Have you tried every diet out there but still can’t seem to lose the weight?
A big concern for many in midlife is how to keep the pounds off while maintaining strong bones and lean muscle.
But did you know that adding certain foods—rather than taking them away—can be the key to a faster metabolism and better health?
If you’re ready to transform your body and finally feel like yourself again, this episode is for you!
Joining me is Nagina Abdullah, a weight loss coach for women in midlife and founder of MasalaBody.com.
Together, we explore the secrets to boosting metabolism, dropping stubborn pounds, and supporting bone health—all without restrictive diets or extreme exercise.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 1:50 Introducing today’s guest, Nagina Abdullah
- 3:14 Her journey from molecular biology to weight loss coaching
- 6:27 Primary methods for losing 40 pounds sustainably
- 10:54 Favorite spices and pairings for healthy meals
- 12:21 Cassia vs. Ceylon cinnamon: Which is better for health?
- 13:28 Easy spices to incorporate into your diet
- 17:59 Importance of protein for weight loss, muscle, and bone strength
- 22:15 The role of healthy fats in bone health and weight loss
- 22:45 Why fat-free diets are not the right approach
- 24:41 Blood sugar balance vs. calories in, calories out for weight loss
- 27:29 Understanding blood sugar and insulin levels
- 28:40 Additional ways to balance blood sugar
- 30:35 How to get sugar out of your diet without deprivation
- 33:31 Timing carbohydrate-rich meals around workouts
- 34:58 Final tips and where to find Nagina Abdullah
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About the guest
Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and earned an MBA at NYU. She has helped more than 1,500 women in midlife successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change.
Nagina teaches women to boost their metabolism naturally to burn fat even when nothing else has worked. She focuses on adding and combining natural metabolism-boosting foods to reduce belly fat and get women unstuck so that they can live in their dream body.
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