Podcast Episode 8: What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor for 30 Days

Episode Summary: Ever wonder how your body actually responds to the food you eat? Do the popular glucose hacks—like eating protein first, walking after meals, or drinking vinegar—really work? I put them to the test. For 30 days, I wore a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and tracked exactly how my blood sugar reacted to different foods, exercise, and small lifestyle changes. And what I learned completely changed the way I eat. In this episode, I’m sharing:✔️ The glucose hacks that actually work to lower blood sugar spikes✔️ How just one big glucose spike can throw off your blood sugar for over 24 hours✔️ Why even whole-food carbs like rice and sweet potatoes caused major spikes for me✔️ How my past insulin resistance impacts the way my body handles carbs today If you’ve ever struggled with hunger, energy crashes, or stubborn weight, this episode will help you understand how to stabilize your blood sugar for better energy, fewer cravings, and sustainable fat loss. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why blood sugar stability matters—even if you don’t have diabetes How eating protein, fiber, and fat before carbs lowers glucose spikes The surprising impact of walking after meals on blood sugar control How vinegar before meals reduces glucose spikes and improves insulin sensitivity Why big blood sugar spikes keep your glucose elevated for over a day What I realized about whole-food carbs and insulin resistance Actionable Challenge: This week, try one of these glucose-balancing hacks and see how it impacts your energy, hunger, and cravings:✔️ Eat protein and fat before carbs. Notice if you feel fuller and more stable.✔️ Take a 10-minute walk after meals. See if it helps prevent energy crashes.✔️ Try vinegar before a carb-heavy meal. Pay attention to how your cravings change afterward. Let me know how it goes! DM me on Instagram (@hopeplackcoaching) and share your experience.  If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review!