Maya Collins

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Wellness

My Health Journey Update + the Q&A I Got Right

149 lbs down, 54% of my starting weight, and no end in sight. Here's the honest, doctor-supervised story behind my GLP-1-assisted weight loss — plus answers to the questions I keep getting.

Bowl of warm stewed apples with cinnamon and ginger
Healthy Recipes

Stewed Apples with Warming Spices

The first time I made stewed apples after a long run in the chill of early fall, I realized how much my kitchen had been missing this kind…

Colorful breakfast taco ingredients laid out on counter
Healthy Recipes

Ultimate Breakfast Tacos

The first time I laid out scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, and a handful of tortillas on the counter, it hit me: this is not a recipe. It’s a…

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Healthy Habits

6 Easy Morning Habits That Change How Your Whole Day Feels

I taught myself these six small habits one at a time over a week each. No green juice, no 4:30 alarm. Skip the snooze, get daylight in your eyes, move for 7 minutes, and your whole day just lands differently.

Colorful salad bowl with fresh vegetables and grains
Nutrition

How to Change Your Relationship With Food

The first time I stood at my kitchen counter staring at a bowl of oatmeal I didn’t actually want, something clicked. I was eating out of obligation, not…

Tahini miso cauliflower steaks on a plate
Healthy Recipes

Tahini Miso Covered Cauliflower Steaks

The first time I roasted thick-cut cauliflower with a tahini miso drizzle, my kitchen smelled like something between a Japanese market and a warm bakery. That combination of…