Happy Julie-versary to Me

One year ago today, I began a journey that  changed my life in ways I couldn't even have dreamed of. I walked into Key Hypnosis and met Julie Ann Kibe. Get rid of all your preconceived notions of hypnosis, because this was nothing like that. She just talked and talked, and while my ears heard normal conversation, somehow my mind and body heard more--they heard how to heal. Somehow, in a room full of people, she dismantled the giant roadblock in my mind, that had made me morbidly obese for over 20 years.
July 2013 vs July 2014
I don't know exactly how much I've lost so far, as no scales are allowed... over a hundred pounds would be my guess...but I don't care what I've lost. I care what I've gained. I've gained my life back. I now love my body, flaws and all. I don't care if parts sag, or are too big or too small. I take pride in the strength I'm discovering in it. I giggle that I'm now able to cross my legs. I smile when I carry four bags of groceries up a flight of stairs, and I'm not out of breath at the top. I still hate long walks, and I may have grumbled all the way through last week's 5k walk/run, but I entered it, and I completed it.

My husband, family, and friends all tell me that the biggest change is not my outside, but my inside. One year later, I now try new things. I dare to excel. I've gotten a promotion. I've bought a house. I've traveled on a plane. My anxiety attacks have subsided from a freight train roaring through my body five evenings a week, to an occasional anxious twinge. My size has gone from 32 jeans that I couldn't zip, to a tight but zip-able 18 jean.

A few months back, I had the opportunity to thank Julie in person. I'm paraphrasing, but this is the gist of what she said. She humbly equated it to her being the person running behind us, holding on to our bike seat, while we learn how to steer and pedal. She said that once we have our balance, she lets go, and off we race on our own. That may be how she looks at it, but in my mind, this woman saved my life. I've heard people say $600 is too much money to spend on a "weight loss" program. For what I've gained from this, $6,000 would be a bargain. Thank you, Julie. You gave me my life back.

8 comments:

  1. that was awesome!

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  2. Alanna, this brought tears to my eyes!! You are doing fantastic, you look great!!!

    You are so positive with a great outlook! You would be the perfect spokesperson for JUlie's program!!

    Only thing missing from this post was a before and now picture!! (hint hint)

    Keep up the good work!!! I am so thrilled for you!!!!!

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  3. Alanna, I'm so proud of you and how much you have transformed not only your body, but also your attitude about life as well. I hope you feels as incredible as you look! Thanks for sharing your anniversary story and photos with us!

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  4. ALANNA!!! Those pictures are incredible!!!!!! Thank you for posting them!!!!!!

    I am speechless!!!!! More tears for you!!!!! So proud of you!!!!

    A picture says a thousand words!! (or in Julie's case a hand gesture speaks a thousand words.)

    GREAT JOB!!!!!! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!

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  5. Very proud. I am speechless. You are wonderful. I have loved watching your transformation. Loved it and honored to be a part of it. You are amazing. Doing amazing. As for Julie telling you she holds our bicycle seat, you painted the picture so I could see it......Keep peddling honey! Keep peddling!!! Love you!!!

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  6. I've made the same comment to people about the price. She could ask for $6,000 or $60,000 and I'd be first in line to endorse her. "Sell what you need to. Remortgage your house. Do what you must and pay the lady. It's worth every penny." But I don't have to do that because what she charges is a pittance in relation to how it benefits you. And I most certainly paid myself back within about 3 months (probably less) when one considers just how much fast food I used to eat. I was literally eating some form of fast food every single day and spending an average of $6 every time. $6 times 7 days is $35. Over 10 weeks that's $350 and let's face it - there were lots of days when I was at that drive-thru twice and there were times when I spent more way more than $6 (thank you, D'Angelo's!). Now I spend zero dollars on fast food so I've long since recouped what I spent on my sessions. Over 15 months I've most assuredly saved four figures not eating that garbage.

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  7. Anonymous9/17/2014

    Congrats............That is wonderful.

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  8. Totally remarkable story. You have moved a mountain!

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