I went to the doctor yesterday, and had my bloodwork done for the first time since losing weight. I was hoping for some noticeable changes. I was not prepared for just how much of a difference there would be.

Before starting the diet, I had a number of issues. My blood sugar was high. My A1c was bad. My good cholesterol was low and my bad cholesterol was high. My triglycerides were high. I had signs of a damaged liver and the beginning stages of diabetes.

The doctor called me this afternoon with the results. My blood sugar is good. My A1c is normal, my good cholesterol is high and my bad cholesterol is low. My triglycerides are good. My liver function is normal. And I no longer have diabetes.

My goal at the beginning of this diet was to get healthy. I wanted to lose weight for that purpose. It's nice that I look better and that I can wear smaller clothes, but the real motivation has been to improve my health. With these new results, I can see that it is working. I am healthier now than I have been for a very long time. My goal now is to continue losing weight, and most important of all: to stay healthy.