instagram profile – high protein recipes & meal ideas)https://www.instagram.com/_aussiefitness/

This episode of Waistd is all about the kitchen. Not “healthy vs unhealthy” food rules, but how food actually works in real bodies.Corey breaks down why most weight-loss advice fails, how calories really function, why protein matters more than you’ve been told, how fats and carbs fit in, and how to make realistic food swaps that support weight loss without restriction or misery. From white rice and healthy fats to tracking calories without losing your mind, this episode focuses on nutrition that is sustainable, science-based, and built for long-term success.If you’re tired of oversimplified advice and want to understand how to eat in a way that actually works, this episode is your starting point.Links mentioned in this episodeHealti App (free point-based tracking) Recommended Plan: Carbshttps://healthiapp.comCalorie Calculator (used by professionals and bodybuilders – TDEE)https://tdeecalculator.netDaily Protein Calculatorhttps://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calpro.htmScience-based food education:Food Science Babe (all links via Linktree)https://linktr.ee/Foodsciencebabe--Mariana’s Pantry (Instagram profile)https://www.instagram.com/mariannas_pantry/--Aussie Fitness (Instagram profile – high protein recipes & meal ideas)https://www.instagram.com/_aussiefitness/

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