A Simple Workout Plan for Type 2 Diabetes: Build Confidence, Stay Motivated, and Thrive

Show Notes:
In this episode, we break down a straightforward workout plan designed for people living with Type 2 Diabetes. You’ll discover how to build confidence, stay motivated, and make fitness a natural part of your daily life.

🔹 Why simple, consistent exercise is more effective than extreme workouts
🔹 How movement supports blood sugar control and overall health
🔹 Motivation strategies to help you stay on track

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress and thriving. Tune in and start your journey toward a healthier, more confident you.

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#Type2Diabetes #WorkoutPlan #DiabetesCare #HealthyLiving #Motivation

Welcome to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes one family at a time through education, support, and empowerment.

In this episode, Renee shares how to start exercising safely with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. You’ll learn:

• Why movement matters for blood sugar, mood, and energy.
• Safe first steps to begin without fear or injury.
• Low-impact workout ideas you can do today.
• How to build confidence through small, consistent actions.

Don’t forget to grab your free gift: The Balanced Plate Planner, a calming guide to help you organize meals, reduce stress, and feel empowered in your daily routine.

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Are you secretly eating foods you feel guilty about, like candy, chips, or fast food, while managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? You’re not alone. Secret eating can sabotage your blood sugar, stall weight loss, and leave you stuck in a cycle of shame and frustration.

In this episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, emotional eating & diabetes lifestyle coach, and yoga teacher, Renee Reid shares:

• What secret eating really is (and why we do it)
• How it impacts blood sugar and diabetes management
• 3 powerful strategies to break free from secret eating without guilt or deprivation

You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you manage cravings, enjoy the foods you love, and build a balanced plate that supports your health goals.

Free Resource: Download the Balanced Plate Planner, your free guide to creating meals that keep your blood sugar steady, help you lose weight, and take the stress out of eating with diabetes.

Share this with someone who needs encouragement on their diabetes journey, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Are you secretly eating foods you feel guilty about, like candy, chips, or fast food, while managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? You’re not alone. Secret eating can sabotage your blood sugar, stall weight loss, and leave you stuck in a cycle of shame and frustration.

In this episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, emotional eating & diabetes lifestyle coach, and yoga teacher, Renee Reid shares:

• What secret eating really is (and why we do it)
• How it impacts blood sugar and diabetes management
• 3 powerful strategies to break free from secret eating without guilt or deprivation

You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you manage cravings, enjoy the foods you love, and build a balanced plate that supports your health goals.

Free Resource: Download the Balanced Plate Planner, your free guide to creating meals that keep your blood sugar steady, help you lose weight, and take the stress out of eating with diabetes.

Share this with someone who needs encouragement on their diabetes journey, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

In this episode:
Managing diabetes can feel isolating, especially when you’re cooking one meal for yourself and another for your family. In this episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, Renee Reid shares how the Balanced Plate Method helps you create family-friendly meals that lower blood sugar, support weight loss, and bring everyone back to the same table. Discover why shared meals reduce stress, improve consistency, and make healthy living sustainable for life.

Don’t forget to download your free Balanced Plate Planner, your step-by-step guide to building meals your whole family will love, while balancing your blood sugar and supporting your health.
Click here to get your free copy today! Please share this episode with someone you love.
Until next time, take care of yourself and each other
With Peace and Love,
Renee 💖

Disclaimer
The Diabetic Toolbox content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medication, or fitness routine. Participation in any program, including our Yoga Audio Series, is at your own risk. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we’re honored to walk this journey with you

You don’t need fad diets or strict rules to feel better, manage your blood sugar, and lose weight. In today’s episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, Renee Reid, an emotional eating and diabetes lifestyle coach and yoga teacher, shares three simple secrets to balancing blood sugar naturally without dieting.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to pair foods, fuel your body, and keep your energy steady throughout the day, all while enjoying real meals you actually love.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why pairing carbs with protein helps stabilize blood sugar
• The surprising role veggies play in keeping you full and satisfied
• How skipping meals backfires (and what to do instead)
• A practical way to start building balanced meals today

🌟 The Balanced Plate Planner 🌟
Your free guide to creating balanced, diabetes-friendly meals that stabilize blood sugar and support weight loss.

Inside, you’ll find:
Family-friendly recipes
A 7-day meal plan
A simple framework to build meals with confidence

Click here to grab your free copy today!

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💬 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s ready to say goodbye to fad diets and hello to balance.
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Until next time, take care of yourself and each other

With Peace and Love,
Renee💖

Are you skipping this essential nutrient at mealtime? In today’s episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, we’re uncovering the #1 mistake women with pre-diabetes make at mealtime, and why it may be keeping your blood sugar on a rollercoaster of spikes and crashes.

I’ll show you why protein is your blood sugar’s best friend, how it keeps you energized and satisfied, and simple, family-friendly ways to add more of it into your meals without stress or restriction.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to balance your plate for steadier blood sugar, fewer cravings, and a happier, healthier you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why skipping protein causes blood sugar spikes and crashes
• How protein supports weight loss and energy balance
• Simple swaps to add protein at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• The easiest question to ask yourself at every meal to stay on track

🌟 Free Gift: The Balanced Plate Planner 🌟

Don’t forget to grab your free copy of the Balanced Plate Planner. It’s packed with recipes and a 7-day meal plan that will show you exactly how to build protein-packed meals your whole family will love.

Click here to download your free copy today!

Until next time, take care of yourself and each other

With Peace and Love,
Renee

Why a Balanced Plate Beats Fad Diets

Fad diets may promise fast results, but they often leave you hungry, frustrated, and right back where you started. In this episode of The Diabetic Toolbox, I’m sharing why fad diets don’t work in the long run and how the Balanced Plate Method offers a sustainable, flexible, and empowering way to lower blood sugar, lose weight, and enjoy your meals, without guilt or restrictions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why fad diets fail and what makes them unsustainable
• The 3 biggest problems with restrictive programs
• How the Balanced Plate Method creates lasting results
• 3 reasons the Balanced Plate works better than dieting
• A stress-free approach to managing diabetes with confidence

Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode

🌟 The Balanced Plate Planner 🌟
Your free guide to creating balanced, blood sugar-friendly meals that work for the whole family. Inside you’ll find:
Family-friendly recipes
A 7-day meal plan to jumpstart your journey
A simple framework to build meals that support weight loss and stable blood sugar

👉 Click here to download your FREE Balanced Plate Planner today!

Share & Subscribe

💬 Did this episode encourage you? Share it with a friend who needs to hear that diets aren’t the answer.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Diabetic Toolbox on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an update!

Until next time, take care of yourself and each other,
With Peace and Love,
Renee 💖

Resources to Support Your Journey

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⚠️ Disclaimer

The Diabetic Toolbox content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, medication, or fitness routine. Participation in any program, including our Yoga Audio Series, is at your own risk. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we’re honored to walk this journey with you.