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The Consistency Project — 282 episodes

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You Don't Need a Perfect Strength Training Plan to Get Really, Really Fit

2

Your Blood Sugar is Supposed to "Crash"

3

Five Minute Answers: Iron Deficiency, Mobility Programs, Performance Supplements, & More

4

Your Cortisol Isn't the Issue. The Doritos Are.

5

You Don't Need Animal Protein to Build Muscle (w Dr. Matthew Nagra)

6

Personalized Diets Work — If You Know What to Focus On

7

What CrossFit Gets Right About Nutrition (That Most Miss)

8

The Basics Are the Only "Secret Sauce" Women Actually Need (w/ Lauren Colenso-Semple)

9

A Fridge Full of Fruit & a Gym Membership Beat the $1M Longevity Protocol

10

Why Eating Healthy Won't Save You From Cancer (& Other Myths the Wellness Industry Is Selling You)

11

Five Minute Answers: Yuka App, APOE4, & Herbalife Protein Shakes

12

Make Eating Healthy Easy: A Dietitian's Sunday Meal Prep Method You'll Actually Stick To

13

Will A.I. Finally Make Your Diet Stick?

14

How Caffeine Affects Your Workouts & Sleep (Plus 3 Myths You Probably Believe)

15

You Reached Your Goal Weight. Now What?

16

Five Minute Answers: Willpower, Eating on Vacation, GLP-1s, & Orthorexia

17

Five Minute Answers: Palm Cooling, Pre-Workout Honey, & ATP Supplements

18

An Upside-Down Food Pyramid, "Emerging" Evidence, & What Would Really Make Us Healthier

19

Justice for Cortisol: The Real Science on Menopause, Exercise, & Weight Gain

20

Three Absurd Nutrition Headlines (& One You Actually Need to Read)

21

The Stupidly Simple Way to Find Your True Calorie Needs (No App, Calculator, or Wearable Required)

22

Which Matters More: What You Eat or How You Exercise?

23

Animal-Based Takes Another Blow (The LDL Edition)

24

"Women Are Not Small Men" Is Accurate. The Advice That Follows? Not So Much.

25

Breaking News: Woman Eats Two Bananas and Survives (Plus Other Nutrition Lies I Had to Unlearn)

26

Does Fasting Really Decrease Inflammation? What the Research Actually Shows

27

What is the Three Pillars Method (& Why Does it Work When Gimmicky Diets Fail)?

28

Stop Obsessing Over Micronutrients: The Truth About Eating the Same Foods Most Days

29

76% of People Miss This About Exercise (And It's Not What You Think)

30

The Nutrition Book That Doesn't Oversell, Overcomplicate, or Overlook the Real Problem

31

Beat Anabolic Resistance: Train Hard, Eat 0.7 g/lb Protein, Win

32

Animal vs. Plant Protein: Why Total Protein Beats the Hype

33

The Mirror Method: Why Your Body Fat Percentage Doesn't Matter (But This Question Does)

34

In the Media: Performance Snacks, Blood Sugar Walks, & Team Potato

35

The One Answer That Solves Most Nutrition Questions (And Why I Repeat It So Much)

36

"I Don't Care What Your Goals Are": The Counterintuitive Coaching Method That Works

37

Eliminate This One Food Category, And Double Your Weight Loss (New Study)

38

The $400 Shot That Might Be Doing Nothing: Inside the Peptide Craze Sweeping Wellness

39

5 Lessons from Netflix's Biggest Loser Doc (& Why Weight Loss Maintenance is Harder Than We Think)

40

Keto vs. High-Carb: Which is Better for CrossFit?

41

The High-Protein Kidney Myth (And What the Science Actually Says)

42

Five Minute Answers: Food Sequencing & Women's Cardio Myths, Plus Biohacker BS

43

5 Lessons from “The Comfort Crisis”: Why Everything Feels Difficult Now (& How to Fix It)

44

You're Drowning in Sodium (And Here's The Likely Source)

45

In the Media: 3 Yogurts a Day, the GLP-1 Diet, & “Functional” Foods

46

Why Women Get Swindled: The Ugly Truth About Body Image in the Fitness Industry

47

The Microplastic Mystery: Are These Tiny Particles Actually Harming You?

48

Five Minute Answers: Vegan Muscle Growth, Food Diversity, Blue Light Glasses, & More

49

Why The Viral “Sugar Diet” Isn't As Sweet As It Seems

50

Creatine’s Brain Health Promises: A Science-Backed Reality Check

51

Fasting vs. Calorie Counting: The Surprising Winner for Long-Term Results

52

Joint Pain, Protein's Effect on Recovery, & Insulin Myths (Research Deep Dive)

53

Protein Supplements Decoded: Are EAAs, BCAAs, & Collagen Worth the Money?

