<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Eileen's Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eileen's Coaching]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.eileenscoaching.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Blood Sugar and How to Keep It Balanced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blood Sugar and Its Impact on Health Blood sugar is the concentration of glucose in your blood, essential for energy. Your body processes food through digestion, absorption, and hormone regulation — primarily through insulin. Keeping blood sugar balanced is crucial because both high and low levels trigger stress responses in the body and brain, affecting mood, energy, and overall health. Types of Carbohydrates and Their Effects Simple carbs digest quickly, causing rapid energy spikes and...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/understanding-blood-sugar-and-how-to-keep-it-balanced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f99f63357dd2c74366df7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_1f347a68ff9b47a1b4dbdfb75de8c343~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Look for When Reading the Ingredients List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the ingredients in the order in which they're written.Why does this matter? Ingredients are listed in order of quantity. If sugar is the first ingredient listed, the product is mostly sugar — and if corn syrup is listed third, the product contains a lot of it. If there are twenty or more ingredients — most of which are chemical names that sound like gibberish — put the product back on the shelf and walk away. Aim for products with 3 to 5 ingredients max, all of which you can identify as...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/what-to-look-for-when-reading-the-ingredients-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f9940ad31f9f079caf9cb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:07:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_d3e2a2449c104eab94248371a299f5a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Four-Day Energy Experiment: A Simple Way to Discover What Fuels You Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed how some meals leave you feeling steady and clear-headed, while others send you straight into a mid-afternoon slump? You're not imagining it — and you don't need a nutrition degree to figure out why. You just need four days and a little curiosity. That's the idea behind the Four-Day Energy Experiment, a simple self-guided practice I use with my coaching clients to help them understand exactly what their body needs to feel its best. Why This Matters So much of feeling...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/the-four-day-energy-experiment-a-simple-way-to-discover-what-fuels-you-best</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5bd6f0e447e3bde587de3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Four-Day Experiment]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_e5af1c3b68534efabae87572089be775~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_856,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Small Habits That Make a Big Difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing life after a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis isn't about one big lifestyle transformation — it's about a handful of small, consistent habits that add up over time. Here are a few worth starting with: Move a little every day, even if it's just a 10-minute walk after dinner. Keep a simple log of how meals make you feel, not to judge yourself, but to notice patterns. Prioritize sleep, since it affects nearly everything else. Stay hydrated. And perhaps most importantly, don't go it alone —...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/5-small-habits-that-make-a-big-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a564e49d22c61afe040282a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:57:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_fbb611404f314c95899ed4cf597a57c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_728,h_409,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Here's Your First Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearing the words "you have Type 2 diabetes" can feel overwhelming, even a little scary. It's natural to have a flood of questions: What do I eat now? What changes first? Am I going to be okay? Take a breath — you don't have to figure it all out today. The most important first step isn't a diet overhaul or a new workout plan. It's simply deciding that you're going to face this with support instead of alone. A diagnosis is a starting point, not a life sentence, and small, steady changes tend...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-here-s-your-first-step</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a564d1cc27c9ba171e03817</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:55:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_2b7a4b6004cf4017999931793d17db82~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_384,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rethinking Your Plate: Simple Food Swaps to Start With"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the first things people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes worry about is food. Will I have to give up everything I love? The good news: this isn't about restriction, it's about balance. Small, sustainable swaps often make a bigger difference than a complete overhaul. Start by looking at your plate rather than any single food. Try filling half of it with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter with lean protein, and a quarter with whole grains or starchy vegetables. Simple swaps — like...]]></description><link>https://www.eileenscoaching.com/post/coach-eileen-test-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a468cc2258f25aaabae40a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:07:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c3e31c_bf93f456d566429b8fb51eca3a37f987~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Coach Eileen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>