This comment was on an earlier post; I'm posting it as a new post so more of you can see it and respond:
Hi! I am having my first session with Julie on Monday and I am so looking forward to this new beginning!
So as I sit here at work I have been reading through these threads to get a feel for what to expect going forward and realized that I need to clean out my "snack" drawer here at work before I leave today. Gone are the snacks that I kept at hand just in case my breakfast and lunch aren't enough. No more Fiber One bars,Quaker Oats oatmeal packets or 100 calorie popcorn bags. But what about my V8 cans? Is V8 juice allowed? Is any alcohol allowed (no, not at work although some days. . . )
And, am I really reading all these posts and the comments on her site correctly? Women going from a 20-22 to a 10 in 6 months is common? I have 100 to lose and although in a tight 22 now, my most comfortable size was 12-14 (I am 5'9" so that size is probably right for me.
I'll definitely be back, and most like ask to be a contributor. I tend to like to share =D
Wish me luck!!
So as I sit here at work I have been reading through these threads to get a feel for what to expect going forward and realized that I need to clean out my "snack" drawer here at work before I leave today. Gone are the snacks that I kept at hand just in case my breakfast and lunch aren't enough. No more Fiber One bars,Quaker Oats oatmeal packets or 100 calorie popcorn bags. But what about my V8 cans? Is V8 juice allowed? Is any alcohol allowed (no, not at work although some days. . . )
And, am I really reading all these posts and the comments on her site correctly? Women going from a 20-22 to a 10 in 6 months is common? I have 100 to lose and although in a tight 22 now, my most comfortable size was 12-14 (I am 5'9" so that size is probably right for me.
I'll definitely be back, and most like ask to be a contributor. I tend to like to share =D
Wish me luck!!
Abundanceismine August 17, 2012
Yes, V8 is allowed on program; you must have a protein with it. Vodka (unflavored) is the only alcohol allowed. Yes, what you've read are real experiences from some of us who are following this program. We're happy to have you join our journey! I look forward to you becoming a contributor; email me when you're ready!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to share my journey with you as I am one of the women who have gone from a size 18/20 (barely breathing in those I may add) and am currently a size 10. My first session with Julie was on April 17th & since that day I have never looked back. I am approximately 5'9" too & my original goal I visioned was a size 12/14....until I reached it. I saw Julie for a refresher on June 28th & changed my goal to a size 8/10. Heres why, though I was VERY happy with the size 12/14, I chose to go down more to be healthy enough to be able to completely have normal blood pressure without MEDS. I have approximately six weeks to go reducing my MEDS with my PCP & I have achieved this goal. I have never felt better either. The nurse was amazed on how my BP, CHOLESTERAL & GLUCOSE were all a direct link to being overweight.
ReplyDeleteAlot of people that see me now cannot believe how much weight I have lost in such a short amount of time but I have NEVER waivered from Julie's plan. I have followed it to a "T" not ever contemplating "cheating". I have more determination now than I can ever remember.
I will never allow myself to look & feel as I did for the last 12 years of my life. I lost my 30's to weight, my fortys will be different. I had no regard for my health or happiness. I was caught in a whirlpool & couldnt get out. Not only did I torture my body I jeopardized my family's health as well. I have a five year old daughter who could have easily had the weight battle because of the food I placed in front of her as well. I have so much guilt for not working harder as a parent to educate her on the proper foods to fuel her body, instead because of my battle she learned to want the food I did. I am sooooo thankful that I stoped this cycle before it hurt her. She is by no means " tiny" but she is also by no means "fat" she is an average five year old little girl who now has TWO parents that are able to keep up with her. I have made a commitment to not only myself but to both my husband & daughter to live a healthy, active live to the fullest. Julie's program has given me the education I needed to make this happen.
No two people are the same on this program I've learned by following this incredible blog that Theresa started , but what I do know is we are all seeing results even though they are at a different pace.Stay true to what you learn & those results will happen! Julie said it best, free will!
Melissa, good for you for seeing how important your health is for your family. I too lost my weight to get off of meds, and to see my children "grow up" (mine are 23 and 25, but, they always need their mom!!!!!!) I too have not looked back, have not "cheated" and will NEVER go back to what "I used to be". It is because of stories like yours that make me continue to stay on this journey; it gives us all reassurance that there are so many of us working this journey so well. Kudos and Hugs to you my friend!!!!!!!!
DeleteThanks Theresa for the warm welcome and Melissa, for sharing your story that is so similar to mine. I look forward to being able to champion this lifestyle and support others as they begin! I'll be back. . .
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on what will become a memorable, yet unmemorable experience with Julie!!!!! Walk in to her place wanting her assistance with every fiber of your being. Remove everything from your mind that you have read on this blog so that she can have your total attention. Above all, enjoy the ride!!!!!!!!! Keep us posted!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI finished my last group session with Julie about a month ago. During the course, and for the past month, it has been mindboggling....not even primarily because of the weight loss, which there has been (of course I don't know exactly how much), but mainly because for the first time since I was about 10 years old (52 years ago), the obsessing and painful struggling for so much of the day stopped. The "rules" are so simple that there just isn't much room to obsess. A few days ago things became more difficult. I found myself eating a bit too much cheese (pretty much the only transgression during these months), and obsessing and craving a lot more again. When the cravings hit I eat protein, drink water, etc, but it makes me tense, and so I signed up for a refresher session at the end of the month. Is this usual? To get hit with strong cravings? I have also thought that maybe the cravings mean that I am coming out of a plateau into a losing time, and this is simply my body freaking out and thinking it is starving and that maybe it is actually a good sign. Anyway, I would welcome any words of wisdom and experience from others.
Thanks!
Eva
I just started and had my first session - I already feel better
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