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What’s going on when you have a lot of motivation to eat better but you keep finding yourself back where you started? “No pain, no gain.” That’s what they say, right? I ran my first race – a half marathon – about 25 years ago….
The first step to fixing your bad eating habits starts with asking yourself the right questions and challenging your own beliefs. Here’s how. What subjects did you dislike most in school? For me, it was math and science. Other subjects were much easier, so naturally,…
Is snacking bad for you? Or is it good for you? Maybe you heard snacking is good for weight loss. Or that snacks are important if you have diabetes or prediabetes. Here’s the scoop + some of the best snacks for your health. Everyday Matty…
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…
When you need a boost in your motivation to eat healthy and exercise, try out some of these affirmations for good health. She’s one more client certain she needs to do something drastic to improve her health. At our first appointment, Mindy spoke with fierce…
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…
These 5 healthy habits for weight loss are exactly what you’ve been looking for. They’re hacks that actually work. Here’s a quick story about a former client who eventually embraced all 5 habits for weight loss – and especially number 1. When Tammy first told…
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…
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…
Imagine walking by a warm plate of ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies. You can nearly sense the buttery feeling on your fingertips and the melting of the chocolate in your mouth as the fragrance of freshly-baked sugar, flour and chocolate dances by. But you smile and…
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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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