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What If They Never Lost Motivation?

What if the problem isn’t motivation? Explore the psychology of obesity, learned helplessness, weight stigma, self-efficacy, and why “nothing works anymore” may be more than frustration.

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💉 GLP-1 Weight Loss: Are You Losing Fat or Muscle?

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss—but how much is fat vs muscle? Learn how to protect lean mass and improve results.

Chase Merfeld 4/4/26 Chase Merfeld 4/4/26

🍓 The Dirty Dozen: Are We Scaring Ourselves Away From Healthy Foods?

“Are pesticides actually dangerous—or are we missing the bigger picture?”

Chase Merfeld 3/8/26 Chase Merfeld 3/8/26

What Does “Healthy” Actually Mean?

A registered dietitian explains what “healthy” really means. Learn why health is more than weight and how nutrition, muscle, sleep, and habits impact your health.

Chase Merfeld 2/26/26 Chase Merfeld 2/26/26

Stress has a Pulse

Stress isn’t just mental — it’s physiological. Chronic stress increases blood pressure, inflammation, and heart disease risk. Here’s what we’re missing in the heart health conversation.

Chase Merfeld 1/29/26 Chase Merfeld 1/29/26

Seed Oils, Omega-6, Omega-3, and Inflammation: Why This Debate Keeps Missing the Point

Seed oils have become the latest nutrition villain—but the science tells a more nuanced story. This article breaks down what research actually shows about omega-6 fats, inflammation, ultra-processed foods, and why omega-3s deserve more attention without fear-based nutrition messaging.