The numbers are grim—less than 7% of people in the U.S. are metabolically healthy. This is a tragic health crisis that can easily be solved with simple lifestyle changes. This episode of Beginnings & Breakthroughs takes you through JJ's tips on balancing blood sugar and transforming your health to avoid being part of this devastating statistic. JJ coaches community member Marsha Kaehne on how she can level up her metabolic health following the Sugar Impact Diet. Marsha discovered that "calories in, calories out" isn't always true, found that intermittent fasting gave her high energy, and started incorporating resistance training after spending too many hours on the elliptical machine focusing only on cardio. Even with all the progress, Marsha's A1C levels are not where she wants them to be. JJ gives her tips on what affects metabolic health, plus how to enhance her fasts, avoid "fake" healthy foods at the grocery store, practice a protein-first approach with meals, exercise the right way for better blood sugar balance, and much more. Working in a high-stress job as a nurse practitioner in mental health, Marsha also provides some insight on how she manages her stress levels to support her wellbeing, with additional tips from JJ.