Dave Chen

Sep 5, 2025

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2 min read

Jacked Nerds Weekly is Moving!

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

Why Most People Don’t Lift (And How You Can Beat the Odds) - Jacked Nerds Issue #021

Aug 24, 2025

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4 min read

Why Most People Don’t Lift (And How You Can Beat the Odds) - Jacked Nerds Issue #021

If you want to go far, bring a friend.

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

6 practical tips to track when eating out - Jacked Nerds #020

Aug 17, 2025

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6 min read

6 practical tips to track when eating out - Jacked Nerds #020

Stay on track at restaurants without the stress. Or skip it entirely.

Dave Chen

Train Smarter and Get Stronger

Improve your bench press with these two variations - Jacked Nerds #019

Aug 10, 2025

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5 min read

Improve your bench press with these two variations - Jacked Nerds #019

And a brief overview of how I'm programming phase 2

Dave Chen

I analyzed 100+ food items to find the cheapest protein sources - Jacked Nerds Issue #018

Aug 3, 2025

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7 min read

I analyzed 100+ food items to find the cheapest protein sources - Jacked Nerds Issue #018

Some of these will surprise you.

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

How to track without being obsessive - Jacked Nerds Issue #017

Jul 27, 2025

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8 min read

How to track without being obsessive - Jacked Nerds Issue #017

Learn how to build awareness, hit your protein goals, and create repeatable nutrition habits—without turning food into a full-time job.

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

"How do I get enough protein?" - Jacked Nerds Issue #016

Jul 20, 2025

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10 min read

"How do I get enough protein?" - Jacked Nerds Issue #016

Learn how to calculate your protein and calorie needs, step by step. Plus: weights are moving in week 3 of my Road to Benching 315!!!

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

The diet trap: why do we fall for fads that often fail? - Jacked Nerds Issue #015

Jul 13, 2025

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10 min read

The diet trap: why do we fall for fads that often fail? - Jacked Nerds Issue #015

We’re wired to love shortcuts. But if your diet isn’t built for consistency, even the best plan will backfire. Plus: I'm making gainz in week 2 of my Road to Benching 315 journey!!

Dave Chen

Food Reviews

Jul 7, 2025

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6 min read

Food Review - Built Puff Bars

These Puff bars are Built different

Dave Chen

Lose Fat Sustainably

How to lose fat without losing muscle after 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #014

Jul 6, 2025

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10 min read

How to lose fat without losing muscle after 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #014

The systems I use to stay strong while cutting fat as I approach 40. Plus: Week 1 of my road to benching 315 in the books!

Dave Chen

Train Smarter and Get Stronger

How to Get Stronger Every Week - Jacked Nerds Issue #013

Jun 29, 2025

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14 min read

How to Get Stronger Every Week - Jacked Nerds Issue #013

The growth mindset you can apply to everything in your life. Plus: My journey to benching 315.

Dave Chen

Guides

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet

Jun 26, 2025

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2 min read

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet

The proven system to take control of your nutrition, build muscle, lost fat and save time

Dave Chen

Guides

Jun 26, 2025

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11 min read

Get Strong with Minimal Equipments

30 mins, twice a week is all you need

Dave Chen

Food Reviews

Jun 26, 2025

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8 min read

Food Review - Kellogg's Eggo Protein

To leggo or not to leggo your Eggo? That is the question.

Dave Chen

Lose Fat Sustainably

Why Cardio Shouldn't Be The Hero of Your Weight Loss Story - Jacked Nerds Issue #012

Jun 22, 2025

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11 min read

Why Cardio Shouldn't Be The Hero of Your Weight Loss Story - Jacked Nerds Issue #012

Stop running in circles. Literally.

