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5 Signs You’re (Unknowingly) Sabotaging Your Weight Loss or Healthy Eating Efforts (And what pharma and weight loss companies aren’t in a rush to tell you).
If you’ve been trying to lose weight or eat healthier—but it always feels like an uphill battle—this is for you.
You might be sabotaging your results without realizing it, and it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. It’s because the way we’ve been taught to think about health, food, and weight loss is actually getting in the way—and even disrupting the natural peptide pathways (like GLP-1) that help you feel satisfied.
A Broccoli Magic Trick: Using Mustard Seed Powder For Maximum Sulfurophane Super Powers
Fun fact: Adding one little ingredient to your broccoli majorly increases the super powers you'll get!
Two things near and dear to my heart: veggies and science. Today we're combining those. ❤️
I have big plans of being the 100 year old lady who is still having dance parties, going for hikes, and carrying all my groceries without help, which means I need to be setting myself up for success and being kind to my body now instead of the "no pain no gain", "I'm way to busy to slow down even though…
Ep. 71 | Cool Things You Didn't Know About Gut Health, Thoughts On The "Hack Your Health: Secrets Of The Gut" Netflix Documentary, and How To Make Sustainable Changes
I have been meaning to make this episode about gut health for 2 years and it finally happened. 🙌🏻 I recently watched the new Netflix Documentary "Hack Your Health: Secrets of the Gut" and that was the motivation I needed to re-share an Instagram live that I did a couple of years ago that is packed with info that is going to surprise you when it comes to gut health.
The reality is that most people are pretty hush hush when it comes to bathroom habits, which means most peopl…
Ep. 56: How To Not Want "Bad" Food
Podcast transcript:
Hey Life Boosters! This is Dr. Amelia, health and life coach and recovered burnt out veterinarian, here to help you ditch the yo-yo dieting, people pleasing, and perfectionism by breaking the norm and living a life that energizes you from within.
Today, we are going to talk about how to not want junk food. Like, how would that make your life different? If you truly just didn't want the donuts when you saw them? Or you just didn't want the pizza. Insert whatev…
Ep 55 | My PSA: Why Semaglutides Aren't A Weight Loss Miracle Drug + Why Our Healthcare System and Guidelines Are Failing Us
Transcript:
Hey, life boosters. This is Dr. Amelia health and life coach and veterinarian here to help you ditch the Yo-Yo dieting, people pleasing, and perfectionism by breaking the norm and living a life that energizes you from within.
All right, so the episode today is a topic that I am so passionate about. This is going to be a conversation about why we really need to be breaking the norm. It is also a public service announcement. This was motivated by a newer weight loss drug ca…
How To Keep Eating Healthy Even When Life Gets Busy and Stressful (Easy 5 Minute Lunch Idea Included!)
Easy, healthy, and delicious is my jam.
I like yummy food that leaves me feeling strong, satisfied, lean, and energized throughout the day. Really, who doesn’t?
When my life gets stressful and busy, I keep eating the same nourishing food I always eat because it’s quick and doable for my lifestyle.
If your healthy habits tend to disappear when life gets busy (or you’re putting off eating “better” until you have more time), that tells me that at least one of these is true:
- You have a …
Why I Stopped Drinking Without Intending To Stop Drinking
Today I thought I'd share why I stopped drinking without intending to stop drinking…
Note: I haven’t labeled myself as someone who “doesn’t drink” (why create that box?). I just always choose not to.
Backstory: Alcohol used to be a big part of my life. Not in an overly reliant way, but it was one of my favorite ways to do something fun. I loved hanging out a brewery enjoying a delicious IPA while laughing with friends, I’ve enjoyed wine tastings throughout the world and love the feeling of ha…
The Life Boosting Change (LBC) Approach
I’ve spent a lot of time asking, “If being healthy is supposed to feel good, why is the norm in our society to be sick, overweight, and/or unhappy?”.
You can learn more about the answer to that question here:
That leads to the next question, "what are the key components to being healthy in a way that feels good and IS sustainable?"
There are so many factors that impact the way you feel ph…
Why The Norm Is To Be Sick, Overweight, And/Or Unhappy
I’ve spent a lot of time asking, “If being healthy is supposed to feel good, why is the norm in our society to be sick, overweight, and/or unhappy?”. I’ve talked about the 3 Wellness Levels, but there's more to the story. Let's dive deeper into the real WHY…
When you think of things you should do to be more healthy, what comes to mind?
How does your body react? Is there a sense of “woohoo, I can’t wait to get started!” or a feeling of impending doom as if a vacation is about to end?
If you’r…
Why Stable Blood Sugar Is Key For Sustainable Weight Loss
Blood sugar is one of the 3 Life Boost B's (Belly, Brain, and Blood Sugar), because stable blood sugar is absolutely critical for achieving sustainable weight loss and epic energy in an enjoyable way.
Curious WHY stable blood sugar is key for sustainable weight loss. Let's dive in!
We live in a society where carbs are everywhere.
I’m not talking nourishing, real, whole food carbohydrates like quinoa, beans, or vegetables (yes, those are carbs 🥰) that come with a nice dose of fiber, nutri…