Skinny Louisiana with Shelly Marie Redmond

Skinny Louisiana with Shelly Marie Redmond Hi! I am Dietitian Shelly! I am a Louisiana-born, mom of 2 and author of the Skinny Louisiana cookbook series! Welcome to Skinny Louisiana™.

I specialize in helping clients lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and balancing hormones with yummy foods and meals! Skinny Louisiana™ is a blog with a focus on Louisiana cooking and living with a skinny twist. Skinny Louisiana™ is not recipes that are difficult, complicated, or lengthy (Ie – spending hours in the kitchen). Instead, we share ‘skinny’ and ‘easy’ delicious meals, snacks, and ti

ps all reflecting the best of what Louisiana offers. From Maw Maw’s cooking, to tailgating delights, to grocery store finds, to festival themes, to Cajun and Creole dishes, Skinny Louisiana™ is great for home cooks, new cooks, and foodies looking to celebrate and cook Louisiana dishes with a skinny twist! Skinny Louisiana ™ not only showcases post reflecting ‘skinny’ and healthy Cajun and Creole dishes, but post amazing recipes showcasing great Louisiana products. In the spirit of celebrating, Skinny Louisiana™ will post recipes for a ‘skinny’ Mardi Gras, Lent, and of course, tailgating. Post will also reflect Louisiana food products and the ‘skinny’ selections at our favorite Louisiana restaurants.

05/13/2026

If your belly appeared out of nowhere after menopause — this is NOT a calorie problem.
It's a hormonal signal. And cardio might actually be making it WORSE. 😳

When estrogen drops, your body reroutes fat storage straight to your belly.
Then cortisol takes over — and the old "cut calories + do more cardio" playbook
SPIKES cortisol and locks in that belly fat even harder.

I'm Shelly Marie Redmond, Registered Dietitian & creator of Skinny Louisiana,
helping women 40+ reverse prediabetes, lower blood sugar, and lose weight
without extreme diets or food guilt.

✅ What you'll learn:
• Why estrogen loss redirects fat to your belly (not your hips)
• Why cardio actually makes menopause belly WORSE
• What REALLY works: strength training + protein + cortisol management
• How to build insulin-sensitive muscle after menopause

💬 Comment MENOPAUSE below — tell me your #1 frustration.
I want to make a full video just for YOU.

🚨 Okayyyy but this tastes like SUMMER 🍓✨I found this strawberry mineral water and immediately thought:👉 mocktail vibes W...
05/13/2026

🚨 Okayyyy but this tastes like SUMMER 🍓✨

I found this strawberry mineral water and immediately thought:
👉 mocktail vibes WITHOUT the sugar crash 😏

Because sometimes people aren’t hungry…
👉 they’re just BORED with water

And finding fun low sugar drinks can seriously help with:
✔️ cravings
✔️ soda habits
✔️ hydration
✔️ snacking less

And this one?
✨ Crisp
✨ Refreshing
✨ Feels fancy 😂

💬 COMMENT “DRINKS” and if you love mineral water

05/13/2026

Flowers 🌸 OR Gift Card 🎁 (Mother’s Day)

Today is a great day!!!! It’s Greg’s birthday!!! Send him some love!!!
05/13/2026

Today is a great day!!!! It’s Greg’s birthday!!! Send him some love!!!

Okay… settle this for me 🍓✨Are you more of a:🥤 Mocktail girlOR🍷 Wine on the patio girl? 😏This Strawberry Basil Mocktail...
05/13/2026



Okay… settle this for me 🍓✨

Are you more of a:

🥤 Mocktail girl
OR
🍷 Wine on the patio girl? 😏

This Strawberry Basil Mocktail is giving fancy summer vibes WITHOUT the sugar overload 🙌

Honestly feels like something from a restaurant patio 😂

💬 COMMENT “MOCKTAIL” and I’ll send you the recipe link!

https://www.skinnylouisiana.com/strawberry-basil-mocktail/



Funding for “Project Two: ‘Ask for Louisiana Strawberries’ Influencer Marketing Campaign” was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement (25SCBPLA1326-00) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

🚨 High Morning Blood Sugar? It’s NOT What You Ate 😳If you’re waking up with high blood sugar…Even when you didn’t eat an...
05/12/2026

🚨 High Morning Blood Sugar? It’s NOT What You Ate 😳

If you’re waking up with high blood sugar…

Even when you didn’t eat anything…
Even when you “did everything right”…

👉 You are NOT crazy. And you are NOT alone.

