If you or someone you know recently learned that you’re at risk of, or have developed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, the news was probably scary. I personally know the feeling.

But, as I later learned, diabetes is not an automatic death sentence.

Depending on your situation, prediabetes and T2D can be controlled with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment where necessary.

The key is, how?

In this first of a two-part podcast series, I share my personal journey and the steps I took to begin taking control of diabetes, and achieving good health. I was able to lose over 80 pounds in less than a year. And most importantly, I’m alive to tell my story of reversing type 2 diabetes so I can help others transform their lives too.

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to figure what diet or exercise program to follow in order to lose weight, that we overlook the importance of sticking to the basics of nutrition.

It's tough enough dealing with food cravings.

We overlook what’s really necessary to live healthy, feel energetic, and minimize the risk of developing health problems.

It’s time to shift our thinking and focus on the fundamentals of nutrition and wellness so that we can experience good health.

There’s nothing worse than following poor advice based on myths around healthy living. With so many fad diets and exercise programs that promise quick results, so many people are left confused and worse off than before. Without adequate knowledge, it will become easy to get sidetracked and not experience lasting results.

There’s nothing worse than following poor advice based on myths around healthy living. With so many fad diets and exercise programs that promise quick results, so many people are left confused and worse off than before. Without adequate knowledge, it will become easy to get sidetracked and not experience lasting results.

What we consume plays a major role in health. Research shows that getting sugar in liquid form is much worse than getting it from solid food. This is why high sugar beverages like soda are among the worst things you can put into your body.

You could be struggling with food cravings and feel as if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. But certain food manufacturers don’t make it an easy. Their products are contributing to the health problems many people experience.

Sugary foods that drive weight gain and the onset of insulin resistance. Foods high in sodium (salty). Foods that drive high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Foods that negatively impact our gut health and immune system. These are just a few health conditions.

You could be struggling with food cravings and feel as if it’s time to make a lifestyle change. But certain food manufacturers don’t make it an easy. Their products are contributing to the health problems many people experience.

Sugary foods that drive weight gain and the onset of insulin resistance. Foods high in sodium (salty). Foods that drive high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Foods that negatively impact our gut health and immune system. These are just a few health conditions.

Perhaps you’ve already set your goals for the year, made up your mind to develop better habits, and decided that you’re not looking back. It’s full steam ahead!

You’ve probably been bombarded with all kinds of motivational social media posts and emails encouraging you to set goals and pursue them.

Well, typically the first week of the New Year is when most folks kick off their pursuit of goals, New Year’s resolutions, and plans for the year.

Unfortunately, it’s also a period after-which some people fall off, lose sight of their goals, and return to old habits.

Do you find it difficult to stick to your commitment to eating healthy, exercising and losing weight? Perhaps you’ve been on a roller coaster ride for years, and nothing seems to be working.

Men, when we were in our teens, 20’s and 30’s, many of us could get away with eating whatever we wanted, and exercising on occasion. But when we crossed over that 40th milestone, things started to change. Some of us felt as if we slowed down. Our bodies started aching more than usual. Our waistlines seemed to expand over night. Clothes don’t seem to fit right. Energy seem low. Constantly exhausted. And our we found ourselves taking more trips to the pharmacy.

Have you ever started a workout program to “get in shape,” but eventually stopped after a period of time? Perhaps something happened to get you off track.

Are you overweight and either have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, and are ready to lose weight so you can reverse T2D? In this week’s episode, I discuss how preparing for weight loss success changed my life, and ways to make your journey toward good health less complicated

Every year people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to reach their goals, improve their health, and better their lives. Many people are successful at keeping their resolutions, while many others fail. We’ve all been there.

If you’re concerned about potentially falling off during this holiday season, in this episode, I share few practical tips to help you stay on track while still enjoying the traditional foods you’ve come to love.

If you feel like your weight loss journey is going way too slow, and that you’re not seeing any significant results, you could be making some common mistakes. You’ve tried all of kinds of diet and fitness programs, and it seem as if people around you are winning and living their best life, but you’re not.

Diabetes is one of the most important public health issues of our time. Currently, more than 530 million people around the world are living with diabetes, and many more are at risk. Unfortunately, the disease’s impact often goes unrecognized.

If we have a bad relationship with food, it can affect our health and wellbeing. There is no doubt that what we eat can have a profound effect on our health, good or bad. But what about how we relate to food?

Losing weight in order to prevent and beat diseases such as type 2 diabetes is something we should aspire toward. Achieving good health does not to be so complicated. There are simple lifestyle changes we can make in order to experience lasting results.

Oftentimes, when some people think of losing weight, they either focus on what they eat, or their exercise. Some people prioritize one or the other. Healthy eating and regular exercise go hand-in-hand when it comes to developing a healthy lifestyle.

I had to come to the reality that I was not drinking enough water every day. I was drinking way too much soda and other sugary drinks. Drinking water daily and eliminating sugary drinks from your diet can assist with losing weight and achieving good health.