The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab

Listen to today’s podcast episode: The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab I am so excited today because I am opening the doors to The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab, and I want to invite 20 of you to join me. I created this eight-week evidence-based program to help folks like you lose weight naturally, reduce your bloodContinue reading “The Prediabetes Weight Loss Lab”

Is Your Weight Holding Your Life Hostage?

Listen to The Latest Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox How many of you have said that I will plan my dream vacation when I lose this weight.  I am going to get some new sexy underwear.  I will get a new haircut or get rid of this soul-sucking relationship.  “When I lose weight, I willContinue reading “Is Your Weight Holding Your Life Hostage?”

Ready to Stop Dieting? Do This Instead!

Click Here to Listen to the New Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast I was on my fifth diet, trying to lose weight so I could get rid of my prediabetes.  I remember opening my box of food for the month and crying as I placed the prepacked items of food in the pantry.  LookingContinue reading “Ready to Stop Dieting? Do This Instead!”

Create Your Health Vision for Vision

Listen To a New Episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast-Join the Community Don’t forget to follow us! Spring is in the air; my question is, what is your health vision for spring?   If you struggle with a chronic illness, this can be a fun and exciting time to think about everything we hope to accomplish.Continue reading “Create Your Health Vision for Vision”

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”

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”

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.