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What Is a Good Carb? (Why Nutrition Basics Don’t Have to Be Confusing)
If you’re confused about carbs, protein, or what’s actually “healthy,” you’re not alone. Let’s break it down simply. A few weeks ago, I gave a nutrition clinic for a half marathon training group that I volunteer with. I look forward to this clinic every year—sharing practical nutrition strategies with people preparing to run 13.1 miles, many for the very first time. After the session, a few runners came up to ask questions, which is pretty typical. But this time, three differ
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Apr 73 min read


Consistency Over Perfection: Why Boring Habits Actually Work
A few years ago, a friend showed me a habit tracker she absolutely loved. Each month was written out, with one spot for every day of the month — January had 31 dots, February had 28, and so on. Every day she completed her habit, she colored in a dot. She called it the “Stupid F*ing Dots” (or SFD for short), and it really helped her exercise consistently. She found something that worked for her, and I was genuinely happy for her. But it also made me realize something uncomfort
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Feb 23 min read


Why You’re So Hungry After Your Long Run (And What Underfueling Has to Do With It)
Picture it: It’s Saturday afternoon. You knocked out your long run that morning, and you're feeling pretty good about yourself… but also ravenously hungry. You’re confused because you did have an energy gel during your run. Yet here you are, opening the pantry every five minutes like you’re hoping the snack fairy has finally shown up at your house. You keep telling yourself to “be good,” and then eventually you cave — grazing from pantry to fridge, beating yourself up with e
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jan 63 min read
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