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Holiday Recharge: 5 Simple Rituals to stay Energized, Focused & Balanced
The festive season does not have to derail your weight loss journey. Lasting results come from supporting your body and not stressing it. At Sprezzatura, we take a holistic approach to weight loss , recognizing that energy, focus, digestion, and emotional balance all play a role in how your body responds. When paired with Sprezzatura, these five simple rituals help to create the internal balance your body needs: Start Your Day with Nourishment: How you begin your morning in
Dr J Vassan
5 days ago3 min read


Emotional Eating During the Holidays: How to Feed your Feelings without Food
The holidays bring sparkle, connection, and celebration, but they also come with pressure. Between busy schedules, family gatherings, social events, and the desire for everything to go smoothly can make emotions run high, so does the urge to soothe yourself with food. If you have ever reached for a sweet treat when you get stressed, or overfilled your plate when you feel overwhelmed, please remember that you are human. Emotional eating is not a lack of willpower, it is your
Dr J Vassan
Dec 154 min read


A Happier Gut this Festive Season with Sprezzatura
The festive season is here, filled with joy, celebration, and togetherness. But it can also leave your gut feeling overwhelmed. Heavy meals, late nights, and endless treats often lead to dips in your energy levels, bloating, or that “just not right” feeling in your tummy. But this year can be different. What if your gut could join in the celebration instead of simply coping through this time period? With a few mindful habits and support from Sprezzatura - you can feel balance
Dr J Vassan
Dec 82 min read


From Braais to Balance: How to Enjoy Social Gatherings this Season, without undoing your Progress
As we enter the festive season, many of us are looking forward to long, warm evenings spent with family and friends, with the center of it all - a good South Africa braai. But for anyone navigating a weight loss journey, these social gatherings can often become very overwhelming. How do you stick to your goals without missing out on any of the fun, laughter and food. With a little bit of planning, clever swaps, and strategic planning, you can enjoy every bite, every laugh, an
Dr J Vassan
Nov 283 min read


Midlife Metabolism: How Sprezzatura Supports the Shift
For many women, midlife can bring about an unexpected shift.The body that once responded to healthy eating or a few extra workouts suddenly feels slower, sluggish, heavier, and more resistant. Even with effort and discipline, the scale barely budges. Clothes fit differently. Energy dips more often. And for many, the familiar strategies of the past simply no longer work. This experience is not your imagination, it is rooted in real biological change. Midlife metabolism truly d
Dr J Vassan
Nov 214 min read


When Your Blood Sugar Reflects Your Lifestyle and Not Your Diet
We often assume that our blood sugar balance is all about what we eat, however it is also a reflection of how you live, making it a combination of your stress levels, rest habits, emotional patterns and even your daily rhythm, apart from what is on your plate. Your body does not just respond to food, it responds to your entire lifestyle. When you rush from task to task, skip proper rest, or carry emotional tension throughout your day, your system interprets that as stress. A
Dr J Vassan
Nov 144 min read


Mindset Makeover: Today’s the Start - No More “One Day”
We have all caught ourselves thinking: “One day I will eat better.” “One day I will get moving.” But how many times has “one day” quietly slipped by, while nothing has truly changed? Today, let’s flip the script. Today isn’t just another day, make it your Day One . Why the mindset shift matters Weight‑loss efforts can be upbeat and energetic, but at the same time they are always rooted in how we see ourselves, speak to ourselves, and act for ourselves. If your inner voi
Dr J Vassan
Nov 103 min read


From Label to Plate: How Reading Nutrition Label can Transform Your Sprezzatura Weight-Loss Journey
Do you ever find yourself walking down the aisle in a grocery store, looking at products, trying to figure out what the numbers and percentages on a nutritional label mean? You are not alone, many people glance at a nutrition label, but vaguely know how to translate it into real, balanced choices. Yes, by understanding what is on your nutrition label, can help to transform your weight loss journey. The truth is that by learning to read nutrition labels with awareness can com
Dr J Vassan
Oct 303 min read


Mind, Mood & Motivation - The Sprezzatura Way
Have you ever noticed how your mood influences your motivation to eat, exercise, getting up in the morning, or even just being and staying consistent with your wellness goals? When your mood is low, it makes it easier to fall in trap of eating comfort processed foods, foods rich in sugar, skipping your workouts and overall, not prioritizing your health. Collectively this can impact your energy levels along with your metabolism and hormones. When your energy and mindset is pos
Dr J Vassan
Oct 204 min read


Thyroid Health & Weight loss: How Sprezzatura Supports a Balanced Metabolism
Have you ever felt like you are doing and trying everything, from healthy eating to exercising and despite your best efforts, you are...
Dr J Vassan
Oct 104 min read


Smart Weight Loss Strategies, this Season with Sprezzatura
As we enter the month of October, there is no better time to set weight loss goals that leave you feeling confident, energized, and...
Dr J Vassan
Oct 14 min read


Spring Weight Loss Tips with Sprezzatura
Spring is here! With longer, warmer days and more sunlight, it is the perfect time to focus on YOU , your health and to achieve your...
Dr J Vassan
Sep 33 min read


Spring Foods that help to Boost your Weight Loss Goals with Sprezzatura
Spring is around the corner and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, fresh air and renewed energy. With all the change, we also...
Dr J Vassan
Aug 253 min read


Understanding Fat Loss: How Sprezzatura Helps your Body to Burn Fat Efficiently
Fat loss is more than just tracking your calories, it is about creating a balance within your body. Hormones, nutrition, stress and even...
Dr J Vassan
Aug 74 min read


How to love your body while on a Weight Loss journey
When we start with a weight loss journey, we often feel like we have to wait until we have reached our “desired weight”, in order to...
Dr J Vassan
Jul 224 min read


Weight Loss & Cellulite: What You Need to Know
When it comes to the goals we set for our body, we often have two major concerns - weight loss and cellulite reduction, but they are not...
Dr J Vassan
Jun 303 min read


The role of Gut Health in Sustainable Weight Loss
When it comes to the words “weight loss”, most people tend to set their focus on cutting down on calories, exercising more or even just...
Dr J Vassan
Jun 205 min read


Why Eating Earlier in Winter Can Boost your Weight Loss Goals
As the days grow shorter and colder this June, we tend to often crave comfort foods, stay indoors more, and become less active. These...
Dr J Vassan
Jun 64 min read


How to Create a 'WHY' That Keeps You Focused All Winter Long
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it becomes easier to lose sight of your health goals. Cozy foods, darker mornings,...
Dr J Vassan
May 213 min read


The Hidden Culprits in Your Diet That Prevents Weight Loss, and What to Do About Them
You are so focused on doing all the “right” things such as eating healthier cutting carbs, maybe even squeezing in a few workouts, but...
Dr J Vassan
Apr 294 min read
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