54

Five Minute Answers: Weight Loss Set Points, GLP-1 Success, & Caffeine Limits

55

10 Lessons from “Ultra-Processed People”: The Science Behind Our Modern Food Crisis

56

The 800 Gram Secret: Why Eating More Could Be Your Weight Loss Breakthrough

57

5 Food Tracking Mistakes Even Nutrition Experts Make (And How to Fix Them)

58

Why 'Healthy' Food Labels Won't Fix Our Health Crisis

59

Five Minute Answers: Iron Supplements, Prunes, Body Fat Testing, & More

60

The Freedom Paradox: How Fewer Food Choices Makes Nutrition Easier

61

Colostrum: Nature's First Superfood or Overhyped Trend?

62

The 3 Pillars App: Why EC Finally Built Her Own After Years of Post-It Notes

63

The Lazy Person's Guide to Better Nutrition: No Restrictions Required

64

The Great Nutrition Debate: Can You Really Replace Whole Foods with Supplements?

65

Your Protein Powder Might Contain Lead - Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic

66

The Inflammation Solution Nobody's Selling (Because It's Too Simple)

67

The War on Cancer Isn't Lost - It's Just More Complicated Than Your Instagram Feed

68

The 3,500 Calorie Reality: Why Competitive Athletes Need Processed Foods

69

The Truth About Rest Days: Are You Making These Progress-Killing Mistakes?

70

Stop Blaming Seed Oils: The Real Factors Behind Rising Colon Cancer Rates

71

Stop Overcomplicating Your Nutrition in 2025 (Ageless Athlete Replay)

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on Fueling Your Workouts: Do You Really Need Special Nutrition?

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on Eating More to Lose Weight: Fact or Fiction?

74

on ‘Good Energy’ & the Overcomplication of Wellness

75

on Training vs. Protein: The Surprising Findings for Aging Women

76

on Natural & Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Safe?

77

on the Trade-Off for Simple Nutrition (Coaching Call)

78

on Protein, Satiety, & Diet Satisfaction

79

in the Media: Inflammation, Expiration Dates, & the Dirt Diet

80

on CNS Fatigue & Heavy Lifting: A Look at the Science

81

on Having More Energy: Why the #800gChallenge® Might be Your Unlock

82

on Personalized Diets & Processed Foods (Two Peas in a Podcast Rebroadcast)

83

Quick Bites: Running Speed, Heart Rate Training, & Fat Spot Reduction

84

Quick Bites: Weightlifting Progression, Fitness for Mid-40s Women, & Electrolyte Supplementation

85

In the Media: New Effective Diet, Faulty Blue Zone Data, & Superior Protein Bar

86

Research Review: Challenging the 1g/lb Protein Prescription

87

on Getting Away from the Metronome of Dieting (SimplyFit Rebroadcast)

88

on Exercise as Medicine: Beyond Weight Loss & Muscle Gain

89

on Realistic Dieting: The 5 Expectations Killing Your Progress

90

on Reversing Insulin Resistance: Science & Strategies

91

Setting You Up with a Forever Plan (Streamline Training Show Replay)

92

on 10 Common Nutrition Myths: Produce, Potatoes, Plant Protein, & More

93

on Decoding Food Labels: Their Impact on Consumer Choices

94

on Sugar & Alzheimer's Risk: From Social Media to Scientific Evidence

95

on Debunking Diet Culture, with Abby Langer

96

on Anti-Nutrient Myths: Lectins, Oxalates, Phytoestrogens & More

97

Research Review: on Muscle Strength, Vitamin D, & Resistance Training

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on Peter Attila’s “Outlive”: Which Longevity Hacks Work?

99

Hot Cakes: Nutrition Myths, Listening to Your Body, & Home Cooking

100

on the Magic Pill Myth: Understanding the Limitations of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

101

on Consistency Amid Chaos: Maintaining Nutrition During Hectic Days w Molly Vollmer

102

Rapid Fire: on Somatotypes, DOMs, Hydrogen Water, & More

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on Female-Specific Nutrition Protocols: A Closer Look at the Evidence for Athletes

104

on The Worried Well: Exploring the Roots of Health Anxiety

105

on Organic, Wild-Caught, & Grass-Fed: How Much Does Nutritional Quality Matter?

