The Consistency Project The One Answer That Solves Most Nutrition Questions (And Why I Repeat It So Much)
Sep 17, 2025
Denise Thomas, a CrossFit podcast host, shares insights on balancing diet quality and quantity for better nutritional choices. Jason Ackerman, co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, discusses the importance of community events like Affiliate Con for CrossFit coaches. The conversation covers the pitfalls of diet perfectionism, debunks common nutrition myths, and emphasizes sustainable eating habits. Listeners gain practical tips on maintaining a healthy diet without guilt, along with a look into the evolving landscape of CrossFit and nutrition.
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There Is A Point Of 'Done' In Nutrition
- Nutrition has a point of 'done' where further micro-optimizations add no meaningful benefit.
- Focus on meeting nutrient needs in a sustainable way and then keep chasing fitness outcomes.
Judge Diets By Outcomes
- Judge your diet by outcomes like performance and health markers, not mechanisms alone.
- If performance and health metrics improve, you likely have an effective, sustainable diet.
Attention Trumps Accuracy Online
- The attention economy amplifies novel, extreme nutrition claims because sensationalism drives clicks.
- That environment favors shiny mechanisms over simple, accurate basics like fruits and vegetables.