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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


protein: a dancer's reality check
Learn how much protein dancers actually need to support strength, recovery, and energy—without crowding out other nutrients essential for performance.

Melissa
Apr 15, 20253 min read


supplements for dancers - the hard truths
Are supplements really necessary for dancers? Before spending money on powders and pills, learn the hard truths about supplements, when they

Melissa
Feb 12, 20253 min read


essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?

Melissa
Feb 6, 20243 min read


performance nutrition: protein
Protein is a crucial component of a dancer's diet. It not only provides the energy needed to keep up with rigorous training and performances

Melissa
Nov 8, 20233 min read


battle of the bars: my protein bar review
Protein bars have become a popular snack option for people who lead busy lifestyles or are always on-the-go. In this review, I’ll take a clo

Melissa
May 23, 20239 min read
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