What really happens when we fall back—The hidden cost of gaining an hour
That extra hour of sleep sounds like a gift.
But for those building their highest health, even a one-hour shift can feel like a subtle disruption.

Sleep gets lighter. Appetite shifts. Mood dips.
And if you’re already tuned into your blood sugar or inflammation, the ripple effects are more noticeable.

Studies show depressive episodes rise by 11% in the weeks after the fall time change.
Why? Less evening light. More time indoors. A body clock that’s suddenly out of sync.

Morning light helps reset your circadian clock, boost energy, and improve sleep quality.
It also supports blood sugar regulation, appetite cues, and emotional steadiness.

This isn’t new—it’s next-level. Try this tomorrow…
☀️ Get 10 minutes of direct sunlight exposure within 30–60 minutes of waking.

This isn’t about fixing what’s broken.
It’s about reinforcing who you’ve chosen to become.
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Let's face it. What we're doing is not working. What we're eating is not making us thinner or healthier.

We need to change our ideas around food and exercise if we’re ever going to change the numbers -- weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. We’ve got to try something else.

Peggy's effective, innovative programs are based on research, new and old. Peggy has worked with thousands of people, leading them to reach their goals… weight loss, lower blood glucose, better blood pressure and cholesterol levels, more energy, you name it.


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This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

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I’m Peggy Kraus, an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. My clients often tell me my superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes — but the impact goes far beyond blood sugar.

After almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, I’ve seen how the American diet has affected people’s lives. I know health isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and getting your life back.

I’ve helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure — all through simple, strategic lifestyle changes rooted in science and compassion.

My signature 6‑week program, 5 to Thrive, teaches the five key strategies my most successful clients use to create lasting change. And my newest program, Diabetes Rescue, is helping people move toward type 2 diabetes remission with a bold, plant‑powered approach that gives them the tools, support, and confidence to take back control of their health.

A plant‑based lifestyle is powerful. And so are the results my clients achieve.



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