Welcome to The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast: Helping Diabetics Make Lifestyle Changes to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.Who is this podcast for? Diabetics who are struggling with unhealthy nutritional habits, and are in need guidance for transforming their lives in order to reverse Type2 diabetes. Non-diabetics find value in the show as well.Real stories, inspiration, motivation, tips, and real-life conversations about health, fitness, and weight loss for those on a journey toward not only ma ...
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Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back
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In this episode of the Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar explores the unproductive habits that keep many of us stuck, unable to reach our health and wellness goals. With the new year approaching, it’s the perfect time to break the cycle and start building a productive lifestyle that lasts. Oscar introduces the Productivity Quadrant System, …
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Enjoying the Holidays Without Ruining Your Health Goals
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The holiday season is here, bringing delicious traditions and cherished moments with family and friends. But if you’re working hard to manage type 2 diabetes and maintain a healthier lifestyle, the holidays can be a challenging time. How can you enjoy those irresistible holiday dishes—like turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato pie—without setting back…
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Why Your Diet May Not Be Working
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I’m often asked two questions when people learn that I used to weigh 268 pounds, lost over 80 lbs, and was able to reverse Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in less than a year: 1. What diet program did I use? 2. How am I able to keep the weight off? Are you having difficulty losing weight and keeping it off, even though you’re on a “good” diet program? You’re…
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The Simplest Way to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes
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If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, or full-blown T2D, whether recently or it’s been months or even years, and you’re having a tough time trying to figure out how to deal with the condition and the complications that come with diabetes. What if I told you that there is a simple way to not only manage T2D but also to beat it? Imagine finally …
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Men’s Health Series: From Gut Belly to Gut Health - Part 2
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Gentlemen, is your waistline 40 inches or more? The trouble with belly fat is that it's not limited to the layer of padding just below the skin. That's called subcutaneous fat. Belly fat also includes visceral fat. And that fat lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds the internal organs. Regardless of a person's overall weight, having a large am…
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Men’s Health Series: From Gut Belly to Gut Health - Part 1
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Gentlemen, a healthy gut isn’t just about having 6-pack abs and only having 6% body fat. If you’re struggling with fatigue, forgetfulness, lack of focus, allergies, constant colds, constipation, diarrhea, excess gas, weight gain, or bloating, you definitely should give a listen. You can’t out-exercise poor gut health, even though consistent exercis…
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Each year during the month of June, I focus on men’s health. June is Men’s Health Month here in the U.S. I typically cover a range of topics, including: Top Reason why Some Men Neglect Their Health Advice for women on how best to approach the conversation on health with the men in their lives (husbands, fathers, son, etc) I share recommendations fo…
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Understanding the Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Obesity
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If you're struggling with stubborn belly fat, high blood pressure, blood sugar spikes, or cholesterol issues, you're not alone. These are all signs of metabolic syndrome, a condition that can make you feel like you're fighting an uphill battle with your health. But don't worry, in this episode, I’m going to break it down for you in simple terms and…
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You’re Bored of Eating Healthy and Exercising, Now What?
