Every New Year, we hear the same word: resolution. How many times have you promised yourself to change? How many times have you heard others say the same thing?
For me, resolutions were part of my life for decades. Almost half of my life, I attempted to change every New Year. I promised myself I would eat better, exercise more, save money, live a good life, and even dream of having abs. But year after year, nothing happened. My resolutions were broken before they even started.
It was only when I got sick when diabetes entered my life that change finally happened. My illness forced me to face reality. It pushed me to be consistent. It demanded discipline. And for the first time in my life, my resolution became real.
This is my story: my diabetic journey, my long struggle with broken resolutions, and how I finally found the strength to change at the age of 50.
Half a Lifetime of Broken Promises
Since childhood, I had small dreams. I wanted to change. I wanted to be healthier, stronger, and more disciplined. I wanted to live a good life. But even as a kid, I struggled to be true to my promises.
Every New Year, I would say: This year will be different. This year I will change. This year I will be disciplined.
But the truth? Nothing changed.
Almost half of my life was spent making resolutions that never came true. I wanted abs. I wanted a better diet. I wanted financial success. I wanted discipline. But I never followed through.
Resolutions became empty words. Promises became broken habits. And I continued living without discipline.
The Turning Point: Sickness After the Pandemic
Then the pandemic came. Life changed for everyone. For me, it was the time when diabetes hit hard. Suddenly, I was in trouble. Suddenly, I had no choice. Suddenly, I realized that if I didn’t change, I might lose everything my health, my future, even my life.
It was during this time that my final dream became clear: to heal my diabetic sickness.
This was no longer about abs or financial success. This was about survival. This was about discipline. This was about finally making a resolution that mattered.
And for the first time, I became consistent. For the first time, I followed through. For the first time, I saw results.
Consistency: The Key to Real Change
When you are in trouble, you realize the importance of consistency. Without consistency, resolutions are just words. Without consistency, dreams remain dreams. Without consistency, nothing changes.
Diabetes forced me to be consistent. I had to watch my food. I had to exercise. I had to discipline myself daily. I had to say no to cravings. I had to say yes to healthy habits.
It wasn’t easy. But consistency gave me results. Slowly, I began to see positive changes in my health. Slowly, I began to feel hope again. Slowly, I realized that recovery was possible.
The Long Journey to Fulfillment
Imagine how long my journey was. From childhood dreams to broken resolutions, from failed attempts to real discipline it took me almost 50 years to finally change.
Fifty years of promises. Fifty years of attempts. Fifty years of struggle.
And only when sickness came did I finally fulfill my resolution.
It’s a long journey, but it taught me something important: change is possible at any age. Even if you failed for decades, even if you broke promises year after year, even if you struggled your whole life change can still happen.
For me, it happened at 50. And it happened because diabetes forced me to face reality.
The Dreams I Carried
Throughout my life, I carried many dreams:
- To have abs
- To follow a diet
- To achieve financial success
- To live a good life
- To be disciplined
But my final dream became the most important: to heal my diabetes.
This dream was not about vanity. It was not about money. It was about survival. It was about living longer. It was about respecting my body. It was about honoring God by taking care of the temple He gave me.
And this dream finally came true because I became consistent.
The Positive Results of Discipline
Through discipline, I experienced positive results in my diabetic journey:
- Better blood sugar control My readings became stable.
- Weight loss Gradual, sustainable, and healthy.
- Improved energy I felt more vibrant and less fatigued.
- Better sleep I fell asleep faster and woke up refreshed.
- Improved mood Exercise and healthy food lifted my spirit.
- Renewed hope I felt in control of my health again.
These results gave me confidence. They gave me motivation. They gave me proof that discipline works.
Lessons From My Journey
My journey taught me many lessons:
- Resolutions without discipline are empty.
- Consistency is the key to real change.
- Health is wealth don’t wait until sickness forces you to realize it.
- Change is possible at any age.
- Your body sends signals don’t ignore them.
- Discipline is not punishment it is protection.
These lessons are not just for me. They are for anyone who struggles with broken resolutions, failed attempts, and lack of discipline.
Encouragement for You
If you are reading this, I want to encourage you:
- Don’t wait for sickness to force you to change.
- Don’t wait for regret to open your eyes.
- Don’t wait for another broken resolution.
Start now. Be consistent. Be disciplined. Respect your body. Honor your health.
My diabetic journey taught me the true meaning of New Year resolutions. For half of my life, I made promises that never came true. I attempted to change but failed again and again. It was only when diabetes came after the pandemic, at the age of 50 that I finally fulfilled my resolution.
Consistency gave me results. Discipline gave me healing. And today, I am grateful for the positive changes in my life.
If my story inspires you, let it remind you that change is possible. Don’t give up. Don’t ignore the signs. Don’t wait for sickness. Start now. Be consistent. Be disciplined. And believe in the power of small daily steps.
Thank you once again for your time reading my diabetic journey. I’m happy to share my story, and I hope it encourages you to live a healthier, more disciplined life.
Reynaldo M. Oliva
Health Tips Based on Experience 
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