Coach Amanda Jabczynski

It's time to answer your cravings with a clarity check Reader, If holiday cravings have been creeping in lately, I want to remind you of something I wrote in last week’s blog: cravings are rarely about “willpower.” In our Seasons in the Orchard membership community, we shared a new tool for our ladies to overcome their cravings by answering them with wisdom and grace. I'm calling it The Craving Clarity Check “A simple way to get out of autopilot and respond instead of react.” When a craving...

The Small Habit That Changes Cravings Reader, A week has passed since we talked about holiday cravings, and I want to gently return to one simple truth: Your cravings are not a verdict. They are feedback. Most women have been taught to interpret cravings as failure. But in reality, they’re one of the clearest forms of communication your body gives you. Cravings usually point to: • Blood sugar instability • Sleep and circadian disruption • Missed protein or minerals • Nervous system overload...

You're Not Weak. Your Rhythm is Off. Reader, If your cravings feel louder in December, it’s not because you’ve suddenly lost all self-control. It’s because your rhythms are off. Shorter days, later nights, more sugar, disrupted routines—your body doesn’t interpret that as “the holidays.” It interprets it as instability. And instability always makes cravings louder. Here’s the truth most women never hear: Cravings are not a discipline problem. They’re a biology problem. When your sleep gets...

Your Thanksgiving plan just got a whole lot easier Reader, If Thanksgiving usually makes you feel like you’re competing on an episode of Chopped: Holiday Edition, take a deep breath. I built something that’s going to make this week so much easier — and way more peaceful. Because yes, you can have a traditional, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving feast without blowing up your blood sugar, losing your mind, or needing eight hands and a backup generator. So I put together your complete: ✨ Feast Like a...

🍽️ When Your Cravings Start Talking… Listen Up Reader, Let’s have some real talk about cravings—those little “urgent messages” your body sends when it’s tired, stressed, under-fed, or just plain confused. Most women assume cravings are a willpower problem. But more often than not? They’re a blood sugar problem… a stress problem… a sleep problem… or a “you’re living on caffeine and vibes again” problem. We’re not here for shame—we’re here for understanding and actual solutions. Because when...

Less Hustle, More Harmony Reader, if life feels like it’s been pulling you in 17 different directions—hello peri-menopause, post-menopause, or just plain stress—you’re not the only one. Our bodies were never meant to run on constant “go mode.” And when hormones, energy, and sleep take the hit, it’s easy to feel adrift. That’s why I'm sharing 6 Anchors for Hormone & Metabolic Health—a steadying framework that keeps you grounded, no matter what season you’re in. These aren’t extreme hacks or...

Yes, You Can Build and Protect Muscle with a Low Carb Lifestyle Reader, ever heard this one? “You can’t strength train and build muscle without carbs.” It’s one of the loudest myths out there—and it’s flat-out wrong. The truth? Ketones don’t waste your muscle, they protect it. Here’s how: They spare your protein by giving your brain another fuel source that may actually be preferred over glucose. They boost cellular energy, making your workouts and recovery stronger. They lower inflammation,...

Hey Reader, In our Seasons in the Orchard call this week, one of our clients asked us: 👉 “Okay, now that I've graduated Seedlings, I know how to reverse insulin resistance, but how do I actually know when I have reversed my insulin resistance?” That’s the real million-dollar question. And it’s one I hear often—from our clients, and honestly, one I asked myself many times as I’ve walked this road the past two years. The truth? Reversing insulin resistance takes time, but there are signs that...

Hey Reader, You’ve probably heard that old line: “You are what you eat.” Cute, but incomplete. The truth is closer to this: you are what your gut bacteria can digest without throwing a fit. That’s where mindful eating and fermented foods come in. When we fast, we’re giving our digestive system a much-needed rest. But when it’s time to eat, mindful eating is what turns a meal into nourishment instead of just fuel. It’s slowing down, chewing thoroughly, tasting the flavors, and thanking the...

Hey Reader, You’ve probably noticed—fasting advice is like coffee orders these days: endless combinations, each with its own loyal fan club. And if you’re post-menopausal, insulin resistant, or even dealing with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or managing type 1 diabetes, picking the right style matters more than ever. Let’s talk about three of the big names in the fasting world and what they bring to the table (or in this case, what they don’t bring until your eating window opens). 🍽 Gin...