You’ve just been told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic. You’re feeling overwhelmed, confused and unsure of what to do next. Sound familiar?
A few years ago I was right where you are now, so I know firsthand how it feels, so my hope with this post is to offer you some practical information as well as hope as you navigate this journey - even if it feels like doom and gloom now - it doesn’t have to - there can be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Read MoreHave you recently been told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to eat? If so, you’re not alone - a few years ago I was right where you are now.
These are some healthy swaps I made that can help you manage your blood sugar while still enjoying what you eat.
Before we get started I do want to offer some hope - I know it can be scary to be told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic. You might be wondering what this means for your health? Does this mean you’re destined to be diabetic? Does this mean weight loss is going to be impossible? Will I always feel like this?
Read More"Feeling tired all the time? Craving sugary snacks? Struggling to lose weight, no matter what you try? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with insulin resistance.
Insulin resistance can make it difficult to manage your weight and energy levels. The good news is that with the right approach, you can take control of your health, boost your energy levels, and get the scale moving in the right direction again.
Let’s explore some practical tips and strategies that can help you lose your first 10 pounds, get your energy back, and feel better overall. Let’s get started!
Read MoreHave you recently been told you’re insulin resistant? If so you may be feeling scared and a little confused and overwhelmed.
I know that's how I felt. I had heard of insulin resistance but I had no clue what it was or what this meant for my life now.
My doctor wasn’t much help. She just said losing weight would help…ok, but how? She said well you can eat a little less and add some exercise - like I’d never tried that before….
So I went home wondering…what does this mean for my health? Does this mean I’m gonna be a diabetic soon? Does this mean I’m not ever gonna be able to lose weight?
Read MoreWhat if your hunger and cravings aren’t the problem - what if they're actually the symptom?
When you’re overweight it's easy to think that the fact that you’re hungry all the time is the reason WHY you’re overweight - but what if the reason you’re overweight and the hunger and come from the same place…
Read MoreThis was me. I was eating healthy and exercising…diligently tracking every bite that went into my mouth…
But despite spending a good part of my day thinking about food – what I’m going to eat? When? How much? Will this make me fat?
Read MoreIf you’re not diabetic you probably don’t give much thought to what’s going on with your insulin – but for many of us that are struggling to lose weight this important hormone may be the reason weight loss feels so hard.
Read MoreIf you’ve been told that you are insulin resistant this doesn’t mean that weight loss is impossible. There are some things that you can do to improve your insulin sensitivity.
And luckily most of them aren’t all that hard.
Read MoreBlood sugar issues can present themselves in so many different ways. I remember when I first started this journey seeing a list of signs of blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance. As I read down that list I realized I had experienced EVERY SINGLE ONE.
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