Restore was a continuation of diet and exercise changes my wife and I had begun to make several years ago. Most of the material was not new to us since we had done considerable research already. I do appreciate the "wholeness" approach from a Christian organization. Many of our church folk need the Restore program! There is far too much emphasis (especially among older people) on pharmaceutical solutions to health problems.
The Restore program has been something of an adventure, and I'm glad that my husband and I could do this together. Katie Kolb was a delight to visit with on the phone, and we found that we stuck to the program as much for her as for ourselves. We had already begun making the changes in our diet and exercise, so the program was more of a continuing incentive than a great change. Still, setting goals and making regular evaluations has been a good experience.
Every aspect of the program was helpful to me. I enjoyed learning so much about my body and my overall health. I liked having a consultant to discuss my progress with and to encourage me along the way. One of the main benefits that I have experienced from the program is that I am sleeping better than I have been in a long time. The information that I've gleaned from the Restore Program will keep me fit for a lifetime.
I felt like I was doing an ok job and that I had a lot of knowledge before I started the program, but it gave me the push to be more consistent and to be more drastic in my choices. Accountability and challenge are good for me and I tend to rise to the occasion. This time it really paid off. My cholesterol level went from 222 to 172 in 3 months and I am in better shape than I have been in years. My doctor told me that my results were dramatic and exciting and he did not want me to lose any more weight! Which, by the way, was not my main goal, but was a great side benefit to being more disciplined in my eating and exercise. It was well worth my time to be involved in the program, because it raised my awareness of everything I put into my mouth and what I was or was not doing with my body. Praise God for giving us the ability to get stronger and healthier with His help!
Katie was wonderful! It was a blessing to have her encouraging me. I'm so busy with my ministry, I don't even think about what I'm doing. Katie helped me to remember things I already knew and put into action things I had quit doing. Thank you for all you've done!
Katie was always very encouraging to me. I never felt rushed. She helped me be realistic about where I am and always found ways to be positive! She helped me set goals, identify barriers to achieving those goals, and made strategies for overcoming those barriers. I learned so much! My health is in a better place as a result of being in Restore. Thank you!
I had tried losing weight before Restore. I didn't have much success at all. I have now lost over 20 pounds in less than three months! It is very helpful having someone who keeps me accountable to eating healthy and to working out very consistently. The materials are very helpful in re-structuring the way I thought about food, and eating healthy. I am very grateful for Restore and the healthier place it has helped me to achieve. I still have a ways to go until my ideal weight, however, I know I will get there and that I will be able to maintain it because of the new habits I have formed.
I started out a skeptic in the program and did not believe I could feel this much better, or lower my cholesterol. Katie Kolb did an outstanding job in working with me to improve my goals for a healthier lifestyle. The resources made available to me, along with the coaching every two weeks, was invaluable. I believe the fact that I was accountable to a professional and obligated to Medi-Share gave me the extra incentive to continue the program. Now that I feel so much better I am hooked on the healthy lifestyle. Thank you for the life changing experience I now enjoy after completing this program. I don't have the cholesterol result yet but can't wait to see them. Thank you again for being such a blessing to myself and part of my family.
So far I have lost 30 pounds and four inches from my waistline. The program has been super. I was scrambling some tofu the other day for breakfast. I told my wife that if you had told me six months ago I would be eating tofu I would have laughed. I am eating better and enjoying my life. Thanks!
The accountabilty and the encouragement that this program offers is just what some of us need, to begin moving in the right direction. As it's been said, "The direction your moving in is as important, if not more so than what you are accomplishing at the moment." I needed that little extra encouragement to begin to move in the right direction once again. Even my family doctor was excited to hear what was taking place with the accountability. Thanks for your help.
Katie was a great help and always had an answer to my myriad of questions. She never rushed me. She made and kept our scheduled appointments for first thing Monday morning every other week. She assisted me in making and reassessing specific, measurable, and realistic health related goals. She helped me identify barriers to achieving my goals and helped me make strategies for overcoming them. I have lost 45+ pounds, am eating healthy, and I am at a better place health-wise as a result of working with Katie.
Being on this program is the first time that I have started a workout plan and stuck with it. I have learned so much that has helped me develop a more healthy and realistic outlook on my personal fitness. Before, I always knew that I needed to do something but I did not know what to do. I would take a stab at a few things for a day or two and then quit, thinking that it was not possible for me to change. I am still not where I want to be but I am a lot closer than ever before and I know that with time, I can make it. Thank you so much for helping me!
The Medi-Share Restore program gave me the motivation to make the dietary and lifestyle changes that I knew I should make. Katie was very helpful and encouraging.
