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Managing Stress: A Coach’s Guide to Staying Grounded
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of working with hundreds of clients on their fitness and weight loss goals, it’s this: you...

Michelle Shyam
3 days ago5 min read


Mindset Makeover
The biggest weight you’ll ever carry on a health journey is not on your body—it’s in your mind. I’ve learned this over and over...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 293 min read


Visceral vs Subcutaneous Fat: What Every Man Needs to Know
Not all body fat is created equal. In fact, there are two main types— visceral fat and subcutaneous fat —and they behave very...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 225 min read


From Meh to Motivated—Powered by Dopamine
Happiness, focus, motivation—it all comes down to one tiny brain chemical: dopamine . Dopamine, often called the “feel-good”...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 154 min read


How To Fail At Weight Loss
Want to fail at weight loss? It’s easier than you think — and most people are already doing it without realizing. Instead of telling you...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 86 min read


How to Outsmart a Weight Loss Plateau
You’re doing everything “right.” Eating clean, working out, staying consistent — and then one day the scale just… stops moving. No matter...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 14 min read


How to Stay Consistent With Exercise
We all know regular exercise is essential for our health — but sticking to a routine is often the hardest part. One week you’re full of...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 253 min read


Booked For Life
When we talk about health and fitness, most of us immediately think of food charts, workouts, or steps on our smartwatch. But true...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 184 min read


How To Control Portions When Eating Out?
One thing I’ve learned over the years coaching my clients is that achieving your weight loss goal is only half the story—the real magic...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 113 min read


The 120/80 Standard
Ever wondered how we came to measure something as invisible yet vital as blood pressure? The measurement of blood pressure traces its...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 48 min read


Protein Picks For Managing Insulin Response
When we think of managing insulin levels, carbohydrates often take center stage. However, not all protein foods affect your insulin...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 285 min read


Smart Eating Strategies At The Movies
As a nutrition consultant and fitness coach, my goal is also to enjoy life without feeling restricted, even when I'm indulging in a night...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 214 min read


8 Silent Saboteurs
Have you ever wondered, why aren't the results showing? You show up. You sweat. You try to eat clean. But still the expected results are...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 143 min read


Breaking the Sweet Spell: Practical Steps to Overcome Sugar Addiction
Sugar addiction is more common — and more serious — than most people realize. It’s not just about loving desserts or reaching for the...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 74 min read


The Sleep Solution
Ever find yourself yearning for a night of truly restful sleep, only to be thwarted by the relentless demands of a busy, stressed-out...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 308 min read


What Is Carb Cycling?
Carbs: friend or foe? What if you didn’t have to choose? Welcome to carb cycling —the smarter, more flexible approach to fueling your...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 237 min read


Why Fat Loss Feels Hard
As a coach who's worked with hundreds of clients across age groups, goals, and lifestyles; let me say this upfront: There is no single...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 165 min read


Rich Bod, Poor Bod | What Fitness Can Learn from Finance
Ever wondered what fitness and finance have in common? At first glance, nutrition plans and investment portfolios might seem like they...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 96 min read


The Law of Diminishing Returns
Are You Doing More … But Getting Less ? Here’s Why: Ever started something—like a new diet, workout routine, or fasting plan—and seen...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 25 min read


When Support Sounds Like Shame
Let’s face it—we’ve all said something cringey in the name of “health” or “honesty.” (I’ve been there, foot firmly in mouth.) But the...

Michelle Shyam
May 266 min read
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