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Andres Ayesta reviewing a nutrition plan with a client
Nutrition

Why Most Nutrition Plans Fail (And What to Do Instead)

Most nutrition plans collapse within weeks. The issue is rarely the food itself.

Andres Ayesta · April 26, 2026
The Internet Is Wrong
Nutrition

Should You Stop Putting Bananas in Your Smoothie? A Dietitian Reads the Study

A viral clip says bananas destroy blueberry nutrients. Here's what the actual study says, what it doesn't say, and why the headline got it wrong.

Andres Ayesta · August 29, 2026
What to Eat on a GLP-1
Nutrition

What to Eat on GLP-1 Medications: A Dietitian's Complete Guide

On Ozempic or Mounjaro and not sure what to eat? Here's the complete nutrition guide a dietitian uses with GLP-1 clients to protect muscle and keep results.

Andres Ayesta · August 28, 2026
Stop Testing the Wrong Number
Nutrition

The Cholesterol Number Your Doctor Isn't Testing (And Why It Matters)

Your standard cholesterol panel is missing the one number that actually predicts heart attack risk. Here's what ApoB is and why you need to ask for it.

Andres Ayesta · August 13, 2026
Reasons why your calorie deficit is not working
Nutrition

6 Calorie Deficit Mistakes That Are Making Weight Loss Harder

Hungry all the time but the scale won't move? Here are the 6 calorie deficit mistakes most people make and exactly how to fix each one.

Andres Ayesta · August 6, 2026
GLP-1
Nutrition

How to Keep Your Muscle While Losing Weight on a GLP-1

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work. But muscle loss is the hidden cost nobody warns you about. Here's how to protect it.

Andres Ayesta · July 31, 2026
Eat this and still lose fat
Nutrition

Why Restaurants Ruin Your Fat Loss and Exactly How to Fix It

Eating out doesn't have to derail your fat loss. Here's the exact system a dietitian uses to hit calorie and protein targets at any restaurant.

Andres Ayesta · July 23, 2026
How to Lose 30 Pounds Without Wrecking Your Life
Mindset

How to Lose 30 Pounds Without Wrecking Your Life

Eating less and training harder isn't why people fail at fat loss. Here's the system-based approach that actually works for busy men over 30.

Andres Ayesta · February 11, 2026
Lose 30 lbs w/o extreme diets or living in the gym
Mindset

How to Lose 30 Pounds Without Dieting Harder

Most men aren't failing to lose weight because they lack discipline. They're failing because willpower isn't a system. Here's what actually works.

Andres Ayesta · February 11, 2026
Best AI Food Scanner App 2026
Nutrition

Best Nutrition App for AI Food Scanning: Ranked and Tested

I tested 5 nutrition apps' AI photo scanners on real foods and a Chipotle bowl. Here's what I found, the results, and which app actually came out on top.

Andres Ayesta · January 9, 2026
The Real Creatine Dose
Nutrition

Why 5 Grams of Creatine Isn't Enough for Brain Benefits

The standard 5g creatine dose was designed for muscle, not your brain. A registered dietitian breaks down the research on higher doses for real cognitive benefits.

Andres Ayesta · August 20, 2025
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Nutrition

Should You Skip Breakfast? Here's What the Research Actually Says

Breakfast boosts metabolism. Skipping it burns more fat. Both claims can't be right. Here's what the research actually shows and how to decide for yourself.

Andres Ayesta · April 30, 2025
Stuck in a Weight Loss Plateau? 5 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
Lifestyle & Habits

Stuck in a Weight Loss Plateau? 5 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

When you’re trying to lose weight, there is nothing more frustrating than stepping on the scale after a week of healthy eating and seeing that the number has not changed. As a dietitian who’s been…

Andres Ayesta · March 14, 2025
Protein bars, ranked
Nutrition

Best Protein Bars for Fat Loss, Ranked by a Registered Dietitian

Not all protein bars are worth buying. Here's a dietitian's honest breakdown of 10 popular bars ranked on ingredients, nutrition, and taste.

Andres Ayesta · November 7, 2024
How Many Calories Do You Need?
Nutrition

How to Calculate Your Calories for Fat Loss (Without Guessing)

Online calorie calculators can be off by hundreds of calories. Here's how to find your actual metabolic rate and set a real target for fat loss.

Andres Ayesta · August 6, 2024
Steal My Morning Routine: Dietitian’s Daily Habits for Fat Loss & Performance
Lifestyle & Habits

Steal My Morning Routine: Dietitian’s Daily Habits for Fat Loss & Performance

What you do in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Learn how to design a morning routine that fits your health goals.

Andres Ayesta · October 26, 2023
Build a High Protein Meal Plan in 5 Minutes
Nutrition

Build a High Protein Meal Plan in 5 Minutes

Want to create your own high protein meal plan from scratch? I'm going to show you the 5 step process I use every week to plan my meals.

