Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes was specifically hard for me, especially after 10 years of practicing as a competitive gymnast. I was used to feeling strong. Now when I exercised, I had to make sure I carbed up beforehand, had a Gatorade in my bag at all times and had to mentally prepare myself for the low blood sugar that was bound to happen.

Cycle Syncing is a practice where you match your lifestyle, workouts and nutrition to your menstrual cycle. Because different times of the month bring different energy, nutrition needs and physiological changes, this practice allows you to meet your body where it is instead of pushing against it.

The PFF Method and dessert.. two things we love around here. Who said you can’t eat dessert as a person with diabetes?! Add in some protein, fat, and fiber and you can make any snack or dessert blood sugar friendly. Keep scrolling for Coach Jess’s High Protein Cookie Dough Bites.

Losing weight with Type 1 Diabetes is possible and the good news? You don’t have to give up carbs to do it!

Join us inside this weeks episode as Lissie celebrates nine years living with type one diabetes. Inside this episode, Lissie breaks down the nine lessons she’s learned while living with T1D since her freshman year of college.