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Shannon Miller
February 13, 2020

Is it Possible to Build Muscle while Restricting Calories?

There is a general consensus in science that creating a caloric deficit leads to weight loss. However, not all weight loss is treated equally, metabolically…

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Shannon Miller
February 6, 2020

Client Transformation: Gigi, Arlington, VA

Composition ID Arlington, VA client, Gigi, tried several approaches to change her body composition until finding what works best for her body, and shifting her…

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Shannon Miller
January 30, 2020

How to Navigate the FDA’s New Food Label Updates

The FDA recently made updates to food labels after three decades of consistent labeling. The new labels reflect new nutrition science and more realistic eating…

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Shannon Miller
January 23, 2020

Client Testimonial: Mary Emma, Washington, DC

Composition ID Washington DC client, Mary Emma, designed a sustainable, effective approach to nutrition after gathering data about her specific metabolism. Read on to see…

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Shannon Miller
January 16, 2020

How to set the SMART-est goals in 2020

Turns out there is a correct way to set a goal, proven scientifically and tested over time. Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, explains how setting SMART…

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Shannon Miller
January 9, 2020

DC Magazine: 5 Questions With Fitness Guru Tiffany Harlan

Composition ID founder & CEO, Tiffany Harlan, sat down to speak with DC Magazine about her path in business and health, including her top wellness tips…

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Shannon Miller
December 27, 2019

Client Transformation: 2019 Fall Fat Loss Challenge Winner, Courtney V.

Arlington client and 2019 Fall Fat Loss Challenge winner, Courtney, transformed her body composition by partnering with Composition ID’s DEXA scanning, RMR testing, nutrition coaching…

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Shannon Miller
December 19, 2019

Your Guide to Nutritionist-Approved Holiday Cocktails

Forget falling off your nutrition plan over the holidays. It’s possible to indulge responsibly on boozy libations or mocktails and still make your nutrition coach…

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Shannon Miller
December 12, 2019

Intermittent Fasting vs. Frequent Meals: What Does the Science Say?

To eat (every 2-3 hours), or not to eat (at all, for hours)? That is the (huge) question. Fad diets can seem romantic, promising speedy…

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Shannon Miller
December 5, 2019

Lessons from Nature: The Power of Nutrition & Mindset along the Country’s Toughest Terrains

Matthew Stofko, also known as Pinwheel PCT, pushes the limit. An avid hiker, Matt has taken on two of the most famous U.S. trails in…

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Shannon Miller
November 28, 2019

No Time? No Problem. Last-Minute Healthy Thanksgiving Dishes to Save the Day

The holidays are a rush. And we’re not just talking about traffic. When life gets in the way of planning “the big meal,” we’ve discovered…

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Shannon Miller
November 21, 2019

Client Transformation: Sherry Yu, Washington, D.C.

Back with another client perspective from our series of body composition transformation journeys with precision nutrition! We’ve been asking Composition ID clients how they have…

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Shannon Miller
November 21, 2019

Is Red Meat Safe to Eat Now? Our Experts Weigh In

Studies on the health impact of consuming red meat and processed meat are pervasive in nutritional science these days, with much evidence linking over-consumption to…

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Shannon Miller
November 7, 2019

Client Transformation: Deb Carstoiu, Washington, D.C.

We asked Composition ID clients how they used strategic nutrition planning to transform their body composition. We were curious which plan worked best to reach…

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Shannon Miller
October 31, 2019

5 Recipes to “Trick” Yourself with “Treats” this Halloween

There’s no denying, Halloween comes with a slew of obstacles for those who are committed to a healthy diet. But with a few tweaks and…

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