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How many times have friends advised you to find time for yourself and your health? Plenty! But it’s hard to do when you have so many obligations, right? Here’s how to make the best use of your time, so you really can take care of…
Lost 2 pounds, but gained 3? Expected to see your blood sugar drop, but it didn’t? You may feel like a diet failure, but that’s not right. A reader asked for help: “I’m so sick of being a diet failure. I don’t know what to…
Eating your feelings doesn’t need to be the ruin of your healthy eating plan. You can learn to stop emotional eating. Here are 4 strategies. I slammed my car door and drove straight from work to Wendy’s. I fidgeted impatiently while waiting for my order…
Brush up on the truth about weight loss whether you’re stuck in a plateau or just starting your weight loss journey. James hopped off the scale and high-fived himself in the bathroom mirror, thrilled with how fast his low-carb diet was working. With just 2-months…
Here’s the ultimate good habits list for people who want to simplify healthy living. Add any of these 75 ideas to your own good habits list. UGH! Here we go again. Of course, I wanted healthy teeth and gums. But even more, I didn’t want…
Whether your problem is eating at night or dipping your hand in the cookie jar, here’s how to build willpower. Learn 5 enemies of willpower and 6 tips to build some. You thought about digging your hand into the candy dish but shook off the…
Saying “I can’t stick to a diet,” may be the reason you can’t stick to your diet. The words we say to ourselves influence our thinking and behavior. Learn 6 things to stop saying about eating and diets, so you can finally stick to your…
With so many factors affecting blood glucose levels, it’s not always your fault when your meter flashes a number you don’t like. Learn what you can control, what you can’t and how to frame the disappointment. Your blood sugar meter flashes 246! You failed. Again….
Keeping your motivation to eat healthy is no easy task. But research shows an extra 5 minutes thinking about your goals and obstacles increases your chances for success. Here’s how to do it. The devil on your shoulder screams in your ear to dig into…
Desperate to feel better and get back on track? Here’s what to do after overeating. All those cookies! Barely a crumb is left. She hates having to change into her stretchy pants. But what makes her feel worse than anything else? Guilt. I’ve been there…
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Welcome to my Blog
Hi there! I'm Jill, a nutrition & diabetes expert and the author of 4 books.
I believe simple changes in health habits can bring you life-changing rewards.
And I believe willpower is way overrated.
Right here is where you can discover the mindset and habits to stick with healthy lifestyle choices most of the time - and drop the guilt when you don't.
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