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Dive deep into my thoughts about eating well and living well.

High fiber foods

Top 10 Fiber-Rich Foods (That Actually Help With Fat Loss, Digestion & Sugar Control) Daily fiber target for most adults = 25–35 g/day ✅ 1. Chia Seeds Fiber: ~10 g per 2 tbsp Best for: Blood sugar control, constipation, fullness High in soluble fiber ✅ 2. Flaxseeds Fiber: ~8 g per 2 tbsp Best for: Gut health, hormones, regular motion Mix of soluble + insoluble fiber ✅ 3. Oats Fiber: ~4–5 g per ½ cup (raw) Best for: Cholesterol, stable energy Rich in beta-glucan (soluble fi

Both Were Eating 1400 Calories… But Only One Lost Inches. Here’s Why.

Two girls. Same height. Same age. Same 1400 calories . Yet the results? ✅ Girl A: Lost 3 kg + 3 inches ⚠️ Girl B: Lost 2 kg + 0 inches This is not luck. This is execution . Let me show you exactly what went wrong and what went right — because most people unknowingly live like Girl B while expecting Girl A’s results. 👩‍🦰 GIRL B – “I Eat Healthy, I’m on 1400 Calories” Girl B truly believes she is in a calorie deficit. But here’s what’s actually happening behind the scenes:

How to Choose the Right Cocoa Powder (And Not Get Fooled by “Chocolate” Labels)

Most people think all cocoa powder is the same . But what you buy can either: ✅ Boost antioxidants ✅ Keep your macros clean ✅ Support fat loss OR ❌ Add hidden sugar ❌ Trigger cravings ❌ Add empty calories Let’s break this down simply and smartly . ✅ 1. Always Choose Unsweetened Cocoa Powder This is the #1 rule . When buying, the ingredient list should say ONLY: “Cocoa” or “100% Cocoa” Avoid: “Cocoa drink mix” “Hot chocolate powder” “Chocolate powder” Those usually contain: ❌

Poor blood circulation tests at home

you can do 3 simple at-home screening checks that may strongly suggest poor circulation —especially to the legs, feet, hands, and fingers . ✅ 1. Capillary Refill Test (Most Practical Home Check) This checks how fast blood returns to your skin after pressure. How to do it: Sit comfortably. Press firmly on: The tip of your toe or finger Or the sole of your foot Hold for 5 seconds until the skin turns pale. Release and count how many seconds it takes for color to return . Nor

3 Simple Mistakes Women Over 40 Make When Trying to Lose Weight

(That Have Nothing to Do With Menopause) When women hit their late 30s and early 40s, many start blaming every slow-down in their weight loss on “menopause is coming” . But for most, the truth is much simpler — and way more fixable. Hormones do play a role as we age, but most women aren’t actually in menopause yet. What feels like a hormonal problem is usually a combination of: lower daily movement almost no strength training and eating slightly more calories than they thin

Why “Eating Healthy” Is Not Always Enough for Fat Loss: A Tale of Two Girls

Most people believe that if they “eat clean,” the weight will automatically drop. No sugar, no junk, no oil — so the fat should melt, right? Not always. Let me show you this using the story of two girls. Both want to lose 10 kg. Both weigh 70 kg. Both eat healthy foods. But only one of them is losing fat. Why? Girl 1: The “Healthy Eater” Who Isn’t Losing Weight This girl eats very clean . No fried food. No packaged snacks. No sugar (except a little bit). No junk. But here’s h

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I'm Nancy. I am a nutritionist and a fitness enthusiast. Before getting my certification, I had tried several diets, methods and measures of losing weight, staying healthy and performing better. Every time I would think of losing weight, only thing that will come to my mind is eating less, although I succeeded in my efforts but most of the times; weight bounced back. There was something that I was not doing right because eating less made me HANGRY and eating back calories made me heavier...

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