Amanda, Bank Vice President, 35 years old

In telling my story I always begin with my one regret...that I didn't start sooner!

It is important that you first understand where I was in my life. I am a mother of two and worked for a bank as a Regional Vice President where my average daily travel was approximately 80-100 miles. I had 15 direct reports and for six months the bank had added an additional 10. That is what put me into a downward spiral.

I found myself extremely dizzy, even when sitting still, I couldn't go into a mall without getting sick to my stomach, and overall I didn't feel like myself anymore. After about the third visit to the doctor they determined that I needed anxiety medication. After taking the anxiety medication for a couple of weeks I then found myself not being able to sleep. Which then lead to sleep medication. I might have forgotten to mention that I was never a big fan of medication. My head needed to be pounding for me to even take a tylenol!

So here I was...34 years old and on two medications already. About six months into taking the medication, I began reading Kevin Trudeau's book and was not happy with where I was headed. Cheryl Diane had been recommended to me several times, but I didn’t think I was quite ready yet. After 10 months and not being able to come off the medication, I decided enough was enough.

I met with Cheryl and started my testing. While completing the tests over the next two months, I decided to completely cut out caffeine and fast food. Meeting with Cheryl to hear the results was both exciting and frightening. My life was about to change!

Given my fast paced work life and home life, I wondered...how will I fit this into my schedule? At some point I realized, my schedule has to fit into this. What a turning point that was in this journey! There were times where eating was a challenge and, at times, it still is. Going to parties, eating lunch with co-workers and attending dinner functions can be difficult. But the difficulty is well worth it! At this point in my life, I have backed the anxiety medication down to every other day and the dosage went from 50mg to 30mg. In addition, I have not needed the sleep medication after a year of taking them each and every evening. My mind is clearer and more focused, my stomach problems are no more and I feel like I can live again! As difficult as it may be to give up the things you love, fit it into a hectic schedule and realize that life will never be the same, it was necessary for me. All I can say is don't wait, your life depends on it!

I thank Cheryl from the bottom of my heart and soul. She truly is a hero and a life saver!!