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Classic Kimchi Jjigae: Spicy, Healthy & Comforting
Why Kimchi Jjigae Heals and Nourishes Kimchi-jjigae, the quintessential Korean stew, pairs aged kimchi with pork (or other proteins), tofu,…
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Seafood Sundubu-Jjigae: Silken Tofu and Seafood Comfort
Why You’ll Love It Haemul sundubu-jjigae (해물순두부찌개) is the ultimate cozy stew—spicy, umami-rich, and brimming with seafood, vegetables, and creamy…
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Authentic Samgyetang Recipe & Its Health-Boosting Power
Why Samgyetang Feels Like a Warm Hug Samgyetang (삼계탕), or Korean ginseng chicken soup, is called a “stamina food” (보양식).…
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Classic Beef Yukgaejang Recipe — Spicy, Nourishing, Korean Comfort
Ingredients (4 servings) Adapted from popular Korean recipes : Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions Health Benefits of Key Ingredients Why Yukgaejang is…
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![[Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/산책-3-530x250.jpg)
[Day 28] Switch on Diet : How I Lost 7kg of Fat and Gained a Stronger Mindset
Today marks the 28th and final day of my Switch-On Diet journey. Over the past four weeks, I lost 7kg…
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![[Day 27] Switch on Diet : Steady Progress & Stair Workouts for Strength](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/stairs-climbing-530x250.jpg)
[Day 27] Switch on Diet : Steady Progress & Stair Workouts for Strength
Yesterday was a fasting day. Today? A delicious departure—I made and savored yukgaejang, Korean spicy beef soup. It was absolutely…
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![[Day 26] Switch on Diet : A Difficult Fasting Day That Reminded Me How Far I’ve Come](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/rest-with-peace-530x250.jpg)
[Day 26] Switch on Diet : A Difficult Fasting Day That Reminded Me How Far I’ve Come
Today’s fast was harder than usual—and I felt it from the moment I woke up. My body felt unusually heavy.…
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![[Day 25] Switch on Diet : Final Stretch with Fasting Ease & 5.7 kg of Body Fat Lost!](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/check-up-for-health-530x250.png)
[Day 25] Switch on Diet : Final Stretch with Fasting Ease & 5.7 kg of Body Fat Lost!
This Week 4 finale of the Switch On Diet is my favorite—alternating between a full fast and intermittent fasting with…
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Beef Miyeok-Guk Recipe, Its Powerful Benefits for Midlife Wellness
Introduction: One Bowl of Comfort & Strength Miyeok-guk—Korean seaweed soup—is a childhood favorite, a postpartum staple, and now, a midlife…
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![[Day 24] Switch On Diet : Choosing Flexibility – My Second 24-Hour Fast and a Renewed Commitment](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/burn-fat-3-530x250.jpg)
[Day 24] Switch On Diet : Choosing Flexibility – My Second 24-Hour Fast and a Renewed Commitment
Today marks Day 24 of my Switch On Diet journey—and it was another 24-hour fasting day. But unlike the first…
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![[Day 23] Switch on Diet : Celebrating 5 kg of Fat Loss & 1 kg of Muscle Gain, Healthy Aging](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ex-530x250.jpg)
[Day 23] Switch on Diet : Celebrating 5 kg of Fat Loss & 1 kg of Muscle Gain, Healthy Aging
Real Shape, Real Joy with Switch on Diet Today marks Day 23 of the Switch‑On Diet, and I am thrilled: I’ve…
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[Day 22] Switch on Diet : Fasting Fatigue & The Deep Meaning of Week 4
Today marks Day 22, another fasting day in Week 4 of my Switch On Diet journey. It was tougher than…
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Korean Bibimbap Recipe :One Bowl of Happiness 🥗 – My Lighter, Healthier
A Heartfelt Introduction Bibimbap is one of my all-time favorite Korean dishes. Even when nothing else sounds appetizing, one bowl…
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![[Day 21] Switch on Diet : 4kg of Body Fat Lost Without Losing Muscle – Here’s What Really Worked](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fruits-1-530x250.png)
[Day 21] Switch on Diet : 4kg of Body Fat Lost Without Losing Muscle – Here’s What Really Worked
Three weeks into the Switch On Diet, I’ve officially lost 4 kilograms of body fat—without losing significant muscle mass. Honestly,…
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Nourishing Doenjang Soup with Tofu & Zucchini & Potato
Hello, lovely readers!As someone in her mid-40s on a journey toward better health, I’ve found myself spending more time in…
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![[Day 20] Switch on Diet : Staying Balanced During Gatherings](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/moving-and-walking-2.png)
[Day 20] Switch on Diet : Staying Balanced During Gatherings
Today marks Day 20 of my Switch On Diet journey. Weekends can be tricky when you’re on a structured diet…
