Ever since starting a family 20 years ago, I’ve struggled with my weight. I knew having a child would add a few extra pounds, but I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to maintain my shape as a mother, even as a taller woman like me.

It wasn’t until recently that I realized how serious the situation had become. My doctor told me my blood sugar levels were too high and that I might be at risk of developing diabetes.

Given the less-than-active lifestyle I had, it shouldn’t have been a big surprise but the news made me really scared of course.

As I thought about the health risks that could follow, I became even more worried. I knew I needed to make changes.

I began by making small adjustments: reducing portion sizes, cutting out snacks, and even trying a few workouts.

But when the global situation hit, stress led me to comfort eating. I knew it wasn’t healthy, but at the time, I kept justifying it. After all, certain things were beyond my control and with gyms closed, I didn’t enjoy working out in the park with people watching.

Then, a friend told me how she dropped 3 dress sizes by drinking Costa Rican tea every day. 

Honestly, I didn’t believe her at first. But then, I saw a story on my news feed about a woman a bit older than me who had lost over 100 pounds with the same tea. That’s when I decided to give it a try!