When I found out that I had to enroll in the Restore Program I was discouraged and a bit insulted. You might say I went into the program kicking and screaming, though not overtly. After disciplining myself to exercise and change my diet, my weight and blood pressure dropped substantially. It has been an emotional adjustment (I was comfortable being unhealthy) but I feel much better and do not want to go back to my old habits. I am grateful I submitted to the Restore Program.
I thank God for Christian Care Medi-Share and their Restore Program! As a very active home school mom of 3 children I was shocked to receive the diagnosis of breast cancer at age 47. After a lumpectomy and lymph node dissection, and much prayer and research, I chose not to participate in the conventional post-cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy). I knew I needed lifestyle changes but did not know where to turn. As I cried out to God, knowing my cancer was the "health wake-up call" I needed, He provided the Restore Program and a wonderful Health Education Consultant (Danielle Pichette) who encouraged me and held me accountable on a 6-week journey that has transformed my life forever! Praise God! The daily/weekly charts and assignments (and recommended books like "Eat to Live"), the web-site with phenomenal information, and most of all the concern for my whole-body health (spiritually, physically, emotionally), has blessed me beyond measure. Nine months ago I never dreamed my entire family would choose healthy fruits, vegetables, and green smoothies, over our previous frequent fast food, junk food, sugar/sweets, and heavy meat and dairy diets! My husband and I are 30-pounds lighter and feel great. Exercise is fun! Truly our bodies, taste-buds, desires, and cravings have changed. We thank God for our "health wake-up call" and providing Christian Care Medi-Share programs to educate us so we can be good stewards, responsible Christians, and take care of the gift of our bodies in a way that honors and glorifies our Great God.
Only God can restore a person to sanity and in the area of eating I needed a miracle. The Restore program was God's answer to my prayer. I tried everything in my own strength and was a dismal failure. But with the help of Restore, I was able to make a radical lifestyle change in the area of eating. I have lost 30 pounds, I am never hungry and I feel great! I value the encouragement of Angela, my Health Consultant, so very much! Her knowledge, experience, and faith have been invaluable to me.
My husband, David, and I thank God that we found Restore. Each evening before our meal my husband would pray, "May this food bring health and nutrition to our bodies." I have to admit sometimes I thought to myself, "Is he ever going to pray something else more original?" But praise God, He answered that prayer! He led us to the Restore program through Medi-Share, and finally, we learned the reason we couldn't shed that extra 25 pounds that was always with us. Now we have each lost the extra weight and continue to maintain our new slim bodies with the lifestyle changes Restore recommended. Mainly, we walk 4 miles five days a week, and eat all the fruits and vegetables we want. My husbands blood lipid levels have all leveled out into normal ranges, and we continue to monitor it closely. Thanks to the Restore program and the great counseling we received. We are enjoying our new found health and lifestyle every day!
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.
We joined Medi-Share for many reasons. Through the Restore program we gained a great friend, Angela. My wife and I were inspired and guided to change our lifestyle and to improve our health. We have been blessed with weight loss and a new desire to be physically fit. Your program and Angela are the greatest!
I really appreciate all of the phone calls and encouragement from Angela. At first, when I found out I had to do this Health Partnership, I was embarrassed and it hurt my feelings. However, I knew I needed some accountability and now I am so glad I have lost weight and have this lifestyle change. This has been a blessing in my life and I appreciate that Christian Care has this program.
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