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If you feel like your weight loss journey is going way too slow and that you’re not seeing any results, you could be making some common mistakes. You’ve tried all of the kinds of diet programs. At this point, maybe you’re ready to give up. People around you seem like they’re winning and living their best life, and you feel like you’re not having an…
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The Benefits of Giving Up Sugary Drinks to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, one of the best ways to not only control your blood sugar levels but to also put you in a better position to reverse your condition is to limit the amount of sugary drinks you consume daily. Many diabetics don’t realize the impact that sugary drinks are having on their bodies. From high…
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What You Should Know About Type 2 Diabetes, Medication, Diet & Weight Loss
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With the rise in cases of diabetes worldwide, in particular type 2 diabetes, you need to know what to do about your situation to experience a healthy lifestyle. Do you know how to turn your health around? Do you have enough knowledge and information? What do you know about type 2 diabetes and the potential to reverse it? If you aren’t sure you’re w…
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Taking Control of Your Overeating Without Giving Up Foods You Love
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In this episode, we'll explore the common problems that occur from habitual overeating, including weight gain, and difficulty managing blood sugar levels. Throughout the episode, I’ll share practical tips, insights, and my success story to inspire and empower you on your journey to better health. Whether you're looking to understand what overeating…
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Why I Launched a Podcast About Beating Diabetes
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I have learned a lot about what it takes to create a greater awareness around the subject of type 2 diabetes. I launched this podcast to help diabetics learn that it’s possible to: get your blood sugar under control lose weight and keep it off come off medication eat foods that you love start feeling better regain your energy and enjoy a healthy li…
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Developing a Mindset for Winning the Battle Against Diabetes
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Are you struggling with having enough motivation or willpower to remain consistent with your health journey? Are you constantly battling negative thoughts about your weight and health condition? Do you find it hard to stay encouraged when everything around you is telling you to give up cave in and quit? Well, today, I’m going to share my top mindse…
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Developing a Personalized Plan for Losing Weight to Beat Diabetes
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Losing weight and keeping it off, is that your struggle? What specific challenges are you facing day-to-day in your weight-loss journey? In this episode of "The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle" podcast, we will be discussing the importance of weight loss for diabetics and how it can help reverse and even prevent type two diabetes. We will explore the be…
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Preventing Pre-Diabetes From Developing Into Type 2 Diabetes
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What would happen if you or someone you know who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes continues doing the same things that led them to develop the condition? Here are some health complications to watch out for: Overweight Obesity Heartburn Acid reflux High blood pressure High cholesterol Pre-diabetes can either be a catalyst for change or a pathway…
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Breaking Bad Habits and Overcoming Weight Loss Setbacks
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We all strive to break bad habits and overcome weight loss setbacks. But how we go about this transformation makes all the difference. In this episode, we delve into: How bad habits are formed, and how to develop new ones How to deal with setbacks so you can turn your setbacks into setups for success How to remain consistent no matter what you face…
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The Simplest Way to Beat Diabetes
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If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, or full-blown T2D, whether recently or it’s been months or even years, and you’re having a tough time trying to figure out how to deal with the condition and the complications that come with diabetes. What if I told you that there is a simple way to not only manage T2D but also to beat it? Imagine finally …
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Does Managing Diabetes Have You Stressed Out?
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Stressing out about managing diabetes can throw you off course and derail your intentions to eat healthy and maintain a consistent exercise regimen. Perhaps you’re finding yourself snacking more and more lately, and overeating. You're missing back-to-back days of workouts and exercise. Maybe you’re not feeling motivated to eat healthy and exercise.…
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This Is Why Your Diabetes Diet Isn’t Working, and How to Fix It
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Are you having a hard time losing weight and keeping it off even though you may be on a “good” diet program? You’re probably at that point where you simply want to fix the problem because your diet isn’t working. That highly restrictive diet program that someone recommended probably has you: drastically cutting your favorite carbs has you counting …
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The Upside of Downsizing Your Fast Food While On the Go
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When I started my health journey of losing weight and reversing type 2 diabetes, I gradually made so very important changes to eating out. Today, I’m healthier and in the best shape of my shape, simply because I made the necessary lifestyle changes that helped me achieve lasting results. So in this week’s episode: We’ll delve into the top reasons m…
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Should You Cut Sugary Drinks From Your Diet?
