Every time I think how thankful I am to have discovered this small secret, I start to cry.
If everyone knew about it, we wouldn't need to work out an hour a day, fast or only eat kale chips (I believe the fitness and diet industries would go out of business!). This is why I refer to it as a secret.
When I see myself in the mirror, I am still in wonder. When they see me, friends I haven't seen in a while look at me twice. Seriously!
Today, I feel a lot more confidence, and I can enjoy going clothes shopping (instead of feeling dread). I feel more bonded to my husband than ever!
The best part is that my annual visit to the doctor confirmed what I had long suspected. My heart was in the best possible condition. My blood sugar levels, which had been slowly rising for such a long time, were normal.
Amazingly, I didn't need to starve myself, go on a diet, or even give up some of my favorite meals.
In actuality, I discovered that was unrelated to the initial reasons for my weight increase and maintenance.
It had nothing to do with how hard I worked out or how much sweets I consumed.
No wonder I struggled for years to get my weight under control! I was being fed this cycle by the fitness industry to keep me fighting in a never-ending circle. Not anymore.
