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  • Food
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    • Healthy Eating “in the Wild”
    • Snacking
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    • Breakfast
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  • Making Healthy Habits,  Personal Perspectives

    From Rubber Suits to Science: High School Wrestling is Trying to Fix Its Weight Problem

    October 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

    New weight management rules protect young wrestlers from practices that once defined the sport to help them perform their best.

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    Brook Hagen

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  • Biochemistry, Physiology, Thermodynamics,  Nutrition News and Research

    Why is semaglutide more popular than tirzepatide?

    October 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming diabetes and obesity treatment. But when it comes to weight loss, blood sugar control, and heart health, tirzepatide appears to have the edge.

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    Brook Hagen
  • Food,  Making Healthy Habits

    The Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

    August 13, 2022 / 0 Comments

    I get asked all the time, “How does one keep weight off?” or “How do you lose weight?” The answer is simple … and takes a effort + patience. You’re reading this because you’re interested in nutrition, weight loss, maybe fitness, maybe weight management. Success in all of these topics boils down to one very basic and boring feature: HABITS. The Right HABITS = SUCCESS If you’re still with me after that attention-grabbing introduction … here’s how we’re going to break down the process of choosing, developing, and finally automating habits that will lead you to weight loss, better fitness, <insert health or life goal here>. First, define your goal.…

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    Brook Hagen

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Recent Posts

  • Ultra-Processed Foods: Villain or Vital Part of a Healthy Diet? November 5, 2025
  • From Rubber Suits to Science: High School Wrestling is Trying to Fix Its Weight Problem October 9, 2025
  • Why is semaglutide more popular than tirzepatide? October 1, 2025
  • How to Make Jerk Marinade and Dressing in 5 Minutes October 2, 2024
  • The Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep It Off August 13, 2022

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I hold a BS in Dietetics (Missouri State University) and an MS in human nutrition (Colorado State University). The information I provide is based on my formal education and practice in dietetics, human nutrition, and biochemistry; and my experience as a runner and athlete.  Any recommendations I may make about exercise, nutrition, supplements or lifestyle; or information provided to you in person or on this website are for information purposes only and do not take the place of professional medical advice.

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