Self-care for People With Type 2 DiabetesKindness toward ourselves is a modern phenomenon that has come about as we increasingly value self-care and introspection. We can thank our...reactionscomments
How to Avoid Succumbing to that Sugar CravingDo you find yourself succumbing to sugar cravings between meals or at particular times of day? For healthy eating, and especially for...reactionscomments
How to Accept Your BodyI spent many, many years hating my body. I kept trying to change it, which led to restrictive dieting followed by periods...reactionscomments
Challenging Stigmas in T2D Part 2: The Weight StigmaIf you live in a larger body, it’s likely you’ve experienced some weight stigma. Add type 2 diabetes into the mix, and...reactions1comment
How to Find the Perfect Registered DietitianOne of the significant life changes that may come with type 2 diabetes is changing your diet. Though your physician probably has...reactionscomments
Is Health at Every Size Really Possible?There’s a movement gaining momentum in the United States, and it’s called Health At Every Size (you may see it written as...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Working With Health at Every Size ProvidersMany years ago, when I was mired in disordered eating and obsessed with the size of my body, I was lucky enough...reactionscomments
Revisiting the Health at Every Size FrameworkIn early 2023, new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for managing children's weight were released. I was shocked and disheartened by this...reactionscomments
A Diabetes Tune-upWe are nearly halfway into 2022 and my motivation train is full steam ahead. After my 3-month hiatus, I had to realize...reactionscomments
Rise to the ChallengeDiabetes affects people of all ages, regardless of which type they have. Therefore, having some coping mechanisms is VERY important. Having diabetes...reactionscomments
Winning MotivationAs people living with type 2 diabetes, we all face adversity with this ailment and with properly managing it at times. We...reactionscomments
Reasons to ExerciseAre you stuck in an exercise rut and in need of motivation? It can be hard to get back on the exercise...reactionscomments
Why Dieting May Be the Worst Thing for Weight LossAs someone living with type 2 diabetes, you may have been told by your doctor that you should lose weight. Sounds easy...reactions9comments
What I Wish I'd Known About Intuitive EatingI’ve written a couple of previous posts about how to start eating intuitively, but this time I thought I’d delve into what...reactionscomments
Intuitive Eating: How to Do It "Right"I was talking to a woman the other day and she was really concerned with whether or not she was following the...reactionscomments
How to Let Go of Weight Loss as Your Focus (and What to Shift to Instead)Is your weight a factor in your health? Yeah, sure it can be. Should changing it be the primary focus of your...reactionscomments
Glucose Checking: You Gotta Know Your "Why"My heart sank when I read the Facebook post. It was from a man who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...reactions2comments
BMI Cannot Be Used Alone to Measure HealthBody mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they...reactions3comments
How to Create New Active Habits After Weight GainRestaurants have often taken the heat for their contribution to extra calories and unwanted weight gain. But some of our favorite go-to...reactions1comment
3 Steps to a Successful Weight Management PlanWith a new year comes added pressure to make large-scale lifestyle changes. How many times have you decided to eat healthier, only...reactionscomments
