Jamie Ashford

I Tried the 5:2 Diet So You Don't Have To: The Ugly Truth

I Tried the 5:2 Diet So You Don't Have To: The Ugly Truth

Let me start by saying I've been that person who's tried every diet under the sun. You name it, I've done it. So when the 5:2 diet started blowing up on my TikTok feed, I thought, "Here we go again!" 🙄 But

Why I Celebrated Gaining 20 Pounds (And Maybe You Should Too)

Why I Celebrated Gaining 20 Pounds (And Maybe You Should Too)

Let's talk about something that made my Instagram followers gasp: I gained 20 pounds last year. And y'know what? I threw a party to celebrate it. 🎉 No, seriously. Look, I get it. In a world where "before and after" photos always show weight loss

Why Your Failed Diets Weren't Your Fault (and What Actually Works)

Why Your Failed Diets Weren't Your Fault (and What Actually Works)

Look, I get it. You've probably tried every diet under the sun, downloaded countless fitness apps, and sworn that this time would be different. Been there, done that, bought the oversized t-shirt (which, btw, I later had to donate because it actually got too big - but we&

Confession: I Turned My Protein Problems into Kitchen Adventures

Confession: I Turned My Protein Problems into Kitchen Adventures

Look, I'll be honest - I used to think "high protein diet" meant endless chicken breasts and protein shakes that taste like chalky disappointment. Like, seriously? THIS was supposed to be my life now? 🤦‍♀️ As someone who spent years as a vegetarian before transitioning to a

The Kimchi Miracle? Why We Need to Stop Making Superfoods Super Complicated

The Kimchi Miracle? Why We Need to Stop Making Superfoods Super Complicated

Let me tell you about my grandma's reaction when I told her kimchi was being marketed as a "weight loss superfood" in America. She laughed so hard her glasses nearly fell off. "Next thing you'll tell me," she said between chuckles, "

Confessions of an Ex-Vegan: The Protein Warning Signs I Wish I'd Known

Confessions of an Ex-Vegan: The Protein Warning Signs I Wish I'd Known

Let me spill the tea about my biggest nutrition fail: the year I thought protein was just a gym-bro obsession. Spoiler alert: I was so wrong. Picture this: Me, circa 2019, living my best vegan life, rolling my eyes at anyone mentioning protein needs. Fast forward three months - my

I Tried That Viral 90-30-50 Diet So You Don't Have To

I Tried That Viral 90-30-50 Diet So You Don't Have To

Look, I get it. We're all searching for that perfect formula to unlock our best health, and when TikTok serves up something as neat and tidy as the 90-30-50 method, it's tempting AF. As your friendly neighborhood nutrition nerd who can't resist a good