Ditch The Diet Studio - Fitness & Nutrition

Ditch The Diet Studio - Fitness & Nutrition No diets. No BS. Just real physiology- My name is Lilia and I am the Owner/CEO of Ditch The Diet Studio, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Fitness Pro.

I’m Lilia — Midlife Metabolism & Women’s Health Practitioner (RHN) with 17+ years of experience helping women 40+ rebuild metabolism, hormones, digestion, blood sugar, and strength using The Midlife Rebuild Method™. I teach women over 40 who struggle with weight loss, menopause, and other health issues related to extra weight. I have over 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition world and helped hundreds of clients achieve their nutrition, fitness and weight loss goals across North America and Europe. As a founder of Russian Kettle Bell and Ditch The Diet Studio, I run a successful Fitness & Nutrition Studio and continue helping clients to improve their lives, both physically and emotionally. My practice is in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada - but I support clients all around the globe. Is weight loss your goal? Are you going through peri-menopause or menopause? If so, I offer a comprehensive weight loss, nutrition and fitness programs that get results! First time here? Be sure to grab my 7 day menopause reset here: https://www.ditchthediet.ca/optin-page-7-day-the-menopause-reset/

12/06/2025

Before You Take Health Advice Online, Read This.

I saw another “wellness challenge” floating around today…
You know the type:

✨ inspirational message
✨ healthy habits
✨ a sprinkle of science
✨ beautifully curated product photos at the end

It looks harmless.
Inspiring, even.

But please hear me on this:

Not everyone who shares health tips online is qualified to guide your body, your hormones, or your metabolism.

Many of these posts mix three things together:

Common-sense health advice

Emotional support

Product promotion

And that combination feels trustworthy —
even when the person behind it has no real training.

Here’s how people get pulled in:

The tone is warm.

The advice sounds familiar.

The products are placed beside “healthy habits” so they look legitimate.

And before you know it, you’re buying supplements from someone who doesn’t understand how your body actually works.

Let me be very clear:

Being motivated doesn’t make someone a health professional.
Posting wellness content is not the same as having real training.
Posting wellness quotes doesn’t teach physiology.

Your midlife body deserves more than curated inspiration and pretty product photos.

If you follow someone online, here’s the real question to ask:

Does this person understand how hormones, digestion, metabolism, or dosing actually work?
Or do they just understand how to market?

There’s a difference.
A big one.

You deserve guidance based on science, not sales.

If you ever feel unsure who to trust, ask me.
Message me.
I won’t judge — I’ll help you sort through the noise.

We’re in this together, woman to woman.

12/05/2025

Last post hit a nerve — in the best possible way.
My inbox has been full of women saying,
“I thought I was the only one who fell for it.”
“You described exactly what happened to me.”
“I trusted someone because she worked in a doctor’s office…”

So let’s talk about that.

Here’s the truth:

Being nice doesn’t make someone qualified.
Selling supplements doesn’t mean she understands how your body actually works.

But online?
A few gratitude posts, some wellness emojis, and suddenly she’s your “health coach.”

No.
She’s your salesperson.

And I’m not saying this to be unkind — I’m saying it to protect you.

Midlife women are overwhelmed, exhausted, and desperate to feel better.
That makes you vulnerable to anyone who speaks softly, uses the right words, and offers quick hope.

But your hormones are not a hobby.
Your metabolism is not a side hustle.
Your symptoms are not somebody’s commission.

If you take one thing from me today, let it be this:

Please stop confusing friendliness with expertise.
Kindness does not equal qualifications.
A doctor’s office job does not equal clinical knowledge.
And a discount code does not equal a personalized plan.

If you’ve ever felt misled or pressured — you are not alone.
Women are waking up.
You’re part of that shift.

And if you want to continue this conversation,
tell me in the comments:

Have you ever trusted someone online with your health and later realized they weren’t qualified?

Let’s talk about it — woman to woman.
The silence around this is how too many women get hurt.

12/05/2025

Let’s Clear Something Up About “Health Coaches” Online

Last post hit a nerve — in the best possible way.
My inbox has been full of women saying,
“I thought I was the only one who fell for it.”
“You described exactly what happened to me.”
“I trusted someone because she worked in a doctor’s office…”

So let’s talk about that.

Here’s the truth:

Being nice doesn’t make someone qualified.
Selling supplements doesn’t mean she understands how your body actually works.

But online?
A few gratitude posts, some wellness emojis, and suddenly she’s your “health coach.”

No.
She’s your salesperson.

And I’m not saying this to be unkind — I’m saying it to protect you.

