Emotional Weight Loss Retreat
May 16-19, 2024
Do you feel powerless in the face of restrictive diets that leave you feeling hungry, frustrated, and like a complete failure in your weight loss journey? Do you find yourself turning to food for comfort during times of stress or emotional turmoil? Are you tired of carrying the heavy burden of emotional weight? If so, my Emotional Weight Loss retreat is the answer you’ve been looking for! I’ll take you on a transformative journey toward emotional well-being and lasting weight loss!
Intuitive eating is a transformative approach to both your relationship with food and your body. It empowers you to make peace with food, listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues, and break free from emotional eating patterns. This retreat takes this concept a step further by incorporating emotional intelligence and mindfulness, helping you shed not only physical weight but also emotional weight.
If you’re in emotional pain, unhappy, and disappointed with the current quality of your life and you’re ready to work through the guilt, shame, etc. harbored in your body, you’re in the right place! Living in a place of weight-related negative stigma or dealing with size discrimination doesn’t have to be your reality any longer.
My Emotional Weight Loss Retreat is not just another weight loss program; it’s a holistic journey that addresses the deep rooted emotional aspects of overeating and unhealthy habits. Your emotional well-being and emotional fitness plays a significant role in your physical health. That’s why I’ve designed a retreat that combines expert guidance, professional support, and transformative experiences to help you shed the emotional weight that’s been holding you back. I set you up to move through the innercise necessary to break free from harmful patterns of behavior that no longer serve you.
By the end of the Emotional Weight Loss Retreat, you likely experience many of the following:
Shed emotional and physical weight
Gain a deeper understanding of yourself
Develop healthier habits and coping mechanisms
Experience increased energy and vitality
Find a renewed sense of self-confidence and self-worth
Form lasting connections with a supportive community
If you’re craving freedom, health, happiness, explosive joy, new thought patterns, fat loss or lifestyle change to achieve a positive body image, break free from damaging behavior, and show up as your authentic self without limits, shame, hesitation or reservation – then join us for 3 nights and 4 days of self-discovery into the peace, safety, and solitude of this Emotional Weight Loss retreat. There you’ll have the time to make peace with your body, start the process of learning to love yourself, work through and release negative thoughts about your body, discover new healthy habits, develop a newfound healthy relationship with food and your body to ultimately come back home feeling lighter in your spirit and physical body.
Thursday to Sunday
May 16-19th, 2024
Triple Occupancy Deposit
(Guesthouse by the Lake)
Double Occupancy Deposit
(RV on the Lake)
Welcome to Guesthouse by the Lake, a picturesque getaway nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Tawakoni, Texas. Our charming retreat offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting you to unwind and reconnect with nature in the most serene setting imaginable. The retreat experience seamlessly integrates with the surrounding environment, creating a harmonious blend of comfort and natural beauty. Guesthouse by the Lake offers a range of amenities, including kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the lake, as well as outdoor activities such as a pool with waterslide, cornhole, axe throwing, or poolside movie. In the evening, gather around the fire pit to share stories, laugh, and play under the starlit sky, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
I am a single mom and like most moms out there, I always put myself last, but I have always been okay with that. I tried through the years to lose weight on my own. I tried different diet plans and I tried working out, but I found it hard to be consistent. No matter how hard I tried and how successful I felt during the day, when the night came and I put the kids to bed after an exhausting day of working full time, errands and other obligations, I turned to the one thing that could always give me comfort – food. It has been my story for too many years to count. I eventually accepted my fate as a “cute chubby girl” and decided to stop caring so much. This was pretty much my way of numbing from the feelings of failure and “not being enough.” I also used food to numb from the pain and hurt I felt from broken relationships and feelings of loneliness. I guess you could say food has always been my constant friend. Does this story sound familiar?
Then one morning I met Melanie. What drew me to Melanie was her story. I found out that Melanie was just like me. She had struggled with her weight, just like me. She had tried and failed, just like me. She had felt hopeless and alone, just like me. However, Melanie had found a way to lose over 100 lbs. If she could do it, why not me? That was the first step. The idea of what was possible, even for me. After a few months went by, I finally talked myself into contacting her. So, I did. Due to my tight budget, I decided to meet with her a few times to ‘see how it would go.’ Little did I know that I would start a journey with Melanie that would be about so much more than losing weight.
