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If eating less worked the way we were told it should, most people wouldn’t still be struggling.

Many people are tracking calories, trying to be disciplined, and eating less — yet still feeling hungry, tired, and stuck. In this episode, we unpack why weight loss isn’t just about calories.

You’ll learn:

• Why the calories-in, calories-out model often falls short

• How insulin affects hunger, fat storage, and energy

• Why calorie deficits feel harder to maintain with insulin resistance

• How blood sugar spikes and crashes drive cravings and fatigue

• What to focus on instead of simply eating less

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but your body isn’t responding, this episode will help explain why — without blame or extremes.

👋 About Jenny Peña

Jenny Peña is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and a Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle coach.

She helps busy professionals improve insulin resistance, lower their A1C, lose weight, and build sustainable habits — without extreme diets or burnout.

Through her coaching, podcast, and educational resources, Jenny focuses on helping people understand their metabolism so change feels supportive, not restrictive.

🔗 FREE Resources & Ways to Work Together:📘 Prediabetes Roadmap Guide
A clear starting point if you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or want to support blood sugar before things progress: 👉 https://wwwsubscribepage.io/starterguide

🍽️ Dinner, Solved – Quick, Blood Sugar–Friendly Dinner Ideas. Simple dinner ideas to help stabilize blood sugar without overthinking meals:👉 https://subscribepage.io/dinnersolved

🗒️ Blood Sugar–Balancing Snacks ListEasy snack options to reduce crashes, cravings, and energy dips: 👉 https://subscribepage.io/snacks

📞 Book a FREE Clarity Call
Not sure where to start or what kind of support you need? Let’s talk it through: 👉 https://calendly.com/coachjenp7/call

🌐 Learn More About My Work
Coaching programs, education, and additional resources:
👉 https://www.jennypena.com

📲 Follow on Instagram
Daily blood sugar education, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes support:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/coachjenp

Why does weight loss feel harder than it should — even when you’re doing “everything right”?

In this episode, Jenny Peña breaks down insulin resistance and explains how it affects hunger, cravings, energy, and fat storage. You’ll learn why insulin resistance is a metabolic environment issue, how it connects to prediabetes and metabolic health, and what actually helps improve insulin sensitivity.

Jenny also discusses how GLP-1 medications fit into a bigger picture — and why sustainable habits still matter for long-term success.

• What insulin resistance actually is (simple explanation)

• Common symptoms people often overlook

• Why weight loss feels harder with insulin resistance

• How insulin resistance connects to prediabetes and metabolic syndrome

• Nutrition, movement, and lifestyle strategies that support insulin sensitivity

🎁 Free Resource:
What to Focus on When Using GLP-1s
👉 https://subscribepage.io/glp1

🌐 Learn more: https://jennypena.com
📲 Instagram: @coachjenp

In this episode, Coach Jenny Pena reflects on the key lessons learned throughout 2025 regarding blood sugar management, cravings, stress, and nutrition.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding cravings, managing stress, and creating balanced meals without the need for drastic changes.

Looking ahead to 2026, she shares exciting new initiatives, including monthly webinars and workshops aimed at providing ongoing support and education for listeners.

About Coach Jenny:

💙 I’m Jenny Peña — Diabetes Prevention Specialist and host of Path to Better A1C Podcast. Love to simplify the science behind all things blood sugar, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight loss, nutrition and more.

I help busy professionals with prediabetes or insulin resistance lower their A1C, balance blood sugar, boost energy, ditch brain fog and fatigue, lose weight without extreme diets or overhauling your entire life.

After coaching 200+ people and reversing my own prediabetes, I teach simple, science-backed strategies that work in real life—even with a full schedule and cravings.

FREE Resources:

📘Prediabetes Roadmap Guide: https://wwwsubscribepage.io/starterguide

🍽️Dinner, Solved – quick & blood sugar–friendly dinner ideas: https://subscribepage.io/dinnersolved

🗒️Blood Sugar–Balancing Snacks List: https://subscribepage.io/snacks

📞Book a FREE Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/coachjenp7/call

🌐 Learn more: https://www.jennypena.com

📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjenp/

In this episode of the Path to Better A1C podcast, host Jenny Pena speaks with Dr. Marcelle Siegel about the importance of brain health and its connection to overall wellness, particularly for those managing diabetes.

They discuss sustainable strategies for improving brain function through nutrition, stress reduction techniques, and innovative therapies like red light therapy. The conversation also touches on the rising prevalence of ADHD and its links to metabolic health, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches to treatment.

