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The Consistency Project

Simplifying nutrition, health, and wellbeing by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. From EC Synkowski, founder of the #800gChallenge® and OptimizeMe Nutrition.
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Episodes

on Sodium Intake & Blood Pressure

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- How much salt is too much? That's what we're talking about today, diving into how sodium affects blood pressure and why it's unlikely you need to supplement your diet with electrolyte drinks. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and a...

Mar 10, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Quick Bites #3

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- We're back to your questions today, talking about the relationship between weight and body fat, how to work on nutrition with kids, finding good sources of protein for vegans, and more! --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions...

Feb 28, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 28

on Loopholes & Other Ways to Cheat on Your Diet

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Why do we commit to a new diet, only to then seek out the gray areas that let us cheat without guilt? That's what we're diving into here, talking about the #800g Watermelon Challenge, epic cheat meals, and doing the work. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by br...

Feb 18, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 27

on the Right Amount of Daily Added Sugar

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- The USDA recently upset folks by not altering their recommended daily added sugar intake, despite being advised by scientists to do so.We dive into the reasons they didn't and my take on whether a change was necessary. Read the New Times article we talk about --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify n...

Feb 08, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 26

on the Best Diet of the Year

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Is there a "best" diet? CNN recently weighed in , and here's my take. We're talking about the challenges of nutrition research, the limits of hyper-specific advice, why science is always playing catch-up, and more. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking ...

Jan 29, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 25

on Biohacking, Optimization, & Other Shades of Grey

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Lots of people and products claim to help us "hack" our health. Are they legit? That's what we're diving into, talking about why these pursuits are so popular, the placebo effect, and the hacks that actually work. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking d...

Jan 19, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Quick Bites #2

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- We're taking some more listener questions today, diving into whether nutrition needs to change post-menopause, if natural yeast has measurable health benefits, and tips for getting young kids to eat their vegetables. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breakin...

Jan 09, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 23

on Protein Timing & Muscle Protein Synthesis

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What is muscle protein synthesis, how does it affect muscle growth, and why does it matter? Those are the questions we're tackling in this second of two episodes on protein digestion, absorption, and timing. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down th...

Dec 30, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 22

on Digesting and Absorbing Protein

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- You may have heard the "rule" that the body can only digest 30g of protein at a time. Is it true? That's part of what we're talking about today in the first of two episodes on protein digestion, absorption, and timing. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by break...

Dec 20, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 21

on Why Diets Fail

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Statistically speaking, few people are able to maintain weight loss a year after losing it. Fewer still when looking two or three years out. That's obviously a problem. In this episode, we look at why that might be the case. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by...

Dec 10, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Quick Bites #1

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- We're taking some of your questions in this first iteration of our Quick Bites format. Among other topics, we're diving into fasted workouts, caffeine intake, and whether or not I think oats are a good source of carbs. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by break...

Nov 30, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 19

on Nutrition During the Holidays

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- How do we get through the holiday season nutritionally intact? That's the conundrum we're talking about today, discussing how prevalent weight gain is during this time of year and some time-tested strategies we can lean on. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by ...

Nov 20, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 18

on Performance vs Longevity

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- At what point does elevated performance in sport or fitness diverge from long-term health? That's what we're diving into, talking about the Blue Zones, CrossFit®, and the challenges of knowing these things with any certainty. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being b...

Nov 10, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 17

on Whether the USDA Got Their Guidelines Wrong

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What are the differences between internal and external accountability, and when do we need to lean more towards one than the other? Those are the questions we're tackling, discussing coaches, self-care, motivation, and more. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by...

Oct 31, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 16

on Low Carb vs Low Fat

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Is it better to focus on low-fat or low-carb? That's the big question we're tackling this episode in anticipation of our next episode, which is all about whether the USDA got their guidelines wrong. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concept...

Oct 21, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 15

on Why It's Okay to Be Hungry

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Do we have to accept being hungry to lose weight? Do we have to get uncomfortable to make a change? That's what we're diving into today, talking about using the dials of 'pressure' and 'dose' to get the outcomes we want. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by bre...

Oct 11, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 14

on Exercise as an Anti-Inflammatory

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What is inflammation and how is it affected by age, weight gain, and exercise? Those are the questions we're diving into today, trying to provide simple answers to something that's quite complicated and rarely understood. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by br...

Oct 01, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 13

on Whether You're Making the Right Choices

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- I get a lot of questions that go something like, "I eat pretty much [insert some variety of whole foods], and I eat small amounts of [insert less ideal foods]. Am I ok?" Here's why it's hard to answer questions like that, and what you can do to answer the question yourself. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aim...

Sep 21, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 12

on Vitamin D Supplementation

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Why don't I offer a blanket recommendation for Vitamin D? I get that question a lot, and this episode covers many of the reasons why I don't think there is evidence for widespread indiscriminate supplementation. [As always, people should follow the advice of their qualified healthcare provider.] --- About the Show The C...

Sep 11, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 11

on Convincing Loved Ones to Change

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- How do you convince loved ones to change their behavior or nutrition? I get asked that question a lot. The short answer is that you don't. This episode is the long answer as to why I've come to believe that. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down th...

Sep 01, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 10

on the Difference Between Muscle Mass & Strength

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What should your nutrition look like if you want to get big? Or if you want to add strength? When I get those questions, I often need to take a step back to make sure we understand why they're two different pursuits. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breakin...

Aug 22, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 9

on Improving Body Composition

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Why do we default to apps, coaches, or trackers when judging our nutrition progress? That's what we're unpacking in this episode, talking about understanding your calorie count and why your body composition doesn't lie. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by brea...

Aug 12, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 8

on Building Difficulty as You Go

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- When it comes to nutrition, where should you begin and what should you do next? Those are questions we're answering this episode, talking about the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros, and finding your minimum effective dose. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by break...

Aug 02, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 7

on the 10 Principles of Nutrition

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What are the principles that underpin all my nutritional advice? That's what we're diving into today, talking about why I don't prescribe specific foods and my belief that we've been taught nutrition all wrong. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down...

Jul 23, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 6

on Opportunity Costs of Poor Nutrition

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What's my dream? That's a question someone recently asked. My answer: That we do the basics better. Because we know how and because of the other challenges we could tackle when we stop having to respond to preventable disease. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being ...

Jul 13, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 5

on Redefining Health

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- How is it that only 12% of Americans meet the recommended markers of metabolic health (without medication)? That's the question we're diving into, talking about vulnerabilities and why our definition of health needs to shift. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being b...

Jul 03, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 4

on Gaining Muscle & Losing Weight

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Why should strength-building be part of your weight loss plan? That's the question we're tackling today, talking about how muscles burn more calories, the benefits of being strong as we age, and why we need to work hard. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by bre...

Jun 23, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 3

on Accountability & Making Decisions

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- What are the differences between internal and external accountability, and when do we need to lean more towards one than the other? Those are the questions we're tackling, discussing coaches, self-care, motivation, and more. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by...

Jun 13, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2

on Detoxes, Fasts, & Juice Cleanses

>> SIGN-UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST << Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/ --- Is it possible to "detoxify" our systems through a 7-day juice cleanse? That's the question we're tackling this week. We talk about why that idea can seem so attractive and how marketing plays into our desire for easy answers. --- About the Show The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being ...

May 28, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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