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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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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5: Why You Keep Craving Sugar (And What to Do About It Without Cutting It Out Completely)

Ever find yourself reaching for sugar when you're tired, stressed, or just need something? You’re not alone! Sugar cravings aren’t about willpower—your body is actually trying to send you a message. In this episode,...
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4: Grocery Store Survival Guide – How to Avoid Hidden Junk and Make Smarter Choices

Ever feel completely overwhelmed at the grocery store? Between misleading labels, endless options, and trying to make healthy choices on the fly, it can feel impossible to know what’s actually good for you. In today’s...
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3: The #1 Mistake Busy Moms Make with Healthy Eating (And How to Fix It)

Do you ever feel like eating healthy is harder than it should be? Maybe you’ve followed a meal plan perfectly for a few days, then slipped up and thought, “Well, I’ve already messed up—might as well start over next...
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10: More Energy, Less Overwhelm – A Simple Plan That Works (and What’s Coming Next!)

Feeling overwhelmed by all the “shoulds” of healthy eating and energy management? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re pulling everything together from the past 10 episodes and breaking down how to make healthy...
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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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9: How to Get Back on Track Without Guilt or Starting Over

Ever have a week where everything feels out of control? Maybe you ate out more than planned, skipped a few workouts, or just feel totally off routine. That little voice creeps in saying, “I messed up, I’ll start over...
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8: The 5-Minute Meal Strategy for Busy Moms

Struggling with meal planning? Feel like you don’t have time to prep healthy meals? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple 5-minute meal strategy that takes the stress out of “What’s for...
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6: How to Fit in Exercise When You're Exhausted and Busy

Between work, kids, errands, and everything else on your plate, finding time (or energy) to work out can feel impossible. But what if I told you that you don’t need hours at the gym to feel strong, energized, and...
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