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Shannon Miller
March 19, 2020

4 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of our daily lives, and with this comes uncertainty around how to maintain healthy fitness and nutrition habits to…

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March 12, 2020

What is “Essential Fat” and Why Do Women Have More?

Have you ever wondered why women tend to have higher body fat percentages than men? Are you a relatively fit woman who measured your body…

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March 5, 2020

Is Aging “Treatable?” What You Need to Know

New science is unveiling a different, though controversial, way to look at conditions related to the inevitable aging process. Experts have been uncovering the root…

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February 27, 2020

The 5 Best Health & Wellness Apps to use in 2020

Technology platforms that support fitness, nutrition and overall well-being are a multi-billion-dollar industry – no exaggeration. Apps and software that help track behaviors or provide…

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Shannon Miller
February 20, 2020

Client Transformation: Gina E., Washington, DC

Gina E, Composition ID Washington, DC client, had just started her macro journey when she spoke to us about her first impressions with challenging but…

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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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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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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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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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