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![[Day 19] Switch on Diet : Fasting Frustration, Gentle Compromises & the Healing Power of Sunlight](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/산책-1-530x250.jpg)
[Day 19] Switch on Diet : Fasting Frustration, Gentle Compromises & the Healing Power of Sunlight
Today was another fasting day in my Switch On Diet plan, and I have to admit—I woke up feeling uneasy.…
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![[Day 18] Switch On Diet : Preparing for My Second Fast of the Week – Embracing the Power of Fasting](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gasting-530x250.jpg)
[Day 18] Switch On Diet : Preparing for My Second Fast of the Week – Embracing the Power of Fasting
As I reach the 18th day of my Switch On Diet journey, I’m feeling more centered and mindful than ever…
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![[Day 17] Switch on Diet : The Role of Digestive Health in Weight Loss](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/된장국-1-530x250.jpg)
[Day 17] Switch on Diet : The Role of Digestive Health in Weight Loss
Today marks the 17th day of my Switch On Diet journey. While I’ve seen many positive changes—especially in body composition…
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![[Day 16] Switch on Diet : Fasting During My Period, A Calm and Surprising Day](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/keto-diet-3-530x250.jpg)
[Day 16] Switch on Diet : Fasting During My Period, A Calm and Surprising Day
Today marks the 16th day of my Switch On Diet journey, and it also happened to be one of my…
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![[Day 15] Switch on Diet : Listening to My Body During Difficult Days](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/question-530x250.jpg)
[Day 15] Switch on Diet : Listening to My Body During Difficult Days
Today marks the 15th day of my journey with the Switch On Diet, and as I enter the third week,…
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![[Day 14] Switch On Diet : Two Weeks Down, Stronger Than Ever](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/인바디-2-530x250.png)
[Day 14] Switch On Diet : Two Weeks Down, Stronger Than Ever
It’s been two weeks since I began the Switch On Diet — designed to support fat loss and sustainable health…
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![[Day 13] Feeling Light, Living Well — My Journey with the Switch On Diet](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/happy-rabbit-1-530x250.png)
[Day 13] Feeling Light, Living Well — My Journey with the Switch On Diet
From Fasting Fears to Food Freedom >.< during Switch on Diet Today marks the 13th day of my journey with…
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![[Day 12] A Sweet Detour on the Switch On Diet Journey](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/소파에서-비빔밥-먹는-부부-530x250.png)
[Day 12] A Sweet Detour on the Switch On Diet Journey
Balancing Real Life and the Switch On Diet Journey Weekends always bring a shift in rhythm. The pace slows down,…
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![Starting My 4-Week Switch-On Diet plan: Join Me in Finding Health and Balance [5]](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/diet-food-7-530x250.jpg)
Starting My 4-Week Switch-On Diet plan: Join Me in Finding Health and Balance [5]
Your body is not your enemy—it’s your lifelong partner. Let’s learn to listen to it. After years of trying various…
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![[Day 11] Switch on Diet : My First Full Fasting Day in Week 2](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/diet-food-4-530x250.jpg)
[Day 11] Switch on Diet : My First Full Fasting Day in Week 2
Today was my 11th day on the Switch On Diet, and it marked my first 24-hour fast during the second…
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![[Day 10] Switch On diet: Restoring Balance](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/공원-조깅-여성-3-530x250.png)
[Day 10] Switch On diet: Restoring Balance
Rediscovering Self-Care Through the Switch On Diet Reaching Day 10 of the Switch On Diet feels like a quiet milestone.…
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![[Day 9] Switch On Diet: Adjusting to Real Meals and Preparing for the 24-Hour Fast](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/diet-food-1-530x250.jpg)
[Day 9] Switch On Diet: Adjusting to Real Meals and Preparing for the 24-Hour Fast
My Switch On Diet story of day 9 and how to build a body that burns fat through exercise Today…
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![[Day 8] Switch On Diet: The Start of Week Two and a New Phase](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/be-the-change-530x250.jpg)
[Day 8] Switch On Diet: The Start of Week Two and a New Phase
My Switch On Diet story of day 8 including dinner adjustments, new food variety, and how to keep your motivation strong…
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![[Days 4–7] Switch On Diet : Losing Fat and Finding Balance](https://kchopstick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/diet-food-9-530x250.jpg)
[Days 4–7] Switch On Diet : Losing Fat and Finding Balance
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