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The Science of Weight Loss: What Actually Drives Change (and What Most People Get Wrong)
A NOTE: In my practice, weight loss is a neutral physiological outcome — not a moral goal or a prerequisite for worth, health, or performance. It’s also not a realistic outcome if someone is not, at the very least, meeting their daily nutrition requirements. Any reason someone pursues weight loss deserves clarity, not judgment. At the same time, I’ve seen how oversimplified, aggressive approaches to weight loss often create more harm than help, especially in active and high

Melissa
Jan 266 min read


what if 'superfoods' were just... foods that work?
We’ve all heard the term “superfood.” It’s a shiny label slapped on açaí bowls, goji berries, turmeric lattes, kale, and avocado toast — usually with the implication that these foods are somehow magically better than others.

Melissa
Jan 123 min read


nutrition advice red flags 🚩
Not all nutrition advice is good advice. Learn how to spot red flags in nutrition advice so you can fuel smarter as a dancer—without the con

Melissa
Mar 4, 20253 min read


what’s the deal with clean eating?
What is "clean food?" How can or should I eat this way?

Melissa
Jan 31, 20234 min read


the guilt/pleasure of working out
Not sure about you all, but I receive emails like this pretty often. Between the weekly Fitbit and monthly Peloton summaries, I feel like...

Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read
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