Melanie has sat with me and listened to the things that have made me hurt the most in my life – the “why’s” to why I eat to numb. She has cried with me. She has comforted me. She has provided me with resources, books, TED Talks and more to help me work through what I was feeling. And yes, she has helped me learn how to manage what I eat. She has worked with me to help me transition my food intake according to what will keep me successful and not set me up for failure. I text her when I am having a bad day, a great day or anything in-between. She cheers me on and offers guidance when I slip.
To date I have lost 24 lbs. I know I still have a very long way to go, but I am not personally measuring my success just by the scale alone. I went to the doctors for the first time in many, many years. After working with Melanie, I am no longer pre-diabetic! In fact, I got a happy face from the doctor for all my lab tests! I have finally realized that being alive for my kids is worth it and now everyday I tell myself that I AM WORTH IT! I bet you haven’t said that to yourself for a long time, right?
It is not easy work. It is hard to deal with the things I have pushed down for so long. Sometimes it is even hard not to run to the freezer and have a pow wow with my old friends Ben & Jerry when I have had a stressful day. But dammit, it feels so much better to feel alive! It feels better to stop treating myself like I am not worth fighting for. It feels better to call Melanie and say, “Guess what Melanie?! I felt like crap today and wanted to stuff my face with chocolate and a loaf of french bread but I didn’t!!! Instead, I went for a walk outside with my daughter and said a prayer and I got through it!”
My journey is far from over. In fact, it is just beginning. But what I can tell you is that hiring Melanie was an answer to my prayers, literally. I needed someone to cheer me on, to confide in and to guide me. I needed a coach who had walked in my shoes and who knew exactly what it felt like to be overweight and overwhelmed. I needed someone who had fought the fight and was winning.
If you are contemplating your next steps, I would say to you – It is OKAY to invest in your own life. I promise that you will walk this journey with Melanie and feel empowered to succeed. YOU ARE WORTH IT! You will be an example to your kids, your family and all those whom God brings into your life. I hope you choose you for a change and join me on this journey.
~Emily P.
Melanie is amazing, she truly cares for you and will help you get to your goal! She clearly knows what she is doing and shows you the truth, including the good, the bad, and the ugly! She will give you the guidance and direction you need to change your life for the better getting to the root of any issue you might have and you will end up with lifelong friend. I would 1000% recommend her!!
~April J.
Welcome to My Emotional Weight Loss Retreat!
What am I going to experience?
Through deep self-exploration, you’ll uncover the real reasons that you’re fatigued mentally and physically, overweight, and unhappy. This retreat is designed to heal through emotional issues in order to release the physical manifestation of that pain. It will help you to learn to love yourself unconditionally, change your thoughts, increase your self-esteem and self-worth, and start the process of releasing pounds of emotional pain.
- Emotional Healing: Uncover the emotional triggers that contribute to unhealthy eating habits. You’ll learn how to cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional eating in healthy ways.
- Nutritional Education: Guidance on making healthier food choices. You’ll gain knowledge on how to nourish your body while satisfying your taste buds.
- Fitness & Movement: Engage in daily morning gentle yoga, in session movement, and outdoor activities that will not only help you shed physical weight but also boost your mood and energy levels.
- Mindfulness: Learn mindfulness techniques to manage stress, build emotional resilience, and gain control over your impulses.
- Group Support: Connect with like-minded individuals physically at the retreat who understand your journey and provide a strong support network. Share your experiences, challenges, and victories in a safe, non-judgmental environment before and after the retreat in the private Facebook group.
- Nature & Outdoors: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of lakeside nature. Our retreat location is carefully chosen to provide a tranquil lakeside environment where you can disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.
- Fun & Adventure: A several hour Tritoon trip on the lake to relax, unwind, feel the breeze and sun on your face, take a dip in the lake if you’d like, and harness the healing energy of the water.
- Holistic Wellness: Our retreat focuses on nurturing your mind, body, and soul. You’ll leave feeling lighter emotionally and physically.
- Peace & Calm: 3 nights and 4 days in the stunning 5-Star rated AirBnB Guesthouse at the Lake or RV on the Lake!
Wouldn’t THAT be enough to join us?
