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Blessed to be featured on the "Guide to Diabetes" It blew me away to see I made the cover! :-)

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Added by Jill on July 17, 2012 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Jill Knapp Featured in Yahoo "Second Act" ~ Vitality

I have been so blessed to be featured on Yahoo a Award-winning series about real stories celebrating life, passion and reinvention. I sure have been blessed!!!! :-)

Added by Jill on December 31, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Mrs. Idaho International Pageant

I had the biggest pay off last night when I handed the award for being

Miss Teen Idaho International 2nd runner up. I took it as a wonderful compliment!! I had a good laugh. I owe it to all of those years of staying out of the sun and the use of microdermabrasion and my

wonderful sponsor Bella Royale Skin Care.

It was a fun night and now I am ready to put my pageant shoes away and get back to business bringing awareness to type 2… Continue

Added by Jill on August 16, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

First for Women Magazine!

My

story of losing 100 pounds is featured in First for Women Magazine.

It's on newsstands now in most stores. I feel so blessed that I made

the cover. My story is on page 26. I really am truly blessed. Pick up

your copy today.

Thanks as always for your support! :-)…

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Added by Jill on August 3, 2010 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Stop Comparing Yourself to others!!

This post hit's home to me and was my problem for many years when I struggled with my weight. I think it's important to bring up.

Most of us do compare ourselves to others. It's usually a deep rooted

problem with the inability to really love yourself. I remember having

this problem. It took me years to except who I was. It started when I

was overweight and stopped when I was overweight. I use to think…

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Added by Jill on June 18, 2010 at 1:33pm — 3 Comments

The Dr. OZ Show!

Dr. Oz found my weight loss story on line. I was asked to come to NY and tape a show where I am a mentor to 3 former beauty pageant queens who have had weight loss struggles for years. I am so blessed that he found my story. I love being a mentor to these 3 wonderful women. I will be back on the show a few more times. On the last visit one of the 3 ladies will win the title of the next Miss. Dr. OZ.

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Added by Jill on March 17, 2010 at 11:16am — No Comments

Writing for the web site diets in review

Having my Mrs. Idaho Pageant Platform as type 2 diabetes which I have has sure opened many doors. I have hopped on board as a featured writer. It's been a blessing once again to move my message forward and give others with diabetes hope.

Check it out: Diet's in review

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Added by Jill on July 21, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

You Could Have Diabetes And Not Even Know It.!!

Here's a statistic that bears repeating: an estimated 40 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes don't know they have it. That's 4 in 10 people with the disease who are not getting treatment that could prolong their life and protect them from many serious health problems, such as blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Wow.

This estimate comes from a new study by researchers with the National… Continue

Added by Jill on June 24, 2009 at 8:10am — 1 Comment

Interview with the Glam Gals over at Faboulous after 40.com

I wanted to share with my friends that I had a live interview last night with the Glam Gals over at Fabulous after 40.com

I feel so blessed to share my message to as many as I can.

Click Below to hear the live interview of my journey of losing 100 pounds!

Fabulous After 40…

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Added by Jill on May 14, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mrs. Idaho America Pageant 2009

Representing Boise State Football!!

Out of 16 Beautiful Amazing Woman I got in the Top 6. It was a wonderful weekend and I had so much fun. I also got an award for the most years married. My hubby and I loved getting this award!!

I felt honored to have gotten to know so many wonderful woman and again

get to know even more about myself.

On April 22nd I celebrated reaching a… Continue

Added by Jill on April 28, 2009 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Mrs. Idaho America Contestant Speaking out about Type 2 diabetes

Guest Speaker at Anytime fitness Biggest loser education night

Speaking to the contestants of the biggest loser challenge at anytime fitness

Rebecca Carington, Me and Rick Johns

Tonight I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Anytime Fitness Biggest Loser Contest educational night. I shared my story and helped get the contestants… Continue

Added by Jill on April 12, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

What is Type 2 diabetes?

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going… Continue

Added by Jill on March 28, 2009 at 11:26pm — 3 Comments

The Mrs. Idaho International Pageant

I had a great night. I made the Top 5 in the pageant. I got the spirit of pageantry award AKA: Mrs. Congeniality and I got the community service award. It's been 20 yrs since I have been on stage. I had a blast. Most of all it's been such a great way to spread my message of hope with living with Type 2 diabetes which I will continue to do!! I already have 3 speaking engagements in April! :-) Jill

Thank you for all the support… Continue

Added by Jill on March 23, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Let me know what you think!! :-) Jill

I had a interview with the Idaho Tribune news paper a few weeks ago.

The wrote an article on me and it came out today. Front page of the community section.

I am excited to share the link with you so you can view it.

Interview with Judges are tomorrow. Pageant is on Saturday.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for all your support.…

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Added by Jill on March 19, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Getting The Exercise We Need!!

You can't deny the evidence that is absolutely overwhelming- Physical activity is the best gift you can give yourself, it is known that through Regular exercise throughout your life can maintain a healthy body. It has big benefits in enhancing your psychological well-being and can really aid in preventing premature death.

YES!! That's right- exercise can prolong life.

It also improves the quality of life as well. I have seen allot as my… Continue

Added by Jill on March 5, 2009 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

Mrs. Idaho is getting close!

Less then 3 weeks until Mrs. Idaho International.

I am getting so excited.

I have been so busy with appearances and it has been so fun to share my message.

Upcoming biggest loser competition at the Anytime fitness on Caldwell Blvd.

Rebecca Carington (My personal trainer) and her Brother Jeff Camperud who is also a trainer will be heading up this competition. Sounds so fun and that is one of my favorite shows to… Continue

Added by Jill on March 2, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Only 3 more weeks until the Mrs Idaho International Pageant

Sharing my story and my message of better health and more exercise,

I was invited to attend a seminar at Joe's sports called

"Five Components of Fitness"

It was a great day. Rebecca Carington (My personal trainer) and her Brother Jeff Camperud who is also a trainer gave a great presentation. I was able to share my story and talk about type 2 diabetes and the importance of… Continue

Added by Jill on February 26, 2009 at 4:35pm — 1 Comment

Break The Silence (Unite for diabetes)

Click below to watch a very powerful message about diabetes.

Break the Silence

Added by Jill on February 12, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

2nd Anniversary of Discount Sport Nutrition.

I had a great day at the 2nd Anniversary of Discount Sport Nutrition. I was able to talk to many people about diabetes and Weight loss and Nutrition. This is a picture of Brandon Grow who was Muscle man for the day on 12th Ave. He had me laughing so hard. :-) People were honking and laughing

This picture was taken with the owner Rick Johns and my fitness trainer Rebecca Carington. Much… Continue

Added by Jill on February 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Diet vs. Lifestyle change

I have had many conversations lately with people about the word diet and lifestyle change. First I want to give you the definition’s I found on both

Diet = A regimen of eating and drinking sparingly so as to reduce one's weight to eat and drink according to a regulated system, especially so as to lose weight or control a medical condition.

Lifestyle Change= Modifying or eliminating long-held habits of eating or… Continue

Added by Jill on February 2, 2009 at 3:16pm — 1 Comment