Finally, they highlight the critical role of sleep in maintaining brain health and offer resources for listeners to enhance their well-being.

About Marcelle:

Marcelle Siegel, PhD, is a professor, researcher, and founder of brainRISE, where neuroscience meets real life. As a mom, academic, and entrepreneur, she knows exactly how hard it is to protect your own health while carrying a full load of responsibilities.

Her work targets the root cause of brain fog, stress, and many chronic illnesses: inflammation. Through her cutting-edge courses, challenges, and 1:1 deep dives, Marcelle empowers professionals to wow their neurons, build resilience, and thrive again.

Serenity Scheduler: https://brainrisego.eo.page/the-brainrise-serenity-scheduler

Website: https://www.brainRISEgo.com

Join an Inclusive Community to Boost your Chill and Enhance your Brain Health using Practical Neuroscience: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulbrainwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelle-a-siegel-ph-d-a06b2a26a

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainrisers/

In this episode, Jenny Pena and Kendall discuss the often-overlooked topic of grief, exploring its various forms beyond the loss of a loved one. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding the stages of grief, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and processing unresolved grief.

Kendall shares practical tips for navigating grief, especially during the holiday season, and highlights the significance of self-care and emotional support. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their feelings and find joy amidst their grief, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of their emotional experiences.Kendal Goosen is a certified Grief Recovery Method® Specialist and founder of Healfulness.

She helps adults uncover hidden grief behind patterns like procrastination, self-sabotage, and addiction, guiding them to build the safety and confidence to return to themselves. She also equips parents, caregivers, and educators with practical tools to support children through loss and change, creating a foundation of emotional literacy for the next generation.

Connect with Kendal:

Hidden Grief Quiz: https://kendal-d7yjxfps.scoreapp.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/healfulness.co/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendalgoosen/

Website: Healfulness.co/links

Connect with Host, Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC:

Grab free Prediabetes Roadmap Guide - https://www.subscribepage.io/starterguide

Check my website - https://www.jennypena.com

Follow me on Instagram @coachjenp

Join me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569284337496

In this episode of the Path to Better A1C podcast, host Jenny Pena speaks with registered dietitian Andy De Santis about the interconnectedness of fatty liver disease and diabetes management.

About Andy De Santis, RD MPH:

Andy is a private practice dietitian, book author and social media enthusiast from Toronto, Canada. Having graduated with a master's in public health nutrition in 2014, his decade long career started at the research and education department of Diabetes Canada before expanding into the world of social media, nutrition writing and private practice.

Spending the last few years engrossed in the world of fatty liver disease and metabolic health, Andy has an insatiable desire for identifying and translating nutrition research for his clients, followers and Fatty Liver online course and community members. * Use PB50 Code for $50 off Fatty Liver Course here:ttps://www.fatty-liver-masterclass.com/checkout* Connect with Andy on IG: @AndytheRD

Connect with Host, Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC

FREE Resources:📘Prediabetes Roadmap Guide: https://wwwsubscribepage.io/starterguide🍽️Dinner, Solved – quick & blood sugar–friendly dinner ideas: https://jennypena.kit.com/dinner🗒️Blood Sugar–Balancing Snacks List: https://subscribepage.io/snacksConnect with Coach Jenny:📞Book a FREE Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/coachjenp7/call🌐 Learn more: https://www.jennypena.com📲 Follow on Instagram: / coachjenp

In this episode of Path to Better A1C, jenny sits down with Bryan Butler, Formerly 400 lb teen now helping build brands that improve our healthspans. He is a graphic designer and podcast host who approaches life and wellness through a holistic lens.

Together, they dive into his personal weight loss journey, his calling and what provoked him to create a podcast and be an advocate for the young generation. He opens up about his powerful journey of losing a significant amount of weight and the mindset shifts that helped him sustain that transformation.

In this conversation, Bryan Butler emphasizes the significance of enjoying food while also focusing on the distinction between weight loss and fat loss. He highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass for better metabolic health and encourages listeners to prioritize fat loss over mere weight loss, noting that the scale may not always reflect positive changes in health and strength.

Connect with Bryan:

Website - https://bryanbutlerstudio.com

Instagram: @bryanbutlerstudio + @TheOdysseyOfAFormerFatKid

LinkedIn: @bryanbbutlerstudio

Connect with Host, Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC:

Grab FREE Prediabetes Starter Guide - https://www.subscribepage.io/starterguide

IG @coachjenp

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569284337496