58. From Addiction to T1D Diagnosis: Jay Maryniak’s Story of Overcoming Challenges

Today on the podcast we have a very special guest: entrepreneur and personal trainer Jay Maryniak! Jay is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who got sober back in 2005. Fitness was one of the things that helped save Jay and put his life in a positive direction. He was diagnosed with T1D as an adult at the age of 28 but didn’t let that stop him from continuing to challenge himself and help other people.Jay is the founder of JTM FIT INC. His online training programs have helped thousands of people all over the world make incredible physical and mental transformations. Follow Jay on Instagram HERE.In today's episode, we discuss…How to crowd out the noise and zone in on what works best for you with exercise and nutritionHow blood sugar control is the foundation of physique changes for people with T1DHow shifting your mindset from “I’ll try” to “I will” is the first step for making a changeHow to improve your relationship with perfectionism as a T1DHow our daily decisions determine who we are and who we becomeWe are now enrolling for our Spring 2023 Decide and Conquer Group Coaching Program. If you are ready to transform your relationship with diabetes, learn more about the DCB and apply HERE.  Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast rise! Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.RESOURCES FOR YOU: For T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan - HEREFor reducing highs and lows during exercise - HEREFor ways to lower your A1C starting now - HEREDisclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.