PinnedMember-onlyHi, I’m Emilina Lomas! Meet The AuthorHi, thanks for visiting my Medium profile. I wanted to introduce myself so you have some background on me as an author. My name is Emilina Lomas, I’m originally from London but have lived in southern California for the past six years. I love being outside in the sun and…Authors3 min readAuthors3 min read
Published inWholistique·May 20Member-onlyThis Ancient Spice Needs To Be Added To Your Wellness RoutineTurmeric: the most studied ingredient for skin health? — As a nutritionist, I’m always asked about the best ingredient. I hope you know that there’s no ultimate “solution” — what works for you might not work for someone else. …Holistic Health7 min readHolistic Health7 min read
Published inScience-Backed Wellness·May 18Member-onlyIs It Better To Eat Six Small Meals Or Two Larger Ones?A nutritionist weighs in on meal frequency. — Small and frequent meals versus fewer higher-calorie meals is a hotly debated topic. Some people swear by intermittent fasting, only having one huge meal daily. Others say small and frequent is best. One thing’s for sure: there’s no universal truth. We all have unique nutritional requirements We all have different nutritional needs and eating habits due…Diet4 min readDiet4 min read
Published inBetter Humans·May 18Member-onlyHere’s How Deontological Ethics Will Make You Never Miss A Workout Again: Duty vs. EmotionFocusing on the inherent moral value of action over motivation will keep you consistent. — Someone recently asked me on Instagram how I always have the motivation to exercise. I relayed one of the most profound sentiments I had heard, from a professional athlete. I was interviewing him early on in my career and one of the questions was how he stays motivated to workout…Philosophy6 min readPhilosophy6 min read
Published inScience-Backed Wellness·May 17Member-onlyAre Existential Crises A Luxury?The Hierarchy of Needs and a question about what it means to be human. — Everyone can experience an existential crisis. Maybe it happens mid-life, or maybe after you’ve got married. It’s fairly common to question the meaning of life and where you fall within this. According to the American Psychological Association, an existential crisis is “a moment at which an individual questions the very…Philosophy4 min readPhilosophy4 min read
Published inCurious·May 13Member-onlyWhat We Can Learn from Shake Shack’s Founder on The Power of A Polite “No”Your character depends on your ability to reject, nicely. — Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, was on the Tim Ferris podcast. It was an extremely informative interview, so I highly recommend you check it out. One of the most interesting insights I got was the power of saying no politely. …Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inScience-Backed Wellness·May 12Member-only“75 Hard” Is Junk Volume: The Ineffective Workout Trend That Takes Advantage of Well-Intentioned IgnoranceYou don’t need to go “75 hard” to get results. — There, I said it. “75 Hard” is BS. This workout trend has become increasingly popular, but as someone who has been in the fitness industry for nearly a decade, it’s all BS. Someone I know has done 75 Hard. They were able to complete the program (assuming they were being…Fitness9 min readFitness9 min read
Published inModern Women·May 8Member-onlyWhat Parkinon’s Law and Working Moms Can Teach Us About ProductivityHere’s why working moms are the most efficient members of the workforce. — I’ve always considered myself productive. My parents always told me that when I was in primary school, I’d immediately come home and do my homework without being asked. I wanted to maximize my time without it hanging over my head. When I progressed into college, I’d plan out when I…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Published inBetter Humans·May 4Member-onlyBeing Sober Curious: Here’s What I’ve Gained From Quitting AlcoholWhy I’m not drinking anymore. — For the past few years, I’ve quit alcohol on and off. Six months here, three months there. But then I’ve gone on a vacation, got married, or celebrated a birthday, and had a drink. …Self Improvement9 min readSelf Improvement9 min read
Published inScience-Backed Wellness·Apr 25Member-onlyHow to Take Relentless Accountability Over Your Life For True HappinessYou give power to those you point to. Here’s how to avoid a blame spiral and find freedom. — When you point a finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you. Who you point to, has the power. When you take relentless accountability, you stop pointing. You stop looking for people to blame for the wrongdoings in your life. Does that mean you deserve everything bad…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read