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Podcast “Your Best Self” helps you understand how to lose weight in a healthy way — and keep it off long term.
Author Ineta Rijniece, a certified trainer and nutrition coach with over 30 years of experience, shares her knowledge and practical tips on how to slim down healthily — without starvation or stress.
Here you’ll discover:
- What truly works for weight loss and what’s just a myth;
- The most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight;
- How to maintain your results for the long term.
Every week, a new topic and practical science-based tips that you can use today.
The latest episode
Do you need to give up sugar to lose weight?
In this episode, we examine the impact of sugar on metabolism, satiety, and energy levels. We explore:
• The difference between fruit sugar and the sugar found in sweets.
• How much sugar you can consume daily and why total deprivation often leads to binge eating.
We also provide practical tips on:
• How to sensibly reduce your daily sugar intake to lose weight without giving up your favourite treats.
• How to build a healthier relationship with food.
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Other episodes
Most people approach dieting with strict rules, unrealistic restrictions, or by following the latest trend. This leads to quick results at first, but eventually the body and mind push back.
In this episode, we talkabout the real reasons diets fail, and I’ll give you simple, science-backed tips for losing weight in a way that lasts.
You start a diet, lose a few pounds, and feel amazing… but after a while, the weight comes back. Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you!
We’ll dive into the physiological and psychological reasons behind the yo-yo effect — from slowed metabolism and muscle loss to emotional burnout — and share how to break free from this cycle.
Diets often blame a single nutrient — usually carbs or fat — as the main reason for weight gain. But is that really the true cause?
In this episode, we talk about energy balance and how carbs, fats, and proteins affect our health and weight. You’ll learn why the key isn’t cutting out entire food groups, but focusing on nutrient balance, portion sizes, and food quality.
Many people pay close attention to what they eat, but forget to consider what they drink. Soft drinks, fruit juices, alcohol, lattes and smoothies can add hundreds of extra calories to your daily intake without you noticing.
In this episode, we’ll reveal why liquid calories don’t make us feel full, explain how they contribute to weight gain, and share simple strategies you can use to reduce your intake.
Are bread, pasta, and potatoes really to blame for weight gain — or is it just a myth?
In this episode, we break down how carbs actually work in the body, why portion size and cooking methods matter more than the foods themselves, and how you can enjoy these staples as part of a balanced diet.
You’ll also get practical tips for portion control, smart swaps, and building a plate that supports your health and weight goals — without giving up the foods you love.
You start a new diet full of motivation — eating clean, going to the gym, feeling proud. But then, one stressful day or evening, it all falls apart. You promise to start again tomorrow… but the same thing happens again.
In this episode, nutrition expert Ineta Rijniece explains why “slipping up” isn’t about weak willpower — it’s your body’s way of saying something is missing. Discover the real reasons behind binge eating and learn how to build a balanced, satisfying way of eating that lasts.
