Exercise is good for you they said... Your health will improve they said... But what about when it makes your blood sugar drop too low? What do they say about that ? It's true, exercise is good for you. It has many benefits, including reducing fasting blood sugar, post-meal blood sugar, and the need for medication and insulin. But if it's causing your blood sugar to drop too low , then that can be a big problem. Not to mention, scary. As a refresher, here's the list of

I often talk about the harmful effects of high blood sugar, but today we're switching gears to discuss why you don't want your blood sugar to be too low . The goal is to have a balanced blood sugar all throughout the day, but until you learn how to achieve that balance you may find yourself on the blood sugar rollercoaster of highs and lows. What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by low blood sugar. Blood sugar < 70 mg/dL is considered too low and should

The holidays are no longer a day or two each month. We now have a "holiday season" that basically lasts from Halloween until the new year. That's a long time. The question is, how do you handle these eight weeks each year? Staying on track may or may not be your goal, but for some people, their health depends on it. They don't have the luxury of letting their guard down because it's the holidays. And for those that are making progress toward their goals they likely don'

If you turn over a product at the grocery store and look through the ingredients you'll likely find an artificial sweetener listed. They are in everything these days. Why is that? Well, one reason is our culture tells us that calories are everything. If a food manufacturer can put a zero calorie sweetener in a product and keep the calorie count as low as possible you better believe they are going to use them. I'll save my calorie rant for another day. Today I want to f

I get it...pricking your finger multiple times a day is not fun. And if you're "only prediabetic" is that really necessary? Not to...

"I want people to care about their blood sugar as much as they do about their retirement accounts. Your health is your greatest wealth."...

Am I what?! I realize this is probably not a question that you've asked yourself. It's not something you see by looking in the mirror. ...

Stress. Ugh. I don't know one person who likes to feel "stressed out". We're constantly told we should reduce our stress, but it's rare that anyone actually takes the time to explain why. Not to mention reducing stress is easier said than done, am I right? But did you know it could be wreaking havoc on your blood sugar and sabotaging your weight loss goals? In fact, it can easily cause an increase of 10-20 mg/dL which is a big deal for someone with prediabetes or high r

Do you have an exercise regimen that you love? Too often, people who are exercising feel like they have to and dread it. People who aren't exercising on the regular also dread it. What if I told you there was a way for you to move your body and love it? There are so many different exercises to choose from and if you actually enjoy it you're more likely to do it. It also gives back in so many other ways when you enjoy it and aren't dragging yourself to the gym. How To

Exercise seems to be a very polarizing topic when I talk to clients. If you're wondering if you have to exercise to be healthy the answer is...it depends. In this article I'm going to give you all the reasons you should or shouldn't be exercising. Reasons You Shouldn't Exercise I'm starting with all the reasons why you shouldn't exercise because it's that important. There are totally valid reasons why you shouldn't be exercising. If you're exercising for the wrong reas

Disclaimer: This post isn't meant to offend anyone nor shame anyone for their approach to healthy eating. I'm simply sharing my perspective and experience to an issue I hear time and time again about dieting and eating healthfully. Lastly, I may or may not over use quotations in this post, you be the judge. ​ What is "cheating"? There are many versions of the "cheat", but essentially, it's the treat you "earn" for being "good". Some people have a "cheat meal", some peopl

Common stressors, such as, money, family, traffic, relationships, work and time impact most people daily. My seven strategies below allow you to take a quick break from these stressors and regroup. What Happens to Your Body When Under Stress The body's autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary actions of the body, such as, your heart pumping and digestion. There are two subdivisions of the ANS: 1) parasympathetic, aka "rest-and-digest" 2) sympathetic, aka "fight

Sugar, my nemesis, is the antithesis of healthy. I'm sure you've been told this since you were a child, but let's face it...it's delicious. I mentioned in a previous post that I'm a recovering sugar addict and I struggle on the daily. But I know I'm not alone. In fact, the average American is consuming 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! 6 Ways Sugar is Harmful to the Body There are many, many ways sugar is harmful to the body, including the well known issue of tooth decay. H