106

on a Netflix Doc Worth Watching: Examining "The Secrets of Your Gut”

107

on the Spectrum of Addictive Eating: From Occasional Overindulgence to Clinical Impairment

108

on Balancing Principles & Personalization: A Nuanced Approach to Dietary Guidance (Medicine Redefined Replay)

109

Alan Aragon on Cutting Through the Noise, Bro Science, & Sex-Specific Nutrition Protocols

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on Macro Myths: 5 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck

111

on Hacking Hunger: Understanding the Drivers of Appetite

112

on the Stress Hormone: The Relationship Between Cortisol, HIIT, & Body Composition

113

on the 4 Ways to Optimize Your Diet: A Practical Plan

114

on Dairy and Inflammation: Unraveling Common Misconceptions

115

Rapid Fire: on 6,000 Calories a Day, Hydration, Gram Targets for Kids, & More

116

Headlines vs. Reality: on Multivitamins, BMI, & Alzheimer’s Prevention

117

on Protein Distribution: New Research on Timing, Quantity, MPS, & Digestion

118

on Ashwagandha: A Look into the Potential Health Benefits of Adaptogens

119

on Understanding GMOs: Debunking Misconceptions & Exploring the Science

120

on Nutrition Trends: Demystifying the World of Diets, w/ Miranda Alcaraz

121

on Diet Freedom: Key Ideas from Alan Aragon’s “Flexible Dieting”

122

on Fitness Essentialism: Moving from Complexity to Simplicity w/ Adrian Bozman

123

on Science vs Storytelling: Reviewing Netflix’s "You Are What You Eat"

124

on the Power of 800 Grams: Elevating Your Nutrition with Fruits & Vegetables

125

on Detox Diets: Hype, Harm, and Healthy Alternatives

126

on Food Addiction: Breaking Free from the Grip of Ultra-Processed Foods

127

on Sleep Supplements: Separating Hype from Evidence

128

on Debunking Supplement Myths: Challenging Blanket Recommendations

129

on a Balanced Life: Strategies for Cultivating Health, Wealth, and Time w/ Jon Gilson

130

on The Mediterranean Diet: Decoding its Popularity and Benefits

131

on Diet & Sleep: Nourishing Your Way to a Good Night's Rest

132

on the Fight Against Sarcopenia: Strategies to Maintain Muscle Mass as We Age

133

on Diabetes & Chronic Disease: A Conversation with Med School Students

134

on Separating Fact from Fiction: Unraveling Social Media's Nutrition Myths

135

on Becoming a Healthy Eater: Reaffirming Your Identity One Choice at a Time, w/ Adam Bornstein

136

on Blue Zones: An In-Depth Look at the Regions Where Age is Just a Number

137

on Mastering the Mindset of Nutrition with Mark England

138

on the Limitations of Wearable Fitness Trackers

139

on Making Food Prep Easy, w Jessica B from the Real Food Dietitians

140

on Eating Foods in the “Right” Order & Nutrient Density (Hot Cakes #07)

141

on How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat (aka Body Recomposition)

142

on the Most Underrated Nutrient

143

on Explaining The Three Pillars Method™ (with Rory Mckernan)

144

on Longevity with a Low Protein and Fasting Mimicking Diet

145

on Naked Carbs & Tom Brady’s Diet (Quick Bites #22)

146

on Nitrates - Harmful Additive or Performance Enhancer?

147

on the Galveston, Slow Carb, and Specific Carbohydrate Diets

148

on Eating Less by Eating More (Coaching Call #5)

149

on Feeding Kids, w/ Miranda Alcaraz & Kim McIntyre

150

on Fueling for CrossFit Competitions (Quick Bites #21)

151

on Cancer Prevention, w/ Krystle Zuniga

152

on the One Food to Avoid

153

on Getting Out of the Weeds, w/ Dr Adrian Chavez

154

on Exercise in a Pill & Wonder Bread (Hot Cakes 06)

155

on Appealing Fictions and Being Self-Aware (Rebroadcast)

156

on Zone 2, CrossFit Injuries, & Training Volume (Quick Bites #20)

157

on the Autoimmune Protocol Diet

158

on the Benefits of Slow and Steady

159

on Protein Myths and Realities, w/ Dr. Joey Muñoz

160

on Calculating Your “Fun Food” Budget

161

on a Carbonated Water and Ice Cream Diet (Quick Bites #19)

162

on Hormone Imbalances and Half-Truths

163

on 30 Short Lessons for Better Health (Part 2)

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on 30 Short Lessons for Better Health (Part 1)

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on the 10 Top Takeaways from 1 Million Downloads

166

on Being Built to Move, w/ Kelly & Juliet Starrett

167

on the Mirage of Cutting Edge Science (Hot Cakes #05)

168

on Running Successful Gym Challenges, w/ Ben Bergeron

169

on 75 Hard, Raw Milk, & Boosting Metabolism (Quick Bites #18)

170

on the Hidden Dangers of Oatmeal

171

on How Fit You Really Need to Be, w/ Pat Sherwood

172

on Lucky Charms, Steak, and Viral Headlines

173

on Diet, Cognitive Function, & Dementia

174

on the False Promises of 1% Better Every Day

175

on Eating for Performance vs Aesthetics

176

on Alcohol’s Health Effects (Quick Bites #17)

177

on Why Diets Stop Working

178

on the Possible Benefits of Cultivated Meats (Hot Cakes, #4)

179

on Optimizing DOMS Recovery & Ice Water Baths

180

on the Weight Loss Drug That...Works?

