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Maria, Registered Dietitian, Food Blogger & YouTuber 👋

5 January Habits Quietly Ruining Your Weight Loss Goals

Published 8 days ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader 👋

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This time of the year, everyone is jumping on 'healthy' habits.

And I love the intention but if you’ve ever thought,
“I’m doing everything right… so why is the scale not moving?”

then this new YouTube video was made specifically for you.

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In it, I break down 5 very common “healthy” habits that I see constantly in my clients. Habits that sound good on paper, but often quietly stall weight loss.

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We talk about things like:

  • Why some “healthy” recipes can actually push calories way higher than expected
  • How over-stressing about protein can backfire
  • The truth about carbs and when to eat them
  • Why grazing all day feels light but adds up fast
  • And why more cardio is not always the answer

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And before you think, “Well that’s easy for you to say”, I share openly in the video that I’ve never found weight loss easy either. Between PCOS, hormones, life, stress, and real-world schedules, this stuff is rarely simple. Hard does not mean impossible, but it does mean we need better strategies.

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If you’ve hit a plateau, feel stuck, or feel like you’re doing all the “right” things with no results, I really think this video will help shift your perspective in a healthy, realistic way.

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👉 Watch the video here​

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And just a reminder:

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Weight loss is not about being perfect. It’s about being consistent with an approach you can actually live with.

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Talk soon,

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Maria 💚
Your Registered Dietitian xx

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🎥 What to watch this week 🎥

DIETITIAN Explains: 5 'healthy' habits ruining your fat loss

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​NEW Recipes To Make This Week

This lightened-up Thai Green Chicken Curry has all the rich, aromatic flavor of your favorite takeaway, but in a way that supports your health goals.

This Easy Granola Recipe is designed as a flexible formula you can adapt based on what's in your cupboard.

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Maria, Registered Dietitian, Food Blogger & YouTuber 👋

I share practical nutrition tips along with plenty of nourishing recipes—because food is my love language 🥑.

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