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Hi Reader, It’s February, which usually comes with an uncomfortable realization: Most New Year’s resolutions have quietly passed away.No funeral. No announcement. Just… gone. 😅 And honestly? That’s not a failure.They didn’t fail because you failed.They failed because resolutions are built to fail by design. ➡️ Resolutions are usually rooted in shame (“I should be different”) and blame (“If I just tried harder…”). And we know this, especially in our fight against obesity, shame and blame never...
Hi Reader, We have a FUN podcast for you this week. Our newest episode features our friend, expert, and now published author 🎉 Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT, and we’re talking all about rucking (aka walking with weight). Before you say “ABSOLUTELY NOT, I worked too hard to lose this weight”—stay with us. 😉 📘 Meet Kayla (and her new book!) Kayla just released her brand-new book Ruck Fit, and it’s one of those reads where you open to “just one page”… and suddenly you need a highlighter. And another...
Hi Reader, For so many of us, the message has always been the same: Lose weight, and everything will get better. But what if that’s not actually the goal? This week on the BariNation Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Damon Tanton for a powerful conversation that reframes obesity treatment around what truly matters: metabolic health and overall wellness, not just the number on the scale. “What many don’t realize is that other factors affect an individual’s metabolic health, beyond diet and...