Kathy Smith's Project: YOU! Type 2 - The Healthy Approach to Help Fight and Manage Type 2 Diabetes.

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Currently, 24 million people in the United States have diabetes. Almost 95 percent have type 2 diabetes, which can be managed by making healthy lifestyle choices—exercising, eating right, handling stress, and, in some cases, taking medication. There are an additional 57 million people who have pre-diabetes, which means that they have already started down the road to getting type 2 diabetes. The good news is that cutting back on calories and fat, being physically active, and losing weight can reverse pre-diabetes and, therefore, delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

There is an exciting, revolutionary program that can help: Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2 is a step-by-step guide to creating a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Developed in conjunction with leading diabetes doctors, specialists, certified diabetes educators, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA), this comprehensive program shows you how to take control of your health and your life!

THE BEACHBODY® DIFFERENCE - Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2 was created with the American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy and the leading publisher of comprehensive diabetes information.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It is when the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to breakdown glucose for energy.

When you eat food, the body breaks down the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in our bodies. Insulin is what takes the sugars from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood, rather than going to the cells complications arise.

Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always develop a condition known as "pre-diabetes" blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Whether you are a pre-diabetic or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you can take small steps that will avoid, improve, or help you manage your condition.

Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Cured?

Diabetes Prevention is the best cure. Diabetes Research has also shown that if you take action to manage your blood glucose when you have pre-diabetes, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from ever developing. Project You: Type 2 will give you the necessary tools to make these changes and help you manage or prevent type 2 diabetes.

How Can You Prevent Diabetes?

You can prevent type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications from developing through changes in lifestyle. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, you may help manage or prevent it with the revolutionary new lifestyle program, Kathy Smith's Project: YOU! Type 2™.

Studies have shown that people with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes through changes to their lifestyles, These changes include weight loss and regular physical activity.

Kathy Smith teamed up with the leading authority on Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association, to create this revolutionary, simple program specifically for people with Type 2 Diabetes. By using this innovative system’s step by step instructions and tools, you will get moving, gain strength and coordination, and continue building on that every step of the way.

You will see how going from very little physical activity to an active life of better health, more energy and overall wellness is possible in 12-weeks. Over time you will see the positive effects Project You: Type 2 will have on your type 2 Diabetes symptoms.

What Can Exercise Do For Someone With Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-diabetes?

While exercise is an essential component of good health for everyone, it can provide especially significant benefits for people with diabetes. Regular physical activity burns calories and makes your body more sensitive to the insulin you produce. Both actions can help improve blood glucose management.

People with diabetes who exercise regularly may require less insulin or diabetes pills, since physical activity can lower blood glucose and weight. In addition, when you’re physically fit, you have the strength, flexibility, and endurance needed for your daily activities. Being active helps you feel better physically and mentally.

Kathy Smith's Project: YOU! Type 2 is suitable for all fitness levels as well as for people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Remember, always seek the advice of your health care provider if you have diabetes or with any questions you may have regarding your unique needs and medical condition.

How Is Diabetes Treated?

Taking charge of weight control and blood sugar levels is crucial in treating diabetes. Project You Type 2 will show you how to treat yourself to delicious mouthwatering real food, by teaching you how to make healthy food choices. By using a unique COMBO system that simplifies carb counting, you will learn not only what to eat to help treat your type 2 diabetes but also when to eat.

Diabetes can be treated by achieving lower blood sugar levels, reducing body weight while increasing physical activity. Diet and Exercise are key elements to helping you manage your Type 2 Diabetes, and now this program effectively provides a complete “how to” system to help you every step of the way.

You will get healthy, lose weight and manage your diabetes while following this simple, easy to use complete system.

What is Kathy Smith’s Project: YOU! Type 2®

Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2® is the first and only all-in-one fitness, nutrition and support program supported by the American Diabetes Association and developed in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association, doctors, and certified diabetes educators. It’s a healthy approach to help fight type 2 diabetes.

Project: YOU! Type 2 is a complete step-by-step diabetes prevention and diabetes risk management program. Project You: Type 2 helps you transition to healthier lifestyle, and can help reduce your chances of getting type 2 diabetes or avoiding the risk of complications if you are a type 2 diabetic.

Why is Kathy Smith’s Project: YOU! Type 2 Unique?

By coordinating a basic, accessible workout with an easy-to-use meal plan, Kathy Smith has created a simple but effective all-in-one program to help people manage type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Studies have shown that people with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes through changes to their lifestyle that include weight loss and regular physical activity. Project:YOU! Type 2 provides a comprehensive introduction to fitness and wholesome eating. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting diabetes, or who wants a moderate approach to getting in shape and living a healthy lifestyle.

Where did you come up with your recipes for the program?

The recipes and meal plan were developed in conjunction with doctors, Certified Diabetes Educators, and the American Diabetes Association. You will find many of your favorite foods in the Good2Eat! Cookbook, such as pasta, peanut butter, grilled ham and cheese, stuffed baked potatoes, sweet berries, and juicy beef kabobs. The cookbook also breaks down all the nutritional information by calories, carbs, fats, and proteins.

