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Jodi Velazquez
Award Winning Author,
Televison Co-Host and Mom
My book was selected as a winner at the International Impact Book Awards!
Winning this award is a moment of recognition and a significant milestone in my journey as an author- a window into the countless hours, passion, and perseverance I invested into this publication. Plus, the support I received from so many wonderful friends and family
There will be an International Impact Book Awards Gala on July 26, 2025. This prestigious event is designed to celebrate the winners in person among a vibrant community of amazing authors, publishers, media professionals and industry leaders. I hope to attend the gala, step onto the stage and receive this award. Thank you!
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Eating Well.... Eating Like It's 1980
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Know The Enemy: Preventing Weight Gain, Diabetes & Disease
- Some things cannot be taught, they must be learned through experience, observation, documentation and continuous research. This book is about trying to maintain good diabetes management and preserve well-being in a society of unhealthy habits and dietary temptations.
- This is a memoir of my 16-year experience where I was able to see and learn many things that most will never know. My task of caring for my young daughter’s Type 1 diabetes became my mission to incorporate quality eating and healthy habits for everyone in our household.
- I share some basic concepts that became our foundation for success and discuss the possible roadblocks. There are great tips and essential information on how to help your child maintain good nutrition while in school. I also reveal a wealth of common sense that can be easily overlooked if you aren’t paying attention or have not done the research.
- If you were born after 1990, you may find some dietary information surprising as the historical comparison is certainly eye- opening. Simple nutrition and fitness tips are provided as examples that helped our family. Much compassion is noted for anyone who is struggling with diabetes or weight gain as our busy world and daily errands make exercise difficult to squeeze in and fast food too convenient to pass up.
- If you want to lose some weight or help someone else get into shape this book is perfect for you. “Know the Enemy Preventing Weight Gain, Diabetes & Disease” is my gift to my daughter, now 25 yrs, so she can forever know the learning process and valuable information I discovered, and it is a gift to anyone who may be struggling with diabetes, or who wants to lose weight or learn about a healthier lifestyle for their family. If you are a parent this book is an absolute must-read!
What's In The Book?
- "if you know the enemy, you know yourself, you need not fear the result of 100 battles. If you know yourself, but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will suffer a defeat. If you know neither, the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle." -Sun Tzu, Ancient Chinese Warrior
- 1. How to ensure your kid eats well at school and what to watch out for in schools
- 2. Learn the reasons behind why you may be struggling with weight gain or diabetes and management
- 3. Old-school ways to monitor yourself
- 4. 4 Helpful key concepts to be aware of
- 5. Roadblocks to the key concepts to be aware of
- 6. Nutritional and historical comparisons to gain perspective
- 7. Informative food/ packaging information to be aware of
- 8. How to shop in the grocery store for healthy foods
- 9. Information on combining certain types of foods and the effect they have on you
- 10. Learn what food choices may be most beneficial and why
- 11. Balancing food and activity importance
- 12. 45 non-technology activities for kids! Keep them moving!
- 13. Overview of the variety of fitness apps and their unique qualities
- 14. How to work around not being able to exercise
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