Marielle Styles - Keto and Metabolic Health Coach

08/05/2026

Beef tongue is one of those traditional foods that tends to divide people before they’ve even tried it. For some, the idea feels a little outside their comfort zone — but for others, it becomes an absolute favourite.

If you enjoy rich, tender, slow-cooked beef, beef tongue can be incredibly delicious. When cooked low and slow, it becomes beautifully soft, flavoursome, and almost melt-in-the-mouth.

It also fits exceptionally well into a keto or carnivore lifestyle. Beef tongue is naturally very low in carbohydrates while providing protein, healthy fats, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. It is a nourishing, nutrient-dense cut that has been valued in traditional cultures for generations.

I also appreciate the shift in mindset that comes with cooking cuts like this. Learning to use more of the animal moves us away from only eating the highly commercialised “prime cuts” and reconnects us with a more traditional way of eating and preparing food.

This one is slowly simmering with onion, garlic, herbs, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and the kitchen smells amazing already.

Not every food will appeal to everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. But if you’ve ever been curious about beef tongue, you may be surprised at just how good it is. Is this a dish that would cook?

02/05/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about a “hunter-gatherer” moment in a modern household and my gratitude for my wonderful fisherman-husband, overflows 🥰.

Today it looks like this… fresh fish, portioned, packed, and ready to nourish the whole family — and yes, the kitties are absolutely part of that equation 🐾

No ultra-processed anything.
No complicated rules.
Just real food, prepared with intention.

This is the kind of provision that feels grounding. Back to basics. Back to what our bodies recognise.

And if I’m honest… there’s a quiet pride in seeing the freezer stocked like this. It’s not just about food — it’s about care, planning, and showing up for the people (and pets!) we love.

30/04/2026

There’s something about books that just feels like coming home 📚

I don’t try to smash through them anymore or tick them off a list. Instead, I take a few pages at a time… slowly, intentionally. It’s amazing what happens when you give yourself space to actually think about what you’re reading. To let it land. To connect it to what you already know.

Some of the books I’m working through are deep, science-heavy, and honestly… they can feel a bit daunting if I think about them all at once. But a few mindful pages each day? That feels doable. And over time, it adds up.

This is how I keep moving forward in my field. Not in big leaps, but in steady, thoughtful steps.

We’re so lucky to have access to so many incredible resources—but it also means we need to be discerning. Not everything out there is solid. Learning to spot good science, leaning into trusted voices, and then experimenting for yourself… that’s where the real magic is.

Bit by bit, page by page, you start to build something meaningful. Knowledge that actually serves you. A life that aligns with what you’re working toward.

For me, books are a big part of that ❤️

30/04/2026

There’s something beautifully simple about coming back to the foundations.

I was looking through these “rules” and it struck me… this is essentially what so many of us are trying to rediscover on our keto journeys — not perfection, but clarity.

A way of eating that is:
• grounded in real food
• guided by hunger (not the clock)
• free from constant snacking
• supportive of stable energy and blood sugar

Not complicated. Just… intentional.

This way of eating isn’t about rigid rules or restriction for the sake of it. It’s about creating an environment where your body can do what it’s designed to do — regulate, repair, and restore.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by “what should I be doing?”, come back to this:

Keep it simple.
Keep it real.
And take it one step at a time.

You don’t need to do everything at once. Just start somewhere.

26/03/2026

I’ve spoken so often about how much I value the concepts in Atomic Habits… so I’m pretty excited to finally have the workbook in my hands.

Even more special—I didn’t buy it. My husband surprised me with something that’s been on my book bucket list for a while.

There’s something powerful about moving from learning into doing.
This feels like a beautiful place to start.

I can’t wait to get into it.

07/03/2026

A fresh spin on keto egg muffins… and honestly, I don’t think I’m going back. 😄
Instead of the usual “mix-and-pour” muffin vibe, these are a little more show-stopping — without being complicated.

Here’s the magic:
• The centre is finely sliced zucchini, shaved into ribbons using a mandolin slicer (this gives you those gorgeous thin strips that roll easily).
• Each muffin gets a little zucchini “rose” rolled up with bacon (because… obviously).
• Then you simply pour your egg mix around it and bake until golden and set.

What you end up with is a protein-packed, savoury muffin with a little hit of veg without it feeling “veg-forward” and a centre that looks like you tried really hard (when you really didn’t😁)

Perfect for:
• meal prep breakfasts
• lunchboxes
• grab-and-go snacks (or “no-snack” snacks… you know what I mean 😉)
• brunch plates when you want something a bit fancy

If you try these, send me a photo — I want to see your zucchini spirals!

05/03/2026

One of the small habits that helps me stay consistently keto might surprise you.

I take my lunchbox to work.

Now that might not sound unusual… except that I work in a commercial kitchen surrounded by food all day. Fresh baking, sandwiches, pastries, cakes — all the things people love to enjoy when they visit a café. And yet, sitting quietly on a shelf in the fridge is my lunchbox.

Inside is the food that works for my body. I only work there every second weekend, but even that is enough to matter. I know from experience that if I go off track, it can make the rest of my week more difficult — cravings start creeping in again and I find myself needing to reset my blood sugar and ketones.

So bringing my own food is simply one of the ways I make things easier for myself.

For me, it’s not about restriction or willpower. It’s about understanding what supports my body and making that decision ahead of time.

When we rely on whatever happens to be available in the moment, we often end up negotiating with ourselves. But when the decision has already been made, there’s a quiet sense of ease. The path forward is simple.

This is something I often talk about with my clients. Success with a ketogenic lifestyle rarely comes from heroic willpower in the moment. More often it comes from small acts of preparation that remove the decision entirely.

