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Practical advice on nutrition, tracking, and building better habits.
MyFitnessPal Alternatives in 2026: What Changed and What to Switch To
MyFitnessPal forced a redesign in April 2026 that buried the Diary, plus the Cal AI app got pulled from the App Store. Here's what actually changed, why people are switching, and the honest list of alternatives.
Read moreHow Many Calories to Lose 1 Pound a Week (and Why the Math Lies)
The 3,500-cal-per-pound rule is the right starting point, but it's not the whole story. Here's how the deficit math actually works, where it breaks down, and what to do when the scale stalls.
Read moreThrewline Now Runs on SMS — Text Your Coach at +1 (512) 737-7110
10DLC approval came through and text-based coaching is officially live. Here's how to get started in under a minute, plus why SMS was the plan from day one.
Read moreHow TDEE Calculators Work (and Why Yours Is Probably Wrong)
Every TDEE calculator runs the same equations, but they make assumptions that can throw your targets off by hundreds of calories. Here's what's under the hood and how to read the numbers.
Read moreGetting the Most Out of Your Threwline Coach
Your coach is only as good as what you tell it. A handful of logging habits separate people who see real results in weeks from people who trail off by day 10.
Read moreLogging Food Raw vs Cooked: The Mistake Quietly Wrecking Your Tracking
150 grams of raw chicken and 150 grams of cooked chicken are not the same thing. Here's how to log meat, rice, and pasta without quietly underestimating your calories.
Read moreThrewline Now Pulls From the USDA Database for More Accurate Logging
Your coach can now grab macros directly from the USDA FoodData Central database for common and branded foods. Here's how the new lookup works under the hood.
Read moreHow to Track Your Macros Accurately (Without Losing Your Mind)
Macro tracking doesn't have to mean weighing every grain of rice. A realistic approach that works for people with actual lives.
Read moreWhy a $15 Food Scale Will Change Your Nutrition Game
Most people underestimate portions by 30 to 50 percent. A cheap food scale fixes that overnight, without turning into an obsession.
Read moreWhy AI Fitness Coaching Works Better Than Apps
Fitness apps give you a database. A coach gives you accountability. AI coaching gives you both, and the combination matters more than people think.
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