Andres Ayesta · October 17, 2023
Is Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss?
Nutrition

Is Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss?

Should you try intermittent fasting for weight loss? Here's my perspective as a registered dietitian.

Andres Ayesta · October 12, 2023
10 Fat Loss Food Swaps to Cut Hundreds of Calories
Nutrition

10 Fat Loss Food Swaps to Cut Hundreds of Calories

These swaps will make it easy to create a calorie deficit and reach your weight loss goals, without feeling restricted.

Andres Ayesta · October 10, 2023
What to Eat Pre- & Post-Workout
Nutrition

What to Eat Pre- & Post-Workout

What to eat before your workouts for maximum perfromance and after your workouts for maximum recovery.

Andres Ayesta · October 3, 2023
10 Food Swaps for Fat Loss
Nutrition

10 Food Swaps That Cut Hundreds of Calories Without Cutting Enjoyment

These 10 simple food swaps can shave hundreds of calories from your diet each week without changing what you love to eat. No restriction required.

Andres Ayesta · September 27, 2023
How to Use the 80/20 Rule for Weight Loss
Nutrition

How to Use the 80/20 Rule for Weight Loss

One powerful rule that will allow you to eat the foods you love while reaching your health and fitness goals.

Andres Ayesta · September 20, 2023
7 Strategies to Control Sugar Cravings
Nutrition

7 Strategies to Control Sugar Cravings

Struggling with out of control sugar cravings? Here are 7 simple nutrition and lifestyle changes that can help you overcome this challenge.

Andres Ayesta · September 13, 2023
Weight Loss Mindset: 3 Unexpected Habits to Reprogram Your Mind for Fat Loss
Mindset

Weight Loss Mindset: 3 Unexpected Habits to Reprogram Your Mind for Fat Loss

Do you have the right weight loss mindset? When it comes to reaching your goals, it's not all about nutrition and exercise.

Andres Ayesta · August 31, 2023
Weight Loss Mindset: 3 Unexpected Habits to Reprogram Your Mind for Fat Loss
Mindset

Weight Loss Mindset: 3 Unexpected Habits to Reprogram Your Mind for Fat Loss

Do you have the right weight loss mindset? When it comes to reaching your goals, it's not all about nutrition and exercise.

Andres Ayesta · August 31, 2023
How to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry
Nutrition

How to Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry

Is it possible to lose weight without feeling hungry? In this article, I walk you through my dietitian-approved trips to reach your goals.

Andres Ayesta · August 28, 2023
High Protein Meal Plans: How to Eat 120g+ of Protein Daily
Nutrition

High Protein Meal Plans: How to Eat 120g+ of Protein Daily

Find out my top tips for eating more protein each day, including 3 sample meal plans with 120g, 150g, and 200g of protein.

Andres Ayesta · August 16, 2023
How to Eat More Food and Still Lose Weight Faster
Nutrition

How to Eat More Food and Still Lose Weight Faster

You don't need to eat less to lose weight. Here's the science of calorie density and how to eat bigger meals while staying in a deficit.

Andres Ayesta · August 14, 2023
How to Track Macros: 6-Step Crash Course
Nutrition

How to Track Macros: 6-Step Crash Course

Learn the basics of tracking your macros to help you fuel your body effectively and reach your fat loss goals.

Andres Ayesta · August 9, 2023
How to Lose 20 lbs: If I Had to Start Over, This is What I Would Do Every Day
Nutrition

How to Lose 20 lbs: If I Had to Start Over, This is What I Would Do Every Day

If I had to lose 20 lbs. starting from scratch, here is exactly what I would do as a sports dietitian with over 10 years of experience.

Andres Ayesta · July 25, 2023
How to Gain Muscle While Losing Weight
Lifestyle & Habits

How to Gain Muscle While Losing Weight

Good news! Despite what you may have been told, you don’t have to spend endless hours on the elliptical to lose weight (yay!). While cardio is important for our cardiovascular health, it is not…

Andres Ayesta · March 24, 2023
5 Steps to Recover After Overeating
Nutrition

5 Steps to Recover After Overeating

Here's how to get back on track with your fat loss goals if you eat more than you planned during the holiday season.

Andres Ayesta · December 21, 2022
Is Creatine Good for Fat Loss?
Nutrition

Is Creatine Good for Fat Loss?

Is creatine good for fat loss or is it another fad? Here is how creatine can help you get to your fat loss goals.

Andres Ayesta · November 27, 2022
What type of fat should you eat for weight loss?
Nutrition

What type of fat should you eat for weight loss?

When it comes to weight loss, some types of fats are more beneficial than others. Learn which fat sources you should eat more of and less of each day.

