When you think of what a healthy breakfast should look like, that probably includes things like oatmeal, whole grains, and fruit - all the foods we've been told are good for us. But when you're insulin resistant, these 'healthy' foods might be the exact reason you feel like garbage every morning. The catch? These foods might be causing your blood sugar to spike and crash, which is why you feel so lousy afterward and not doing you any favors in terms of your insulin resistance.
Read MoreIf you've recently found out you're insulin resistant, you're probably feeling a mix of emotions right now. Maybe you're relieved to finally have an answer for why weight loss has felt impossible. Or maybe you're scared and wondering if you're destined to become diabetic or if you'll ever be able to lose weight.
I've been exactly where you are right now.
Read MoreFor years, I struggled with my weight. I was always either depressed because of my weight, actively trying to lose weight, or working my butt off to keep the weight I had just lost off. It felt like I was constantly fighting my own body. My weight was always on my mind, one way or another, and it was absolutely exhausting.
The constant counting, tracking, and fighting cravings was a full-time job. I was always thinking about food: What should I eat? How many calories is this? Am I allowed to have that?...
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