# @amandanighbertrd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTkzob_Dblx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/48208245-amandanighbertrd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-16T14:35:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian (@amandanighbertrd) — https://gondola.cc/amandanighbertrd

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We’ve covered insulin resistance from every angle. Now here’s how to tell if YOU have it. 🎯

Over the last 4 videos, we broke down:
✅ What insulin resistance is
✅ How it damages your health
✅ Why it blocks weight loss
✅ How to reverse it

The #1 question I get: “How do I know if I actually have insulin resistance?”

Here’s the truth: most people have it and don’t know. Standard labs often miss it. Doctors don’t routinely test for it. By the time blood sugar shows “prediabetes,” insulin resistance has often been developing for 10–15 years.

Your body is already sending signals. Look for these 7 signs 👇

1️⃣ Belly fat that won’t budge
• Waist over half your height
• Apple-shaped weight gain

2️⃣ Energy crashes after meals
• Exhausted 30–60 min after eating
• Brain fog or sleepiness

3️⃣ Constant hunger
• Never feel full
• Hungry soon after eating

4️⃣ Skin changes
• Skin tags (neck, armpits, groin)
• Dark velvety patches on neck or folds

5️⃣ Intense cravings
• Constant thoughts about carbs/sugar
• Need to snack every 1–2 hours

6️⃣ Chronic fatigue
• Always tired despite sleep
• Rely on caffeine to function

7️⃣ Hormonal issues
• Women: irregular cycles, PCOS, fertility issues
• Men: low testosterone, ED
• Both: stubborn weight, muscle loss

❗Have 3 or more? Insulin resistance is very likely.
🩺 Want confirmation? Ask your doctor for:
• Fasting insulin (ideal under 5)
• A1C (under 5.5%)
• Oral glucose tolerance test with insulin
• HOMA-IR score
Even if labs look “normal,” symptoms matter. You don’t need a diagnosis to start healing.

The LEAN program gives you:
✓ Insulin-lowering meal plans
✓ Timing strategies for sensitivity
✓ Movement for metabolic health
✓ Stress + sleep optimization
✓ Coaching and community

You’ve watched the series. You recognize the signs.
The question is: are you ready to act?

Comment INSULIN for info on joining LEAN and start taking your health back. 💪

#InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #LEANProgram #HormoneHealth

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