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“Well this explains a lot…”
Why Women Are Told to Eat More Often (and Why That Advice Is Backfiring) If you’ve ever been told to eat five to six small meals a day...

Mary Beth Oakley
Sep 83 min read


Let’s bust this myth wide open: “My A1c is normal, so I’m fine. Not insulin resistant."
So your doctor said your A1c looks “normal.” Whew, right? All clear? Not so fast, friend. That number doesn’t always tell the whole...

Mary Beth Oakley
Sep 12 min read


How Long Does It Really Take to Reverse Insulin Resistance? (Let’s Talk Truth)
Women get unstuck through community! If you’ve been working to heal your blood sugar and balance your hormones, you’ve probably wondered:...

Mary Beth Oakley
Aug 252 min read


Why Weight Loss Isn’t the Goal—and What Actually Heals Insulin Resistance
A brisk morning walk helps heal insulin resistance! If you’ve been told that the only way to “fix” your health is to lose weight, I want...

Mary Beth Oakley
Aug 182 min read


3 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Balance—Even If Your Labs Say You’re Fine
I can’t tell you how many women have sat across from me and said, “My doctor said everything looks normal… but I don’t feel normal.”...

Mary Beth Oakley
Aug 112 min read
Why “Just Eat Less and Move More” Doesn’t Work for Insulin Resistance
If you’ve ever been told to “just eat less and move more” to lose weight or manage blood sugar… I want you to know something: It’s not...

Mary Beth Oakley
Aug 42 min read


The Most Underrated Way to Heal Insulin Resistance? Play!
We’re told that if we want to heal our bodies, we need to “work out harder.” More sweat. More reps. More hustle. But here’s the thing: if...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jul 282 min read


Eileen’s doctor said it was progressive. She proved him wrong!
You’ve probably heard it too: “Type 2 diabetes is progressive.” “Once you’re on meds, you’ll always be on them.” “There’s nothing you can...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jul 211 min read
Why I Don’t Recommend Smoothies for Insulin Resistance
And what to eat instead if you want to actually balance your blood sugar If you’ve been diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes,...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jul 143 min read
Sleep and Blood Sugar: The Overlooked Connection
What every woman with insulin resistance needs to know about getting better rest—and better results You’re watching what you eat. You’re...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jul 73 min read
The Real First Step to Healing Insulin Resistance
How to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress—one step at a time If you’re reading this, you’re probably tired. Tired...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jun 303 min read


Good Golly Miss Molly!
Hey sister friend, today, I'd like to introduce you to my friend and client, Molly. Like millions of Americans, Molly was diagnosed with...

Mary Beth Oakley
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Low Carb Breakfast = Better Blood Sugars
If you have diabetes or insulin resistance, managing your blood sugar levels can be a tricky process. It is important to know what foods...

Mary Beth Oakley
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Coach MB's Favorite BBQ Baked Beans - Gentle on Blood Sugar!
I don't know about y'all, but baked beans are one of my favorite parts of a summer BBQ! They remind me of the beans my grandma, Tootsie,...

Mary Beth Oakley
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Berries and Cream: An Anti-Inflammatory Twist on a Classic British Dessert
Who doesn’t love some juicy berries covered in cream for a refreshing dessert or a tasty snack?!! When I lived in the UK for five years,...

Mary Beth Oakley
Mar 30, 20232 min read


When all you hear is "can't"
Have y'all ever gotten burrowed down into a crappy way of thinking where you are overwhelmed at all the things you think you can't have?...

Mary Beth Oakley
Feb 8, 20233 min read


48 Hour THM VALENTINE'S FLASH SALE!!!
SOOOOOOOO many goodies to set you up for a GREAT Valentine's Day! This sale will last through Wednesday night at 11:59pm! Get your...

Mary Beth Oakley
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Diabetes Care: It's a Marathon. It's NOT a Sprint.
In my Seedlings Diabetic Course we are hitting that point where the rubber really meets the road. It's the time where things are not new...

Mary Beth Oakley
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Milk Thistle: Everything You Need to Know as a Diabetic
Milk Thistle: Everything You Need to Know as a Diabetic

Mary Beth Oakley
Jan 24, 20233 min read


The Best Dang Coleslaw (low fat, low carb)
I threw this recipe together for our church small group this past weekend, and it turned out so well I thought it would be unkind for me...

Mary Beth Oakley
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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