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01/18/2026

Insulin resistance is often misunderstood. It doesn’t only show up as weight gain — early signs are often subtle and missed.

Skin tags and darkened patches are well-known indicators, but people may also notice things like mid-afternoon crashes, carb cravings at night, feeling shaky or dizzy after meals, irritability between meals, or difficulty building muscle. These symptoms aren’t diagnostic on their own, but they can signal that your blood sugar regulation needs support.

The good news: insulin resistance is highly manageable when caught early. Protein-forward meals, resistance training, hydration, and circadian-aligned routines all meaningfully improve insulin sensitivity

01/14/2026

GLP 1 medications slow gastric emptying. While this helps regulate appetite, it also changes how your body absorbs nutrients, especially protein.

When appetite is low, many people unintentionally under eat protein, which can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolic rate.
Smaller meals can also reduce micronutrient intake.

Rapid weight changes increase the need for adequate protein more than ever.

Support your long term health by anchoring meals around protein, adding strength training, choosing nutrient dense foods, and working with a clinician who understands metabolic adaptation.

01/10/2026

Rebound weight gain after stopping GLP-1s is very common and it has nothing to do with willpower.

When you come off the medication, hunger hormones (like ghrelin) rebound quickly, gastric emptying speeds back up, and appetite returns to baseline.

But after weight loss, your resting metabolic rate stays lower for a while (adaptive thermogenesis). That means you’re burning fewer calories at rest even though you feel hungrier—a biologically tough combination that makes rapid regain likely.

Your strongest protection:
• Muscle mass, which keeps metabolic rate higher
• High protein intake to preserve lean tissue and support satiety
• Stable blood sugar patterns, which reduce hunger spikes
• A gradual taper, which helps ease the shift in appetite signals

Medications can start the process, but nutrition, movement, and muscle drive long-term outcomes far more than the drug itself.

01/05/2026

If you or anyone you know is looking to improve their weight, blood sugar, or cholesterol in 2026, we'd be honored to help.

01/02/2026

Here’s a little-known way winter affects your metabolism: colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours can activate the sympathetic nervous system and shift your circadian rhythm — both of which may nudge your body to produce a bit more glucose overnight and reduce insulin sensitivity.

Less movement from spending more time indoors lowers muscle glucose uptake, and mild dehydration is surprisingly common in colder months. These aren’t ‘bad habits’ — they’re seasonal physiology.

Support your mornings by hydrating before coffee, eating protein early, getting daylight exposure, and adding fiber to breakfast.

12/31/2025

A fun New Year’s Eve fact:
Your insulin sensitivity is naturally lower at night, especially after 8 p.m.

That means your body has a harder time processing sugar and alcohol during those late-night celebrations. It’s not you, it’s your biology!

Circadian rhythm plays a major role in:
🌙 How efficiently your pancreas releases insulin
🌙 How quickly you metabolize carbs and alcohol
🌙 How your blood sugar responds after evening meals

If you’re ringing in the new year tonight, a few simple habits can help your body keep up:
1. Pair sweets with protein.
2. Drink water between alcoholic drinks.
3. Take a short walk to steady blood sugar.
4. Be kind to yourself; it’s a holiday!

Here’s to a new year filled with steadiness, clarity, and health.

12/27/2025

You don’t have to wait until January to feel better. In fact, the habits you start now set the stage for a calmer, steadier start to the new year, and they don’t require perfection or major changes.

These five habits make the biggest difference for blood sugar and metabolism, especially after a busy holiday season:
✔ Prioritizing protein for stable energy
✔ Adding gentle, consistent movement
✔ Hydrating more intentionally
✔ Practicing simple stress recovery

These habits are small, but their impact compounds, especially when you start them before the calendar resets.

12/22/2025

Hydration is one of the most underrated tools for steady blood sugar, especially in winter. When it’s cold, we stop drinking without realizing it, and dehydration thickens the blood, making it harder for glucose to move where it needs to go.

This can lead to:
- Higher fasting glucose
- More cravings
- Afternoon fatigue
- Headaches that masquerade as “hunger”

Here’s a simple winter strategy:
➡️ Drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning.
➡️ Add a warm herbal tea between meals.
➡️ Pair your water with protein-rich snacks.
➡️ Keep a bottle visible (your environment shapes your habits!).

Meaningful health changes often come from the small shifts!

12/15/2025

Holiday food doesn’t have to mean a blood sugar roller coaster. You can enjoy every bite and support your metabolic health with three tiny adjustments that many people never learn.

Once you understand how your body responds to food, you can navigate any holiday spread with confidence.

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.

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.

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