Stop Getting FADucated: Why Most People Major in the Minors When It Comes to Nutrition

by Brandon LaRue

If there’s one thing the health and fitness industry has mastered, it’s confusing the heck out of people.

One week it’s “eat clean.”
Next week it’s “cut carbs.”
Then it’s intermittent fasting, keto, carnivore, vegan, Mediterranean, or whatever the influencer of the week is selling in their shiny new ebook.

Welcome to the world of being FADucated.

People aren’t getting healthier — they’re just getting better at chasing shiny objects.

And that’s the problem: most people are so busy majoring in the minors that they never master the fundamentals.

🚫 Lost in the Weeds

You’ve seen it — people arguing over whether they should have almond milk or oat milk while they’re still consuming 600 extra calories a day.

They stress about “toxins” in their food but have no idea how much protein they eat.
They spend $200 a month on supplements but haven’t walked 5,000 steps in a single day.

These are the weeds.
They’re distracting.
And they’re exactly where diet culture wants you — confused, frustrated, and dependent on the next quick fix.

👑 Calories Are King (But Macros Matter)

Here’s the truth that never changes, no matter what diet is trending:
If you consistently eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight.
If you eat fewer, you lose weight.

That’s it. That’s the law of thermodynamics.
No diet — no matter how cleverly branded — overrides that.

But let’s not stop there, because macros matter too.

Calories tell you how much.
Macros tell you what kind.

  • Protein rebuilds, repairs, and maintains your lean muscle — your metabolic engine.

  • Carbohydrates fuel your performance and recovery.

  • Fats keep your hormones balanced and your brain firing.

When you balance your calories and your macros, your body runs like a high-performance machine — not a clunky economy car running on fumes.

⚙️ Be Brilliant at the Basics

At Well Built Humans, we don’t chase fads. We don’t demonize food groups. We don’t sell you magic powders.

We teach people how to become brilliant at the basics — the same principles that work for elite athletes, busy parents, and high-performing executives alike:

  1. Know your numbers. Get assessed. Understand your metabolism.

  2. Prioritize protein. Every meal. Every day.

  3. Lift heavy. Move often. Sleep deeply.

  4. Stay consistent longer than most people can stay excited.

You don’t need another detox or 30-day challenge that teaches you nothing about how your body works.
You need a framework that’s rooted in data, education, and real-world application.

🔬 The WBH Way

At Well Built Humans, we assess before we guess.
We test your VO₂ Max, your Resting Metabolic Rate, and your InBody composition so we know exactly where you stand — and what you need.

That means your nutrition isn’t a shot in the dark. It’s precision-based. It’s sustainable. And it’s personal.

So while the rest of the world keeps getting FADucated, you’ll be building the habits, the muscle, and the mindset that actually create long-term results.

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