• Institute for Integrative Nutrition Graduate
• Continued Education in Hormone Health
• Flip recipes from traditional to healthier
• Mom of two young boys
• Featured In: Health Central, Familia Kitchen, Remezcla, Wheaton College MA, Veggie Mijas

Naihomy helps high-achieving women of color reverse their downward health spiral through holistic health habits, so they have the energy and vitality to focus on their life goals and create big impact.  While working in the digital advertising industry in NYC, raising two toddlers, and running a home, Naihomy lost 50lbs through consistent exercise and balanced eating. Seeing how many women were also struggling to lose weight and feel good in their skin again, she launched Bagels and Brussels LLC, a boutique wellness consultancy. Naihomy is from The Bronx, NY and lives with her husband and young sons.

How a Girdle and a Photo Led to My 50lb Weight Loss While Still Eating What I Loved

I was a tired mom of two baby boys. I looked in the mirror and did not recognize myself. I thought any hope of losing weight after having kids came from a mix of crash dieting, possibly surgery, and body shapers. Following tradition, I was kindly handed fajas (girdles) by women in my family.

After trying on countless fajas to find the perfect one, I was frustrated and uncomfortable. Not to mention, I had seen a photo of myself, while wearing the girdle, that made my eyes pop. I could not accept this was going to be my life. At that moment, I promised myself that I would figure this out. I was determined to find a way to lose weight ... BUT I loved food. How could I lose weight when I loved food?

The first thing I learned was that I had more control over my situation than I thought, and I stopped feeling sorry for myself. I found that if I treated my body well, and nourished it appropriately, my body would respond in positive ways. This was a journey of discovery, time, and patience to figure out what foods actually nourished me...and still tasted great. Gradually I made some shifts. I started flipping recipes to healthier versions that still tasted great, and also nourished and energized my body. My energy started to come back. I started exercising regularly. My youngest son at the time was five months old and my oldest was two years old, so yes, I was exhausted, but I was also determined. Tapping into the guidance and support available to me, my life and eating habits completely changed for the better and the long term! I saw the power my food choices and consistent exercise had on my body, and I was hooked. It was incredible!

While still eating everything I enjoyed, I lost 50 pounds and have kept it off ever since! I thought this kind of transformation was impossible, and accomplishing this for myself was so empowering. Losing the weight was nice, but what was even better was how in control I felt over myself, how much energy I gained to keep up with two toddlers, how strong I felt, and finally getting my sass back.

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