Is it just me, or does fall make managing your sweet tooth a little more challenging? Think about it. From September through December, it seems like every month brings another holiday, another celebration, and another reason to enjoy something sweet. And if you’re reading this in October, Halloween is right around the corner! There’s theContinue reading “How to Manage Halloween Candy Cravings With Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes: 3 Practical Tips”
Author Archives: Renee Reid
How to Stay Consistent With Exercise: Stop Negotiating With Yourself Every Time It’s Time to Work Out
Have you ever spent more time convincing yourself to exercise than you would have spent actually working out? I have, and let me tell you, it is exhausting! It never fails. I create a workout routine, get excited about how much better I’ll feel, and promise myself that this time I’ll stick with it. Then,Continue reading “How to Stay Consistent With Exercise: Stop Negotiating With Yourself Every Time It’s Time to Work Out”
It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New: Be a Beginner at 40, 50, 60, 70 and Beyond
Who decided that once you reach a certain age, you’re supposed to stop trying new things, chasing your dreams, and challenging yourself? And more importantly, why are so many of us listening? I recently read an inspiring article about a woman who decided to go to medical school at 73. Seventy-three! I absolutely love storiesContinue reading “It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New: Be a Beginner at 40, 50, 60, 70 and Beyond”
Emotional Eating and Blood Sugar: What Are You Really Asking Food to Do for You?
What if the biggest challenge with managing your blood sugar isn’t what you’re eating, but what you’re asking your food to do for you? Think about it. We ask an awful lot of our food, don’t we? It has to taste good, be nutritious, fit into our budget, and be easy enough to prepare afterContinue reading “Emotional Eating and Blood Sugar: What Are You Really Asking Food to Do for You?”
You Don’t Have to Wait Until January 1 to Start Walking
Hello, my friend, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end Type 2 diabetes, one family at a time, through education, support, and empowerment. If this is our first time meeting, my name is Renee. I am an emotional eating and diabetes lifestyle coach and yoga teacher. Today, weContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Wait Until January 1 to Start Walking”
Family History and Prediabetes: Can You Change Your Family’s Health Story?
When Your Family Medical History Starts to Feel Personal What happens when your family medical history reads more like the cast list from a gothic horror movie than a family tree? Heart disease. Type 2 diabetes. Breast cancer. Rheumatoid arthritis. High blood pressure. Stroke. For years, those conditions lived on medical forms I filled outContinue reading “Family History and Prediabetes: Can You Change Your Family’s Health Story?”
I Am Becoming Stronger Every Time I Choose Myself
How many times have you promised yourself that you’d start taking better care of yourself… soon? Soon, I’ll start walking. Soon, I’ll eat healthier. Soon, I’ll make myself a priority. But here’s the question, my friend: What happens when soon never comes? I spent years putting myself on the back burner, convincing myself that onceContinue reading “I Am Becoming Stronger Every Time I Choose Myself”
Affirmation: I Do Not Need a Perfect Day to Make a Powerful Choice
Hello, my friends! I’m Renee, founder of The Diabetic Toolbox, where we’re on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment. Today’s affirmation reminds you that you don’t have to wait for perfect conditions to make a powerful choice. So often, we tell ourselves we’ll startContinue reading “Affirmation: I Do Not Need a Perfect Day to Make a Powerful Choice”
Restarting Your Gym Routine: The Hardest Part Was Walking Through the Gym Door
Listen to the Latest Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox: Restarting Your Gym Routine: The Hardest Part Was Walking Through the Gym Door Hello, my friend, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time, through education, support, and empowerment. If this isContinue reading “Restarting Your Gym Routine: The Hardest Part Was Walking Through the Gym Door”
10 Things You Do NOT Have to Do to Lose Weight, Lower Your Blood Sugar, or Increase Your Mobility
Listen to the latest Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast Hello everyone, and welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end Type 2 diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment. If this is our first time meeting, my name is Renee. I am an Emotional EatingContinue reading “10 Things You Do NOT Have to Do to Lose Weight, Lower Your Blood Sugar, or Increase Your Mobility”
