Feeling Overwhelmed Because You Recently Found Out That You’re Insulin Resistant or Prediabetic?

I understand how overwhelming it can feel when you’re told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic. You're likely feeling a mix of emotions – fear, anxiety, and maybe even a bit of denial. Questions like "What does this mean for my health?" and "Will I develop Type 2 Diabetes?" are probably swirling around in your head.

You're definitely not alone. I felt that way too.

The good news is that you have the power to take control of your health. While there's no magic pill, you can make significant improvements through a combination of lifestyle changes.

How To Eat Out/Eat On The Run And Stay On Track When You're Insulin Resistant

We know that when you’re trying to reverse insulin resistance it's important to stay on track with your diet plan. That can make eating out or eating on the run feel hard or intimidating. You might even avoid social occasions because of it - but thats not necessary. For this lifestyle to be sustainable you NEED to be able to live your life and not feel like you’re always missing out.

How I Lost Weight With Insulin Resistance

So you've just been told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic - you might be feeling overwhelmed, scared and even a little defeated. You might be wondering, does this mean I’m going to become a diabetic? How is this gonna affect my health? Does this mean I’m never gonna be able to lose weight?...I know I had a million thoughts like those going through my head when I first found out I was insulin resistant.

So You've Been Told That You're Insulin Resistant...Now What??

You’ve just been told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic. You’re feeling overwhelmed, confused and unsure of what to do next. Sound familiar?

A few years ago I was right where you are now, so I know firsthand how it feels, so my hope with this post is to offer you some practical information as well as hope as you navigate this journey - even if it feels like doom and gloom now - it doesn’t have to - there can be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Insulin Resistance, Blood SugarKristen DuckettNovember 16, 2024insulin resistance, Blood sugar, Weight loss, Better EnergyComment

Low Carb Swaps For Insulin Resistance

Have you recently been told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to eat? If so, you’re not alone - a few years ago I was right where you are now.

These are some healthy swaps I made that can help you manage your blood sugar while still enjoying what you eat.

Before we get started I do want to offer some hope - I know it can be scary to be told that you’re insulin resistant or prediabetic. You might be wondering what this means for your health? Does this mean you’re destined to be diabetic? Does this mean weight loss is going to be impossible? Will I always feel like this?

How To Lose Your First 10 lbs With Insulin Resistance

"Feeling tired all the time? Craving sugary snacks? Struggling to lose weight, no matter what you try? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance can make it difficult to manage your weight and energy levels. The good news is that with the right approach, you can take control of your health, boost your energy levels, and get the scale moving in the right direction again.

Let’s explore some practical tips and strategies that can help you lose your first 10 pounds, get your energy back, and feel better overall. Let’s get started!

Can I Lose Weight If I'm Insulin Resistant???

Have you recently been told you’re insulin resistant? If so you may be feeling scared and a little confused and overwhelmed.

I know that's how I felt. I had heard of insulin resistance but I had no clue what it was or what this meant for my life now.

My doctor wasn’t much help. She just said losing weight would help…ok, but how? She said well you can eat a little less and add some exercise - like I’d never tried that before….

So I went home wondering…what does this mean for my health? Does this mean I’m gonna be a diabetic soon? Does this mean I’m not ever gonna be able to lose weight?

3 Weight Loss Mistakes

Tell me has this ever happened to you?

You put on a pair of pants and all of a sudden they're tighter than usual...its a little harder to get that zipper up and that button buttoned - then you wonder how you're gonna be able to breathe the rest of the day...

Or stepped on the scale and the number didn't budge or even worse it went up?

I remember that feeling all too well...part of me just wanted to give up and go fuck it eat and the other half wanted to buckle down and get super strict to get the fucking weight off…

What I did know was I didn't want to go up another jeans size ...again!

