The Donut Box

Losing weight might not be a smooth sailing venture. You might not see change in the first few days or even the first few months. Your weight might even fluctuate between gaining and losing kilos. Tired of checking their weight every hour to feeling super guilty after cheat days, this letter sender asked Jo and Elijah if they have any tried and tested tips to lose weight consistently. Check out th...

The Body Mass Index or BMI has been a foundation for the standard of health for centuries. But as society evolved, many people have come forward saying that the BMI is severely outdated. If this is true, why do doctors still use it in as their basis for who’s underweight, healthy and obese? Jo and Elijah unbox these issues and all of the baggage of the BMI from it’s history to the reality of needi...

You may know him from his 1-minute a day videos that probably popped up on your feed once, but did you also know he recently lost 3% of his body fat in a month? In this episode, Jo and Elijah unboxes Israeli vlogger, Nas Daily’s secret to losing his body fat in a short amount of time. Check out as they breakdown his 6 month fitness challenge, his ideals and mindset, his very “subtle” advertisement...

Have you ever gotten an upset stomach or some heartburn after a meal? Maybe you thought it was from overeating or some bad food? Or maybe you just didn’t know that this is already an acid reflux. Whether, it’s that, GERD, or even an ulcer, let Jo and Dr. Elijah Adamos, a 2nd year gastroenterology fellow, unbox all these issues with your digestive system and even introduce you to some lifestyle cha...

We’re welcoming a new segment on The Donut Box, with our first of many A-Glazing Letters! Listen to Jo and Elijah unbox this letter as they try to understand what it’s like to not be the favorite in the family and having to be deprived of good food, and how to unlearn this scarcity mentality to freely choose the foods you can eat (which is everything!) Follow ⁠@thedonutboxpod⁠ to get more updates...

“Tama na sa rice, makakadiabetes ka dyan”, “Ayan, kakasweets mo kasi, ang taba mo na!” Sugar has been widely feared and removed in diets to help lose weight, but is this really true? Let’s find out with Jo and registered nutritionist and dietitian and university instructor, Karyne Simon⁠ , as they school you on the misconceptions and (more importantly) truths behind sugar and how, NEWS FLASH,  it&...

We’re diving in deeper into the discussion of how your family environment growing up can greatly affect your relationship with food. Joining Jo on this episode are her 3 sisters, Jel, Bai and Yana, who recount their experiences of persuading each other to go vegan, losing weight with their “skinny fat” body types, and recognizing each others struggles in this little family therapy session. Follow ...

Ladies! Have you ever had some unknown discharge come out of your vagina or maybe your menstrual cramps have been more painful than the usual? Been there, girl! Let's unbox this with Jo and Obstretrician-Gynecologist or your OBGYN On Call, Dr. Issa Matibag as they break down some of the misconceptions and truths about the female body. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates a...

Do you work out to be able to eat more, to look better, or to feel good? Whatever your reasons are, Jo and Elijah deep dive into what keeps people motivated throughout their fitness journeys. Find out what motives might be giving you more stress, and what intentions can help you enjoy working out. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo a...

Have your parents ever told you to finish your plate because there are children outside that don't have anything to eat? Or maybe they would advise you to cut out rice from your meals to remove "carbs" from your diet? Don't worry you're not alone! Listen in as Jo and registered dietitian for kids, Jana O., unbox the common eating habits taught in Filipino families and how you...

Acne, crooked teeth, rolls of fat, or cellulite— Whether it's through social media or the people around us, we're told to be ashamed of this or fix that part of ourselves, as if it was a problem to begin with. But let's unbox this together with Jo and plus-sized fashion influencer ⁠Hannah Khaldoun Asad, as they breakdown yours and their insecurities, how they were taught to be insecure...

Earlier this year, Nadine Lustre revealed she shifted to a vegan diet after going pescatarian for almost a year! Slayyy, Ms. President! But, wait. How does going vegan compare to the other diets? Is this diet as restrictive as people assume it to be? Listen in as Jo and her vegan sister, Bai, unbox the good, the bad, and the traumatic as they recount their own different experiences in choosing (an...

