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As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to check in with one of your most important health markers: your A1C.Your ...
12/10/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to check in with one of your most important health markers: your A1C.

Your A1C reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months, meaning your holiday season, stress levels, nutrition patterns, and sleep quality all show up here.

Why it matters before the new year:

-It helps identify prediabetes.
-It shows whether your habits supported your metabolism in Q4.
-It guides your strategy for January.
-It helps your care team personalize a plan.

If you’ve been feeling fatigued, craving carbs, or seeing higher readings lately, an updated A1C can offer clarity—not judgment. Knowledge is empowerment, and this is the perfect month to get it.

12/05/2025

If you’re using GLP-1 medications (or thinking about it), you need to understand how these medications affect digestion, appetite, muscle mass, and long-term metabolic health. Get the info you need to feel your best while using them.

Do you feel like your blood sugar is harder to manage in the wintertime? Here's one reason why that might be true ❄️Duri...
12/01/2025

Do you feel like your blood sugar is harder to manage in the wintertime? Here's one reason why that might be true ❄️

During winter, several physiological shifts can nudge your glucose higher. For instance:
- Less daylight lowers serotonin, increasing cravings for quick energy
- Lower NEAT (non-exercise activity). We naturally move less when it’s cold, which reduces insulin sensitivity.
- Higher cortisol during seasonal stress, which can raise glucose even without dietary changes.
- Reduced hydration, because cold weather masks thirst cues.

Understanding these seasonal rhythms helps you stay in control rather than feeling frustrated or confused. Small adjustments, such as focusing on protein- and fiber-rich meals, taking a 10–15 minute walk in daylight, and intentionally hydrating, can make winter feel easier on your body.

11/30/2025

Skip the detox. Keep the balance. Your body already knows how. 💧
Post-holiday reset = hydration, fiber, movement, and rest.
Start small. Your metabolism thrives on consistency, not extremes.

Having a virtual business is the best, but it does mean you get to see your work besties in person less often.Ended our ...
11/24/2025

Having a virtual business is the best, but it does mean you get to see your work besties in person less often.

Ended our annual end of year manager meeting the only way we know how, with delicious food and great company. Excited for all 2026 has to bring 🎉

Getting ready to celebrate? Approach healthy holiday portions with balance, not restriction.Fill half your plate with ve...
11/24/2025

Getting ready to celebrate? Approach healthy holiday portions with balance, not restriction.

Fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with starches you love. Savor each bite slowly.

Balance lets you enjoy your favorites and protect your health, no guilt required.

Your stress response is spiking your blood sugar via cortisol. The fix? Evidence shows that gratitude, meditation, or a ...
11/21/2025

Your stress response is spiking your blood sugar via cortisol. The fix? Evidence shows that gratitude, meditation, or a short mindful pause can measurably lower cortisol levels. Use your mind to help stabilize your blood sugar!.

Try starting or ending your day with 3 things you’re thankful for. Your body—and mind—will notice the difference.

11/18/2025

GLP-1s can be helpful tools — but they’re not magic.

Your body still needs protein, hydration, and movement to stay strong and balanced.
Support your health from the inside out: Eat intentionally, move daily, and let medication be one piece of your bigger wellness picture.

You don’t need to fear carbs—just pair them wisely.Combine carbs with protein, fat, or fiber to slow digestion and blunt...
11/15/2025

You don’t need to fear carbs—just pair them wisely.

Combine carbs with protein, fat, or fiber to slow digestion and blunt blood sugar spikes.
For example:
🍞 Whole-grain toast + nut butter
🍎 Apple + cheese
🥔 Roasted potatoes + chicken + greens

Balance keeps your blood glucose levels stable — and your energy steadyl day long.

This fall, make activity part of your season: 🏞️ Leaf-raking = cardio and strength 🐾 Evening walks = stress relief + glu...
11/11/2025

This fall, make activity part of your season:
🏞️ Leaf-raking = cardio and strength
🐾 Evening walks = stress relief + glucose support
🧺 Fall cleaning = calorie burn

Consistency beats intensity. Find joy in the movement you’re already doing—it all counts.

11/09/2025

Weight loss success isn’t just a smaller number, it’s a healthier metabolism.
Stable blood sugar, quality sleep, lean muscle, and steady energy are real indicators of progress.
This week, focus less on the scale and more on how you feel, because sustainable change happens from the inside out.

Most adults only eat half the fiber they need — and it’s one of the simplest tools for lowering blood sugar naturally.Fi...
11/07/2025

Most adults only eat half the fiber they need — and it’s one of the simplest tools for lowering blood sugar naturally.

Fiber slows digestion, reduces insulin spikes, and keeps you full longer. Add it gradually: aim for 25–30g per day from real foods.
✅ Vegetables
✅ Berries
✅ Beans + lentils
✅ Whole grains

Your next meal is an opportunity to fill the gap — and support your gut and glucose at once.

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