The journal

Notes on sugar, hormones, and starting small.

No fad-diet logic, no fear-mongering — just plain explanations of what's actually going on, written by the people building the app.

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September 1, 2026

Before the Prescription: A Different Kind of First Step

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight and metabolic health. Here's why awareness of added sugar is a legitimate first step, whether or not medication is ever part of your picture.

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August 25, 2026

The 25-Gram Rule: Where It Actually Comes From

25 grams of added sugar a day isn't an arbitrary wellness-influencer number. Here's where it comes from, why it's lower for women than men, and what it actually looks like on a plate.

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August 18, 2026

What Actually Changes With Added Sugar After 40

Your body doesn't process added sugar the same way it did at 25. Here's what's actually happening hormonally — and why noticing matters more now, not less.