Jamie Ashford

Confessions of an Ex-Couch Potato: The Brutally Honest Guide to Running for Weight Loss

Confessions of an Ex-Couch Potato: The Brutally Honest Guide to Running for Weight Loss

Look, I get it. You're probably sitting there, scrolling through endless fitness advice, maybe even clutching a bag of chips (no judgment - been there, done that), wondering if running is really your ticket to weight loss. Three years ago, I was exactly where you are, except I

You Don't Have to Divorce Your Food Culture to Get Healthy - Here's Why

You Don't Have to Divorce Your Food Culture to Get Healthy - Here's Why

Y'all, let's get real for a sec. I've spent way too many hours watching people try to completely ditch their cultural food traditions in the name of "getting healthy." And honestly? It makes me wanna cry into my (perfectly portioned) bowl of

The Kimchi-Obesity Connection: Why This Trendy Study Isn't the Weight Loss Answer You're Looking For

The Kimchi-Obesity Connection: Why This Trendy Study Isn't the Weight Loss Answer You're Looking For

Let's talk about kimchi, y'all. And no, this isn't another one of those "miracle food will make you skinny!" posts that flood your feed every other day. 🙄 As someone who grew up watching both my Korean grandmother and food scientist mother make

Why Your Perfect Diet Might Not Be a Diet at All

Why Your Perfect Diet Might Not Be a Diet at All

Let me start with a confession: I've been that person who swore by every diet trend that hit the internet. Keto? Check. Low-fat everything? Been there. Intermittent fasting while standing on one foot and only eating purple foods? Okay, I made that last one up, but you get

I Tried the Viral Colostrum Supplements So You Don't Have To

I Tried the Viral Colostrum Supplements So You Don't Have To

Okay, let's talk about the latest "miracle supplement" flooding your TikTok feed - colostrum. Yep, we're literally drinking baby cow's first milk now. insert mindblown emoji My 30-Day Colostrum Adventure Before you ask - yes, I actually tried it. As someone who&

Why Your Brain Loves Oversized Portions (And How to Hack It)

Why Your Brain Loves Oversized Portions (And How to Hack It)

Look, I get it. There I was, freshman year of college, stress-eating entire pints of Ben & Jerry's during finals week. No judgment - we've all been there! 🍦 But here's the thing: my relationship with portion sizes wasn't just about the food.

The Secret Sauce to Weight Loss Isn't What You Think: A Med Student's Wake-Up Call

The Secret Sauce to Weight Loss Isn't What You Think: A Med Student's Wake-Up Call

Ok fam, let's talk about that thing nobody wants to discuss - how we completely lose our minds around food in college 😅 Like, one minute you're a normal human who occasionally enjoys a pizza, and the next you're stress-eating your way through finals week