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Insulin resistance can cause symptoms like weight gain, low energy, cravings, and thinking about food all the time. While these symptoms are unpleasant and affect your quality of life, insulin resistance is more important than needing a mid-afternoon cup of coffee or not being able to fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Insulin resistance is linked to dozens of chronic conditions, many of which don’t have an obvious connection to elevated blood sugar. More connections are b

Most people come to a nutrition coach with a specific goal: to lose weight, increase their energy, or manage a specific health concern. What they don't always realize is that all of those goals connect back to the same underlying factor: metabolic health. This post explains what metabolism and metabolic health actually mean and why improving your metabolic health is the first step toward achieving your goals.

Most people don't know what insulin resistance is or if they have it until a doctor mentions prediabetes. But the signs often show up years earlier in your energy, your cravings, and your weight. Here's what to look for and why catching insulin resistance early matters.