I received good news from the doctor a few weeks ago, my a1c level was down from 6.6 to 5.8 and I felt great.  Which means that all the hard work and changes to my way of eating have made a difference. I’m talking about having diabetes. It’s been over five months since the doctor said “Diabeties” during my annual physical. I needed to go back but my fear was that all this work, changing my eating habits and the way I view food would be for nothing, that in fact I may have gotten worse.  Well, to my surprise, the results were good, the doctor was excited, my husband who went with me was tearful. The news represented not just a number but how it is possible to make a significant change physically.  I had lost 20 pounds then and currently have lost over 25.  That does not sound like a whole lot to me, but I went from a size 18 to a 14 with this lifestyle change.

For me it is not about losing weight, but about feeling better. I have more energy, and have a mental attitude that is improved, like a dark cloud has been lifted over me.

I am glad the hard work paid off, but most of all grateful to have had a chance to make changes necessary to live just a little longer and healther.  One of my favorite sayings is “Peace comes from a thankful heart”  I feel this today, peace and gratitude, so when I am given a choice to eat that wonderful looking chocolate cake or cheesecake I weigh to options, it will taste good, it will be be a moment of lovelyness but in the end, I will not feel well, and the price is too much to pay. I would rather feel good than have a moment of lovieness.

How to survive in a sugar world is clear to me today, the choice is mine and I don’t always do it right but I am aware of the cost that sugar has on me physically.  That information allows me to make better choices daily and to plan for special treats and celebrations.  I used to eat candy, cake, cookies, ice cream desserts every day all day. but today I try to have treats occasionally.

The doctor said to continue what I was doing and come back in three months to have a look at what is working. 

I am such a believer in this new way of eating, that it is not any longer a thing to fear, but a way of life. My husband has been a big part of the changes I have made, he is trying new vegetables and eating things that were normally out of his comfort zone. I am grateful for his support.

So, what I have learned is that when a difficulty comes my way, I can face it and make changes for the better. I am strong enough to do this and I can get through with the help of God, family and friends. Thank you all for your love and support! 

Love all, In all, through all.