Lorena
Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Clinic schedule:
MONDAYS 8am to 10pm (online) ; 10am to 1pm (in-person) truetolifedietitian@gmail.com
18/04/2026
Hello, guys! We think we owe you an update and an apology for not sharing this sooner đđź
Weâve recently moved to a new location, and weâre now situated inside a members-only gym.
Because of this setup, entry to our space requires access through the gym. As much as we would love to accommodate everyone as freely as before, guests will need to be open to a quick tour inside the gym upon entry.
We understand that this may not be for everyone; and thatâs completely okay. If you prefer, you may wait for us as we work towards transferring to a more accessible location in the future where we can better serve all of you again.
That said, we also want to share that Regiment Fitness where weâre currently in is truly top-notch. From the facilities to the overall environment, itâs something you might actually enjoy exploring. If youâre open to it, this could also be a great opportunity to check out their amenities, services, and membership options.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate this transition. Weâre still here, still committed to serving you, just in a slightly different space for now.
Our meal kit service is still active if you're wondering about that too.
If you have any questions or need help finding us, feel free to message us anytime.
Thank you so much for all your love and support!
Soolley Squad âĽď¸
18/04/2026
Not losing weight kahit âkonti na lang kinakainâ?
It might not be a discipline problem. It could be your BMR.
Your body needs a minimum amount of calories just to function.
When you consistently eat below that, your body adapts by slowing things down. This means, less energy burned, fatigue, frustration, and weight plateaus.
Weight loss isnât about eating as little as possible. Itâs about eating enough to support fat loss.
Do you want me to cover fat loss vs weight loss next? Let me know in the comments!
14/04/2026
These are common side comments we hear from our friends and even family. Often said casually, sometimes as "advice", but they can come across as dismissive or hurtful.
If you don't know what to say, start with empathy.
09/04/2026
If you're a parent and this post resonates with you, consider this a gentle reminder to take care of your health. Drink in moderation, eat more nourishing foods, avoid smoking, and find ways to move your body regularly.
Your lifestyle choices today can shape not only your future, but also the responsibilities your children may carry. Letâs aim to build healthier habits â for ourselves and for them.
09/04/2026
PART 10 | 5 COMMON HABITS OF FILIPINOS THAT LEAD TO OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
Not all habits seem harmful, pero kapag araw-araw ginagawa, they quietly contribute to weight gain.
As Filipinos, our food culture is rich and enjoyable-but awareness is key.
06/04/2026
PART 8 | OBESITY IN OLDER ADULTS
Did you know that obesity in older adults can look differentâand be more complex?
Obesity in older adults is the accumulation of excess body fat that can affect mobility, independence, and overall health. As we age, body composition changesâmuscle mass decreases while body fat increases, even if weight stays the same.
Several factors contribute to obesity in this stage. These include reduced physical activity, slower metabolism, hormonal changes, medications, and emotional or social factors such as loneliness.
Obesity in older adults increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, joint problems, reduced mobility, and loss of independence. It can also worsen frailty when combined with muscle loss (sarcopenic obesity).
Healthy aging is still possible. Older adults can benefit from:
1. Balanced meals with enough protein to preserve muscle
2. Regular physical activity, especially strength and balance exercises
3. Monitoring portion sizes and nutrient intake
4. Social support and regular health check-ups
Remember: in older adults, the goal is not just weight lossâbut maintaining strength, function, and quality of life.
01/04/2026
More than a decade being a dietitian, I have learned that you cannot impose a habit that your client could never do. One example is eating breakfast. Most dietitians and health authorities highlight the importance of eating breakfast; but not everyone can fit this into their lifestyle.
So I have opened my understanding to this concept; and in my perspective, if you're not used to eating breakfast - thatâs okay!
Missing breakfast doesnât automatically mean youâre unhealthy or doing something wrong. What matters more is your overall eating pattern for the dayânot just one meal.
Some people genuinely donât feel hungry in the morning, and forcing yourself to eat can feel uncomfortable or unnecessary. Your body might simply prefer a later eating window, and thatâs perfectly fine.
Whatâs more important is this:
Are you still meeting your nutritional needs throughout the day?