Did you know drinking cold water can freeze the fat in your body? Or a shot of apple cider vinegar before your meal can help you lose weight! Sound familiar? In this episode, Jo sits down with registered nutritionist and dietitian, Julianne Malong , as they unbox and more importantly, DEBUNK some of the craziest nutrition advice people have gotten. Learn how to change your lifestyle, habits, and n...

“I’m a binge eater…but now I’m more of a binge exerciser.” Last March, Ed Sheeran disclosed about his eating disorder and how he finds his balance with enjoying his comfort foods with heavy exercise. Listen in as Jo and Elijah unboxes the singer-songwriter’s story of binging and purging through exercise and how this change in “addiction” might just be the start of the long journey of recovery. Fol...

Growing up everyone must have been told at least one body comment that changed our perception of ourselves forever. Let’s fight these negative comments together with Jo and Sabina Yulo of Hi. Smithy as they deep dive into these comments and how you can move past these lies, set your boundaries, and learn to love your body. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates and content on fu...

Being congratulated on losing weight sometimes isn’t a good thing. Life happens and your daily habits can easily sway to bad eating habits. Get ready for story time as Jo unboxes something a bit personal to her heart as she delves into how her recent weight loss might not come from the right habits. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo...

Losing weight is not that simple and easy as some people make it out to be. Comments like “you need to discipline yourself, it’s not that hard,” or “just stop eating sugar and fast foods, can even add even more stress to your weight loss journey. If you’re tired of hearing the same old advice, listen in as Jo and Elijah deep dive into common weight loss comments and discuss what people really need...

Tired of yo-yoing back and forth between losing weight then gaining it back again and again? Then, say goodbye to those fad diets and get ready to unbox the TRUTH! 🚨 Spoiler alert! Don't expect any special diet or medication that will do the trick. We're talking about Jo’s personal secrets and hard earned life lessons on how to eat whatever you want but still stay fit.  Follow  @thedonutb...

Starting a diet might take you on an endless cycle of binge and restriction. So the real question is, how can you break the cycle? Listen in as Jo unboxes this topic with registered nutritionist ⁠ Justinne Go ⁠ of ⁠ Just Nutrition ⁠ as they dive into some tips and new healthier habits that can help you break the diet cycle. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates and content on f...

Removing foods from your diet is not as simple as it sounds. The more you’re not allowed to have it, makes you crave it even more! What if there was a way to overcome this? Listen in as Jo unboxes the scarcity mindset versus abundance mindset and how you can freely choose what foods you can eat  even when on a diet. Follow  @thedonutboxpod  on Instagram to get more updates and content on future ep...

"'O, iha! Ang laki mo na!" — While society's beauty standards might be a huge influence on your relationship with food and your body, no one really talks about how our environment at home can impact your eating habits. Join Jo and her sister, Bai Sebastian, as they unbox how can families can affect one's self-esteem, eating habits, and body image. The Donut Box is now on Inst...

"No exercise, no diet, no surgeries", Moira Dela Torre's weight loss transformation has been the talk of the town! However, with her expertise as a dietitian, Jo break downs the post and debunks some assumptions that people might have with weight loss. The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relations...

People always say to look out for other people’s red flags, but what about our own? Join Jo in another unboxing session with full-time physician, proud breast cancer survivor and mental health advocate, and fellow podcaster , Doc Gia Sison as they break down these red flags and discuss how to grow into a better person. The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates a...

The journey of healing your relationship with food and your body is tough. It's not aesthetic, it's not easy, and more importantly, you're not alone in this battle. Be vulnerable with Jo and returning guest, Elijah Espino, as they unbox the ugly side to their healing journey. 📣 A gentle trigger warning for our listeners: The comments discussed will touch on excessive dieting and binging, disorder...

“Weight loss is easy”, said no one ever! Diet culture might have led us to believe that our looks are tied to our worth but U.S. Registered Dietitian, Chella Po, is here to put a stop to that. Check out the founder of Better Being PH 's reactions to common comments about diet culture and learn if these fad diets and detoxes are really good for you or not. For more updates and unboxing content, fol...