Have you been as shocked as Joey by the amount of 'high protein' foods you see packaged and processed on every grocery store shelf lately?

So has Joey.

In this episode, Joey breaks down the realities of nutritional principles (like eating enough protein) vs. actual diets (like Keto, paleo, and veganism).

He uses real world examples to explain why 'high protein' is not a diet but rather a principle of human biology.

Then he goes on to explain why the current push for 'high protein everything' on the grocery store shelves is hurting people more than helping them.

If you want to understand practically how to eat enough protein in the healthiest way possible, this episode is for you!

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Most people don’t fail calorie counting.
Calorie counting fails them, because it’s often used in the wrong context.

In this episode, I break down why some people say they’ve “tried calorie counting before” and it didn’t work, and what’s actually happening under the surface when progress stalls.

We cover:

• Why calorie counting is a tool, not a strategy

• How stress, poor recovery, and under-fueling blunt fat loss... even in a deficit

• The difference between compliance and responsiveness

• Why some bodies adapt quickly to tracking (and others shut down)

• When calorie counting can be useful, and when it actively backfires

• How metabolic health, training volume, and nervous system state change the outcome

• What to focus on before tracking if you want it to work later

This episode isn’t about ditching calories forever.
It’s about understanding when your system is ready for precision, and when it needs support first.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• “I was doing everything right, but nothing changed”

• “Tracking just made me tired, hungry, and frustrated”

• “It worked once… and never again”

This conversation will help you reframe the problem, and choose a smarter next step.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to make calorie counting work with your body, not against it.

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Aligned Azores Wellness Retreats

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In this episode, Joey shares how he approaches health, training, and nutrition during extended travel... and why consistency doesn’t require rigid routines or perfection.

As he prepares to travel for the next month, Joey breaks down what actually matters when routines are disrupted, how to enjoy food and culture without the all-or-nothing spiral, and how to maintain momentum without turning travel into a setback.

This episode is for anyone who feels like work trips, vacations, or busy seasons constantly derail their progress.

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