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Wouldn't it be a relief to get away, focus on yourself, and renew your commitment to wellness?
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Would you like to get away
and focus on your own needs
for a change?
Attention:
Renewal Weekend 2008 is FULL, but we have a waiting list! Just click on this link and you will be added to the waiting list:
(To get on the waiting list, click here.)
If you're like me, when you first scheduled
your weight loss surgery, you didn't spend a
lot of time thinking about the strings attached.
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Thank you to our sponsors for this event, including:
Bariatric Advantage, who is the market leader in pre and post operative micronutrient replacement products for the weight loss surgery patient. | |
Deep down you understood that weight loss surgery alone would not be enough to combat your genetics and a lifetime's worth of emotional eating, food addiction, and excess weight -- but you had to start somewhere, right?
Months or years later, your weight loss experience changed and the fear of weight regain set in. Maybe you hit a plateau. Maybe your hunger came back with a vengeance. Maybe you started to regain weight, and the slippery slope that comes with that has turned your hope into fear. Maybe you struggle with carbohydrate or sugar addiction.
Do the demands and stresses of your day-to-day life make it
difficult for you to focus inward and take care of yourself?
Challenging jobs, children, elderly parents, household chores -- and more -- continually pull you in opposing directions. That means by the time you put yourself on the caretaking list you're too exhausted or depressed (or both) to really take care of yourself, including your WLS needs.
It's time to make time for yourself.
It's time to reclaim the hope you experienced those many months ago.
It's time to find joy again.
It will take some dedicated YOU time; and I urge you to carve out this special time for yourself at Renewal Weekend 2008.
(To register for the retreat now, click here.)
What is Renewal Weekend 2008?
Renewal Weekend 2008 is a SMALL, intimate retreat (only 22 people!) for women who have had weight loss surgery of any kind, and who are at least one year out from surgery. If you are feeling challenged by the demands of the WLS lifestyle, Renewal Weekend is for you!
This retreat will be facilitated by me, Katie Jay (click here to learn a little more about me), and will also include discussions led by other professionals on critical topics. View the preliminary agenda here!
Your weekend will be a time of introspection and an opportunity to begin a new transformation. Be prepared to laugh, learn, and connect with kindred spirits; let go of old beliefs; and develop a concrete plan of action you can take with you when you go home -- along with the support of the new friends you have made.
Ocean Isle is a tranquil and beautiful ocean-front setting that calms body and soul; and it is the perfect place to get away from the world's demands -- so you can focus on YOU.
Where and when will this event take place?
This is the beach-front house at Ocean Isle Beach! See the private heated pool in the foreground?
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We'll gather from October 3 _ 5, at Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
You will LOVE the home I've found for our retreat. Not only will we have the beach at our doorstep, we'll also have a private, heated pool (and midnight swims?!?!).
What does registration include?
Registration includes:
One of two, large living rooms, where we'll spend time relaxing, as well as time learning and growing.
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- Three nights at a pristine beach-front home with a private, heated pool.
- Eight (8) gourmet and WLS-friendly meals. (That's dinner Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and Sunday; and breakfast Monday!)
- Workshops, small-group discussions, trust-building activities, time for directed introspection, journaling, guided imagery, coaching, swimming, yoga on the beach, and more.
- All retreat materials including a workbook, a journal, and reference materials.
And there are bonuses, too!
The teleseminars will help you connect with other attendees before you even get to the retreat!
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- Two Jump-start Retreat Teleseminars. Only registered retreat participants may attend these teleseminars, hosted by me, to help you get a jump start on your retreat experience. You will have a chance to get to know other participants and arrive at the retreat with friendships already underway. ($118 value) Please note: You will be responsible for the long-distance charges for the calls.
( What is a teleseminar? )
- My new e-book: A 40+ collection of the most popular articles from my email newsletter, Small Bites for Your Life. ($69 value).
- An extra night's stay FREE, after the retreat is over. That's right! You may stay one more day at the end of the retreat to enjoy the beach and relax with some free time just for you! ($119 value) (Keep in mind, you'll need to purchase your own meals once the retreat ends.)
(To register for the retreat now, click here.)
Who should attend Renewal Weekend 2008?
To qualify to attend the retreat, you must be a woman who is at least one year out from your weight loss surgery.
This retreat has been designed especially for women who have had WLS, but who are struggling with emotional eating, food addiction, and even weight regain.
Many factors contribute to the challenges some of us face after WLS, and this retreat is intended to be a safe, nonjudgmental place for you to come and focus on yourself, and to discover your best path to peace with food, the scale, your body, and your life.
How much does Renewal Weekend 2008 cost?
As stated above, the cost of Renewal Weekend 2008 includes three-nights lodging (plus one free night!), all of your meals during the retreat, your materials, and the retreat experience!
Your cost will depend on the sleeping accommodations you choose. (Remember, we only have a few of each type of room -- so if you have strong feelings about where you sleep, register early!)
You'll sleep like a baby with these accommodations!
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Please note: All Rooms are SOLD OUT!
Remember, lodging, food, activities, and retreat materials
are included in these prices!
(To get on our waiting list, click here.)
***Urgent! Please note:***
There are only 22 vacancies -- do not delay! The retreat home cannot accommodate more than 22 people; registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I become a member of NAWLS
so I can get the discounted registration rate?
Click here to learn more about a NAWLS membership and to join the association.
Is there a guarantee?
Until June 30, 2008, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee -- we'll happily refund your money, no questions asked.
Because of the costs associated to provide this one-of-a-kind retreat, and the small number of people, we will not be able to give refunds after June 30, 2008.
Your registration is transferable to another person, however; as long as the person who replaces you meets the eligibility requirements for the retreat.
How do I register for Renewal Weekend 2008?
(To register for the retreat now, click here.)
Still not sure?
Check out these testimonials to get a better feel for what I offer. For more information (and to ask any and all questions) about Renewal Weekend 2008, please email me at katiejay@nawls.com.
I look forward to sharing this magnificent weekend with YOU!
Warm regards,
Katie Jay, MSW, CTA-certified Life Coach
Director, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
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Katie Jay
P.S. -- With only 22 spots available, you'll want to register for this event early! (To register for the retreat now, click here.)
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Ask Katie!
