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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Get ready for an exciting episode that will open your eyes to the dangers of plastics and other tricky endocrine disruptors. These sneaky chemicals love to play pretend with your hormones, causing all sorts of mayhem in your body! We're talking cancer, ADHD, infertility, and more.  In this episode, I'm giving you the inside scoop on how to fight back. These chemicals are hiding in our everyday items like water bottles, perfumes, and food containers. I'll help you understand t...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, I take you on a journey of understanding your metabolism and how it affects your ability to thrive at life. Together, we explore the signs that may indicate a sluggish metabolism and empower you with practical solutions to rev it up! We start by unraveling the mystery of metabolism and its impact on your body. Then, we dive into the five key signs to watch out for: difficulty losing weight, intense sugar and carb cravings, brain fog and exhaustion, irregular menst...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text On this episode, I explore the reasons why it's so much harder to stick to a healthy eating plan on weekends. From changes in routine to the temptation of comfort foods, I break down the factors that can make weekends a diet disaster. I also provide tips and strategies for maintaining healthy eating habits, even when your schedule and surroundings are less structured. Join me as I uncover the weekend eating struggle and how to overcome it.   Stock Music provided by VsevolodPankrat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2173582/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>On this episode, I explore the reasons why it&apos;s so much harder to stick to a healthy eating plan on weekends. From changes in routine to the temptation of comfort foods, I break down the factors that can make weekends a diet disaster. I also provide tips and strategies for maintaining healthy eating habits, even when your schedule and surroundings are less structured. Join me as I uncover the weekend eating struggle and how to overcome it.</p><p><br><br></p> <p>Stock Music provided by VsevolodPankratov, from Pond5</p><p>Follow me on IG @hello.nutrition</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text Join me on this enlightening episode of "7 Mindset Traps That Hinder Your Nutrition Success and How to Overcome Them." We explore common mental barriers and provide practical strategies to break free.   From perfectionism and fear of failure to restrictive diets and comparison traps, we address each mindset trap head-on. Discover the importance of progress over perfection, the power of embracing failure, and the need to shift from dieting to balanced eating.   Learn how ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2173582/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>Join me on this enlightening episode of &quot;7 Mindset Traps That Hinder Your Nutrition Success and How to Overcome Them.&quot; We explore common mental barriers and provide practical strategies to break free. <br/><br/>From perfectionism and fear of failure to restrictive diets and comparison traps, we address each mindset trap head-on. Discover the importance of progress over perfection, the power of embracing failure, and the need to shift from dieting to balanced eating. <br/><br/>Learn how to escape the comparison trap, redefine success, and break free from scale fixation. We also delve into the significance of having a clear plan and taking action now. Tune in for transformative insights and strategies to achieve your nutrition goals with a positive and sustainable mindset.<br/><br/>Mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Patrice Washington IG @seekwisdompcw</li></ul><p><br><br></p> <p>Stock Music provided by VsevolodPankratov, from Pond5</p><p>Follow me on IG @hello.nutrition</p>]]></description>
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