181

on Weight Training for Fat Loss (Quick Bites #16)

182

on the Rationale Behind the #800gChallenge®

183

on Optavia 5 in 1, Keto, and Carb-Cycling

184

on Starting a Nutrition Side Hustle

185

on the Documentary, Game Changers (Quick Bites #15)

186

on Aging and Menopause

187

on the Top 5 Marketing Claims Causing Confusion

188

on Weight Watchers, the Zone, and Low FODMAP

189

on the Paleo Diet and the Ancestral Fallacy

190

on a Minimalist Diet That’s Cheap and Effective

191

on Low Carb vs Counting Calories (Hot Cakes #03)

192

on Dining Out Without Stressing Out

193

on Stress Eating

194

on Fructose, Fruit, and Sugar

195

on My 5 Takeaways from a Book Worth Reading

196

on Your Most Common Electrolyte Questions

197

on Electrolytes, Performance, & Misapplied Precision

198

Quick Bites #14

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on Why It's Ok to Be Hungry (Rebroadcast)

200

on the New #800gChallenge® Coach Program

201

Hot Cakes #02

202

on Gut Health and Chasing the Unknown

203

on Diet Algorithms (from the Health Investment pod)

204

on the Best Strategy to Fight Chronic Disease (Maybe)

205

on It Never Being Just One Thing (Quick Bites #13)

206

Hot Cakes #01

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on the Highs and Lows of Continuous Glucose Monitors

208

on Having Your Cake and Eating It Too

209

on Using Diet to Battle Cancer

210

Quick Bites #12

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on Creatine and Refuting B.S.

212

on Measuring the Outcome (from Digital Barbell podcast)

213

on the Plant Paradox that Never Was

214

Quick Bites #11

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on Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, & Heart Disease

216

on Caffeine's Effect on Performance

217

Q&A on Fish Oil Supplementation

218

on Omega3s, Omega6s, and Fish Oil Supplementation

219

Quick Bites #10

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on Practical Strategies for Dining Out

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on Nutrient Timing for Performance and Mass

222

on How to Fuel Performance

223

Quick Bites #9

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on Personalized Nutrition & DNA Tests

225

on Offering Nutrition In Your CrossFit Gym

226

on the Supposed Benefits of Fasting

227

on Nutrition During the Holidays (Updated)

228

on Being Varied, Not Random

229

on Magnesium and the Mixed Response of Supplements

230

on Whether a Calorie is Just a Calorie

231

Quick Bites #8 (Sweeteners & Additives Edition)

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on How to Predict Optimal Performance

233

on Measuring Recovery to Optimize Performance

234

on the Belief that Eating Organic is Healthier

235

on the Fear of Chemicals in Our Food

236

on Figuring Out the Right Amount to Eat

237

Quick Bites #7

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on Supplements and the Worried Well

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on Artificial Sweeteners and Food Additives

240

on Training Intensity vs Volume

241

on Training and a Woman's Cycle

242

Quick Bites #6

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on the 3 Pillars of Nutrition Driving 90% of Success

244

on the Cancer Risk of Meat

245

on Collagen as a Supplement

246

on Beta-Alanine and Belief

247

Quick Bites #5

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on the Carnivore Diet and Mainstream Diet Books

249

on Plant-Based vs Animal-Based

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Quick Bites #4

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on Intuitive Eating

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on Weight, Health, and Worth

253

on Reverse Dieting

254

on Sodium Intake & Blood Pressure

255

Quick Bites #3

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on Loopholes & Other Ways to Cheat on Your Diet

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on the Right Amount of Daily Added Sugar

258

on the Best Diet of the Year

259

on Biohacking, Optimization, & Other Shades of Grey

260

Quick Bites #2

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on Protein Timing & Muscle Protein Synthesis

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on Digesting and Absorbing Protein

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on Why Diets Fail

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Quick Bites #1

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on Nutrition During the Holidays

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on Performance vs Longevity

267

on Whether the USDA Got Their Guidelines Wrong

268

on Low Carb vs Low Fat

269

on Why It's Okay to Be Hungry

270

on Exercise as an Anti-Inflammatory

271

on Whether You're Making the Right Choices

272

on Vitamin D Supplementation

273

on Convincing Loved Ones to Change

274

on the Difference Between Muscle Mass & Strength

275

on Improving Body Composition

276

on Building Difficulty as You Go

277

on the 10 Principles of Nutrition

278

on Opportunity Costs of Poor Nutrition

279

on Redefining Health

280

on Gaining Muscle & Losing Weight

281

on Accountability & Making Decisions

282

on Detoxes, Fasts, & Juice Cleanses