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2026-05-28
Why I Take Cold Showers Every Other Morning
Not every morning — every other. Here's the routine, why it works, and what a cold shower actually does to your brain and body within minutes.
2026-05-18
Cold Exposure: What the Research Actually Shows
Cold plunges are having a cultural moment. The science is real in some areas and overstated in others. Here's an honest breakdown of what the research says.
2026-05-05
Hydration Is More Complicated Than 'Drink More Water'
The '8 glasses a day' rule has no scientific basis. Electrolytes matter as much as volume — especially if you train. More nuanced than the slogan.
2026-04-02
High Protein Biscuits: 15–17g Protein Each
A biscuit that actually pulls its weight nutritionally. Einkorn, coconut flour, Greek yogurt, whey — 15 biscuits at 15–17g protein each. Solid breakfast base.
2026-02-20
Creatine Is Not a Steroid
People have avoided creatine for decades based on bad information. It's among the most researched supplements that exist. What the evidence shows.
2026-02-08
Ground Turkey Is Underrated and I'll Die on This Hill
Cheap, high protein, fast to cook, takes on any flavor you give it. Ground turkey doesn't get the respect it deserves. Here's how I actually use it.
2026-02-05
The Truth About Cardio and Fat Loss
The 'fat burning zone' is a myth, and machine calorie counts are usually overestimated. What cardio actually does well — and what it doesn't.
2026-01-18
You Are a Redox Reaction
Rusting iron, burning wood, every breath you take, the food you digest — all the same process at different scales. Oxidation and reduction, explained.
2026-01-15
Magnesium: The Mineral Most People Are Deficient In
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Deficiency is widespread and affects sleep, muscle function, and stress response.
2026-01-08
My Go-To High Protein Breakfast (No Shake Required)
The breakfast I default to when I'm not thinking too hard about it. Eggs multiple ways, a few supporting players, high protein without supplements.
2025-11-05
Vitamin D Is More Important Than You Think
Roughly 40% of US adults are deficient in something that regulates immune function, testosterone, mood, and muscle. What the research shows and why it matters.
2025-10-28
The Gut-Brain Connection: Your Second Brain
The gut produces most of the body's serotonin and talks directly to the brain via the vagus nerve. What you eat isn't just physical — it's neurological.
2025-10-15
Protein: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Advice on protein intake ranges from wildly conservative to borderline absurd. What the research actually says, and what a practical target looks like.
2025-10-05
Starting From Scratch: Into the Gym
I'm a screen person by nature. But a frustration builds when you know what the research says and you're still not doing it. What starting actually looked like.
2025-08-15
Testosterone Doesn't Die at 40 — And Here's the Proof
The idea that men are doomed to low T after 40 is one of the biggest myths in men's health. Testosterone is far more lifestyle-driven than most realize.
2025-07-25
Intermittent Fasting: An Honest Look at the Research
IF is everywhere. The claims range from reasonable to wild. Here's what the research actually supports — and what it doesn't.
2025-05-05
Sleep Is the Most Underrated Performance Variable
We spend billions on supplements and training programs, then sleep five hours and wonder why progress stalls. Sleep is the foundation everything else builds on.