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Here's The Science of No-Diet Weight Loss (Finally)

Oct 17, 2025

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You're here for a reason. Healthy eating feels confusing, or you want to feel better. Maybe there's a metabolic disorder upending your life. It could be weight gain, or high blood pressure/blood sugar/cholesterol (not all the same thing, but go with me).

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Here's The Science of No-Diet Weight Loss (Finally)

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Insights on food literacy and healthy weight management for midlife women.

I'm one of 4% who lost significant weight and kept it off past the ten-year mark.

I did it without apps, fasting schemes, calorie counting, or carb restriction.

In my newsletter I answer the question: How do I live well, delight in food, and still have a healthy weight?