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Practical nutrition, weight-loss and AI-tracking insights from the team building the fastest calorie counter in Telegram.
What alcohol actually does to fat loss (it's not what you think)
A glass of wine isn't the end of the world. But it does something specific to your metabolism — and the knock-on effects matter more than the calories themselves.
The 'anabolic window' is a myth. Here's what actually matters post-workout.
Drop the post-workout shaker in a panic, or you'll lose gains — right? Actually no. The 30-minute anabolic window is one of the most over-sold claims in fitness.
AI photo calorie counting: how accurate is it really in 2026?
Photo-based AI calorie counters promise zero effort. We measured the accuracy gap against dietitian baselines on 200 real meals — here's what the numbers actually say.
Stress, cortisol, and why you stop losing weight: the full picture
Cortisol is the most over-blamed hormone in fitness. It's also underappreciated. The honest story of how stress stalls fat loss — and what to do about it.
BMR vs TDEE: how to calculate your real calorie needs
BMR and TDEE sound like jargon, but they're the only two numbers that actually matter when you're setting a calorie target. Here's the honest version.
Muscle memory is real: the science of coming back after a training break
Lost strength over the holidays? It comes back faster than it did the first time. The mechanism behind muscle memory is real — and it has a name: myonuclear retention.
The honest calorie deficit guide: how big, how long, and when to stop
Every diet is a calorie deficit dressed up in different clothes. Here's the no-nonsense math on how big to size yours, how long to run it, and when to take a break.
Does eating more often speed up your metabolism? The research says no
Six small meals. Stoking the metabolic fire. It sounds scientific. It also isn't. We read the controlled trials that buried this myth — and what it means for your eating schedule.
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