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Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means
Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means

Supplements

Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means

2025-10-17T10:49:45-04:00By Tom Venuto|Supplements|

Consumer Reports released their October 2025 investigation finding heavy metals in popular protein powders, and the headlines are sparking panic again. But before you toss your supplements, let's talk context. This isn't the first time we've heard this, and the science tells a more nuanced story. Learn what the analysis actually found, which products tested highest, and how to use protein powder safely without the fear-mongering

Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies
Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies

Recipes

Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies

2025-10-18T20:05:45-04:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

With only 5 ingredients and a baking time of as little as 12 minutes, it doesn't get much easier to make delicious oatmeal pumpkin protein cookies at home. All you need is rolled oats (oatmeal), pumpkin puree (canned), vanilla or pumpkin protein powder, some pumpkin spice, and a sweetener (if you want it) and you're off and baking. You get 10 grams of protein per cookie with only 116 calories......

Weight Loss After 70: How Bill Lost 32 Pounds in 12 Weeks at Age 76
Weight Loss After 70: How Bill Lost 32 Pounds in 12 Weeks at Age 76

Transformations

Weight Loss After 70: How Bill Lost 32 Pounds in 12 Weeks at Age 76

2025-10-03T11:01:25-04:00By Tom Venuto|Transformations|

After overcoming injuries and setbacks, 76-year old Bill Hilton transformed his body by combining targeted nutrition and customized weight training. His success story highlights how proper calorie management, consistent workouts and perseverance can lead to extraordinary results at any age - like dropping 32 pounds in only 12 weeks in the Burn the Fat Challenge. Read on to see his exact strategies for nutrition, training, and overcoming injury and adversity

Get It Done By Ayelet Fishbach Book Review
Get It Done By Ayelet Fishbach Book Review

Book Reviews

Get It Done By Ayelet Fishbach Book Review

2025-10-02T05:45:28-04:00By Tom Venuto|Book Reviews|

What really drives us to follow through on our goals, and why does motivation so often fade in the middle? In Get It Done, psychologist Ayelet Fishbach tackles these questions with science-backed insights on goal setting, self-control, and the role of social support. In this review, I unpack her most practical ideas, from turning chores into aspirations to reframing failure as learning, and explore what her research means for fitness, health, and everyday success...

High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says
High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says

Health, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says

2025-10-09T21:01:33-04:00By Tom Venuto|Health, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

High-protein junk food is booming - from protein donuts and chips to bars and even pop-tarts. These snacks are marketed as healthier indulgences, but do they really help with weight loss, or are they still just ultra-processed foods in disguise? In this article, I break down the latest research, including new metabolic ward studies, and share whether protein-fortified junk food belongs in your diet, and in what amount

What’s New With Creatine And Why Is Everyone Talking About It Again?
What’s New With Creatine And Why Is Everyone Talking About It Again?

Health, Supplements

What’s New With Creatine And Why Is Everyone Talking About It Again?

2025-09-12T10:41:21-04:00By Tom Venuto|Health, Supplements|

Creatine has been around for decades, but in 2025 it’s enjoying a huge resurgence. Sales are soaring, women and older adults are using it more than ever, and new debates about higher dosing are spreading across social media and the news. From strength to cognition, creatine is being talked about everywhere. But what’s hype and what’s real? In this article, Tom Venuto breaks down what’s truly new with creatine - and what still needs more research.

12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You
12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You

Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You

2025-09-05T18:52:25-04:00By Tom Venuto|Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Struggling with food cravings? Learn 12 smart, science-backed strategies to take back control, without extreme restriction or guilt. From managing triggers and stress to using smarter swaps, these practical tips make cravings easier to handle and keep you on track with your goals.

From Desperate to Damaged: The True Cost Of The Biggest Loser
From Desperate to Damaged: The True Cost Of The Biggest Loser

Hall of Shame, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

From Desperate to Damaged: The True Cost Of The Biggest Loser

2025-08-18T08:07:56-04:00By Tom Venuto|Hall of Shame, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Netflix’s Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser pulls back the curtain on one of the most popular - and most harmful - reality shows of its era. Behind the dramatic weigh-ins and transformations were contestants pushed to exhaustion, starved on 800-calorie diets, and left with long-term physical and psychological health damage. In this review, I revisit my 2009 critique with new revelations, exposing how a billion-dollar franchise thrived while participants paid the price.

Terrible Tabloids And Their Weight Loss Lies
Terrible Tabloids And Their Weight Loss Lies

Hall of Shame

Terrible Tabloids And Their Weight Loss Lies

2025-10-02T06:33:46-04:00By Tom Venuto|Hall of Shame|

For as long as I can remember, I’ve noticed those tabloid rags at the supermarket checkout line. It’s hard not to. I’m a captive audience - just standing there while the person in front of me fumbles with coupons - and right at eye level are the wildest headlines. But I don’t just notice them because I’m bored. I notice them because I’m a professional fat loss coach, and when I see outrageous health and weight loss claims, warning alarms go off in my head.

The 8 Biggest Myths About Meal Planning For Weight Loss
The 8 Biggest Myths About Meal Planning For Weight Loss

Meal Planning

The 8 Biggest Myths About Meal Planning For Weight Loss

2025-07-18T12:38:15-04:00By Tom Venuto|Meal Planning|

Did you know that nearly 80% of people who lose weight end up gaining it all back within one year? (Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). It’s not because they’re lazy. It’s not because they choose to be overweight. And it’s definitely not because they lack willpower. After more than three decades in the fitness world, and after coaching thousands of people, I started to understand the real problem...