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Send Naihomy a text!💕We catch up after a few weeks away and share why self-expression helps us stay grounded when wellness feels hard. Then we walk through a real conversation with my son that turns a bottle of orange juice into a lifelong lesson on reading food labels, sugar, and fiber. • why self-expression matters for mental health and consistency • celebrating client progress with weight, body composition, and blood work • why wellness wins are not only about the scale • teaching kids to read nutrition labels with serving size math • understanding sugar in juice versus sugar in whole fruit • explaining soluble and insoluble fiber in kid-friendly language • talking about food without “good” and “bad” labels • how early food education shapes adulthood and family habits I am still accepting clients, by the way, for one-on-one coaching, whether it's a 12-week program or it's just a one-off... if you're interested, please just send me a text, a DM, an email, and I'll be happy to respond. Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We talk about how modern beauty trends can erase individuality and why older TV reminds us how powerful it is to look like ourselves. We also get honest about body changes, aging, and setbacks, and how grace and flexible habits keep a wellness routine sustainable. • Job search vulnerability, reciprocity, and letting support in • The sameness effect of social media beauty standards • What older shows reveal about natural faces and unique features • Choosing self-expression over trend-chasing • Having compassion when your body changes with life seasons • Why rigid challenges fail and flexibility wins • Building sustainable health habits with sleep, stress, movement, and food basics I am still doing one off sessions, I'm doing three months of one on one coaching. You can feel free to reach out to me, or you can just feel free to reach out to me and let's have a conversation.  Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We unpack why fast weight loss programs look convincing but often collapse when real life shows up. We talk carbs, GLP-1s, muscle loss, and how to build a boring, sustainable health lifestyle that still leaves room for joy. • why cookie cutter meal plans and product claims pull people in • carbs as energy and why context matters for nutrition • the real test of a plan being where you are in a year • food education over food shame, especially for travel and social life • why extreme restriction can drive muscle loss and fat regain • GLP-1s for vanity weight loss versus medical need and the cost problem • building habits doctors recommend anyway: protein, strength training, fiber • choosing alignment over comparison, including confidence and self-acceptance • using blood work and a doctor conversation to guide decisions Send me a note, send me a text, send me an email, a text, a DM. If you are interested in health coaching, hit me up as well.  Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕I come back after a long break to share what the last year has really looked like behind the scenes, from a slowing business to a job search that has stretched my nervous system in every direction. I talk through the lesson I keep bumping into, reciprocity, and what it costs me to receive support without shame or restrictions.• why I stepped back from recording and what brought me back • what reciprocity means to me this year and why receiving is hard • how my self-funded coaching business took a financial hit and why • what the 2026 job market feels like from the inside • the numbers I tracked: applications, referrals, interviews, presentations • why “transferable skills” are not getting valued right now • the mental load of parenting, partnership, job searching, and running a home • the body toll of chronic stress and why I protect my wellness routines • learning to stop “duct taping” solutions and allow the next opportunity • how talking with friends, mentors, and therapy helps me see patterns Feel free to reach out. You can leave a text message on your listening platform, send me an email ([email protected]), or DM me on Instagram, and you can find the links in the show notes.  Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We push back on the five-pound fixation and lay out a saner path to fat loss that protects muscle, bones, hormones and joy. A dinner-table moment sparks a reset: confidence first, data-informed choices, and habits that last.• why “just five pounds” becomes a moving target• intermittent fasting concerns for perimenopause• normal weight fluctuations and what they mean• difference between fat loss and muscle loss• long-term risks of chronic undereating• training that preserves muscle and bone• protein-forward meals and glucose steadiness• labs to personalize your plan and pace• building confidence without waiting for the scale• breaking intergenerational diet talk at the tablePlease DM me. Send me a text, an email ([email protected]). I am so excited to talk to you about this.If you're looking for health coaching, food, hormone, health coaching support, go ahead and DM me on Instagram or send me an email as well Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We challenge the new-year wellness noise and show how to build habits that last beyond the honeymoon phase. From protein hype to GLP‑1 marketing, we unpack the trends and lay out a slower, steadier path that fits real life.