This before picture is what started it all. I looked in the mirror every day of my life but did not “see” myself as I was. I was always much slimmer looking in my mind than I really was. When I saw this picture, it was my “aha” moment. I could not believe I really looked like that! I have been on medicine for high blood pressure and cholesterol and I had been seriously worried that I might get diabetes. My husband is a diabetic and I know the problems associated with that and I did not want any part of them. I would check my fasting blood sugar periodically and it was starting to creep up.When I heard about this program, I decided to try it; I am no stranger to dieting as I have tried them all, so I was not all that confident that this plan would be any different. But I am excited to tell you that in 10 months I have lost 71 pounds and am still on my journey. I am a firm believer in this plan and have had success not only in weight loss, but have cut both medications in half and will soon be off of both and my fasting blood sugar is not a problem. I am now a Healtch Coach. It is the best program ever!