If skipping breakfast leads to:
1. overeating later
2. low energy or irritability
3. poor food choices (like grabbing anything quick and ultra-processed)
âŚthen it might be worth reassessing. Tell this to your dietitian.
But if youâre:
1. eating balanced meals later on
2. getting enough protein, fiber, and calories
3. feeling energized and focused
âŚthen skipping breakfast can work for you.
At the end of the day, thereâs no one-size-fits-all rule.
Some thrive with 3 meals + snacks, others do well with 2 meals a day (and maybe a light snack).
The goal isn't to ânever skip breakfast.â
The goal is to build a routine that supports your body, your lifestyle, and your health.
As always,
Cheers to better health!
01/04/2026
Not diet or nutrition-related.
Haan ko talaga gets dyay purpose ti service charge when the customer goes to the counter to order and pay. Kasla nga ti 'service' da lang kenka ket i-serve da dyay food to your table. For 10% on top of your original total due? Wow. Syak pay ti nang linis dyay table nga sinublat ko. đ¤Śđťââď¸
Is this equivalent to the 'mandatory tipping culture' like in other countries?
I understand that lahat na ng bilihin nagtataasan. But come on, if you're adding cost to the customers' 'experience', sana naman you meet us halfway. Make the 10% SC worth it.
30/03/2026
5 Foods I RARELY EAT as a dietitian and WON'T feed our meal kit clients.
Unahan ko na kayo. Not everything on this list is âbawal.â
But these are foods I donât make part of my everyday dietâand I donât include them in our meal kits either.
Because as a dietitian, I focus on what supports health most of the time, not just what fits occasionally.
Also, reminder: Itâs better to eat something than not eat at all.
What you eat consistently? That matters more.
Stay healthy!
27/03/2026
Many people think kulang sila sa protein. Pero often, itâs just about knowing the right portions and food choices. Hindi lang chicken breast ang sagot. đ
Here are examples of meals/snacks you already eat that can give you ~20g protein per specific measurements provided.
âď¸ Practical
âď¸ Accessible
âď¸ No extremes needed
Save this as your 20g protein cheat sheet đ
Share this post and follow for more practical nutrition and diet tips!
25/03/2026
MYTHS ABOUT RICE na kailangan na nating i-let go. As in, STOP na.
MYTH 1: Kapag frozen or refrigerated ang rice, zero calories na
Yes, may mga napapanood po ako sa Tiktok na pinagkakalat ito. Blocked ako sa kanila. đ¤Ł
Kung ganun lang kadali, edi lahat tayo naka-ref diet na đ
Yes, nagkakaroon ng resistant starch kapag pinalamig ang rice so medyo bumababa ang calories na naa-absorb.
Pero, hindi siya zero. Kanin pa rin âyan. Mainit man o malamig, kung madami pa rin ang serving mo, may calories pa rin po.
MYTH 2: Healthy ang brown or red rice, so pwede kahit 'unli'
As usual, napanood ko sa Tiktok. Parang sinabi mo na âwhole wheat bread âto, so kahit 6 slices okay langâ đ
Yes, mas mataas ang fiber at mas nutritious ang brown or red rice pero, again, calories still count.
Healthy doesnât mean unlimited. Portion ngani! đŁ
Walang âmagic rice". Malamig man o mainit, white man or brown, portion control + balance pa rin dapat tayo.
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Well, to begin with, I am a person who is not contented with where I am and what I have already become. With my young age, I could not agree more that I have been through a lot compared to my friends. I had my ups and downs, courage and fears, and faith and unbelief.
