Learn how to manage your blood sugar and lose weight naturally without dieting. The smallest and gentlest step you can make towards wellness is learning how to manage your blood sugar. This workshop is for you if you are: Type 2 Diabetic Prediabetic Have a family history of diabetes If you know, you need toContinue reading “Seven Ways To Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally”
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Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution?
Four Ways to Get Back on Track New Podcast Episode: Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution-Here’s Four Ways to Get You Back on Track I know you were excited about the arrival of the new year. This was going to be the year you kept the promise you made to yourself toContinue reading “Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution?“
10 Ways to Love Your Body When You Are Managing a Chronic Illness
Welcome to the Diabetic Toolbox This video and workbook bundle is designed to help you to incorporate actionable strategies that will promote self-love, help you regain your self-confidence, and fall in love with your body again. Today’s training will cover: What is a chronic illness? Ten strategies to help you improve your body image WhyContinue reading “10 Ways to Love Your Body When You Are Managing a Chronic Illness”
Overnight Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding
(Serves 2) Overnight chia puddings are a great choice if you’re busy in the morning and still want a hearty, refreshing breakfast. This version is made with cherries, but you can easily be substituted with frozen berries. I love honey but if you don’t. Try a few chopped dates to sweeten it up! 3 tablespoonsContinue reading “Overnight Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding”
Managing Your Diabetes During the Winter Holidays
Limit alcohol. Some cocktails pack a lot of calories, and any alcohol can weaken your willpower. Most experts advise up to one drink a day for women and two for men. Sip water or tea instead.
Stress and Diabetes: Using Mindfulness to Successfully Deal with Both
Diabetes has been recognized as an epidemic that affects millions of people around the world. The day in and out of managing a chronic illness can be taxing on your emotional and physical health. Counting carbs, managing injections, watching your family and friends eat foods that you might not be able to eat anymore canContinue reading “Stress and Diabetes: Using Mindfulness to Successfully Deal with Both”
Three Reasons to Consider Managing Type 2 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet
You don’t have to give up meat entirely but try an experiment. Cut your meat intake by half for the next two weeks and notice how you feel. Check your weight at the beginning and at the end. Then, decide for yourself if you want to go back to your normal portion of meat or if you want to cut back even further and run an additional experiment.
Feeling Safe in An Unsafe World: Three Ways to Create Your Own Safety Bubble
For the longest time, I abdicated my safety to others, my parents, employers, husbands, family members, and even in a way, to my children. Being their mom gave me purpose and anchored me to the world. I needed this because my own childhood had given me a rocky start in life. My favorite memoryContinue reading “Feeling Safe in An Unsafe World: Three Ways to Create Your Own Safety Bubble”
Walk Away the Pounds This Spring
Hit the beach. Did you know that just changing the surface you walk on can power up your workout? Traveling across sand or snow requires more energy than walking on smooth pavement.
Why Is Your Eating Out of Control? Tips To Help You Learn to Control Your Food Urges
Exercise more. Of course, I couldn’t write a post on getting healthy without mentioning the need to exercise. Physical activity burns calories and helps to fight depression and anxiety, which can lead to overeating. Aim to work out at least 30 minutes a day 3 times a week.
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