Shades of Hope Alumni Story: Amanda
Amanda began her journey at Shades of Hope as a very hopeless and broken individual. Recovery is possible! We hope that you will read her story and make a change for yourself today. Call (800) 588-4673 to speak to someone. “My battle with weight and food began when I was 8 years…
My last night at Shades of Hope – Day 5
Hell Week is over! I have survived and will be leaving a Shades of Hope Alumni! My love and gratitude to Tennie & Kim… what they do is amazing! I also want to thank my six day girls for their support during the process. I’m not sure if we will all see each other again, […]
The Six Day Intensive – Day 3
We are getting ready for “Process”. What is Process? Well, I’d tell ya… but I wouldn’t want to scare ya 🙂 I kid, well kinda. I was terrified to go through it. I was ready… but so so scared. Basically, Tennie and Kim help you process your anger through a guided anger exercise. Up until […]
The Six Day Intensive – Day 2
This was such a tough day for me… I was in so much pain. I had a migraine, was vomiting and would suddenly just fall asleep. I just couldn’t stay awake no matter how hard I tried. I was coming down off of caffeine! Honestly, I still can’t believe how severe my withdraw symptoms were. […]
The Six Day Intensive – Day 1
This is the Day One video journal of my participation in the Six Day Intensive at Shades Of Hope in Buffalo Gap, TX. Please know that this isn’t scripted or rehearsed… I just hit record and went on with it. So, please excuse my little idiosyncrasies. For me, the Six Day was life changing. For […]
The world through detoxed eyes. Life after the Six Day Intensive.
“If left to our own devices we will fail. We can’t do this alone.” – Tennie McCarty I arrived. I survived. I am detoxed. After six days of intense therapy and a diet abstaining from caffeine, flour, sugar and gluten, I feel better than I have in years! Or ever? I haven’t been without one of […]
Countdown to Camp Six Day!
So, only six more days until I check in as a “client” at Shades of Hope. I started off kinda nervous… now I’m just excited! The whole thing reminds me of summer camp. Actually, SOH even looks like summer camp! Ohhhhhhh, I can’t help but grin 🙂 You see, I absolutely adored camp when I […]
My reflection in the looking glass
I awoke this morning with the pressing reminder about an assignment I was given. Well, that’s not correct… Sponsors, don’t issue out assignments or homework, they offer up suggestions. It was suggested to me that I write down any occurring thoughts that I might be having. You see… First, let me warn you that I’m […]
Ruby: An Inspirational Weight Loss Journey
Ruby Gettinger is the charming reality star of Ruby on the Style Network. Once weighing over 700 pounds, she has battled obesity throughout her life. The Savannah native is aware her food consumption and weight are symptoms of an underlying problem. “I wasn’t eating because I was hungry,” she said in an interview with People […]