Prior to joining Medi-Share, I had been praying for God to help me to make some serious life changes. I felt very dissatisfied with my weight and my unhealthy eating/inactive lifestyle. I had a very hard time putting action to a lifestyle change and sticking to it. Upon being accepted into Medi-share, I received a notice requiring me to participate in the Restore program because of my height-to-weight ratio and my waist measurement. At first I was very discouraged, being “required” to join the program. After praying again, the “light went on” and I realized that maybe this was my answer to prayer. It truly was! My health consultant, Katie Kolb, was a huge encourager. She was my cheerleader and mentor, with a wealth of practical advice and great tips to help keep me stretching to reach my goals! I have lost 30 pounds and am eating healthy. I feel great! I am so grateful for the opportunity to have participated in this wonderful program. Thank you Katie, thank you Medi-Share, and mostly, thank you Lord!
I truly appreciate the Restore Program. At first it seemed like a very inconvenient factor to deal with. However, as I received the materials, I understood and realized that not meeting the necessary guidelines meant that I was not as healthy as I should be.
Working with my Health Education Consultant, Katie Kolb, has been very helpful. She made me aware of the poor habits, dietarily, physically, and spiritually I’d formed over the years. Through our phone conversations she challenged me weekly to achieve better eating habits, try new recipes, walk more in shorter periods of time, and exercise a little longer. If I tried making an excuse for not doing anything, she always had a persuasive way to work it into my daily routine. Disciplining these poor habits has been a real challenge and I still have areas to work on. The results are well worth the work and effort. I do feel healthier and I’ve accomplished a definite weight loss. I’m fitting into clothes I previously couldn’t wear! Also, it’s made my family and friends as about the program and be more interested in improving their own health.
After being involved in Restore, I believe all other health programs should adopt a similar program and make participants more accountable for a healthier lifestyle and be checked regularly to make sure they’re on track. Thank you for caring and providing such a sound and beneficial program!
I really enjoyed working with Katie Kolb. She is very helpful, courteous, and encouraging. Her insight and suggestions have been very helpful. I always thought I would be cursed with high cholesterol due to heredity, but I have learned otherwise thanks to your Restore program. My cholesterol has gone from 232 to 141 just with diet and exercise changes. I feel great, have more energy than ever! Plus, I am educating my children and encouraging them to make healthy eating choices. Thank you to Katie and the CCM Restore Program!
When I was first notified about the Restore program, I was less than enthusiastic. In fact, I was negative. But, I have thoroughly enjoyed and I've benefited greatly from utilizing the Restore Program. I have lost 26 lbs. and have maintained the weight loss. My cholesterol levels have been reduced to acceptable levels and my over-all health is very good. It has been very beneficial to work with a health consultant (coach) during this time. The accountability factor has been huge.
Katie Kolb was extremely helpful to me during the last 6 months. She has encouraged me and helped me set goals. She did not set the goals but let me set my own goals. Katie was and has been prompt to call on every scheduled phone conference.
I came to a point where I was looking forward to her call so that I could report the good news of my weight loss and advances in my fitness level. It might sound funny but I did not want to have to tell Katie that I had not achieved my goals. This was an added incentive for me. I have achieved my goals but am continuing to set more and work harder to start running in short races 5K-10K. I am currently tail running on the hills of the Colorado National Monument. I have been able to run (jog) 1.8 miles all uphill.
It's great. My diet has changed considerably. Berries for breakfast, salad/fruit for lunch and mostly salad and other veggies for dinner. Grilled veggies on the barbi, veggie chili and home made salsa to spice thing up.
I have to say that 6-7 months ago I was not able to run more than a block. I started working to lose weight, walking 2-3 times a week. At first it was slow progress but there was progress. As I continued on I started trying to run/walk (mostly walk. I was noticing after about 2 months that I wanted to go out and workout. As more time went by I was able to run up Devils Canyon and walk back. I was excited and felt so much more energy in my leg, heart and lungs. At this point, about 4 months after starting the program, the afternoon heat was coming on. 95-105 degree was not unusual but I continued to workout. I was now challenging myself and starting to lose 4-5 pounds/week. My clothes were getting pretty loose.
My daughter was getting married in Kauai in early August an d I told her that I would get down to 200 lbs by the wedding. I was 230 when I started to workout and by wedding time 195-196. I had to buy all new clothes for the wedding. All the guys at work asked me how I lost the weight and commented on how slender I was getting. My wife really likes the change and has been a great help and encourager. She works with me on preparing meals and tries to go with me to workout as much as our schedules will allow. It's a blessing to have support when you make changes in your life.
Thank you Katie Kolb, health consultant Thank you Laurie, my wonderful wife Thank You Medi-share Ministry for the push Thank God for my health
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