ICE-T Part 1: INSULIN- Your Blood Sugar Is “normal” So Why Are You Gaining Weight?

What if the reason you’re struggling with stubborn belly fat, cravings, brain fog, and weight gain isn’t that you need to eat less or exercise more? In this episode of The Radiant Revolution, Kim kicks off a four-part series breaking down her ICET Method: insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid. She explains why these systems shouldn’t be viewed in isolation and why understanding how they interact can provide a clearer picture of what may be happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause. Part one starts with insulin. Through a client case study, Kim explains the difference between blood sugar and fasting insulin, why standard labs may not reveal the whole picture, and how changes in estrogen and chronic stress can influence insulin sensitivity in midlife. This episode is all about looking beyond individual symptoms and understanding the bigger hormonal and metabolic picture. What You’ll Learn What Kim’s ICET Method stands for and why the order matters Why blood sugar and fasting insulin are not the same measurement How insulin resistance can develop even when blood sugar appears normal Why declining estrogen can affect insulin sensitivity in midlife How cortisol and chronic stress can influence glucose and insulin Why HRT alone isn’t designed to address every factor involved in weight management Why Kim believes addressing upstream metabolic factors matters before focusing on downstream symptoms Why You’re Still Gaining Weight After 40, Even on HRT Kim is hosting her free masterclass: CLICK HERE TO JOIN Inside the training, Kim dives deeper into why HRT alone may not address weight concerns and explores the role of insulin, inflammation, gut health, liver function, and the broader metabolic environment. DM Kim the word CLASS on Instagram to receive the masterclass details. You can also DM QUIZ to receive Kim’s free 2-minute hormone assessment and explore which areas of the ICET Method may be most relevant to your symptoms. Connect With Kim Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kim.schaper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.m3metabolicmethod.com⁠