Dr. Mary Claire Haver

And just oftentimes the question is answered before we can get to it by someone in the community who went through the same thing, found the resources and fixed the problem.

If you are not starting resistance training, I want you to get curious about it.

There are so many resources online.

You don't have to just jump into a gym and spend lots of money.

You can do very simple things at home with your own body weight.

that can be effective.

I like to meet my patients where they are.

So if you are sedentary, just start walking.

A one 30-minute walk after dinner every day can lower your risk of diabetes, I think, by 50% in some patients, okay, if you're sedentary.

So don't feel like you have to suddenly train for a triathlon or a marathon.

Just going for a walk every day can lower your stress, improve your sleep, and decrease your risk of diabetes and insulin resistance.

Track your protein intake for a few days.

Download a free nutrition tracker.

My favorite is Chronometer.

It's free.

It was developed for nutrition scientists.

And it can just help you get an idea of how much fiber are you getting?

How much vitamin D are you getting?

How much magnesium are you getting from your food?

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