Calorie counting is often sold as the gold standard for weight loss. Track your numbers, stay disciplined, and results will follow — at least that’s the promise.

But what if calorie counting doesn’t fail because of you, and instead fails because the environment is engineered against you?

In this episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, I break down why calorie counting is fundamentally incompatible with modern life. Using the famous marshmallow experiment — and updating it for today’s reality of constant food advertising, ultra-processed products, addictive ingredient engineering, and calorie-tracking apps — I explain why willpower alone is no match for a system designed to create return customers.

We cover:

Most importantly, I explain what actually works in practice:

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for failing at calorie counting, this episode will reframe the problem completely. The issue isn’t discipline. The issue is trying to win a game where the rules — and the board — are already stacked against you.

This is not a motivational talk.

This is a systems-level explanation — and a practical way out.

People don’t fail because there’s something wrong with them. They fail because the plan they were sold stops working the moment real life gets in the way.

In this episode of theEat’s Healthy Podcast, we break down the hidden problems behind “lose 20 kg in 3 months” weight loss programs, transformation challenges and hyper-strict personal training plans. I share what I saw first-hand as a trainer: clients losing a lot of weight fast… and then 80–90% regaining it within a few years once the programme ended.

We dig into:

You’ll also hear practical examples of simple, sustainable skills you can build (like morning hydration and basic nutrition understanding) that actually fit into a messy, real life — not just a perfect 12-week window.

If your weight loss plan can’t survive your real life, it’s not a solution. It’s theatre.

This episode will help you start thinking less about fast weight loss and more about skills and habits you never have to restart.

In this raw, extended episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast—likely dropping just before New Year’s—host Andrei wishes listeners a Happy New Year filled with love, social connections, health, and wisdom to shape their lives. Expressing heartfelt thanks for the podcast’s growth through your downloads, he opens up about his grueling entrepreneurial journey launching Eat Healthy, a London-based maker of vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free cakes using just nuts, seeds, fruits, cocoa/coconut butter, and honey/agave. Arriving 7 years ago with £1,000 after losing everything abroad, Andrei shares the brutal realities: toxic kitchen jobs, failed job hunts (150+ applications ignored), construction labor to survive, COVID shutdowns, loans turning £15K into £21K debt, and becoming a qualified electrician for stability. He details massive mistakes—like ignoring market changes, ineffective social media (9K followers, 4K posts, zero sales traction), influencer flops, and ad pitfalls—while adapting recipes, educating a diverse London audience wary of “vegan” labels, and battling giants on budgets of £1,000–£1,700/month (with £400–£600 losses). Using ChatGPT for data-driven tweaks, he focuses on SEO (200+ articles for Google crawling), Google My Business (329 five-star reviews, ranking #1 in North London for key terms), and benchmarks like 40–50 conversions for google optimization and 400–500 reviews for credibility. Dreaming of scaling to attract buyers like McDonald’s, or Mars (inspired by Kind bars), Andrei emphasizes persistence: “Keep knocking, and a door will open.” If you’re an entrepreneur facing burnout or a listener in London (or with friends there), check out the vegan cakes, share the episode, or follow to support—your actions fuel the fight!

In this heartfelt pre-Christmas episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei wishes listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year while expressing deep gratitude for over 5,000 downloads and the chance to help even one person. Sharing a painful story of a 35-year-old friend whose chaotic routine—waking at 10:30 a.m., irregular meals, excessive screen time (TikTok, Instagram, Netflix, Xbox until 2-3 a.m.), and minimal exercise—led to “funny” vision episodes and doctor visits (GP, neurologist, cardiologist) with no resolution, Andrei highlights how no one questioned her lifestyle. Passionate and frustrated, he urges women worldwide to build self-awareness and make common-sense changes: normalize sleep/wake times (align with sunrise), exercise weekly, eat on schedule, reduce blue light, and avoid late-night snacks. Citing facts like natural muscle loss after 30, blue light’s irreversible effects on circadian rhythms, and 1 in 2 women over 50 fracturing bones from osteoporosis, Andrei stresses the profound impact on fertility, immune health, and future generations—especially as mothers. This isn’t about extremes like six-packs or supplements; it’s a plea for foundational habits to prevent scars from illnesses like cancer. If you’re a woman listening, prioritize your health—you matter, and your choices shape kids and society. Tune in for a raw, adrenaline-fueled call to action!

In this episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei cuts through the diet hype with a brutally honest question: Can you follow any diet for 30 years—not days or weeks? Drawing from 20 years in the health and wellness industry, Andrei explains why short-term studies on small groups ignore real-life chaos: family, kids, career stress, travel, grief, and unpredictable changes that derail rigid plans. Forget quick-fix “pills” like fasting or calorie counting that promise fast results but crumble under pressure—think headaches, app obsession, or skipping family meals. Instead, embrace common-sense eating: nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, meats, eggs, fish, and dairy on a flexible schedule (breakfast, 10 a.m. snack, lunch, 3 p.m. snack, dinner by 6 p.m., no liquids during meals, at least 2-hour gap before bed). Adapt for night shifts or dinners out by reducing carbs and boosting veggies. The key? Align your habits with the healthy, energetic life you envision long-term, not just the body you want now. Tune in to rethink diets as identity builders for sustainable stamina and well-being—your future self will thank you!

