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SMART Goals Are Dumb: A Better Way to Build Habits That Actually Stick

SMART goals are popular, but they can backfire for real-life health habits. Learn why and use the B.E.A.S.T. framework to build kind, sustainable habits that stick. ...more

Educate the Beast

June 13, 2026•21 min read

Ozempic: Miracle, Monster, or Misunderstood? The Science Behind GLP-1 Medications

Confused about Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? This deep dive explains how GLP-1 meds really work, what the research says, and why diet culture got it wrong. ...more

Educate the Beast

January 09, 2026•38 min read

BMI Isn’t Just Wrong. It’s Lazy, Biased, and Misleading

Discover the racist and outdated roots of BMI, what the science really says, and better ways to measure your health. ...more

Educate the Beast

October 17, 2025•7 min read

Why Diets Fail (and Your Body Fights Back): The Science of Set Point Weight

Your body isn't broken. Learn how set point weight theory explains weight regain, yo-yo dieting, and why diets don’t work long term. ...more

Educate the Beast

August 22, 2025•7 min read

The Real Causes of Obesity (Spoiler: It’s Not Laziness)

Obesity isn’t about laziness. Discover the real science behind weight gain: brain chemistry, hormones, gut health, genetics, and why yo-yo dieting raises your set point weight. ...more

Educate the Beast

August 15, 2025•9 min read

How to Read Scientific Studies (Without a PhD or a Panic Attack)

Learn how to read scientific studies without a PhD or panic attack. This beginner-friendly guide helps you spot bias, decode data, and think critically. ...more

Educate the Beast

August 08, 2025•6 min read

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