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Sugar. What’s the big deal? Many of us consume too much sugar through certain drinks over a long period of time, and eventually develop certain health conditions that alter our lives. There's a problem. In this episode of “The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast,” I share my personal story and experience with sugar cravings and addiction, and exactl…
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The Best Diets to Help You Make the Shift Toward Good Health
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We all want to be healthy and live long, and losing weight is top of mind for many of us. There are various benefits to losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. With so many different diets and weight loss programs to choose from, it can be over…
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This Is the End: The Future of This Podcast
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Welcome to Season 3 of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast! In this kickoff episode, I share practical advice to jumpstart your week with motivation and insights into nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness. Explore the importance of setting seeable goals, understanding the K.I.S.S. principle for manageability, and making objectives not just do…
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It’s Not About What You Give Up, But Rather Developing a Better Lifestyle
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You and I can give up a certain food, but still struggle with craving something else that may be harming our bodies, setting us back, and ruining our weight loss journey. That’s why in this week’s episode, I want to talk about redirecting our focus as we head into a new year. So what value will you receive in this week’s episode? Learn simple ways …
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Why You May Not Be Losing Weight and Achieving Lasting Results
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Do you find it difficult to stick to your commitment to eating healthy, exercising and losing weight? Perhaps you’ve been on a roller coaster ride for years, and nothing seems to be working. In this week’s episode, you can expect to: Learn simple ways to improve your overall health Receive Practical Recommendations for Developing Lifelong Good Habi…
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Developing a Clear Plan for Better Health to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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Where are you at this point in your health journey? Perhaps you’ve recently been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Maybe you’ve been living with diabetes for a while now and simply have decided to live with it and do your best to manage it. Perhaps you’re overweight and struggling with food cravings. You’re on different kinds of medica…
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How to Avoid Holiday Eating Guilt
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Instead of putting yourself on such a restrictive diet around the holidays, consider options that will allow you to ease into a healthy eating regimen. This will increase your chances of sticking with your commitment to healthy eating and achieving guilt-free success. If you’re concerned about potentially falling off during this holiday season, in …
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How Exercise and Physical Activity Can Jumpstart Your Weight Loss to Overcome Type 2 Diabetes
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There are two main areas that many people struggle with when it comes to weight loss and managing chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes. Diet Exercise This episode focuss on exercise, because it’s an important topic that I believe we need to keep simple and develop consistency in if we expect to experience lasting results. Learn some of the com…
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What People of Color Should Know About Diabetes
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When you or your loved one were first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, did you accept the diagnosis as something that was bound to happen? Perhaps because you may have a family history of diabetes, you figured, “Well, I guess it must have been my turn to get it.” Today, we're diving into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: the misconcept…
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Realities About Type 2 Diabetes and What it Takes to Reverse It
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Sometimes we need to hear the hard truths in order to make the necessary changes to turn our health around. In this week’s episode, I want to take a step back from my normal podcast content in order to share some basic facts about type 2 diabetes and offer my thoughts on reversing it. Recommended Resources: Download Oscar’s FREE guide, “Healthy Gro…
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Why Low-Carb Diets Are Affective at Managing Type 2 Diabetes
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In this episode of "The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle" podcast, we're diving into the down-to-earth world of low carb diets and how they can help manage and even reverse type 2 diabetes. In this week’s episode, you can expect to discover: What Type 2 Diabetes Is The Power of Low Carb Diets Top Four Foods to Cut Back On Wrap-Up and Next Steps Tune in t…
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How to Bounce Back After Falling Back Into Poor Health Habits
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At the time of this recording, it’s the start of the last quarter of the year: October. I got to thinking about the many people I talk with who want to reset their health journey after months and even years of falling back into old habits; mainly eating and the lack of regular exercise. Like some people, perhaps you’re in the same boat. You may hav…
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Back to the Basics of Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
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If you’re struggling with your weight, and you’re finding it difficult to shed those extra pounds you gained over the years, I know the struggle firsthand. You probably look in mirror, and get frustrated. Maybe you hate weighing yourself because you know what the scale is going to say. The scale tells you, “You’re still heavy. You haven’t made any …
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Seeking Support From Family and Friends When You're Struggling to Manage Type 2 Diabetes
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Do you ever feel alone in your Type 2 diabetes management journey, wishing your loved ones understood and supported you better? It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. Isolation. In this week’s episode, I open up about a universal struggle many of us face when dealing with Type 2 diabetes. Drawing from my own experiences, I provide practical g…
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Five Basic Dietary Changes You Can Make to Experience Better Health
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What significant changes to your diet do you think you need to make in order to improve your health but find it very difficult to make? Is it avoiding junk food? Is it avoiding sweets? Is it eating more salad? Did you hear that going completely Vegan is the best change you can make? The choices we make every day play a major role in our health. Foo…
