The Year My Belly Betrayed Me.
- Taylor Bennett
- Oct 8
- 3 min read
When 37 rolled around, I woke up with a fupa so disrespectful I thought I was three months pregnant. I was never a “belly girl,” so I knew something was up.
I tried Keto, WW, Intermittent Fasting — and yes, I lost 60 lbs on Keto. But the moment I even looked at a carb, I blew up like a house on steroids.
So I started investigating.
I began tracking my blood sugar (fasting + 2 hours after eating) and realized it was giving pre-diabetic vibes. I joined a few Facebook PD groups and learned how to eat to stabilize my sugar.
But here’s the gag —
If I didn’t eat enough, I got sick.
If I ate too many carbs, I gained or held water.
This went on for years until I finally accepted the truth:
I was insulin resistant and showing signs of PCOS.
Once I understood that, everything changed.
Here’s What Actually Worked (The Real Reset)
Stabilize Your Blood Sugar in the Morning.
How you start your day sets the tone for your metabolism.
Every morning I hydrate, reset digestion, and support my gut before touching food:
16–24 oz warm water with lemon or ACV
1 scoop Metamucil or chia seeds
D3, Omega 3, B12 & Probiotic
This combo wakes up digestion, curbs cravings, and stops sugar crashes before they start.
2. Keep Carbs Moderate (Don’t Fear Them, Just Manage Them)
I learned the hard way that carbs aren’t evil — unstable blood sugar is.
I aim for 60–150g carbs per day, depending on my movement and meals.
Too few and I’d crash, too many and I’d retain water or feel foggy.
Finding that middle ground finally gave me consistent energy and less bloat.
3. Protein is Your Morning Bodyguard
Getting at least 30% protein with breakfast is the move.
Protein keeps your blood sugar from spiking, controls hunger, and fuels fat burning.
Collagen protein is my go-to — it’s gentle on digestion, skin-loving, and helps me stay full for hours.
4.Fiber is the Unsung Hero
Listen — fiber changed my gut, my cravings, and my waistline.
It keeps digestion on track, balances cholesterol, and tames appetite naturally.
I “borrowed” my son’s fiber supplement once and never looked back — it’s that good.
Eat Balanced, Not Basic
No more extreme dieting or cutting entire food groups.
I focus on protein + healthy fats + smart carbs at every meal.
That balance keeps my hormones happy and my energy consistent all day.
Supplement Your Glow
Probiotic for gut health, D3 for mood and hormone balance, Omega 3 for inflammation, and digestive enzymes for smooth digestion.
It’s like giving your body the tools it needs to do its job properly.
Move Like You Love Yourself
You don’t need a gym membership — just consistency.
Walking after meals helps digestion, lowers blood sugar, and boosts circulation.
It’s the most underrated medicine there is.
8. Hydrate Like Your Life Depends On It.
Because honestly, it does.
Water helps every system in your body — hormones, metabolism, energy, skin, all of it.
If you’re not hydrated, your body can’t release stored fat efficiently.
Moral of the story:
I stopped dieting like a maniac and started listening to my body.
Now, my belly’s deflating, my energy’s rising, and I’m finally in control — not my cravings. 💅🏽
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