The Secret To Losing Stress Weight with Nagina Abdullah

It’s easy to make bad food choices when you are working long hours and strapped for time. You might feel really good about your professional achievements, but don’t like the way your clothes fit or your reflection in the mirror.

But what does it take to consistently keep “eat healthy” at the top of your to-do list?

Our guest on today’s episode is Nagina Abdullah, founder of Masala Body and corporate management consultant-turned-weight loss coach. Nagina knows what we’re going through because she’s been there. She finally got fed up with not feeling good about herself and made a change, and today she’s going to share her secrets with us.

And in this episode, you’ll learn how not to “stress-eat” and put on extra weight so that you can get up the next day, smile at yourself in the mirror and continue on your path.

Show highlights include:

- How to reach your dream body effortlessly (even if you just had kids). (7:45)
- How a demanding job can make you overweight—and how to combat this without depriving yourself.(10:45)
- Why sleeping badly can make you overeat the entire following day. (13:55)
- How to trick your brain into eating healthy without effort. (17:55)
- The smell that can curb your sugar cravings without you having to consume a single calorie. (19:10)

Learn more about Nagina at:
masalabody.com
IG: @masalabody
FB: https://www.facebook.com/masalabody/

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Nagina shares the "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
- 3 health benefits of using this spice
- 5 ways to use it in your day
- An easy recipe using this spice
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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi