Carbohydrates have been blamed for fat gain, low energy, and poor health for decades. The reality is far more nuanced. Carbohydrates do not make people fat. Insulin resistance does. Why People Respond Differently to Carbs Some people eat carbohydrates and feel energized, recover well, and maintain a healthy body composition. Others experience crashes, increased hunger, and fat gain. The difference lies in metabolic health. When someone is insulin sensitive, carbohydrates are

For the first time in decades, the food pyramid actually resembles real food. The new food pyramid released under RFK’s influence is a clear departure from the low-fat, grain-heavy model that failed an entire generation. Animal protein is no longer demonized, processed foods are pushed aside, and whole foods take center stage. That deserves credit. But progress doesn’t mean perfection. From a carnivore or animal based perspective, there are still a few items we would remove,

You Don’t Need to “Get in Shape” Before Starting CrossFit One of the most common things we hear from people in North Austin is this: “I want to start CrossFit, but I need to get fit first.” Here’s the truth, straight up:That mindset is backwards. CrossFit isn’t something you earn your way into. It’s a coached training program designed to help you get fit , starting exactly where you are right now. At CrossFit Uncommon, most of our members did not  start in shape. They started