I have what is commonly referred to as sugar intolerrance. It is more of a precursor to full blown diabetes. I don't have to check my sugar level but I can tell when it bottoms out. I get dizzy, light headed and muscle weakness. As I have to do to fix it is eat something with sugar (ie. glucose so a simple carb works well). My doctor said it was a warning of an insulin future. I loved to eat (all the good fried foods, pizza (fav) and lots and lots of steak and taters (I'm Irish).
...so about 8 months ago I made a decision to change my lifestyle. I don't call it a diet (as those are short term) but since then I haven't eaten any fried meals (yes the occasional fry here or there, a piece of pizza) but no meals. I now eat a balanced meal 3 times a day (and 2 snacks). I excercise 4 + times a week (bike, run, lift weights).

The results -
It used to hurt to walk up the stairs (HS knee injury) now I can run up them.
I can run 2 miles in about 20 mins (might not sound like much but I couldn't run to the end of the street 8 months ago)
My blood pressure has dropped 20 points
No more sugar related issues
I cannot wait to go back to the Dr. and see what my blood work looks like this time.

So what's your story Aleesha?