Chili Pepper Life

Chili Pepper Life Holistic Nutritionist helping women hack their metabolisms as they get older, without any fad diets.

08/27/2026

We all build and carry muscle differently. Genetics, body structure, and where you naturally hold muscle and body fat all play a role so yes, some women will naturally look more muscular than others. BUT there’s no special type of “bulky muscle.” If you feel bigger than you’d like, it’s often a combination of muscle and the body fat sitting over it. Not because you accidentally picked up a 25 lb dumbbell. Read that again

PLEASE build the muscle. Then let your nutrition help reveal it. And if you need structure around all of this you know where to find me 🤍 Remember that your workouts and your food need to align, or you will stay spinning your wheels for years.

08/24/2026

Our first video of Frankie somehow reached over a million people and because so many of you donated, shared, commented and genuinely cared about this little angel we were able to get him the surgeries he needed.

I know so many of you have been asking for updates (the gofundme has all the specifics!!) so here’s a little glimpse into life with Frankie lately. 🥹

Fostering an injured animal has taught me A LOT… patience being very high on that list but also just how much a little extra time, care and love can completely change an animal’s life. So from Frankie and Taylor Nishikawa and I thank you for caring about him as much as we do. 🤍

08/19/2026

Probiotics serve a purpose but I fully believe you do not need to rely on them. If you’ve been taking one for months or years and are still chronically bloated, here’s what I recommend: take 30 days off and pay attention.

You may find that you do better using one for a specific period of time…rather than automatically taking the same product indefinitely.

And more importantly please do not reach for MORE supplements when food is medicine. Suggestions for supporting a healthy gut and your gut lining below!! ⬇️

Bone broth
Kiwi & berries
Cooked potatoes and rice
Omega-3 rich foods like salmon
Eggs and quality proteins
Variety of cooked veggies (avoid the giant raw salads when your gut isn’t happy)

But please also remember!! If you’re bloated daily, in pain, losing weight unintentionally, or something just feels off, that’s worth diving into (like doing some GI tests WITH a practitioner not some rando online test) rather than playing supplement roulette. Trust me I’ve been there 🫩😳

Save this post next time TikTok convinces you that you need another $60 bottle to fix your gut.🤍

08/16/2026

Drinking everyday on your vacay is totally normal imo and if you still want to feel good while doing it I’ve got you. My vacation “wellness routine” is nothing magic it’s basically just doing enough of the boring stuff so that I can enjoy everything else:

1. Water before coffee and lots throughout the day (do not skip the water, I know it’s hard but it will save you!!!)
2. Protein at breakfast. No exceptions
3. Walking whenever you can
4. SOME form of movement/sweating because it will genuinely make you feel better. Salt heals
5. NOT drinking booze on an empty stomach
6. Eating actual meals instead of “saving calories” for dinner and drinks. Read that again please
7. Prioritize sleep when possible
8. Electrolytes are your friend. My favorites are Jigsaw Health | It’s Fun To Feel Good potassium cocktails 🍹
9. And lastly, one or two fun drinks and then switch to something like a tequila soda. This is the rule that never fails me.

👀And maybe this will help you… I don’t come on vacation expecting my body to look exactly the same every hour of every day. You’re going to eat more sodium. Drink alcohol. Eat later. Be out of your routine. Get a little puffy. It’s fine.

Do the basics, enjoy your margarita, wear the bikini anyway 💋

08/10/2026

Galia Lahav I’ve never wanted to stay in a dress for so long. I had my heart set on the Evelyn but when The White Dress pulled out the Jessie (Daniels middle name by the way) I fell in love and it was meant to be.

Taking a moment to myself was the best decision so I could collect my thoughts and say a prayer. Brides I highly recommend doing everything your gut tells you to do on your day, even if it’s not part of the “rules.” You are allowed to make this your day!!

Dream team… Lizzy Mae | SoCal+ Destination Elopement & Couples Photographer Vanessa Arias San Diego bridal makeup artist Taylor Nicole | San Diego & Chicago Wedding Planner & Florist

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08/04/2026

Cardio isn’t “bad”!!! But if your answer to fat loss is always more cardio you’re probably missing the bigger picture.

Lots of cardio (especially paired with under-eating) can increase hunger, make recovery harder, and leave you spinning your wheels. Building muscle changes the equation because muscle is what creates that toned, defined look underneath the body fat. Read that again!!!

Muscle is metabolically active, meaning it requires energy to maintain, so having more can increase the calories your body burns at rest. Aka you get to work smarter not harder. Aka you should always be focused on building muscle with no end goal in sight.

Strength train, eat enough protein, and eat ENOUGH!

Sprinkle in cardio because it’s amazing for your heart and overall health not because you’re trying to outrun your meals.

💛 comment below if this helps you!

07/23/2026

RECS FOR YOU 👇🏼
- Jasmine Talei, ND (this woman saved me in 2021)
- Melita Mollohan (incredible!!!!)

For most, this step is skipped and they go straight to the bloating supplements, various probiotics, half-ass elimination diets, etc. but this is often times the missing link. Test FIRST instead of guessing. From there, you can treat the imbalance accordingly and correctly… while also supporting your gut through food and (maybe) a correct probiotic depending on your unique situation.

*even if you haven’t been on rounds of antibiotics, imbalances can still occur from stress, an overconsumption of certain foods/lack of variety in the gut, or a prolonged usage of probiotics*

Remember that not all probiotics are created equal, and while they serve a purpose they are not necessarily needed long term. Save this post and let me know if this helps you 🤍

07/15/2026

✨Day 1/50✨starting off strong with one of the simplest bloating remedies in the book. Will it solve ALL of your bloating struggles? No. But is it a great place to start? 100% and for some, this helps them tremendously!!

Comment below if you’re going to chew your food like a baby bird with us 🐦

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