Have you been eating healthier, exercising more, and trying your best... but your A1C still isn't going down?

You're not alone.

In this episode of Prediabetes & The Path to Better A1C, I'm sharing the 3 most common mistakes I see that can keep A1C levels elevated, even when you're making healthy changes.

We'll talk about:

✅ Hidden sugars in drinks that can spike blood sugar
✅ Why poor sleep makes it harder to improve insulin sensitivity
✅ How chronic stress impacts your blood sugar
✅ BONUS: Why strength training has become one of my favorite strategies for improving insulin sensitivity and boosting energy

I also share part of my own journey recovering from frozen shoulder, why I made strength training a priority this year, and how working with my personal trainer helped me safely rebuild strength and confidence.

If you've been feeling frustrated because your numbers aren't changing, this episode is for you.

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What can a soccer match teach you about lowering your A1C? More than you might think. ⚽

In this special episode, I'm stepping away from my usual format and sharing five surprising lessons soccer has taught me about building healthier habits, balancing blood sugar, and preventing type 2 diabetes.

As someone who didn't grow up watching soccer but became a proud soccer mom after my son started playing, I've discovered that the same principles that help teams succeed on the field are the same principles that help us succeed with our health.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why consistency matters more than perfection
• How every healthy habit plays a different role in blood sugar management
• Why prediabetes is your opportunity to make adjustments before it's too late
• The biggest mistake people make when trying to improve their health
• Why support and coaching can make all the difference

Whether you're working to lower your A1C, prevent type 2 diabetes, or simply build healthier habits, these lessons will change the way you think about your health journey.

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Your doctor says, "Your liver numbers are a little elevated. It's probably nothing." So you move on.

But what if those "slightly elevated" liver enzymes are actually an early warning sign of metabolic dysfunction?

In this episode, Coach Jenny Peña breaks down the surprising connection between fatty liver, insulin resistance, and blood sugar—and why this often-silent condition deserves more attention.

You'll learn:

✔️ What fatty liver is (and why doctors recently changed its name)

✔️ Why fatty liver and blood sugar create a two-way cycle that can worsen insulin resistance

✔️ Why elevated liver enzymes shouldn't always be brushed aside

✔️ Three simple, science-backed habits that help support both your liver and your blood sugar

The hope rests in the fact that fatty liver is often one of the most reversible metabolic conditions when caught early.

If you've been told your liver enzymes are elevated, have prediabetes, insulin resistance, or simply want to protect your long-term health, this episode will help you understand what your liver may be trying to tell you.

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