I was a licensed dietitian as early as 19. I had to wait for a year before I could get my license, so I had to look for a job. I loved writing so much that I applied as an online content writer and was hired. My online jobs got bigger and broader. I had been employed as an online dietitian, a virtual assistant, a social media manager, a data encoder, and so on. Then, I got bored with that life â sleeping at 8 oâclock in the morning and waking up late in the afternoon to start working, so I tried to teach myself how to bake. There were orders here and there. My business bloomed in three-month time. While I was juggling my online activities and baking, I needed more so I decided to enroll professional education units. I took the licensure exam and gratefully I passed. I had two licenses in my pocket â as a dietitian and as a teacher. But I felt incomplete. I wanted a ârealâ job â something that inspires me to wake up in the morning, wearing formal clothes, working on an office table, getting out of the house. Luckily, I got employed shortly before my 20th birthday. I was very eager to look for a job! I thought I was ready! But I was notâŚ
I was then hired as a dietitian who will focus on the newly-established clinical nutrition services at a hospital in the city I am living in. At first, I felt like I was a disaster. I was dumbfounded. I was weak and vulnerable. I was questioned about my capabilities, my learnings, and understanding of what my purpose is. I have cried⌠a lot. My first year working in the ârealâ world was happening in real life. I could not make excuses. Many times I wanted to quit, but people encouraged me not to. People saw something in me. I had to prove those people who belittled me that I will not leave. That I had more to give! I worked and worked. I had to face the trials by myself. Years went by, and there are still a few who judges me, but this time, I did not care as long as I know where my feet are standing on and where it did not belong.
A year after, I got bored. I needed something to do to pass the time. So, I opened up a baking supply store as I was a baking addict. After roughly four months, I had to close it. Baking was not yet a booming hobby or business here in Baguio in that period of time. I was frustrated â the money, the time, the effort all went to waste. I continued baking. This time, I was dividing my time to work, baking, and a part-time job as a resource speaker.
Another year passed, and as expected I was not contented with where I was back then. I was inspired by the people who brought me down, who threw me to darkness, so I had to enroll in the graduate school. I had to prove that I was not dumb nor stupid. I took up Master in Public Health. It was a good experience but not that âgood.â As mentioned, I was majoring in âpublic healthâ while I was in a private sector. Was it a wrong choice? Was I even ready? So, after two semesters, I got tired. I did not know what to do with my life!
Fast forward, I had another opportunity to open up a business. This time, a food service establishment. I had the chance to customize the structure of the cafe since it was designed to be a kiosk or a food truck. Time, effort and money were sacrificed. Too many doubts⌠Too many âwhat ifâsâ⌠But I had to move forward. So at last, it finally opened in 2014. It had a rustic feeling in the outdoors. First months were okay. The following months were great! I felt that I was taking the right track. But I also felt weak. I slept late, I woke up late, and already too tired to go to work. Many times, I have had headaches and rashes as induced by stress and lack of sleep. The business could not go on without me, so I had to commit every extra time I had. Then, it came to the point that those âextra timesâ were already dedicated to my work. As a dietitian, it had become my part-time job. I had to balance everything, I had to get back on my feet, and so I did.
Everything was doing well. People come and go. Customers were satisfied and requested for more. These requests turned out to be an ambition to open up a branch. In less than seven months, I invested in another cafe, this time â a healthy bistro with my nutrition clinic in it. I had doubts â and these doubts became a reality. It only lasted four months. The sad thing is, the quality of the services turned low. The reason was â I was working alone. I could not do it by myself. I was afraid to hire a manager. I was scared that they would not meet my expectations. These fears turned into depression.
Like any other businessmen, I had to take risks so what I did was to save my clinic because I had loyal clients. So what I had that time was the main branch, the clinic, my work, and baking. I was bombarded by customers that I need to have a bigger space. Like what you expected, I looked for and transferred, this time into a building. Again, I had so many doubts because the location was not perfect for a cafe, and the place needed too many renovations. But, again, I took risks. I have sacrificed too much already.
After a month of renovation, it finally opened. The first months were good. We are gaining enough. But for the nth time, I had rashes all over my body. I was too tired. My spirit was willing but not physically. Again, I dropped my clinic since the location was far from my clients. I planned to transfer to a multi-specialty center as this may give me a more extensive range of clients. I wanted to be both an entrepreneur and a dietitian. I needed these both at the same time. But it did not happen.
I was left with the business, work, and my part-time jobs. I needed to give up something, and I have decided to drop the business.
Skipping the other details, as it is what is happening right now, I needed to get out. I needed time for myself. I sacrificed years and years, I do not want to sacrifice more. I recently re-enrolled in grad school under the same degree â a semester more to go, and Iâm done!
Well, I want my life back. I wanted to be the person that God wants me to be. I want to be HAPPY and CONTENTED. On the bright side, I may have given up everything at this point in my life, I have learned in every trial that I have conquered, I was given signs. But these signs were reality checks that needed to be faced, and I am proud that I had and presently am.
