This blog is for those of us who are working with hypnotherapist Julie Kibe and who wish to share your weight loss experiences, ups and down, recipes, and thoughts. I invite you to share this blog with others, so we can build a community of support.
This is me in October 2010
I started key hypnosis with Julie the end of Jan. 2011. It's been an incredible journey for me, because for the first time in my life I'm dropping weight effortlessly. I no longer think about the diet I'll start tomorrow, because I'm following an eating program that is sustainable. I'm confident that I will reach the size I want to be and that I will be able to maintain that size.

When I started this journey, I wore size 30/32 tops and pants and I couldn't fit into anything in the women's section of JCPenney or Macy's. Last weekend I bought a Macy's 1X blouse and it fits perfect. It was great trying on clothes and having so many choices. It was a more positive shopping experience than I've had in years. I will never need to shop at large woman's clothing stores again!

When the photo (above) was taken of me in October 2010, I know what I weighed then, but  I don't know how much weight I've lost because I follow the no scale agreement. There are times I find this challenging. Once at the doctors office, I positioned myself so I wouldn't see the scale and then as I stepped off I saw .9 on the digital read. I closed my eyes so I wouldn't see the preceding numbers. Close call, but I felt proud I managed to escape seeing those numbers. I know how the scale can mess with your head and I am determined to keep away. 

A year ago my doctor told me I was going to be diabetic. She was surprised when I came into her office shortly after starting this program. She's seen me at my top weight and over the years has never seen me drop more than a few pounds. Last time I saw her, she said 'we don't need to do a diabetes test this year.'

Yesterday, I wore a size 20W front-zip pants and I loved how I felt and looked. They were hand-me-downs from a friend who is also following Julie. Today, I'm wearing a blouse that I've had in my closet since 1998 and have never worn. It also was a hand-me-down. It's exciting to be getting to the bottom of my closet and having more clothes that are too big than too small. eBay here I come.

If you would like to become a contributor to this blog, send an email to Theresa (me). I'd love to see recipes and journeys of others following Julie's weight loss program.
September 25, 2011