Midlife women are overwhelmed, exhausted, and desperate to feel better.
That makes you vulnerable to anyone who speaks softly, uses the right words, and offers quick hope.

But your hormones are not a hobby.
Your metabolism is not a side hustle.
Your symptoms are not somebody’s commission.

If you take one thing from me today, let it be this:

Please stop confusing friendliness with expertise.
Kindness does not equal qualifications.
A doctor’s office job does not equal clinical knowledge.
And a discount code does not equal a personalized plan.

If you’ve ever felt misled or pressured — you are not alone.
Women are waking up.
You’re part of that shift.

And if you want to continue this conversation,
tell me in the comments:

Have you ever trusted someone online with your health and later realized they weren’t qualified?

Let’s talk about it — woman to woman.
The silence around this is how too many women get hurt.

Holiday Reminder for My Midlife Women 🎄✨Your body is not a Christmas tree — you don’t decorate it in December and panic ...
12/02/2025

Holiday Reminder for My Midlife Women 🎄✨
Your body is not a Christmas tree — you don’t decorate it in December and panic in January when the lights go out.

This time of year is stressful, overwhelming, and full of extra demands.
And yet… movement is usually the first thing women drop.

Here’s the truth:
Your hormones, digestion, stress levels, and mood depend on consistent movement — especially in December.
Not long workouts.
Not punishment.
Not “earning your food.”

Just simple, intentional movement that keeps your body supported:
✔ 5-minute walks
✔ 10 squats before a shower
✔ quick mobility
✔ breathing + stretching
✔ dancing in your kitchen
✔ a few kettlebell swings (my personal favourite)

This season, choose movement because it keeps you grounded, energized, and sane.

Tell me — what’s your 5-minute movement today? 💚✨

Are you tired of trying to “be good,” only to end up frustrated, craving sugar, and feeling like your body is fighting y...
12/01/2025

Are you tired of trying to “be good,” only to end up frustrated, craving sugar, and feeling like your body is fighting you?

Tired of diets that work for a minute… then slap the weight right back on?

Tired of the hot flashes, the mood swings, and a metabolism that feels half-asleep?

I get it. I lived that life.
And no — you don’t have to stay stuck there.

Now pause.
Imagine food not being a battle anymore.
Imagine having a piece of cake without guilt.
Imagine waking up energized instead of defeated.
Imagine your body responding again — steady mood, steady weight, steady you.

That’s what happens when you stop dieting and start working with your biology.

I’m opening 5 spots for midlife women who want a free Body Composition + Diet Analysis and are truly ready for change.

No magic pills. No starving. No BS.
Just a real plan designed for the midlife body.

If you want in, msg me and I’ll tell you the next steps.

Canada-wide. Let’s go.

🌲❄️ Holiday season = stress for most women… especially in midlife when everyone needs us at once.Quick fix you can do an...
11/28/2025

🌲❄️ Holiday season = stress for most women… especially in midlife when everyone needs us at once.

Quick fix you can do anywhere:

✨ Make your exhale longer than your inhale.
Yes, it actually switches off your stress response and calms your nervous system fast.

Even better? Do it through your nose — mouth breathing is for emergencies only.

Do you use this trick already? Tell me below.

11/27/2025

Daily Inspiration for My Midlife Women 💚

Here’s the truth we don’t hear enough:
You are the one in charge of who you become next.

Not your hormones.
Not your age.
Not your schedule, your stress, or your past.

You.

You decide if you stay stuck,
or if you rebuild stronger.
You decide if your health improves,
if your energy rises,
if you feel good in your own skin again.

And yes — it’s work.
Hard, uncomfortable, honest work.
But it’s also the most powerful thing you’ll ever do.

When you take responsibility for your health and happiness,
you stop just surviving…
and you start thriving.

I’m here to guide you, support you, and teach you —
but the choice to begin?
That’s yours.

— Lilia, RHN & Midlife Coach 💚

A little taste from today’s workout. Full video link is in the first comment.Midlife body? We build it with muscle, not ...
11/21/2025

A little taste from today’s workout. Full video link is in the first comment.
Midlife body? We build it with muscle, not wishes.
This 10-minute low-impact burner is perfect for home or gym.
Grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and move with me — simple, intentional, effective.
Women over 40 don’t need “more cardio.” We need strength.
If this hits the spot, like it, share it, and let’s show midlife who’s in charge. 💪🔥

11/21/2025

🔥 The Drink That Fixes Half Your Midlife Problems (and Costs 10 Cents)

This weird-looking chia water?
It’s a gut and blood-sugar power move for every woman over 40.