Can the program work for a family in which you might have one member with diabetes?

The leading diabetes researchers no longer recommend special diabetic meals that rely on artificial sugars and substitute foods that the rest of your family won't eat. It turns out that the best way for people with diabetes to eat is the same way you eat for a healthy life—with real food, in accordance with tailored guidelines. This is a healthy eating program for losing weight. People who do not have diabetes can use it to lose weight as well, but if their goal is not to lose weight, they may want to adjust their portion sizes and calories.

JOIN THE FIGHT! The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy and is the leading publisher of comprehensive diabetes information.

Why is Kathy Smith's Project: YOU! Type 2 Effective?

Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, such as blindness, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, and lowerlimb amputations. Kathy Smith’s Project: YOU! Type 2 provides a full range of tools to start you on the path to a healthy lifestyle.

• 10 diverse workouts gently introduce you to fitness while slimming and toning your whole body. With workouts including walking, fat-burning, strength training, and flexibility exercises, there’s plenty of variety to keep it interesting.

• The COMBO food plan system makes eating right easy. The right meal plan is crucial for diabetics, because it’s the primary means of controlling blood sugar levels. This plan counts carbs for you, and is based on portion control and proper food combining.

• The cookbook and meal cards take the guesswork out of your meals and make it simple to stick to the meal plan. In addition, they give you endless meal plan options so mealtime never gets boring.

• Journaling tools help you track your moods, glucose levels, workouts, and meals. Using this data, you and your doctor can customize your treatment and better manage your diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Why Kathy Smith's Project: YOU! Type 2®

• The program has been specifically designed to help them manage the disease, and has been developed in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association.
• By helping to regulate the body’s metabolism, the program can help reduce the risk of pre-diabetes advancing to full-blown Type 2 diabetes.
• The exercises can be done by people of a broad range of fitness levels, even those who have never done an exercise program.
• Studies have shown that Women ages 35 – 55 are most likely to identify with Kathy Smith; the exercises are also well suited to people in this age range.
• The meal planning tools are filled with delicious and low-calorie meals and snacks, plus many of the workouts are specifically designed for fat burning.

** NOTE - Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2® is NOT for people with joint or mobility issues, the elderly, and those who are severely obese. Some of the exercises, especially the advanced workouts, may prove too challenging for them.

 Key Benefits & Usage:

Good2Go! Program Guide, plus the 12-Week Food & Fitness Journal, takes the fear and confusion out of diabetes with a pocket version of the whole program. All the fitness, healthy eating, and journaling components you want, in one convenient guide. The guide simplifies and lays out all you need to succeed on Project You! Type 2. It will help you track over a 90 day period your activity progress, blood glucose readings, food log weight and provide essential information on how to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve your goals. This motivational tool explains diabetes in nonmedical terms taking the fear and mystery out of type 2 Diabetes.

Good2Move! 12-Week Workout Guide - An incredible guide to help you get started created especially for those with pre-diabetes or Type 2. Kathy shows you exactly how to get the most out of your workouts regardless of your fitness levels. A detailed explanation of how these 10 fun workouts fit together along with extra Fit Tips to keep you motivated. Get the most out of every workout & reach your goals by this easy-to-follow program. Great for beginners, but appropriate for all fitness levels.

Good2Move! Workout Wallet - The perfect guide to get you moving. It includes 8 workouts and 2 audio walking programs to help you every step of the way to reaching your goals. Kathy’s most effective fat-burning, strength-training, and core/flexibility workouts ever designed. Especially incorporated for every fitness level and to help people who have diabetes or even early symptoms of diabetes.  Move at your own pace.

Good2Eat! Cookbook has been reviewed by the American Diabetes Association - Mouthwatering recipes created specifically for people with Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes. Using a unique & simple COMBO system that counts carbs for you! Plus guidelines on eating out for diabetics and recipes for entertaining. Control your blood glucose levels and start managing your weight.  It contains easy-to-plan meals and quick recipes, with mouthwatering, real food. The unique COMBO Food Plan System takes the difficulty out of counting carbs, and you’ll learn how to enjoy eating out and why you don’t have to say no to dessert.

Mix-and-Match Meal Cards are a fun way to create meals planned to satisfy your tastes and nutritional needs. Mix and match these color-coded cards to create satisfying and healthy meals. Healthy meals and simple snacks that can be interchanged to help you plan and buy satisfying foods that lower blood sugar.

Good2Move! 12-Week Workout Calendar - An easy to use 12-week calendar that explains step by step exactly which workouts to do each day. It will also provide you with when to rest—plus has a daily checklist to keep you on track. You will find diabetes support to help you reach your goals.

FACT: It may be reassuring to know that if you are overweight, dropping a moderate 5 percent to 10 percent of your weight cuts your risk of developing diabetes in half.

** DID YOU KNOW **

Proceeds from the sale of this product support the ADA’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people with diabetes. To see how you can help in the fight against diabetes or to simply learn more about the ADA, visit www.Diabetes.org

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