It used to feel like a personal failing to have cravings. I would instantly feel guilty if I wanted anything crunchy, sweet, salty, or comforting—why can’t I restrain myself? Why am I this way? However, I had to reconsider everything I believed to be true about hunger, emotions, and the role that food plays in […]
I was afraid when I was first told I had diabetes. or furious. or perhaps even inspired. But for the most part? I was exhausted. I’m sick of trying to decide what to eat. I’m sick of Googling symptoms at two in the morning. I was sick of acting like I was fine when I
A cozy, blood‑sugar‑friendly breakfast that feels like a treat Some mornings, I wake up craving something sweet, not “blood sugar chaos” sweet, but something fresh, creamy, and comforting. This Greek Yogurt Bowl has become one of my go‑to breakfasts on my diabetic weight‑loss journey because it checks all the boxes: quick, nourishing, protein‑packed, and gentle
My Current Work in Progress: “Astronomer” by Myles Pinkney A cozy check‑in from my diamond art table There’s something magical about sitting down with a diamond art kit that feels bigger than you. Detailed, whimsical, and full of tiny surprises waiting to be uncovered. That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling while working on my current
The most difficult part of my day used to be the mornings. I would wake up rushing, hungry, and already concerned about the effects of my blood sugar. Breakfast seemed like a minefield; if I made the incorrect decision, I would spend hours chasing figures. But as time went on, I discovered a few breakfasts
There’s a moment in every health journey when you realize you can’t keep doing things the way you’ve always done them. For me, that moment wasn’t dramatic. There was no movie‑style breakdown, no big revelation. It was quieter than that — a tired kind of honesty that settled into my chest one day and whispered,
