We all have our story. What we don't realize is that so many others share "our story." We think we are all alone in our struggle to lose weight and we feel trapped in our present circumstances. I'm just like you, I have tried every diet on the market only to gain it all back!

I have suffered with GERDS (severe heartburn) for over 10 years. The sphincter between the esophagus and stomach no longer closes; therefore, I am not a candidate for surgery. The surgery could possibly leave me with a feeding tube. It is very likely that I could have esophageal cancer. I was talking with my gastroenterologist at my last visit. He realized that I had tried every prescription medication on the market. I don't eat spicy foods, don't eat less than three hours before going to bed, sleep in a recliner, and I could go on and on. Finally, I said "I've tried everything, what else can I do?" He very cautiously replied, "You could try losing weight." Well, I thought, that's not going to happen! I'm 68 years old and if I want mayonnaise on my crackers, I'm going to eat it. I actually have said that many times.

I go to church with a very special friend that I literally watched her melt in front of my eyes. She made the choice to "live." As I watched her determination and faithfulness, I just had to know what was motivating her. As we talked, she told me about a program called Grace & Strength. She told me about the diet plan but she said the spiritual journey was unbelievable. She's a pastor's wife and an awesome Christian! If she can grow spiritually, I can certainly use that as an incentive!

I found the web site for Grace & Strength, listened to Cindy Benson, and I cannot explain to you how the Lord touched my heart. I knew at that point that this was the program for me. God had used my friend to lead me to this program, and this was going to be my answer to healing. I took the plunge and it's been an awesome, life-changing journey.

I didn't have a tremendous amount of weight to lose, but my stomach was so large, my 2-yr-old grandson wanted to know if I was having a baby (his mom was pregnant at the time). The innocence of a toddler. That'll wake you up!

I lost 38 lbs in 10 weeks, unbelievable for me.* I now sleep in my bed for the first time in years. On my last visit to my gastroenterologist he noticed my weight loss. I told him my good news & how I don't have to eat Gaviscon all day in addition to the prescriptions. He said, "I knew it! Losing weight is the key, I can't get my patients to listen to me. I had a 300 lb. woman in here yesterday wanting me to give her something to stop heartburn. That's just not the answer. I am so proud of you!" He was so excited, but the best part, "I don't need to see you for a year." Can't beat that!

My story is simple, you can beat the vicious cycle of losing and gaining. To stop that cycle right now, let me assure you, there is HELP through the Grace & Strength program, you no longer have to fight this on your own. Check it out, this is one time you'll have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

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* Individual results may vary.