The Consistency Project

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 US

📍 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.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

Manopause, Muscle Loss, and Why Testosterone "Boosters" Are a Con May 27, 2026

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We explore why testosterone‑boosting supplements often fail to deliver real results and what truly matters for maintaining healthy hormone levels as we age. We also cover practical, natural strategies that can help support testosterone production without risky shortcuts.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

In the Media: Disappearing Nutrients, Fasting Windows, & Cycle-Based Eating May 20, 2026

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We're looking at some recent headlines — discussing why rising carbon dioxide is diluting nutrients in crops, whether overnight fasting and early breakfasts can actually help you control appetite and manage weight, and why cycle‑based diets aren’t worth the hype.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

You Don't Need a Perfect Strength Training Plan to Get Really, Really Fit May 13, 2026

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We're discussing how the newest ACSM resistance‑training guidelines upend traditional, one‑size‑fits‑all programs.

We explore why consistency beats complexity, how tailoring load, volume, and non‑traditional methods to your goals will let you train smarter, stick to a plan you enjoy, and achieve lasting results without needing advanced techniques.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

Your Blood Sugar is Supposed to "Crash" May 06, 2026

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We're unpacking why blood‑sugar “crashes” aren’t the cause of afternoon fatigue, why you don’t need to fear low blood‑sugar unless you’ve measured it below 70 mg/dL, and why spikes don’t drive weight gain or insulin resistance.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

Five Minute Answers: Iron Deficiency, Mobility Programs, Performance Supplements, & More Apr 29, 2026

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We’re answering your questions on iron deficiency, whether it’s possible to get too much protein from whey powder, how to start a running program, mobility tips, 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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

Your Cortisol Isn't the Issue. The Doritos Are. Apr 22, 2026

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Are you struggling with how stress affects your weight management and eating habits?

We're unpacking the complex relationship between stress, emotional eating, and nutrition while providing you with practical strategies to regain control over your health and well-being.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

You Don't Need Animal Protein to Build Muscle (w Dr. Matthew Nagra) Apr 15, 2026

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We're discussing the optimal protein intake for maximizing muscle mass and overall health with Dr. Matthew Nagra (Website | Instagram).

You’ll learn about the ideal protein levels for different fitness goals, the impact of resistance training, and the health benefits associated with plant-based versus animal-based diets.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

Personalized Diets Work — If You Know What to Focus On Apr 08, 2026

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We're exploring how “personalized” diets can actually be misleading and what you should focus on instead.

You’ll discover the limitations of popular diet theories based on body type, blood type, and metabolic type, and learn that a more effective approach is to tailor your nutrition to your unique caloric and nutrient needs for lasting health benefits.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

What CrossFit Gets Right About Nutrition (That Most Miss) Apr 01, 2026

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We’re reviewing Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's Forever Strong — a book built around muscle-centric medicine and what it really takes to age well.

We break down what Lyon gets right about the psychology of building versus restricting, where the protein and carbohydrate recommendations miss the mark for most people, and why the longevity advice in the book lacks the clinical evidence to back it up.

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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 US

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.