My Nutrition & Me

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

• “BMI … is associated with but is not a direct measure of body fat. … BMI’s association with health risk is inconsistent and varies with age, s*x, and ethnicity. It does not assess risk related to body-fat distribution.” NCBI
• “Clinicians should pull back on the widespread use of BMI as a metric for assessing people’s health because it can lead to patient distrust and delayed care.”  Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• “BMI is an imperfect measure because it does not directly assess body fat.” American Medical Association
• “Awareness of the advantages and limitations of using BMI … can maximize its appropriate use in the context of adult obesity.” PMC

11/20/2025

Research shows Type 2 diabetes develops from a mix of factors — genetics, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, excess weight, low physical activity, and a diet high in ultra-processed foods. Sugar is only one small piece of the puzzle.

Here’s what matters most:
✨ How your body handles insulin
✨ Your overall diet pattern (whole foods vs. ultra-processed)
✨ Daily movement — even 10–15 minutes after meals helps
✨ Maintaining a healthy weight
✨ Family history and genetics

The empowering part? You have control over many of these factors.
Balanced meals, more fiber + protein, regular activity, stress management, and sleep all support better blood sugar control and reduce risk.

Understanding the real causes helps us prevent and manage diabetes more effectively.

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

Progress isn’t always loud. Some days it’s choosing water over soda. Other days it’s showing up for a 10-minute walk when you’d rather skip it. And sometimes? It’s simply getting back up after a weekend that didn’t go as planned.

Your “why” is stronger than any setback:
💛 Your health
💛 Your energy
💛 Your confidence
💛 Your long-term goals
💛 Your family
💛 YOU

You don’t need perfection — you need persistence.
Small steps, repeated consistently, create big transformation.

Keep going. You’re building something bigger than today’s challenges. 💪✨

If you need support, guidance, or a personalized plan to stay on track, I’m here to help.

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11/17/2025

* I won’t support all-or-nothing thinking.
Perfection is the enemy of progress — consistency is the real hero.
* I won’t clap for you skipping meals.
You’re not “being good”; you’re stressing your hormones and causing yourself to overheat later in the day.
* I won’t tell you to cut out carbs.
Carbs didn’t betray you — the internet did.
* I won’t pretend supplements are magic.
If it came in a gummy, everyone would be shredded.
* I won’t rush the process to give you “fast results.”
Slow and steady wins every time.
* I won’t let your scale bully you.
Your weight will fluctuate. Hydration, hormones, salt… all of it matters.

11/15/2025

You can watch the full segment on this link: https://youtu.be/RLYO6NzhSDY?si=4eby2kJKC4E2bkHa

11/14/2025

On November 14, we recognize World Diabetes Day 💙 – a reminder that with the right support, people with diabetes can live well at every stage of life.
If you’re living with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or have a strong family history, you don’t have to figure this out alone. I help adults create realistic, culturally comfortable meal plans that support blood sugar, energy, and long-term health.

📩 Send me a DM or check the link in my bio to learn about working together.
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11/13/2025

Because when you nourish your body with whole, vibrant foods, it shows up for you in the best ways—more energy, better mood, clearer mind, and that steady, sustainable progress we all want.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. It just starts with choosing more foods that love you back—colorful veggies, lean proteins, whole grains, heart-healthy fats, and meals that make you feel good long after you’re done eating.

✨ Progress over perfection
✨ One choice at a time
✨ You’ve got this

11/12/2025

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