Build Holistic Nutrition

Build Holistic Nutrition Nutrition that makes your workouts worth it. For ordinary people striving to be their leanest, strongest, and fittest - at any age.

We’ve reached a weird place in our modern food culture where influencers and shockingly even coaches are claiming that B...
04/05/2026

We’ve reached a weird place in our modern food culture where influencers and shockingly even coaches are claiming that BMR (basal metabolic rate), calories, and macro formulas are just "made-up math." They tell you to just "listen to your body" and eat "intuitively."

But here’s the reality:
In an environment of hyper-palatable, ultra-processed, and convenience-obsessed food, your intuition is being hijacked every single day.

Thermogenics (the science of energy) doesn't care about your philosophy. Your body runs on a biological budget that exists whether you choose to track it or not.

Calling this science "contrived" is reckless and professionally arrogant.

Let’s be clear: "Food math" is not a life sentence of obsession. It is a precision-engineered, evidence-based tool—developed and trusted universally by global experts—to help educate and empower you to build optimal health and wellness. When used as a temporary assessment, it provides the objective truth that "intuition" misses.

Meal Prep win ✨🌟Protein pancakes ready for the week! I use the Kodiak Power cake mix from Costco, but instead of using w...
04/03/2026

Meal Prep win ✨🌟

Protein pancakes ready for the week!

I use the Kodiak Power cake mix from Costco, but instead of using water or milk as the liquid the recipe calls for, I use whole eggs and egg whites.

I also add a scoop of protein powder… And voila now I have a super high protein pancakes!

Balance is wanting world peace in the morning and a working turn signal by 5 PM. ⚖️ Just a friendly reminder that you ca...
04/03/2026

Balance is wanting world peace in the morning and a working turn signal by 5 PM.

⚖️ Just a friendly reminder that you can be on a wellness journey and still have a little edge. It’s called character! 😉👊🏼

Calling BMR (basal metabolic rate), calorie, and macronutrient formulas "man-made math" or a human construct is like cal...
04/03/2026

Calling BMR (basal metabolic rate), calorie, and macronutrient formulas "man-made math" or a human construct is like calling a bank statement a "work of fiction." These formulas have been developed by industry and medical experts, built on decades of peer-reviewed data.

To say that this science is "contrived" or "made-up" is reckless and arrogant.

Money is a human construct - we created this way to measure value. Sure, money is just paper and digital blips. But try telling your landlord that rent is a "man-made construct" and see if you still have a place to live.

The value and the impact are still very real.

Let’s be clear: "Food math" isn't about creating a lifelong obsession or a permanent tether to a tracking app. It is a precision-engineered, evidence-based tool designed to educate and empower. When used as a temporary assessment and tool, it provides the objective truth that "intuitive eating" often misses in our over-indulgent, over-processed, and convenience-obsessed modern food environment.

By measuring and ‘mathing’ for a short time, you learn the language of your own biology. You discover what 30g of protein actually looks like and how you feel in your body when optimal nutrition and hydration is achieved.

That's empowering.

Your nutrition and fitness goals shouldn't feel like a guilt trip. 🛑 In the new RxGRIT app, every healthy choice is a le...
04/02/2026

Your nutrition and fitness goals shouldn't feel like a guilt trip. 🛑

In the new RxGRIT app, every healthy choice is a level up.

✅ Daily Actions = Points
✅ Community Leaderboards
✅ Real-Time Celebrations

Ready to see how fast you can progress when nutrition actually feels like a game? Download the app and start your free trial now! 📱✨

Try it out for FREE for 7 days!
https://rxgrit.buildnutrition.ca/signup

Why do we chase what is extreme instead of what is effective?Most people think a total body transformation requires a ra...
04/02/2026

Why do we chase what is extreme instead of what is effective?

Most people think a total body transformation requires a radical overhaul.

The truth?

Extreme measures (like intermittent fasting, cutting carbs, extreme calorie restriction) are hard to sustain and rarely stick. That's why we keep having to start over on Monday or every first-of-the-month.

The "boring" basics— lifting, walking, sleeping —are actually easier to do, and their cumulative power is unmatched by extremes.

Stop overcomplicating your diet. The boring basics - done consistently - are what change your biology, your metabolism, and your body.

We've gamified building these simple, effective habits with our RxGRIT nutrition challenges app.

Get 7 days of the app entirely FREE on us - try it out and see how small habits create massive results!

https://rxgrit.buildnutrition.ca/signup
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Big high-fives to Chrysta for keeping it real and sharing her journey with us! Your words echo the truth we often forget...
04/02/2026

Big high-fives to Chrysta for keeping it real and sharing her journey with us!

Your words echo the truth we often forget – that both our sweat sessions and what's on our plate play a big role. Thanks for the reminder that small changes can lead to some seriously awesome gains! 🙌🥗

Learn more! https://buildnutrition.ca/

Urgh 😡 marketing fluff like this annoys the hell outta me!These are NOT protein balls! They are CARB balls.There is TR...
03/30/2026

Urgh 😡 marketing fluff like this annoys the hell outta me!

These are NOT protein balls! They are CARB balls.

There is TRIPLE the amount of carbs per serving as there is protein.

Sure, it's great that there is some protein. But it is false advertising to call them protein balls.

Buyer beware.

Wouldn't you rather enjoy the 'right' amount of carbs for your goals, instead of no carbs?Wouldn't you rather go into a ...
03/29/2026

Wouldn't you rather enjoy the 'right' amount of carbs for your goals, instead of no carbs?

Wouldn't you rather go into a workout with exceptional energy & recover optimally, instead of dragging your ass?

Wouldn't you rather NOT battle hunger and cravings because your body is actually getting what it needs?

Wouldn't you rather NOT be on a diet for the rest of your life to stay shredded?

YOU CAN.

By intentionally eating real food (of all kinds, yes - even potatoes and bread!) in about the best amounts for your body & goals.

And I can teach you how. DM me or head on over to our website (link in bio) for more info.

We’ve all been on this bike. 🚲🔥 The good news? You can hop off whenever you want. I’m trading the ‘everything is on fire...
03/27/2026

We’ve all been on this bike. 🚲🔥

The good news?

You can hop off whenever you want. I’m trading the ‘everything is on fire’ vibe for points, progress, and a community that actually has your back.

Let’s make reaching your goals the best part of your day, not the hardest. 👊🏼

Get in touch anytime if you wanna chat about what that might look like for you.

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A real-life nutrition approach that moves beyond macros to help active adults transform their bodies and their lives.

With over twenty years of combined fields of expertise, including professional fitness and athletics, science research, naturopathy, holistic nutrition and coaching, the Mipstick team provides real-life, holistic nutrition approach that moves beyond macros and calories. We provide menu plans to support a variety of wellness needs, simple & delicious recipes, macro & micronutrient evaluation, customized symptoms assessments, and lifestyle strategizing and coaching support.

We’re based in beautiful Victoria BC, but we help people all around the world through our many affordable and accessible online programs, groups, and video and phone consulting.

Transform your body and your life, safely and sustainably.

Give it a go with an instant-access program now! Check us out at www.mipstick.com