6 Things You Need To Know For Successful Weight Loss

Most of the weight loss advice that you get is usually focused around what to eat, what not to eat and how much exercise you should get, but while those are important aspects (exercise may not be as important for weight loss as we’ve been told…but that’s a post for another day), there is one piece of the puzzle that’s usually always missing – the mindset piece.

Lose Weight, Keep It Off, MindsetKristen DuckettFebruary 14, 2023Weight loss, Sustainable Weight Loss, Mindset, Fat LossComment

Is Your Diet To Blame?

We usually do it based on the results somebody else had. Maybe a friend tried it. Maybe you read a magazine article about it, or you saw it on social media...

We never really stop to think does this diet work for me? Does it fit with my likes and my dislikes, my lifestyle, does it work for the results that I’m looking for?

Are Your Weight Loss Expectations Realistic?

The diet industry has really f@^&ed us up - setting us up for all kinds of unrealistic expectations when it comes to weight loss.

You can't stand in line at the grocery store, watch tv, or scroll through social media without being inundated with all kinds of promises like:

The Perfect Diet??

We all want the perfect diet.

We want someone to tell us exactly what to do, what to eat, how many calories we should have…

We think that’s the way we’ll be able to lose weight.

And you absolutely can lose weight that way. But the trick is being able to keep it off…

Weight Loss, Diet ProblemsKristen DuckettDecember 26, 2022Weight loss, Sustainable Weight Loss, Diets

Is Your Diet Getting In The Way Of Your Weight Loss Progress?

Never once did I consider that the diet could be the problem, or that it wasn’t realistic for me, or even if it was something I WANTED to do for the rest of my life.

Weight Loss, Diet ProblemsKristen DuckettOctober 17, 2022Diet Trauma, Stop Dieting, Diets Don't WorkComment

A Simple Way to Help Get Control Over Hunger and Cravings

Your first meal of the day, no matter what time it happens, does make a difference…especially when it comes to your hunger and cravings the rest of the day.

Hunger & Cravings, Weight LossKristen DuckettOctober 10, 2022Hunger, Cravings, Blood sugarComment

Don't Underestimate The Power Of Small Changes

We tend to discount the small changes that we make because we think: it’s not gonna be good enough, it’s gonna take too long, it’s not gonna make a difference…

How to get back on track after a “cheat”?

It’s those thoughts that make the “cheat” bigger than it is. Then you spin out on that and it can become a self fulfilling prophecy.

The problem here isn’t the donut, it's all the shit running through your head after you eat it that is!

Hunger & Cravings, MindsetKristen DuckettAugust 15, 2022Cheats, Stay on Track, Off The Wagon

How Comfortable Are You With Being Uncomfortable?

That's part of what makes weight loss so hard...you're making changes...changes to your diet...changes to your lifestyle...those are big ones.

That's gonna get uncomfortable sometimes. Your brain is gonna rebel, it's gonna want you to quit to keep you safe.

Why Your Diet May Be Making Weight Loss Harder

I work with a lot of women who, like me, have struggled with their weight for a long time.

And it's not for lack of trying. They are trying, in fact they’re working hard trying to do all the right things, eat healthy, exercise…but yet that damn scale still won’t budge!

More often than not, when we dive in and look at what they’re doing, what their diet looks like and their lifestyle it often turns out they’re eating too few calories

Do You Need Another Diet?

“I want to lose weight, but I am so sick of trying and failing diet after diet”.

I hear this all the time and I felt that way too.

There is no shortage of weight loss advice out there and it can be hard to wade through it all and find something that actually works…

I can say one thing with a lot of certainty - you don’t need another diet…you’ve done that already…you know how that turns out.

3 Things you can start doing tomorrow to start building healthy habits

Starting a weight loss journey can be overwhelming - especially if you have a lot of weight to lose.

Don’t over complicate it - you don’t need to overhaul your whole life all at once!

That's not necessary and often ends up biting you in the butt.

Making small doable changes not only makes it easier to stick to but they also help to build your confidence and momentum.

Kristen DuckettFebruary 27, 2022