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Jacquelyn Johnston, M. Ed, Diabesity Coach If you’ve been adding a glass of water per day since you read my blog a couple of days ago, kudos to you! The most FAQ I get is “Do I have to drink 8 glasses a day?” And the answer is no, you don’t. 7½ will do. I’m

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Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach You and I are mostly water. In fact, we are approximately 67% water. If you don’t maintain this level of hydration you will get symptoms you won’t like. Simple as that. So, of you need to lose weight because you have diabesity, i.e. obesity and diabetes combined, you need to

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© Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Diabesity Coach.That was quite a phone call yesterday. “Jacquelyn, this is Kathy! Ben’s getting married in June, and I need to lose twenty pounds yesterday! Put me on the right diet!” My friend went on to say that she did not intend to be the only overweight woman in the wedding

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Are you in a chair a lot? If you are, diabesity could creep up on you. Are you eating a lot of store-made lunches? Diabesity could be stalking you. Are you stressed out by the time you get to work? Dying to say TGIF? Diabesity could be your evil twin. I’m not trying to scare

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© Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. How many machines have you tried out at the Gym? I enjoy using most of them at mine, from the rower to the abduction and adduction ones, plus the elliptical and the ones for the pecs and glutes. When it comes to cardio, however, I prefer a power-walk in the open

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© Jacquelyn Johnston, M.Ed. Did you read about the success story of the 15-year old boy who lost 30 pounds of his own accord? There was a full-page feature in the papers about it, with the news that weight loss, exercise and diet all helped him win his battle with Type 2 Diabetes. Now 15,

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