• recognising how ads target insecurities and urgency• food politics shaping labels, menus and defaults• protein, fiber and microbiome claims across products• GLP‑1 promotion and limits of quick fixes• mass marketing versus individual needs and context• planning for the season you’re in• six-month consistency over 30-day challenges• simple, repeatable habits for energy and strength• using supplements as tools, not solutionsShoot me an email at [email protected] me a DM on Instagram or book a consultation call with the link in the show notes Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We reflect on nine years of health change and name the five real sacrifices that make a wellness lifestyle stick. Comfort, identity, thoughts, time, and relationships all shift so results feel natural, not forced.• leaving the comfort zone across food, movement, and public spaces• allowing identity to evolve beyond old habits and social roles• replacing unhelpful thoughts with flexible, portable beliefs• reshaping the weekly schedule to protect sleep, training, and meals• renegotiating social norms and invitations with clear boundaries• using simple tools like portion checks without perfectionism• anticipating discomfort so small steps feel safe and sustainable• choosing progress over quick fixes and timelinesAs always, please rate the podcast, leave a review, share with your friends, share on social media, and please feel free to tag meThen I invite you to go ahead and send me a DM, an email, book a free consultation call so we can talk more about this and set you up with health and hormone coaching with me so I can support you along the way. Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We answer real questions about choosing a gym, leaving one that no longer fits, and how to build a training routine that sticks. From safety and budget to progression and recovery, we share what actually drives results and why strength supports long-term health.• choosing a gym by distance, cost, safety, cleanliness, and culture• using guest passes and trials before committing• matching classes, equipment, and coaching to specific goals• when to leave a gym and what trade-offs to expect• switching to the YMCA for access, value, and proximity• training solo with a simple plan and headphones• what to pack: water, electrolytes, protein, creatine, wraps• progressive overload as the driver of strength and results• home vs gym: equipment limits and seasons of life• strength for mood, bone density, insulin sensitivity, and aging well• reframing weight loss toward body composition and recoveryPlease go ahead and share, rate, review, and really support us by doing those things, right? Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕We explore how to pivot food, movement, mood, and community so winter doesn’t derail your wellness. Practical tips include warm seasonal meals, daylight-timed walks, vitamin D considerations, indoor movement, and building real-life support.• reframing winter routines as pivots, not failures• swapping raw salads for roasted vegetables, soups and chili• dressing properly for outdoor walks and moving them to midday• leveraging walking pads and simple indoor movement• considering vitamin D with labs and medical guidance• supporting mood with sunlight, sleep and medication when needed• using herbal teas for hydration instead of cold water• planning IRL connection to reduce isolation• creating a winter playbook and tracking what worksIf you found something of value here, please go ahead and share it with a friend, with a family member, please share it on social media, on Instagram. You can go ahead and tag me. And if you have not yet, I would really appreciate it if you would rate the podcast, leave a review to help others find us and share this information. And if you're looking for support in your health and wellness journey and you're looking for a holistic health coach, I might be your person. So go ahead and please reach out, send me a DM, send me an email, and we can chat about what that might look like if we were to work together. Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram

Send Naihomy a text!💕In this episode, I share about a conversation I had with a loved one, when she told me, "I lost weight and then got diabetes". The best part is that I not only share the story in English, but in SPANISH as well!We share how weight loss without muscle protection can worsen insulin resistance in midlife, why body composition matters more than the scale, and how protein, fiber, strength training, and small daily habits improve blood sugar, cholesterol, bone health, and pain. We speak in English and Spanish to reach family members who need clear, culturally grounded guidance.• difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes explained simply• why restrictive dieting erodes muscle and harms glucose control• role of progressive strength training in perimenopause and beyond• protein and fiber targets to support satiety, muscle, and cholesterol• visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat and metabolic risk• pain myths that block movement and how to start safely• bone density, falls risk, and protecting autonomy with load• consistency as a lifestyle, not a seasonal project• inviting loved ones to learn in Spanish and act togetherPlease rate this podcast, leave a review so more people can find this kind of information, and share it with a friend; tag me @naihomyjerez and @LetsBeHealthyLatinasPod Thank you so much for listening!Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter1:1 Private CoachingBlogFollow me on Instagram