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Balancing Exercise and Nutrition to Lose Weight and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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Welcome to The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast! If you're ready to take charge of your health journey and tackle Type 2 diabetes head-on, you're in the right place. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the transformative power of regular exercise and proper nutrition. It's not just about shedding pounds, but about regaining control over yo…
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Mistakes to Avoid When Working on Losing Weight and Living Healthier
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Mistakes can set you back when it comes to losing weight. It’s like taking a wrong turn when you’re on your way to a certain destination. There’s no doubt that losing weight is an important part of not only preventing type 2 diabetes but also reversing it. There’s nothing worse than following poor advice and making the same mistakes based on myths …
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3 Years Ago - Facing the Reality of Being Diagnosed With Diabetes and Beating It
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In this week’s episode, I discuss how preparing for weight loss success changed my life, and ways you, too, can make your journey toward good health less complicated. In this episode, you will learn: The role mindset plays in jumpstarting your transformation How your relationship with food may be impacting your cravings Ways to reignite your drive …
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Finding the Right Lifestyle Balance of Nutrition, Exercise & Rest for Longevity
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We all want to live long healthy lives. Oftentimes, when people think of losing weight, they either focus on what they eat or exercise. Some people prioritize one or the other. Healthy eating, regular exercise, and proper rest go hand-in-hand when it comes to developing a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy diet is great, but by itself, it may…
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How to Beat Diabetes by First Beating Food Cravings
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If you find yourself struggling with food cravings and can't seem to resist those tempting snacks and fast-food stops, you're not alone. In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of sticking to the basics of nutrition and how it can be the key to achieving your weight loss and wellness goals. Join me as I share my personal experiences with fo…
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What I Wish I Knew Early On About Nutrition and How to Beat Type 2 Diabetes
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There are lots of things that I learned while on my journey toward better health. If I could narrow down the most important lessons I've learned and wish I knew early on, it would be: The Importance of Prioritizing Good Nutrition Choices. It’s time to say goodbye to the confusing misconceptions about dieting, and say hello to feeding your body what…
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You Are the Mountain: Breaking Free from the Chains of Self-Sabotage
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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of coming up short of achieving your goals, whether it’s losing weight, eating healthy, exercising, or some other area of your life? This could even apply to your relationships and you always seeming to end up with the wrong person; or perhaps a job you’ve grown to despise. Regardless of what it is, som…
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The Smart Approach to Exercising if You've Been Diagnosed with Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes
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Are you tired of feeling lost when it comes to exercising with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? I've got some great news for you! In today's episode, we're diving into the smart approach that can save you from confusion and frustration, helping you find the right exercise routine that actually works. Trust me, it's a game-changer! In this week’s epi…
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Learning From My Journey of Losing Weight, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes & Renewed Health
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If you have pre-diabetes or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or perhaps you’re worried that you might be at risk, I have something to share that will hopefully ease your mind. I bet it’s kind of scary for you right now. You’re worried and anxious. Maybe you don’t have a clue what to do. All of the stuff your doctor told you seems so overwh…
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The One More Mindset: Developing the Grit to Lose Weight and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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Today, we're addressing a common pain point that many of us have experienced—the struggle to lose weight. Believe me, I've been there. I know how disheartening it can be when you've tried countless diets, exercise regimens, and medications, and yet the scale refuses to budge, and your type 2 diabetes seems like an unconquerable mountain. I want to …
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Why the Habit of Grazing Could Be Keeping You From Losing Weight
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Have you ever wondered why it seems so difficult to manage your weight and control your blood sugar levels, even when you're making an effort to eat healthy? Well, today's episode is all about tackling an annoying habit that might be sabotaging your progress: grazing. You know; mindlessly and sporadically snacking and eating all day. Some people do…
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Why Losing Weight Is Beneficial for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
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Are you overweight and either have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, and are ready to lose weight so you can reverse T2D? Excess weight, especially around the waistline, can lead to insulin resistance—a condition where the body's cells become less responsive to insulin. This resistance disrupts the regulation of blood sugar levels, contributing to t…
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Ways Men Can Jumpstart Their Way to Good Health, Weight Loss and More
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Fellas, When we were in our teens, 20’s and 30’s, many of us could get away with eating whatever we wanted, and exercising on occasion. But when we crossed over that 40th milestone, things started to change. Some of us felt as if we slowed down. Our bodies started aching more than usual. Our waistlines seemed to expand over night. Clothes don’t see…
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Why Do Some Men Neglect Their Health? (REAIR)
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Is it true that most men wait until something bad happens before taking their health seriously? Some people think so, while others, not so much. June is Men’s Health Month. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss issues related to men, and why some men may neglect their health. In today’s episode: I discuss the difference between myth and realit…
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