Hi Reader, 👋

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Hope you're having a great week!

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I came across two nutrition stats this week that honestly blew my mind and I had to share:

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⌚ Time is a major barrier – 44% of people in the UK aged 16–44 say a healthy lifestyle just takes too much time.

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💉 46% of people under 35 in the UK are interested in using weight loss drugs!!!!

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How wild is that?!

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If you're someone who's curious about weight loss medications, this week’s YouTube video was made just for you. I chat about how these medications can cause muscle loss - and my strategies to avoid this. There is ZERO shame in using weight loss drugs, just make sure your using them wisely ❤

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And keep an eye out for this weekend’s video – it’s all about Fat Loss for Busy People. If you’ve ever felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day to be healthy, I’ve got you covered!

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In happier (and tastier) news… I got back into my kitchen this week and whipped up two new recipes:

🍯 Date & Peanut Butter Caramel – sweet, sticky, and sooo good.
🥣 Snickers-Inspired Overnight Oats – featuring that same caramel!

PS – This caramel isn’t low-calorie, but it is made with better-for-you ingredients, and I’ll always keep it real with you 😉

💌 As always, I love hearing from you. Let me know what topics or recipes you'd love me to cover next—or what you're struggling with most when it comes to eating well and feeling your best.

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I always read and reply 💚

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​Maria x

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🎥WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK!🎥

​Ozempic, Weight Loss Medications & Muscle Loss​

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This week’s we’re diving into what weight loss drugs don’t always tell you — like how they can lead to muscle loss if you’re not careful. But don’t worry, I’m not here to scare you. I’ll break down how to lose fat, protect your muscle in a realistic and science-backed way.

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🥣 WHAT TO MAKE THIS WEEK! 🍽

​Date & Peanut Butter Caramel​ This date and peanut butter caramel sauce is naturally sweetened and ready in minutes. Using just 4 key ingredients it is perfect for dipping or drizzling on your favorite treats! ​ Get Recipe

​Snickers Overnight Oats​ These high-protein Snickers Overnight Oats are creamy, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with dates. With 30g of protein per serving (no protein powder needed) these are a delicious, dietitian-approved breakfast that tastes like dessert! ​ Get Recipe

🌟Updates & Things I'm Loving This Week🌟​​

👶I'm an aunt! I now have a nephew and he is adorable!!! He lives in California so I am counting down the days until I see him again soon.

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💬 Email & YouTube replies: As you may already know, I reply to all my YouTube comments and emails - however I have been travelling a lot over the last few weeks and I have accumulated a bit of a backlog. If you’re waiting on a reply — I promise I’m not ignoring you! I truly appreciate your patience, and I’ll get back to you very soon. 💛

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CLINIC SLOTS🗒️: If you are on the waiting list, please hang tight and for my US audience I am working behind the scenes on ways to work with you too 💚

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📢 Reader Question of the Week:

“Maria, do I really need to eat breakfast to lose weight??”

Such a good question — and one I’ve heard a million times. The short answer? Not necessarily.

What matters most is your overall eating pattern and staying consistent with meals that keep you full and satisfied. That said, a good breakfast (especially one high in protein) can make a huge difference in managing cravings later in the day and preventing that 3pm snack attack. We see again and again in research that those who eat breakfast tend to be slimmer than those who don't. But nutrition is never a one sized-fits all approach so ultimately you need to find what works best for you.

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If you're not a breakfast person, that’s okay — just make sure your first meal of the day sets you up with enough fuel and balance.
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Think: eggs on toast, overnight oats with Greek yogurt, or a smoothie with protein and fruit.

👉 Want breakfast inspo? I’ve got some over on the blog — just search “breakfast” on marialuceydietitian.com but lets be honest, I need to up my recipe game and make a few more 🤣If there is any recipe you would like me to make please let me know :)

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Have a nutrition question you’d like answered? Hit reply and let me know!