The 'Healthy' Foods That Made My Insulin Resistance Worse

I thought I was doing everything right…I really did…

When I decided to get serious about eating healthier, I switched to whole grain everything - bread, pasta, cereals. I bought the low fat versions of yogurt, cottage cheese, salad dressings…I drank the green juices and made protein smoothies. All my meals were based around grains and beans…

According to every article I read, I was eating perfectly. These were the foods nutritionists recommended, the ones featured in "healthy living" magazines, the ones my doctor suggested when she told me to "eat better."

Insulin Resistance, NutritionKristen DuckettSeptember 30, 2025Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar Spikes, Healthy Eating Mistakes, Hormone Balance, Low CarbComment

Why "Eat Less, Move More" Often Backfires (And What Actually Works)

Tell me if this sounds familiar - you’re trying to lose weight (again…). You start out with the best intentions and you’re really motivated to actually do it this time. You’re counting every calorie, tracking every bite, getting your steps in, hitting the gym 5 days a week to “burn off” any extra calories. You know, “eating less and moving more” - just like we’re always told to do.

It seems like it would make sense, right? So why doesn't it always work that easily?

If you've been there – meticulously tracking every calorie, choosing salads over the pizza, and spending countless hours on the treadmill, only to step on the scale and that dang number just won’t budge – you're not alone. I’ve been there too - I was actually stuck there for about 20 years (argh!).

Weight Loss, NutritionKristen DuckettAugust 19, 2025Diet Frustration, Hormone Balance, Sustainable Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Weight Loss TipsComment