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Calorie Deficits Don’t Work for Women with UFC Champion Miesha Tate

Jan 13, 2026
Join former UFC champion Miesha Tate, a mother and nutrition activist, as she dives into the unique nutritional needs of women. She passionately discusses why traditional calorie-counting falls short, emphasizing the importance of nutrient density and how hormones play a crucial role. Miesha shares her journey of overcoming challenges in a male-dominated sport, her innovative recovery techniques like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and practical strategies for moms to rebuild strength post-pregnancy. Plus, insights on raising healthy kids in a world filled with processed foods!
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INSIGHT

Micronutrients Matter More Than Macros

  • Miesha Tate emphasizes micronutrients over macros for performance, recovery, and brain function.
  • She argues vitamins and minerals prevent injury and support coordination beyond muscle fuel.
ANECDOTE

Broken Nose Sparked Fight-Defining Fury

  • Miesha recounts an amateur fight where she got kneed, broke her nose, and felt a rare surge of anger that changed the fight.
  • Her corner threw the towel and stopped the fight despite her wanting to continue.
ADVICE

Use HBOT To Boost Recovery

  • Use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to flood plasma with oxygen and support healing and angiogenesis.
  • Combine HBOT with red light for faster tissue recovery and cognitive benefit.
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