I tear up every time I think about how grateful I am to have learned this little secret.

I call it a secret because if everyone knew we didn’t have to exercise for an hour a day, fast, or eat nothing but kale chips, the fitness and diet industry would be out of business!  

Seriously, I’m still amazed when I look in the mirror. People I haven’t seen in a long time do a double-take.

Today, I have so much more confidence and enjoy shopping for clothes instead of feeling scared.

My annual doctor visit confirmed what I suspected: my heart is healthier than ever, and my blood sugar levels, which had been rising steadily, are now in a healthy range.

The surprising part? I didn’t have to diet, starve myself, or even give up my favorite meals. In fact, I realized that wasn’t what caused me to gain and keep those extra pounds in the first place.

It had nothing to do with the amount of rigorous exercise I did... or how much sugar I consumed.

No wonder I struggled for years to manage my weight! The fitness industry instilled this idea in me so I would keep battling in an endless cycle.