Here’s why I drink it:

💧 Keeps you hydrated longer
⚡ Stabilizes blood sugar (hello fewer cravings)
🧻 Helps… ahem… move things along
🦠 Feeds your good gut bacteria
🍽️ Keeps you full without effort

1 tbsp chia + water.
Shake. Wait. Drink.
Simple. Effective. Zero drama.

Would you try it or does the texture freak you out? 😏

Winter hits differently when your thyroid is already struggling.Cold hands. Slow mornings. Dry skin. Brain fog. That 3pm...
11/18/2025

Winter hits differently when your thyroid is already struggling.
Cold hands. Slow mornings. Dry skin. Brain fog. That 3pm crash that feels like someone unplugged your batteries.
Most women think it’s “just winter.”
But for many, it’s actually their thyroid whispering for help.

Here’s what most don’t know ⬇️
Your thyroid is incredibly sensitive to cold, darkness, and stress. In winter, it naturally slows down — and if it’s already underperforming, every symptom becomes louder.

What midlife women must check (not optional):
🧬 TSH alone is useless — you need Free T3, Free T4 + antibody markers
🔥 Conversion issues are common — especially if you feel “off” even on meds
🥚 Iodine, selenium, zinc & protein = critical for thyroid hormone production
🥦 Cooked cruciferous veggies lower goitrogens (your thyroid likes them cooked)
🌞 Winter = lower Vitamin D, which = slower thyroid, slower metabolism

You don’t have to “hibernate” through winter.
You don’t have to live in a fog.
And no — it’s not your age.

It’s your thyroid asking for a different strategy.

Comment “THYROID” and I’ll send you the full thyroid panel every woman over 40 should request.

Magnesium is the quiet queen of minerals — running over 300 jobs in your body — and your body can’t make a drop of it. S...
11/17/2025

Magnesium is the quiet queen of minerals — running over 300 jobs in your body — and your body can’t make a drop of it. So if you don’t eat it or supplement it? You pay for it.

And oh, you feel it when you’re low:

• Can’t sleep or wake up at 2 a.m.
• Feet cramping, muscles twitching, chest tightness
• Constipation that makes you want to scream
• Headaches, migraines, anxiety, mood dips
• Restless legs
• Zero energy
• Chocolate cravings (your body isn’t “weak,” you’re just missing magnesium)

And here’s the part nobody talks about — magnesium isn’t just for “relaxation.” It actually helps:

• Support thyroid function
• Balance estrogen
• Lower blood sugar
• Calm adrenaline
• Boost serotonin
• Increase DHEA (your youth hormone)

Most women in midlife are depleted. Why? Because magnesium lives in greens, nuts, seeds, beans — and let’s be honest, most plates look beige, not green.

And yes, there are different forms. Not all magnesium works the same, and picking the wrong one is why most people say, “Magnesium doesn’t work for me.”

Want to know which form you need?
Full breakdown in the article — link in the comments.

11/17/2025

💬 Women 40+, let’s be real.
Your belly feels different now. You eat less, move more, cut carbs… and it still won’t budge.

It’s not your fault — it’s your hormones. 💥

Your metabolism isn’t broken.

You just need a smarter plan — one that works with your midlife body, not against it.

✨ I’m offering a FREE 30-minute personal fitness test-drive right here in Cobourg — designed for women exactly like you.

✅ Private. Supportive. No gym crowds.
✅ Coached by a woman who actually gets midlife hormones.
✅ Tailored to rebuild your energy, metabolism, and confidence.

⚡ Only 5 complimentary spots this month — hit Send Message below and I’ll save you one before they’re gone.

💪 Let’s rebuild your strength, your metabolism, and your confidence — from the inside out.

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Train right for your age, Eat right for your age to prolong your longevity.

My name is Lilia and I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the Owner of Ditch The Diet Studio in Cobourg, Ontario and all around the world. I teach women over 40 how to train right and eat right for their age so that they prolong their longevity. I have over 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition world and helped hundreds of clients achieve their nutrition and weight loss goals across North America and Europe. As a founder of Russian Kettle Bell and Ditch The Diet Studio, I run a successful Fitness & Nutrition Studio and continue helping clients to improve their lives, both physically and emotionally. Is weight loss your goal? Are you going through peri-menopause, menopause or post menopause? If so, I offer a comprehensive weight loss programs just for you that get results! First time here? Be sure to grab my 5 DAY GET FIT OVER 45 CHALLENGE: https://ditchthediet.lpages.co/5-day-get-fit-over45-challenge