No Sugar

I have been trying to loose my weight for it seems all my life! I find it the most frustrating part is my lack of self control.  If I am left home with cookies or candy it calls to me! I promise, I am not making it up! I cannot think about anything else all day!  I have been having Gallbladder problems, and was reading where if you cut out your fat and carbs for a month you can give your Gallbladder and pancreas a break.  I weighed the pros and cons....Get better or have surgery. Not to hard of a decision to make considering that my deductible is $8,500.00!  So on March 1st I decided to go for it...I prepared myself for the worst, feeling bad that I would not be able to eat this or that.  I decided to go into it optimistic and find delight in the foods I could actually eat.  I went 2 days no sugar, and to my surprise didn't even miss it! then I made it 1 week.  During that week I had many chances to fall off and indulge myself, but chose to stick with my plan.  Then came 2 weeks no sugar I felt very Empowered!  Knowing that I had never done this before was amazing to me!  And especially to know that I was in control of what I ate and when.  It also taught me to plan ahead, which I never have really done before.  I now know what I am going to make for dinner several nights before.  The most amazing thing is that I am now over a month no sugar and I feel great!  I have actually lost weight and have no desire at this point to eat sugar.  I have surpassed the time that was needed to reset my organs and am wanting to continue, allowing myself treats here and there, but not all the time.  I never knew that I was so strong.  People tell me what an inspiration I am to them, but I never thought of myself like that, I just knew that I had to do something!  I think when you make your mind up to do something, and really put your whole heart into it, you can achieve your goals in life no matter what  they may be.  Another thing that has helped me is from the Disney Movie  Little Nemo, where Dori chants "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" over and over....Sometimes we really need to just keep swimming and press forward and realize that we are making a difference.  Another resource that has really helped me out is http://www.curvescomplete.com/  You do not have to be a Curves member to join, and it has all your meal plans and menus planned out for you.  It is easy to know what to cook if you have something to tell you.  When I have been on diets before I have fallen off so easily because the lack of variety.  With Curves plan you have lots of choices that really help you to succeed.  I am glad that my Gallbladder was giving me grief, other wise I may not have chosen to make changes in my life to become a healthier person.  I have gained more than I have lost...In other words I have lost weight, and gained health, self control, and the knowledge that I can do anything I put my mind up to doing!