The Consistency Project

By EC Synkowski

Simplifying nutrition, health, and wellbeing by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. From EC Synkowski, founder of the #800gChallenge® and Opti... more

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How many episodes does The Consistency Project have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.

The Consistency Project episodes:

September 08, 2021 on the Fear of Chemicals in Our Food
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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Do the chemicals used in conventional food production negatively affect health? To answer, I'm talking about how natural doesn't always mean safe, presence doesn't always equal danger, why science is messy, and more.
Referenced Episodes:
On Supplements and the Worried Well
On Plant-Based vs. Animal-Based
On Artificial Sweeteners and Food Additives
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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33min
September 01, 2021 on Figuring Out the Right Amount to Eat
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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I get lots of questions about food quantity and I thought an episode covering my best advice was warranted. We're talking through three things to figure out: how much to eat, how to know if it's the right amount, and why you may not be losing weight.
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Referenced Episodes:
On Weight, Health, and Worth
On Water Weight
On Reverse Dieting
Referenced Studies:
Example studies about underreporting: Study 1, Study 2, Study 3, Study 4.
Metabolically healthy obese health markers study
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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34min
August 18, 2021 Quick Bites #7
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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Your questions are back in the spotlight this week! We're talking about bulking and cutting, hyperawareness around how we "feel" after eating certain foods, GI distress on the #800gChallenge®, and a bunch more.
Referenced Episodes:
On Whether You Are Making the Right Choices (Diet Validation)
On Plant-Based vs Animal-Based
On the Difference Between Muscle Mass and Strength
On Detoxes, Fasts, & Juice Cleanses
On the Right Amount of Daily Added Sugar
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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32min
August 11, 2021 on Supplements and the Worried Well
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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Why do we worry about food additives but have so few issues with supplements? We're talking about why it might be a case of misplaced vigilance, regulatory differences, and the money made on convincing us we could be "better."
Referenced Articles
Bailey, 2020. Review of regulatory guidelines for supplements.
Supplement contamination examples: aflatoxins in milk thistle, heavy metals in Ayurvedic medicines, THC in CBD supplements, and selenium toxicity.

Referenced Podcasts:
On Food Additives and Artificial Sweeteners
On Biohacking, Optimization, and Other Shades of Grey
On Exercise as an Anti-Inflammatory
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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38min
August 04, 2021 on Artificial Sweeteners and Food Additives
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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Should we be worried about food additives? I'm unpacking that by talking about food regulations, how many daily Diet Cokes it would take to be truly unsafe, and why the anxiety created by fear of additives isn't helping anyone.
Studies mentioned:
Pressman et al., 2017. Food additive safety: A review of toxicologic and regulatory issues
Ames et al., 1990. Dietary Pesticides (99.9% all natural).
Lohner et al., 2017. (Review of sweetener health effects)
Toews et al., 2019. (Review of sweetener health effects)
Ahmad et al., 2020. (Gut health specific - Review of sweetener health effects)
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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33min
July 20, 2021 on Training Intensity vs Volume
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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How are intensity and volume related, and how do they drive body composition and performance? To answer, we're talking about what drives performance adaptations, whether you should increase the weight or the reps, and more.
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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35min
July 14, 2021 on Training and a Woman's Cycle
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Should women change their training based on their cycle? My answer has us exploring the general concern inherent in the question, what the research actually says, an analysis of the worst-case scenario, and much more.
Referenced Articles:
Review Articles: Carmichael et al., 2021, McNulty et al., 2020, Blagrove et al., 2020
Example Strength Effect: Gordon et al., 2013
Example Metabolism Effect: Shakhlina et al., 2014
Example Temperature Effect - Endurance: De Jonge et al., 2012
Example Temperature Effect - Sprinting: Somboonwong et al., 2015
Referenced Podcasts
on Beta-Alanine & Belief
on the Cancer Risk of Meat
About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs.
Disclaimer: The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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29min
July 07, 2021 Quick Bites #6
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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I've got 5 new listener questions teed up for this edition of Quick Bites, including ones on carbohydrate powders post-workout, realistic weight loss expectations, alternative coffee drinks, and more!
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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32min
June 23, 2021 on the 3 Pillars of Nutrition Driving 90% of Success
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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What if the foundation of solid nutritional habits wasn't just the foundation, but almost the entire pyramid? We're diving into that this week, discussing the 80/20 rule, pointing our energy where it matters most, and more.
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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32min
June 16, 2021 on the Cancer Risk of Meat
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Get more info on the #800gChallenge®, Lazy Macros®, gym challenges, my masterclass – and more at https://optimizemenutrition.com/
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Is there significant evidence that meat increases the risk of getting cancer? Answering that has us talking through how I unpack these kinds of queries, why the WHO labels red meat as "probably carcinogenic," and lots more!
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About the Show
The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
Become a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to access more!
About EC
EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
About Patrick
The Consistency Project is produced and co-hosted by Patrick Cummings, a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and brand coach to gym owners & entrepreneurs. Find him on social media.
Disclaimer:
The information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is to educate you about general nutrition practices and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. Click for full disclaimer.
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FAQs about The Consistency Project:

How many episodes does The Consistency Project have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.

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