There’s something called the “dawn phenomenon” — and it’s one of the biggest reasons your blood sugar is high first thing in the morning.

But that’s not the only reason…

In today’s video, I break down:
✔️ Why your liver releases sugar while you sleep
✔️ How ONE bad night of sleep can raise insulin resistance by 20–30%
✔️ Why stress (even from the night before) spikes your numbers
✔️ The late-night carb mistake that keeps your glucose elevated
✔️ How alcohol at night quietly disrupts blood sugar

AND most importantly 👇
👉 5 simple fixes you can start TONIGHT

Including:
✔️ A protein-at-dinner trick
✔️ Apple cider vinegar strategy
✔️ A 10-minute habit after dinner that actually works

This isn’t about eating less…
It’s about understanding what your body is doing behind the scenes.

Apparently opening something new together means arguing over… spa candle scents 😂Greg says:🍎 Apple cinnamonI say:🌿 Sanda...
05/12/2026

Apparently opening something new together means arguing over… spa candle scents 😂

Greg says:
🍎 Apple cinnamon

I say:
🌿 Sandalwood luxury spa energy

And now I’m questioning everything.

Can a husband and wife REALLY work together if they can’t even agree on what the building should smell like?! 😅

Also…
Why does choosing candles suddenly make this feel VERY official? 👀

So now we need votes.

👇 Which vibe are YOU?
🍎 Cozy Apple
OR
🌿 Luxury Sandalwood

(And yes… this somehow matters now 😂)

💬 Comment SPARK if you want to see what all these “little decisions” are turning into…

🚨 If you open my pantry… you WILL find these 😂👇🌯 Mission Carb Balance Wraps = STAPLEAnd not just for wraps 👀I use them f...
05/12/2026

🚨 If you open my pantry… you WILL find these 😂👇

🌯 Mission Carb Balance Wraps = STAPLE

And not just for wraps 👀

I use them for:
✔️ Pizzas
✔️ Quesadillas
✔️ Air fryer chips
✔️ Breakfast wraps
✔️ Fast lunches

The biggest mistake people make?
👉 Thinking healthy food has to be complicated

NOPE 🙌

Sometimes it’s just having better “go-to” staples ready to roll.

💬 COMMENT “WRAP” and your favorite way to use them!

05/12/2026

Brunch Out 🍽️ OR Cook at Home 🏡

Real question… 👀🍓Would you rather have:🍓 Strawberry ShortcakeOR🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake?Because this Healthy Strawberry ...
05/12/2026



Real question… 👀🍓

Would you rather have:

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake
OR
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake?

Because this Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Dip tastes like the BEST parts of both 😏

Creamy, fluffy, sweet, and blood sugar friendly? Yes please 🙌

💬 COMMENT “DIP” and I’ll send you the printable recipe link!

https://www.skinnylouisiana.com/healthy-strawberry-shortcake-dip/



Funding for “Project Two: ‘Ask for Louisiana Strawberries’ Influencer Marketing Campaign” was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement (25SCBPLA1326-00) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

🚨 Waking up with HIGH blood sugar… without eating anything?! 😳This is one of the most frustrating things my patients tel...
05/11/2026

🚨 Waking up with HIGH blood sugar… without eating anything?! 😳

This is one of the most frustrating things my patients tell me…

“I didn’t eat a thing… so WHY is my sugar high?!”

And here’s the kicker 👇
👉 It’s probably NOT what you ate.

There’s something happening in your body overnight that most people don’t even know about…

✔️ It affects over 50% of people with type 2 diabetes
✔️ It happens while you’re sleeping
✔️ And it can raise your blood sugar before your feet even hit the floor

I’m breaking it ALL down (and how to fix it starting tonight)

💬 Comment “MORNING” and I’ll send it to you as soon as it drops.

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