Andres Ayesta · August 26, 2022
Traveling while Losing Weight: Your 3 Step Strategy
Nutrition

Traveling while Losing Weight: Your 3 Step Strategy

If you're on a weight loss journey, use this 3-step system to stay on track with your goals while traveling.

Andres Ayesta · June 22, 2022
Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery?
Nutrition

Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery?

Each year in the US, over 200,000 people go under the knife for weight loss procedures. This is what you should consider before deciding on surgery.

Andres Ayesta · March 14, 2022
4 Nutrition Mistakes You're Making Over the Holidays
Nutrition

4 Nutrition Mistakes You're Making Over the Holidays

It’s time to break the cycle of starting a new diet every January, falling off the bandwagon by February, and dieting on and off throughout the year with no success. You can start by avoiding 4…

Andres Ayesta · December 17, 2021
How to Start Journaling for Personal Growth
Mindset

How to Start Journaling for Personal Growth

Learn how starting a journal can help to accelerate your nutrition journey and lifestyle transformation.

Andres Ayesta · November 6, 2021
Best Snacks for Weight Loss
Nutrition

Best Snacks for Weight Loss

Losing weight doesn't mean you need to stop snacking. Here's your easy guide to creating the best snacks for weight loss.

Andres Ayesta · October 11, 2021
Best Snacks for Weight Loss
Nutrition

Best Snacks for Weight Loss

Losing weight doesn't mean you need to stop snacking. Here's your easy guide to creating the best snacks for weight loss.

Andres Ayesta · October 11, 2021
Fat Loss Myths: 3 Lies to Stop Believing
Mindset

Fat Loss Myths: 3 Lies to Stop Believing

When you're trying to lose fat, it can be easy to get sucked into misinformation. In this article, we're busting 3 common lies you may have heard.

Andres Ayesta · September 17, 2021
Interview with a Dietitian: Where to Start with Weight Loss
Mindset

Interview with a Dietitian: Where to Start with Weight Loss

Today, we sat down with Andres, Registered Dietitian and founder of Planos, to talk about where he starts with his clients who are looking to lose weight so that they can make lasting lifestyle…

Andres Ayesta · August 9, 2021
Which Workout Supplements Should You Take?
Nutrition

Which Workout Supplements Should You Take?

There are a lot of pre and post workout supplements out there that claim to help you lose weight, build muscle, and perform better in the gym. But, which ones are actually backed by research and…

Andres Ayesta · July 12, 2021
Nutrition For Fitness: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout
Nutrition

Nutrition For Fitness: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout

How big should your pre- and post-workout snacks be? When should you eat before and after a workout? What are the key nutrients you need for fitness? This article addresses these questions and…

Andres Ayesta · June 28, 2021
7 Tips for a Healthy and Fit Summer
Nutrition

7 Tips for a Healthy and Fit Summer

Nutrition and fitness tips that will help you feel and look your best all summer long, while enjoying yourself along the way.

Andres Ayesta · June 15, 2021
What is the Sirtfood Diet?
Nutrition

What is the Sirtfood Diet?

Adele's weight loss success on the Sirtfood Diet came with lots of media attention for the diet. But does it really work?

Andres Ayesta · May 3, 2021
What is the OPTAVIA diet?
Nutrition

What is the OPTAVIA diet?

Is the OPTAVIA diet a sustainable way to lose weight, or just another dangerous diet trend. Read this article to find out!

Andres Ayesta · April 26, 2021
Macro Counting for Fat Loss: The Basics
Nutrition

Macro Counting for Fat Loss: The Basics

This article will introduce you to the basics of macro counting for fat loss and explain the nutrition hierarchy.

Andres Ayesta · April 19, 2021
How to Create a Calorie Deficit
Nutrition

How to Create a Calorie Deficit

Is weight loss as simple as calories in vs. calories out? Learn the science behind losing weight and how to create sustainable fat loss.

Andres Ayesta · April 12, 2021
The Power of Accountability to Achieve your Weight Loss Goals
Mindset

The Power of Accountability to Achieve your Weight Loss Goals

Achieving nutrition and weight loss goals alone sometimes is hard. In this article we will teach you how to harness the power of accountability

Andres Ayesta · February 22, 2021
4 Ways Stress is Stalling your Weight Loss – And How to Deal with It.
Lifestyle & Habits

4 Ways Stress is Stalling your Weight Loss – And How to Deal with It.

Did you know stress may be hurting your weight loss goals? In this article we will teach you how, and what you. can do to manage your stress better

Andres Ayesta · February 22, 2021
Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Fat?
Nutrition

Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Fat?

Do you ever wonder how does alcohol impact your weight loss goals? In this article we explain how, but also how you can drink responsibly without hurting your objectives in the process

Andres Ayesta · February 22, 2021