Refresh or not, here is my answer...

Posted by Jane on December 11, 2013 4 comments
This week I had a chance to attend a refresher with Julie, and also met Molly. A double positive experience for me. I had been on the fence as to why I was going and if I really needed a refresher now. I started back in July and have had success on the program. As I have said on my other posts, I have a few times, gone in and out of the river. I feel pretty good, but knew I wasn't on the same strong path as I had been back in the summer, and I still had another size that I wanted to go down. So off I went on Monday afternoon. Let me just say that it was money and time well spent. Here is why:

As I looked around the room, you could see that this wasn't a beginner session, but it was a session of successful KH graduates. Some were at goal, others close. All were there because they needed to be there. We all needed a refresher.

Some folks had tried carbs, some sugar and others were at goal and afraid to go off. Julie assessed the room, asked a lot of questions and then proceeded to talk with us as to "Why" we were there.

Just like before, the 3 hours flew by. I left feeling powerful and invigorated. Knowing that, I have the tools to succeed.  Knowing that, when I am at goal, I know what to do, how to do it and follow the plan. Loose pants - 1 Potato at a meal/day, pants getting tighter.... Back to protein/veggies. Over and over.... Once successful, try another carb. STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR. This was drilled into my head.

I feel invigorated. I feel strong and I feel like I can waltz into 2014 feeling the best I have felt in a long time. knowing that my New Year's Resolution isn't going to be about weight.... Now it's going to be about maybe ... Exercise? Savings? Family? Vacation.... But surely not about my weight or pounds.

If you're on the fence about setting up a refresher, do it. I can say that I am very happy I did.

Happy Holidays,

Jane

4 comments:

  1. Theresa12/12/2013

    Jane,
    Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us from your refresh. I had a similar experience.

    I agree that there are many good reasons to go for a refresh.

    To affirm basic key concepts.

    To better understand maintenance even if we aren't there yet, to reinforce we too will reach our goal size and that maintenance is yet another part of our journey (which we too will own).

    And to remember why we are on this journey. If we forget why we're doing this, it's all to easy to slip out of the river and never return.

    Not everyone needs to go to a refresh. I actually didn't go in for almost a year.

    After going in October, I too felt invigorated. It's like I got a reboot of my system (yes).

    I love that the format continues to evolve. No more sitting through everyone's questions or stories. Instead, the focus is on what we need to do to succeed and feeling positive about the journey ahead.

    Happy holidays to you too Jane!

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  2. Anonymous12/30/2013

    I need a refresher now! But have been told it won't be until February! I have definetely fallen off the wagon and am so mad at myself and feel disgusting! I hope I can get back in the river and do this on my own until my refresher. The sugar got a hold of me and won't let go!

    Question for anyone - are peas allowed?

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

    Roseann

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  3. Theresa12/30/2013

    Roseann,
    Yes, peas are allowed. Yes, there is a waiting period before you can get in to see Julie. Yes, there is hope for you to get back on program on your own.

    Forgive yourself for going off and get back on right now - not tomorrow - now and go shopping for the foods you need asap.

    You know what to do, really, all the information is in your head, you just have to tap into it (pun intended). Go back to the basics:

    Bite for bite meat to veggies.

    Cheese is a condiment.

    Tap away urges.

    Repeat the mantra "I want to not want this" when a food is calling your name.

    Nothing sweet touches the lips.

    You can do this!

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  4. Anonymous12/30/2013

    Thank you Theresa! One day at a time - today so far so good. I just need to want to look and feel better more than I want the sweets - but it's hard. Thanks for the support! Happy New Year!

    Roseann

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