- January 12, 2026
The truth about muscle loss while dieting 💪
There’s a chart I want to show you today. It shows the percentage of fat vs. fat-free mass lost at different levels of calorie deficit,
What does ‘enough’ fitness look like? 🧐
After last week’s newsletter, I got a fantastic question from a reader named Sharon that I don’t think gets talked about enough. “What if you
The NEW Beginner Dumbbell Workout (Plus my favorite dumbbell exercises 💪)
If you’ve ever picked up a pair of dumbbells, looked around, and thought: “Uhhh… what do I do with these?” Or maybe, you just want
Why falling off track is a GOOD thing
You ever feel like you were finally getting into a good groove with your workouts, only to have life knock you sideways? Good. That’s how
The truth about calories in vs. calories out ⚖️
I’m about to wade into one of the most heated debates in the world of fitness with you. Does “calories in, calories out” work? Cue
What to do when an exercise doesn’t feel right
You’re mid-workout, feeling good… and then something tweaks. A shoulder twinge. A weird pinch in your hip. A move that suddenly feels off. Now you’re
When your body won’t cooperate
I’ve dealt with back pain for over 20 years. It started back in high school—warming up for a soccer match, everything felt fine… and then
Are you working out hard enough?
A reader recently sent me a great question: “I’m always wondering if I’m pushing hard enough during strength training. My goals are to build strength
The beginner-friendly guide we wish we had
Have you downloaded your free Nerd Fitness Starter Guide yet? I put it together a few months ago, and it’s one of my favorite things
“What if I fail again?”
In case you missed my email from a couple of weeks ago, Steve asked me to write some more focused fitness and nutrition content for