The Venue –
Guesthouse on the Lake is a 5-Star rated AirBnB. With amenities such as an outdoor pool with waterslide, fishing dock, boating trips, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, outdoor poolside movie, insane sunsets with optional Infrared Sauna, Massage Chair, Raindrop Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Lipo Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation, Reiki, and Angel Card Readings.
I highly recommend Melanie. She was able to break down my bad behaviors and make me realize it was more then just my problem with food. I had reasons for doing what I did to my body. She also stayed on top of everything. She doesn’t judge you at all and allows you the room to make mistakes and grow.
~Jessica H
Melanie is the absolute best! She made me extremely comfortable and someone I could trust. I had lost a ton of weight until an illness set me back. I’m planning on going back as soon as I’m back to 100%. If you are looking for an unbelievable coach who’s ON YOUR SIDE and will hold you accountable when ya mess up then look no further! Hands down the best.
~Jonathan D
Why Intuitive Eating for Emotional Weight Loss you ask?
My personal experience with emotional weight loss was beyond life-changing, it was life-saving as I had a plan to take my own life because I had lost all hope. I want to share the invaluable knowledge and explosive joy with anyone ready for massive lifestyle change. I packed on 253 pounds of pain onto my 5’1” frame for over eight years. Disappointment, depression, and anxiety had slowly crept into my life and became my new norm. I was an emotional eater and used food to numb the pain, disappear from the world, hide from my problems, and prove to myself just how much of a piece of shit I was. I had a heinous sweet tooth and would go to sugary carb laden foods to drown out all emotions and check out from the world. I would make a batch of raw cookie dough and eat it until my stomach hurt so bad I wanted to throw up, I had immense guilt or shame or it was all gone! I even ate an entire baker’s dozen of Krispy Kreme donuts once! I transformed my negative thoughts into healthy, productive, posite thoughts and did the innercise necessary to begin the journey to love myself. I then got my nutrition down pat and had lost 60 pounds in 6 months without exercising. Lastly, I incorporated exercise into my daily routine and went on to ultimately lose 103 pounds in 15 months.
What’s Included:
Food
- ALL our amazing meals, snacks, and drinks are included in this retreat starting with dinner at 6pm on Thursday, May 16th and ending with breakfast on Sunday, May 19th.
- Any special meal experiences.
Lodging
- 4 Days/3 Nights at the charming 5-Star rated AirBnB Guesthouse at the Lake or RV at the Lake
All Extras that are Included
- Group mind, body, spirit, and nutrition guidance
- All Food – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages
- Outdoor pool use
- Kayak use
- Paddleboard use
- Cornhole
- Axe & Knife throwing
- Special experiences
- Daily Morning Yoga
- Cooking/Baking
- Poolside Movie
- Tritoon Boating Adventure
- Self-service laundry
Melanie is a high energy person who wants to see you succeed in your personal and healthy lifestyle goals. Her personal story is an incredible motivation and her personality is electric. You will love working with Melanie to help you get where you want to be.
~Jason W.
I went to Melanie to help me in reaching my weight loss goals. What makes this program/service different than any other….THE FACT THAT MELANIE CARES!!! She genuinely takes the time to get to know you and offers her advice based on YOUR needs. Most of all, she held me accountable which is something I personally was lacking in. Would definitely recommend her services!!
~Veronica O.
What’s Not Included
- Your round-trip airfare from your home to Guesthouse on the Lake in Lone Oak, Texas.
- Transportation to and from Guesthouse on the Lake.
- Extra add-on services such as infrared sauna, massage chair, Rumblex, Raindrop Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Lipo Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation, Reiki, Angel Card Readings, and Radiant Heart Healing.
- Souvenirs
- Any lunches and dinners you buy during your trip to and from the airport.
- Any pre or post-trip activities that you schedule yourself.
- Excess baggage charges & airport taxes, if applicable.
- Appointments for on-site Infrared Sauna, Massage Chair, Lipo Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation, Raindrop Therapy, Angel Card Readings, Chakra Balancing or Reiki. Sign-up sheets will be available at designated times for breaks during the retreat.
Your Bonuses
- Get to know your fellow attendees in our private retreat Facebook group. Receive up-to-date retreat info, get tips on how to prepare, connect with each other on a deeper level, and make the most of our time together even before the retreat begins!
- Stay connected after the retreat and for as long as you wish with in our private retreat Facebook group.
Should I join you? That’s a YES if…
- You’re longing for an infusion of explosive joy in your life.
