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Collagen… is it actually doing anything?
Let’s clear this up properly because collagen is everywhere right now. Collagen protein... Collagen water... All promising better skin, stronger nails, healthier joints. And look… I get why people buy it. It sounds like you’re giving your body exactly what it needs. But here’s what’s really going on. Your body does NOT absorb collagen as collagen When you drink or eat collagen, your body breaks it down into amino acids . Same as any protein. It doesn’t go: “Oh great, collage
Jo Scott
Apr 172 min read


ADAPTOGEN HERBS - for stress
What they are, how they work, and where they came from
Jo Scott
Apr 143 min read


DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - Detox - Gut Health - Hair - Skin & Nails
What it is, how it works, and what I’ve seen Alright… I’m going to talk about this the way I actually talk about it in real life. Not the watered-down version. Not the “we can’t say anything unless there’s 25 studies” version. Real talk. Because I’ve used this myself…and I’ve watched what it does in real people. First — this isn’t magic Let’s get that straight. If you’re looking for: a quick fix a fat loss shortcut a miracle powder This isn’t it. But… If you want something th
Jo Scott
Apr 144 min read


Why You Keep Falling Off Before It Works
Let’s be honest. A lot of women don’t just struggle… They never actually get there. Not because they’re incapable. Not because they don’t want it bad enough. But because they keep starting… and stopping. Over and over. And I see it every single day. 99% of the women who come to me say the same thing. “I just want to lose weight.” “I need a nutrition plan.” They’re excited. They’re ready. They love the idea of finally having it all mapped out. They get into it. They look thro
Jo Scott
Apr 133 min read


Cheat Sheet For The Extras
Sauces, Extras, Drinks & Fruit Cheat Sheet (Calories Per Serve) This is where calories sneak in. Not from your main meals…From everything added to them. You don’t need to cut these out. But you do need to know what they’re doing. Approx values. SAUCES & CONDIMENTS Tomato sauce – 20 calories per tablespoon BBQ sauce – 30–40 calories per tablespoon Sweet chilli sauce – 40–60 calories per tablespoon Teriyaki sauce – 30–50 calories per tablespoon Soy sauce – 5–10 calories per tab
Jo Scott
Mar 312 min read


Cheat Sheet for Calories in Proteins
This is your base. If protein is right, everything else is easier. If it’s not, you’ll struggle all day. Approx values per 100g cooked unless stated. VERY LEAN PROTEIN (BEST FOR FAT LOSS) 100–150 calories Chicken breast Turkey breast Kangaroo Venison White fish (barramundi, cod, hoki) Tuna (fresh or tinned in springwater) Prawns Crayfish Squid Octopus Crocodile High protein, very low fat. Easy to control calories LEAN TO MODERATE PROTEIN (BALANCED OPTIONS) 150–220 calories Le
Jo Scott
Mar 312 min read


Cheat Sheet for Calories In Carbs
(Calories Per Serve) This is to give you perspective. Not everything needs tracking… but you need to understand what adds up. LOW CALORIE VEGETABLES (LOAD THESE UP) Approx 20–40 calories per cup Broccoli, Zucchini, Spinach, Lettuce, Cucumber, Capsicum, Green beans, Asparagus These are your base. Build your meals around these. MODERATE VEGETABLES (WATCH PORTIONS) Approx 50–90 calories per cup Pumpkin Carrot Beetroot Onion Tomato Still good. Just don’t make them the whole plate
Jo Scott
Mar 312 min read


🥑Avocado — The Health Food That Quietly Blows Your Calorie Deficit
Walk into almost any café today, and you’ll see it everywhere. Avocado toast. Avocado bowls. Avocado with eggs. Avocado smoothies. Somehow avocado has become the poster child for “healthy eating.” But when your goal is fat loss , healthy and weight-loss friendly are two different things . Healthy foods usually contain lots of nutrients, vitamins and minerals — but those nutrients also come with calories . And when fat loss is the goal, what matters is what’s sitting on the pl
Jo Scott
Mar 103 min read


Boron Deficiency & Arthritis
When people talk about joint pain or arthritis, the usual conversation goes straight to things like glucosamine, fish oil, anti-inflammatories, or cartilage wear and tear.
But there’s a trace mineral that has been quietly sitting in the background of arthritis research for decades.
Boron.
Most people have never heard of it.
Most nutrition courses barely mention it.
Yet the data behind it is surprisingly strong.
Jo Scott
Mar 84 min read


Sleep: Your Body’s Overnight Repair Crew
Most people think sleep is just about rest. But while you’re asleep, your body is actually doing some of the most important work of the entire day. Muscle repair, hormone balancing, metabolism regulation and fat-burning processes all happen while you sleep. So if you’re training hard, eating well and still not seeing results, it might not be your workouts or your food. It might be your sleep. Your Body Never Switches Off Even when you’re completely out cold, your body is busy
Jo Scott
Mar 62 min read


Cheat Meals, Dining Out & Social Events
One of the first things people ask when they start Body On™ is “Does this mean I can’t go out for dinner anymore?” or “What happens if I go to a party?” Relax. Of course you can. Body On™ isn’t about living like a monk and never enjoying food again. Life includes birthdays, dinners out, BBQs, parties and the odd piece of cake. The goal here isn’t to remove those things, it’s to understand where they fit so they don’t completely derail your progress. A cheat meal is simply a m
Jo Scott
Mar 63 min read
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