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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21. [Feel Good by Summer Series] How I’m Adjusting My Routine for Summer (and What You Can Steal for Yours}

Summer can feel like a free fall—late nights, no routine, constant snack runs, and zero time for yourself. If you've ever told yourself, “I'll just get back on track when school starts again,” this episode is your...
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20. [Feel Good by Summer Series] Feeling Puffy, Bloated, and Blah? Here’s Why It’s Not Just What You Ate

You’ve been trying.Eating clean. Moving your body. Saying no to desserts.And yet—you still feel puffy, bloated, exhausted, and stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like yours anymore. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror...
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19. [Feel Good by Summer Series] The 3 Foods I’d Add Right Now If I Wanted to Slim Down Without Starting Another Diet

If your default setting is “what do I cut out?” every time you want to feel better in your body—this episode is your permission slip to do it differently. In Part 2 of the Feel Good by Summer series, certified health...
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18. [Feel Good By Summer Series] May Survival Plan: 3 Things That Actually Move the Needle

May is wild. If your calendar looks like it got hit with a confetti cannon, and you’ve caught yourself saying “I’ll just take care of myself when things slow down”—this episode is for you. In part one of the Feel Good...
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17. The 1% Shift: Why Tiny Habits Matter More Than Big Goals

If you’ve ever felt like everything has to be perfect before you make progress with your health, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset. Nikki Cheak, certified health coach and busy...
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16. 5 Summer Habits You Should Start NOW (So You Don’t Feel Stressed in June)

If your May calendar looks like a game of Tetris with concerts, sports, and chaos… this is your reminder: please don’t wait until summer to feel better in your body. In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 simple...
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15. Hormones 101 – What Women in Their 30s, 40s, and 50s Aren’t Told About Fat Loss.

Episode 15: Hormones 101 – What Women in Their 30s, 40s, and 50s Aren’t Told About Fat Loss. If you’ve ever felt puffy, exhausted, or stuck—like your body is changing and nothing you used to do is working—this episode...
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14. Why I Changed My Mind About Macros

If you've ever thought, “Tracking macros sounds like a full-time job”? Same. But in this episode, I’m breaking down why I completely changed my mind—and how macros became the most freeing strategy I’ve ever...
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13. What I'd Do if I Wanted to Drop 2 Pant Sizes By Summer

In this episode, Nikki Cheak shares her practical approach to losing one to two pant sizes by summer without extreme dieting or excessive workouts. She emphasizes the importance of fueling the body properly, using...
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12: How to Stay Consistent When Motivation Fails

How many times have you thought, "I just need to get motivated" or "I’ll start when I feel ready"? We’ve all been there. But the truth is, motivation is unreliable. It’s inconsistent, and if you’re waiting for it to...
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11: 43 Life-Changing Lessons in 43 Years: My Birthday Episode

Instead of making a wish, I’m giving you a gift—43 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 43 years. Some came easily, and some tested me in ways I never expected. But each one shaped who I am today, and now I’m...
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7: The 80/20 Approach – How to Enjoy Food Without Guilt or Restriction

Ever feel like you have to eat perfectly to be healthy? Or maybe you’ve started a new meal plan, avoided sugar, meal-prepped everything—only to feel overwhelmed and give up after a few days. If that sounds familiar,...
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