Listen to the latest episode of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive Hello, Friend. 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. Today on theContinue reading “A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive”
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Why Men Struggle with Self-Care: Myths and Practical Tips
Listen to Episode 52 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Why Men Struggle with Self-Care Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we’re on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time! I’m Renee Reid, your emotional eating and diabetes lifestyle coach and yoga teacher. Today, we’re diving into an often-overlooked topic: menContinue reading “Why Men Struggle with Self-Care: Myths and Practical Tips”
Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others
I know that managing diabetes can be difficult, disappointing, and frustrating. The constant monitoring, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle changes can take a toll on anyone. However, we mustn’t beat folks up with our unhappiness. I was the queen of snide remarks and eye-rolling at folks who crossed my path on the wrong day, like whenContinue reading “Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others”
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”
5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Care and Reclaim Your Health
Let’s face it, you are probably not going to stop in the middle of your busy “to do” list to take a walk or indulge in a hot bath. Self-care is an ongoing process
Diabetes and Your Gut! To Chew or Not to Chew
Learning to chew properly up to 30 times per bite, according to some experts, will help you to extract the maximum nutrients from your food and get your digestive juices flowing; this helps to keep your weight down and your belly flat.
Give Every Meal A Boost
Quick! What food group can help fill you up with fiber, boost your health with minerals, phytonutrients, and vitamins, AND is incredibly nutrient-dense – packing a whole bunch of nutrition into very few calories!?