A lunchbox.
A prepared meal.
A plan before hunger arrives.

Simple things that make the path forward much easier. And after a while, it stops feeling like effort. It simply becomes the way you live.

05/03/2026

Lately I may have become a little obsessed with building miniature houses. What started as a simple hobby has quietly turned into something far more meaningful for me — a form of stress relief, self-care, and finding a state of flow.

Sometimes self-care isn’t about doing less.Sometimes it’s about finding something that absorbs you so completely that the noise fades away.

I’ve always been creative, but like many of us, I found myself slipping into the usual “switch off” habits when life felt busy or overwhelming… social media, TV, mindless scrolling. The kind of zoning out that doesn’t actually restore you.

So I decided to try something different.

These tiny houses are intricate little puzzles. Piece by piece, you cut, glue, connect and build something beautiful from hundreds of delicate parts. What I didn’t expect was how completely it pulls me away from the chatter of my mind. I’ll put on some music or an audiobook and slowly drift into the process. Hours can pass without me noticing.

It’s also been an unexpected lesson in patience. You simply can’t rush something like this. If you try, the pieces don’t fit, the glue smudges, and everything goes crooked. I’ve had to slow right down, breathe, and work carefully with each tiny piece. And perhaps the biggest benefit of all — it has replaced my old late-night habits.

Instead of staying up too late watching TV or scrolling, I spend a little time creating something with my hands. No blue light keeping my brain wide awake. Just quiet focus and a sense of calm before bed.

What helps you disappear and rest? For me right now… it’s tiny houses. And I’m absolutely loving the journey.

02/03/2026

I nearly stayed in bed on Saturday.
It had been a hard week and hiding under the duvet felt much easier than facing the day.

But I’d already committed to meeting a friend at the local Farmers’ Market, so I went – tired eyes and all.

While I was waiting to collect our breakfast, she disappeared for a moment and came back holding these sunflowers, grinning. “These are for you.” That simple surprise just about undid me. 🌻

We wandered the stalls, ate in the sunshine, talked honestly about the hard stuff, and laughed until my shoulders finally dropped. One unhurried morning together has sustained me for days – my heart lighter, my outlook softer.

Connection really is nature’s mental health booster.
It takes time and effort to stay close to the people we love, especially when life feels heavy, but the return is pure soul-and-bucket-filling goodness.

If you’re tempted to withdraw and stay under the covers, consider this a gentle nudge to say yes to the walk, the coffee, the market trip, the phone call.

26/02/2026

Thank you Justine Laidlaw for sharing this post:

They convinced you that sun, salt and fat will kill you. Then they got rich selling you the cure! Between 1976 and 2026, obesity rates tripled while you followed the rules.

Here are 7 lies that created an epidemic:

1. Fat makes you fat! Every cell in your body is wrapped in fat. Your brain is mostly fat. Your hormones are built from fat. Yet they told you that fat is making you sick and convinced you to swap it for low-fat foods loaded with sugar. When fat intake fell, obesity and diabetes exploded. The real danger was never fat; it was a goldmine. They stripped away natures fuel, replaced it with cheap carbs from corn and soy and created ADDICTION.

2. Red meat causes cancer! They lumped grass-fed steak in with hot dogs and deli slices, then told you it would shave years off your life. Humans thrived on meat for THOUSANDS of years. Long before obesity, diabetes and heart disease, we ate meat DAILY. The real danger was never meat; it was the processed junk that replaced it. Demonizing meat wasn’t about protecting your health; it was about creating a population hooked on cheap grains.

3. Sunlight causes cancer! Sunlight boosts immunity, balances hormones and lifts mood, strengthens bones, and extends life. Zero cost. Zero side effects. You would take it every day. No pill exists for it. They told you to fear it and lather on sunscreen. Sunscreen is packed with hormone disruptors, and toxic chemicals that block Vitamin D production. It is not about your health; it is about profit.

4. Breakfast is the most important meal! For most of human history, breakfast did not exist. People rose with the sun, worked, hunted, and ate when food was available, often not until midday or evening. Then you were convinced that skipped cereal would wreck your health. The real danger is not skipping breakfast; it was nonstop eating. Cereal companies needed to turn cheap grains into gold, so they told you to start every day with sugar in a box!!

5. The war on cholesterol! Half the people who die of heart attacks have normal cholesterol. Those with higher cholesterol often live longer, especially as they age. Yet you were told this vital molecule is a ticking time bomb. The real danger was never cholesterol, it was INFLAMMATION. Cholesterol is the raw material for your hormones, brain function, and cell repair. Instead of addressing diet and lifestyle, they put millions on drugs that deplete it!! Created a billion-dollar market for lifelong customers

6. Fluoride protects your teeth! This is a marketing spin! A way to dump industrial waste without paying to filter it out. Linked to thyroid disruption, lowering IQ, and bone damage at high doses!

7. Salt raises Blood pressure! They told you that salt will destroy your heart and convinced you to eliminate it from your diet. Meanwhile, populations eating high-salt diets for centuries had low hypertension rates. Then processed food and sugar entered the picture! Everything changed. The real danger was NEVER SALT; it was mineral deficiency. While you feared salt, they pushed sugar, seed oils, and processed junk, the actual drivers of heart disease. The salt scare was not protection, it was misdirection.

You are not sick; you are nutrient deficient! Yet chronic fatigue, brain fog, and depression are almost never treated with nutrition, the deficiency gets labeled as disease and symptoms become a life sentence. There is no profit in magnesium, sunlight, or clean food, they misdiagnose symptoms your body is trying to solve with what it never received, you are not broke, you are depleted.

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