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In this candid break from health tips on the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei pulls back the curtain on Eat Healthy—a London-based company crafting vegan, gluten-free cakes packed with nuts, seeds, and fruits to make nutrition delicious and accessible. Celebrating 6 years in one of the toughest industries (with an 80% failure rate in the first 5 years), Andrei shares the raw challenges: competing with traditional sponge cakes, educating confused customers searching for “vegan gluten-free cake” who expect fluff over raw goodness, and the sky-high costs of penetrating London’s saturated food market. With 324+ five-star Google reviews fueling hope, Andrei goes all-in with £1,000–£1,700 monthly Google Ads budgets (maxing credit cards), learning hard lessons: avoid emotional tweaks that reset algorithms, prioritize volume (300–500 daily clicks) for the first 3 months, run Meta retargeting in the background, and brace for losses while feeding data to AI for smarter conversions. A heartwarming shoutout to American listeners whose word-of-mouth reached London relatives underscores the global support. Andrei’s mission? Prove people crave healthier treats without sacrificing taste—and hit 400 reviews by end of 2025. Tune in for unfiltered entrepreneur insights, ad strategy tips, and a plea to follow on Podbean to boost the show!

In this insightful episode of Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei reveals the truth behind weight loss desires: people aren’t just chasing a lower number on the scale—they want to escape the “box” of tension, low stamina, poor sleep, digestion woes, and emotional traps built over years. Drawing from personal training experience, Andrei explains why equating weight loss with lasting fitness leads to failure, with 85% regaining weight in 5 years from quick fixes like pills, fasting, or extreme diets or 3 months programs. Instead, treat your body as an ongoing project: build calm, daily habits without rushing or extremes for true results like energy, confidence, flexibility, and peace of mind. The real victory? Waking up one day realizing motivation is unnecessary—habits become your new normal. Andrei thanks global listeners (especially in America) for hitting 5,000 downloads and invites questions for future episodes to guide your journey to sustainable health. Tune in to redefine what you truly want and break free for good!

In this unique episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei introduces a clip from Barbara, a speaker who breaks down complex health issues with childlike simplicity and nature-based wisdom. Focusing on acid reflux, Barbara explains how a weak cardiac sphincter muscle—not excess stomach acid—causes heartburn, worsened by modern habits like eating a heavy dinner late at night and lying down soon after. Andrei dives deeper, emphasizing the importance of aligning with nature’s rhythms: eating a big breakfast, a moderate lunch, and a light dinner by 6 or 7 p.m., avoiding liquids during meals to maintain high stomach acidity for digestion, and waiting 1-2 hours post-meal (or 3 hours after fast food) before drinking. These common-sense practices, like opting for fruits or a spoonful of nut butter if hungry at night, can prevent bloating, support digestion, and even mimic fasting benefits naturally. Andrei critiques society’s reliance on pills and modern medicine for issues we could prevent by respecting nature’s design—eating early, avoiding blue light, and syncing with sunrise and sunset. Tune in for practical, nature-inspired tips to heal acid reflux, reduce bloating, and reclaim your health without costly interventions!

In this concise yet powerful episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei is fired up after spotting a startling ad on the tube from a major brand, revealing that 1 in 2 women over 50 break a bone due to low bone density. Andrei passionately debunks the myth that exercise—especially weightlifting—is just for weight loss or looking good. Instead, it’s a lifesaver for women, boosting bone health, aiding post-surgery recovery, and enhancing mental well-being. Forget heavy weights or risky moves like deadlifts; Andrei advocates for safer, high-rep (15-20) workouts using gym machines to build strength without injury. This episode is a wake-up call for women to prioritize exercise for longevity, mobility, and enjoying life with kids, grandkids, or even pets—not just for aesthetics. Tune in to rethink fitness and take control of your health today!

In this episode of the Eat’s Healthy Podcast, host Andrei shares insights from an old X post comparing weight loss to post-surgery recovery—both require time, patience, and lots of repetitions to rebuild strength, whether it’s physio for a knee or spine injury or high-rep exercises to activate and grow muscles after periods of inactivity. Andrei criticizes quick-fix programs promising 20kg losses in 3 months, explaining why heavy weights and low reps aren’t ideal; instead, focus on high-rep workouts to safely strengthen muscles, regain elasticity, and return to “normal” without risking setbacks. For those overweight or obese, the message is clear: stop chasing fast results—treat your body like it’s recovering from a major “surgery,” build habits with reps and consistency, and achieve sustainable health. Tune in for a mindset-shifting analogy that could change how you approach fitness forever!