{"id":137,"date":"2020-04-14T16:18:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T16:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ketonetherlands.com\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2025-09-29T18:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:10:45","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#8c7a54\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hello there, and welcome to my blog!<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>I&#8217;m Simona! Originally from Italy, I am living in the Netherlands with my husband and my cat Newton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to Trust No Carb!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I created this blog a few years ago during my keto journey. Keto worked wonders for me and it marked the beginning of my commitment to a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, between 2023 and 2024, I found myself struggling with the rigidities of keto<\/strong>. I hit a plateau, stuck at the same weight for months, with low gym performance and no visible muscle growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This prompted me to reevaluate my approach, leading to the decision to take a break from keto. <br>All i want now is to embrace a balanced lifestyle that brings me more freedom and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My transition is about embracing balance without losing the keto foundations I&#8217;ve learned<\/strong>: I still love sugar-free snacks and drinks, but I\u2019m now embracing a wider variety of foods that help me feel my best every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-767x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18359 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-767x1024.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-768x1025.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-700x934.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148-160x214.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_2148.jpeg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>CURRENTLY, I follow a 50-30-20<\/strong> (carbs-fats-protein) regime and I meticulously count my calories. <br>This new strategy has allowed me to lose weight more effectively, and I\u2019m thrilled with my progress! <br>Controlled carbs and calories, combined with consistent training, have positively impacted my gains, eliminating the frustration of sudden weight fluctuations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean keto is gone from this blog! I\u2019ll keep a dedicated keto section for those who want to keep enjoying the low-carb life. <br>(I still love baking keto treats for my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.giallozafferano.it\/ketowithsimona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian blog<\/a> and explore the sugar-free section of the grocery store.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>I am now sharing new range of recipes, meal prep ideas and lifestyle content that reflect a balanced perspective on food and health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you all for being a part of this journey with me! I can\u2019t wait to continue exploring and sharing with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d love to connect with you! If you have a question or you want to leave a quick \u201cHi!\u201d you can write an email to <strong>trustnocarb@gmail.com<\/strong> and I will answer as soon as I can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR BRANDS COLLABORATIONS, Please note:\u00a0<\/strong>I receive many requests, so I will only consider collaborations and PR opportunities that truly align with my audience and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see what I am training or eating today you should check my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/justsimonaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also have an Italian blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.giallozafferano.it\/ketowithsimona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keto with Simona<\/a>, on GZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaborations &amp; Featured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of my collaborations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/09\/kegelato-italian-keto-gelato\/\">KEgelaTo blogpost <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several recipes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funkyfatfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funky Fat Foods Blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funky Fat Podcast &#8211; Episode 19 <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/nl\/podcast\/funky-fat-podcast\/id1629458253?i=1000596414177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link Apple Podcast<\/a> &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6vV9iY9VNfcCgNa1YuCk7f?si=7fa24f98cf514a77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link podcast on Spotify <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farcomed.com\/integratori\/integratore-per-dimagrimento-dima10g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keto recipes on DIMA10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legendcookware.com\/blogs\/article\/easy-keto-recipes-for-beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25+ Easy Keto recipes for beginners (from Top Keto experts)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CoUVssbIqHA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gezonderecepten.nl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My keto story on <a href=\"https:\/\/ketogenic.com\/simona-zucca-shed-40-lbs-and-found-the-energy-to-do-more-on-keto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ketogenic.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/keto-loca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KetoLoca<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are interested in a collaboration, please write me via email at trustnocarb@gmail.com <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CIAO!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"268\" data-id=\"16458\" src=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-1024x268.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-1024x268.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-300x79.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-768x201.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-700x183.jpg 700w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024-160x42.jpg 160w, https:\/\/trustnocarb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FIRMA-SIMONA-2024.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello there, and welcome to my blog! 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