- You’re tired of the heaviness of your life being the heaviness on your body.
- Your soul is feeling a bit weathered and you need some joyful juiciness and adventure.
- You feel like it’s time to move out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself more deeply.
- You feel like you might need a personal reset or major change in your life.
- Your are ready to stretch your boundaries.
- Dive into what’s driving subconscious behaviors.
- You’re open-minded to how intuitive eating and living can lead to emotional weight loss.
- You’d love to break the cycle emotional eating.
- You are ready to learn to love yourself and possess a positive body image.
- You want to learn and grow with a group of likeminded people to share your challenges and gratitude with a tribe who understand you.
- Tools and information to change your life for the better if you’re willing to do the work.
What You’ll Take Home:
- An intuitive approach to emotional resilience utilizing self-compassion.
- Self-discovery and mindfulness around food.
- A reduction in feelings of guilt or shame regarding food.
- A calm, motivated, and educated body, mind and spirit.
- A renewed sense of hope, inspiration, and explosive joy in your life.
- Deep, meaningful relationships and connections with a group that just gets you.
- A love for yourself and the beginning of a healthy relationship with your body.
- Amazing pictures and memories of your new friends and retreat adventures.
VIP Experience!
All the awesomesauce of the regular retreat package PLUS:
- Come a day early, check in at 6pm or later Wednesday evening (May 15th) – relax by or in the pool, take a kayak or paddleboard out on the lake, and/or take advantage of complimentary add-on services such as Infrared Sauna or Massage Chair (Wednesday evening or Thursday morning/afternoon only) that will be an added investment for regular retreaters during the retreat and after the retreat is over
- An extra day for a total of 5 days and 4 nights together
- Relax with Melanie and fellow VIP participants in a calm and pleasant environment
- Spend an additional four hours with Melanie targeting on precisely what YOU need (10am-2pm) on Thursday (May 16th) with deep conversation and exploration
- Increased relaxation, positive vibes, and explosive joy before the retreat even starts
- Complimentary dinner and beverages on Wednesday evening (May 15th), as well as, breakfast, lunch and beverages on Thursday (May 16th)
- One follow up coaching call within 30 days after retreat – 30 minutes in duration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this retreat for women only?
This retreat is designed to be a co-ed experience with both men and women welcome to attend. Accommodations will be separated with all women in a space and all men in another.
Where do I fly into?
Dallas/Forth Worth (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL) are the closest airports to Guesthouse on the Lake and RV on the Lake.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, Keto items which are naturally gluten free will definitely be on the menu, but you may also make special requests for other nutrition strategies as well on your forms prior to arrival.
Do I have to have a roommate? – If not, how do I arrange that?
There is space for three people (three separate beds) in the shared main bedroom of the Guesthouse on the Lake and two people in the shared RV on the Lake (queen bed in bedroom and queen air mattress in main cabin area). If you’d rather not have a roommate, you have the option of investing more money to have your own private quarters. Email Melanie@ExplosiveJoy.com for more details.
How many bathrooms, showers, and baths are on site?
There is one bathroom and shower combo in the RV on the Lake. There is one bathroom, shower, and bath combo in the Guesthouse on the Lake. There is one bathroom and shower combo and one bathroom, shower, and bath combo for a total of two bathrooms in the main house.
What is the weather like?
The weather in East Tawakoni, Texas in mid-May is typically warm with a light breeze with average highs of 84 degrees and lows of 63 degrees.
What do I pack?
Pack comfortable clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities. If you’re interested in using the pool, lake or taking a dip off the boat, pack a swimsuit. Gentle morning yoga will be offered. Bring some comfortable workout clothes if you’d like to participate. You’ll need typical basic personal toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush, etc. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, washcloths, handsoap, etc will be provided for you. It is recommended that you bring a special journal and comfortable writing device if you’re a note taker.
Can you share EXACTLY what we’re doing every day?
There is a general guideline of the principles to be taught and experienced each day, however, some activities may take more or less time depending on the group. Rest assured we will deeply address core issues to do our best to achieve at least one breakthrough.
Will I have access to the Internet?
Yes, complimentary high speed internet is available at Guesthouse on the Lake and RV on the Lake.
CONTACT US
Got a question? Contact us directly at Melanie@ExplosiveJoy.com