Dave Chen

Lose Fat Sustainably

Bigger Plates, Smaller Waists - Jacked Nerds Issue #011

Jun 15, 2025

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11 min read

Bigger Plates, Smaller Waists - Jacked Nerds Issue #011

How to lose weight by eating more

Dave Chen

Train Smarter and Get Stronger

Functional Training for a Life You Love Living - Jacked Nerds Issue #010

Jun 8, 2025

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9 min read

Functional Training for a Life You Love Living - Jacked Nerds Issue #010

Beginner-friendly workouts you can do at home

Dave Chen

Lose Fat Sustainably

Sustainable Fat Loss After 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #009

Jun 1, 2025

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10 min read

Sustainable Fat Loss After 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #009

The 3-Part System That Actually Works

Dave Chen

Crack Food Codes

Get Jacked with Basics Part III: Marketing Claims - Jacked Nerds Issue #008

May 25, 2025

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13 min read

Get Jacked with Basics Part III: Marketing Claims - Jacked Nerds Issue #008

Plus I'm launching a new sub-segment of this newsletter

Dave Chen

Crack Food Codes

Get Jacked with Basics Part II: Ingredient Lists - Jacked Nerds Issue #007

May 18, 2025

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10 min read

Get Jacked with Basics Part II: Ingredient Lists - Jacked Nerds Issue #007

What food companies hope you don’t notice (but smart nerds do)

Dave Chen

Crack Food Codes

Get Jacked with Basics Part I: Nutrition Label - Jacked Nerds Issue #006

May 11, 2025

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11 min read

Get Jacked with Basics Part I: Nutrition Label - Jacked Nerds Issue #006

Decode food labels like a pro & level up your nutrition game

Dave Chen

Improve Your Nutrition

How I Eat 195g Protein Daily Without Protein Powder - Jacked Nerds Issue #005

May 4, 2025

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14 min read

How I Eat 195g Protein Daily Without Protein Powder - Jacked Nerds Issue #005

Level up your nutrition with the foods that actually move the needle on muscle, recovery, and performance.

Dave Chen

Improve Your Nutrition

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet - Jacked Nerds Issue #004

Apr 27, 2025

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7 min read

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet - Jacked Nerds Issue #004

Plus help me build the content roadmap

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

Jacked with AI: How to Make ChatGPT Your Fitness Wingman - Jacked Nerds Issue #003

Apr 20, 2025

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11 min read

Jacked with AI: How to Make ChatGPT Your Fitness Wingman - Jacked Nerds Issue #003

Plus A New Recipe Section to Power Up Your Diet!

Dave Chen

Build Better Habits

Be the Main Player of Your Life with the P.L.A.Y.R System - Jacked Nerds Issue #002

Apr 13, 2025

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7 min read

Be the Main Player of Your Life with the P.L.A.Y.R System - Jacked Nerds Issue #002

Treat your body as your most important project.

Dave Chen

Dave Chen

Jacked Nerds Weekly is Moving!

Why Most People Don’t Lift (And How You Can Beat the Odds) - Jacked Nerds Issue #021

6 practical tips to track when eating out - Jacked Nerds #020

Improve your bench press with these two variations - Jacked Nerds #019

I analyzed 100+ food items to find the cheapest protein sources - Jacked Nerds Issue #018

How to track without being obsessive - Jacked Nerds Issue #017

"How do I get enough protein?" - Jacked Nerds Issue #016

The diet trap: why do we fall for fads that often fail? - Jacked Nerds Issue #015

Food Review - Built Puff Bars

How to lose fat without losing muscle after 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #014

How to Get Stronger Every Week - Jacked Nerds Issue #013

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet

Get Strong with Minimal Equipments

Food Review - Kellogg's Eggo Protein

Why Cardio Shouldn't Be The Hero of Your Weight Loss Story - Jacked Nerds Issue #012

Bigger Plates, Smaller Waists - Jacked Nerds Issue #011

Functional Training for a Life You Love Living - Jacked Nerds Issue #010

Sustainable Fat Loss After 40 - Jacked Nerds Issue #009

Get Jacked with Basics Part III: Marketing Claims - Jacked Nerds Issue #008

Get Jacked with Basics Part II: Ingredient Lists - Jacked Nerds Issue #007

Get Jacked with Basics Part I: Nutrition Label - Jacked Nerds Issue #006

How I Eat 195g Protein Daily Without Protein Powder - Jacked Nerds Issue #005

The Most Comprehensive Meal Prep Guide on the Internet - Jacked Nerds Issue #004

Jacked with AI: How to Make ChatGPT Your Fitness Wingman - Jacked Nerds Issue #003

Be the Main Player of Your Life with the P.L.A.Y.R System - Jacked Nerds Issue #002

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