Real Food. Real Energy. Real Life.

Real Food. Real Energy. Real Life.

Hosted by: Nikki Cheak

Fat Loss, Hormones, and Habits Made for Midlife Moms (who are still driving carpool). You’re not chasing toddlers anymore - but somehow you’re more exhausted than ever. Between late-night carpools, teenage...

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5 Wellness Mistakes I Made in Perimenopause (and What I Do Differently Now)

Perimenopause is hard enough without adding in mistakes that make you feel even more tired, inflamed, and stuck. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 5 biggest wellness mistakes I made during my...
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If You Keep Doing What You’ve Always Done… (Why I Pressed Pause + What’s Next)

August was peak life-whirlwind, so I hit pause on the show to realign my midlife fat loss habits with reality. In this honest update, I share why the break helped, how I’m approaching perimenopause weight loss without...
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31. Leaking Energy, Gaining Fat? Here’s What Cortisol Has to Do With It

You know that “sudden” belly fat that showed up after 40? The energy crash at 2pm? The sleep that should feel restful but somehow doesn’t? It’s probably not what you think. And it’s definitely not fixed by doing...
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30. When 2am becomes your new normal

Waking up at 2am, wide awake, heart pounding, and wondering why you can’t sleep through the night anymore?You're not alone. But this isn't just about screen time or stress.It's your hormones, your blood sugar, and...
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29. Midlife Brain Fog Is Real - Here’s What Helps

Midlife Brain Fog Is Real - Here’s What Helps (...And Why Coffee Isn’t the Fix You Think It Is) If your brain feels like it's buffering every time you walk into a room. If you keep saying “What was I just doing?” or...
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28. What to Eat When Summer Dinner is a Disaster

If dinner’s become a disaster, and you’re the one cleaning up everyone else’s plate but never actually sitting down—this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what happens under the surface when you skip dinner,...
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27. The Scale Isn't Moving, But Something Else Is

If you’ve cleaned up your meals, started moving more, and you’re doing “everything right” - but the scale still won’t budge- this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why weight loss for women over 40 isn’t just...
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26. Why You Keep Blowing It at Night - And How to Break the Cycle

If you’ve ever “been good all day” only to end the night standing in the kitchen with wine in one hand and crackers in the other… this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re digging into why evening crashes are so...
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25. I Know What To Do - Why Can't I Just Do It? Why fat loss feels harder in your 40's.

This episode is for the midlife mom who’s thinking… “I know what to do. I just can’t seem to actually do it.”“Why do I keep falling off every time life gets busy?”“What’s wrong with me? I used to have way more...
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24. It’s Summer - So Why Are You More Exhausted Than Ever?

You swore summer would feel easier - less rushing, fewer alarms, maybe even a little breathing room. But somehow? You’re more wiped than ever.  In this episode, we’re digging into why summer can leave midlife moms...
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23. Why Strength Training Is the Secret to Fat Loss After 35

If you’ve been feeling puffy, tired, or stuck in your body—and nothing seems to work anymore—this episode is your blueprint for change. In this week’s episode, certified health coach Nikki Cheak explains why building...
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22. 5 Things That Are Quietly Slowing Your Metabolism

You’re eating less. Walking more. Maybe even skipping meals.So why does your body still feel tired, bloated, and stuck? If your metabolism feels like it’s working against you, this episode is a must-listen. Because...
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