How to Finally Lose Weight When Nothing Else Has Worked | Riyana Rupani

Why am I not losing weight even though I eat healthy and exercise? In this episode of The Real Reason, we sits down with holistic nutritionist Riyana Rupani, Founder of Everiday Foods to discuss some of the factors that may affect weight loss, including stress, hormones, gut health, eating habits, calorie intake and exercise. They explore: • Sugar cravings and the "sugar monster" • Intermittent fasting and calorie restriction • Stress, hormones and gut health • Why some people struggle to lose weight despite dieting and exercising • Common health and nutrition misconceptions • Practical tips for healthier eating, including eating well at hawker centres If you've ever wondered why you're not seeing results despite trying to eat healthy and exercise regularly, this conversation offers a different perspective on weight loss, nutrition and overall health. Whether you're trying to lose weight, improve your eating habits or better understand your relationship with food, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-life examples. 🎧 Tune in to the full conversation to learn more. Follow us: Instagram:   / theshulinlee   Instagram:   / the.real.reason.pod   LinkedIn:   / shulinlee   00:00 Introduction 01:58 Riyana’s introduction 03:34 The Real Reason 05:04 The “Sugar Monster” 09:16 Shulin’s ice cream mistake 12:49 High achievers vs. Pushing through 15:56 The “Clean-in-15 Challenge” 17:29 The first step to eating clean 19:33 Alcohol 22:37 No one wants to be unhealthy 23:45 Mindless eating 26:30 Does your body need that much food? 28:15 Colleagues & after-work drinks 30:27 Pressure to eat the last piece of food 31:13 Family piling food onto your plate 33:06 Obstacles to eating healthy 34:03 Tips for eating at hawker 35:33 Harmful health fads 36:12 Intermittent fasting 38:28 1200 calories per day 40:32 Breakfast ideas 43:37 Fruits vs. fruit juice 45:15 Riyana’s chili sauces 49:19 Read the ingredients 50:22 Food can be delicious and life changing 52:52 If someone is fit, but not eating healthy 54:28 Weight loss 56:27 Why food matters