Gilda Samantha

Joined March 2025

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I'm that weird friend who gets equally excited about deadlifts AND desserts—a yoga lover who refuses to give up pasta.

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Is Your Body Betraying You After 35? The Uncomfortable Truth Your Trainer Won't Tell You
That moment hit me like a freight train: halfway through my usual run at 36, body screaming in revolt, I realized the fitness industry had been lying to me for years.
By Gilda Samantha9 months ago in Longevity
Beyond Toast and Cereal: My 5-Year Chinese Breakfast Adventure
It was 6:30 AM in Shanghai when I first realized breakfast could be life-changing. I stood in a cramped alley watching an elderly man stretch dough with practiced hands, transforming it into ethereal noodles through a dance of pulls and slaps. Nearby, a woman flipped sizzling shengjianbao with chopsticks, the sound punctuated by hissing steam escaping their crispy bottoms. Down the street, the air filled with the intoxicating aroma of hot oil cascading over chili-flecked noodles.
By Gilda Samantha9 months ago in Longevity
To Carb or Not to Carb: The Great Breakfast Debate for Your Waistline
I've seen every breakfast trend come and go faster than a bagel in a toaster. The question of whether to include carbohydrates in your morning meal is one that sparks heated debates at brunch tables everywhere, and trust me—the answer isn't as simple as your ex's explanation for why they didn't text back.
By Gilda Samantha10 months ago in Longevity