{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 137 - My 2025 Reflections: 3 Changes That Brought More Steady Blood Sugar, Mood & Strength","description":"This week, Melissa gets real about the three lessons that shaped her health, her training, and her mindset in 2025 \u2014 and how you can carry these into 2026 with less pressure and more clarity. If you\u2019ve been feeling stretched thin, sprinting through December, pushing your workouts harder than your body seems to tolerate\u2026 this one is going to speak right to you. Inside, she walks through: Why she shifted from HIIT to strength + restorative work How cortisol and midlife physiology change the rules Why doing less actually improve her blood sugar, sleep, mood, and strength How to build a simple, realistic rhythm for movement in midlife The small shifts that will matter more in 2026 than any big resolution You\u2019ll also hear reflections on faith, gratitude, and how Jesus has grounded her through the whirlwind of the holidays \u2014 and the encouragement to pause and set intentions that support your whole self: mind, body, and spirit. Plus: a reminder that tools like weighted vests are optional (Melissa still hasn\u2019t bought one!) and why your recovery matters more than your hustle. Join the Type 1 in Midlife Circle for weekly support, hormone clarity, gentle accountability, and a place to stop guessing about your midlife health. 14-day free trial below. https:\/\/www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com\/joingroupcoaching2025 ","author_name":"Type 1 In Midlife: Women Over 40 with Type 1 Diabetes, Hormones, Perimenopause, Menopause, and Blood Sugar Challenges","author_url":"https:\/\/www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com","html":"