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February 3, 2014 I want to say a little about the classes that are coming up. I haven't offered the What Else is Embedded class in a long time. It is a super class to have as part of your knowledge base. It will walk you through the *why* of our saying 'do the steps in order, go slowly.' The food part of the steps are only one part. The PROCESS is key and this class will show you why. The Fat Terror Class is a new class that I have designed in response to the reality of what most new people feel when they come in and are sometimes faced with the idea of eating more. The idea of *more* literally strikes terror into people who have struggled with weight their whole lives. I want to explore with you where the terror comes from, how it is affected by your biochemistry, your history and the cultural message that the size of your body defines who you are. So if you are a member of YLD, here is a great beginning for you. And if you are not a member yet, this might be a great time to sign on up. This class is the beginning of a number of new YLD offerings. The Fitness for Weight Loss is another new YLD offering that has emerged out of the Older, Rounder, Willing class where we have been discussing the variables that affect sugar-sensitive people wanting to design an exercise plan that will enhance their weight loss. Typical cardio stress plans will NOT generate weight loss in ss people. Come learn why. I am excited about both of these new classes and look forward to working with you in them. These classes will begin Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
These classes will begin Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
The class schedule is online. Click here to see what is planned. A number of you have asked me how the classes work. Check the class list page for more information on this. And please go read the questions and answers before you write to me. If you have trouble getting through the process, write the tech forum. Be sure to visit our Radiant Recovery website and Community Forum regularly. Warmly, Kathleen ********************************************************************** **Quote From Kathleen ** Beta-endorphin is immensely powerful. It can drive you inexorably toward deeper addiction - or raise your spirits to a level of health that you may never have known before. ********************************************************************** **Testimonial of the Week ** I had my annual physical and check up this week. My nurse practitioner called me to tell me my cholesterol has gone down from 255-177. Now that's more like it!!! She said she's never seen a drop like that without medicines. I'm so happy right now! Heather ********************************************************************** **Radiant Life ** This is total testament to this program, lol. There is NO WAY my day would have gone like it did if not for doing the food. So, originally I was supposed to play a piano piece for about 20 nursing students while they "walked" to get their nursing caps in a graduating ceremony. Did I mention that I am a beginner piano student who gets nervous very easily in front of people LOLOL??? Well, last night I found out that it was actually 80 people that would be there. It got me for a second, but, breathe, I dealt with it pretty well. When I arrived today I found out it was actually 200-300 people that I would be playing in front of!!!! Eighty people were graduating, and the rest were friends and family that were attending. First I'll describe how it would have gone before this program: I would have freaked out, literally, and gone flush and said over and over 'I just can't do that....'. I would have been FURIOUS with my friend for not knowing this and blamed her for anything that happened after the fact. I might have cried or come really close to it and would have tried desperately to get out of it. In my head I would have been convinced I couldn't do it, no matter what. If I had played anyway, not only would I have messed up, but I probably would have froze and then felt horrible after. I can guarantee my friend and I would have had a major confrontation. Yuck. But this is how it did happen: I had a fleeting flash of all of the above, lol, but quickly dismissed it. I realized almost immediately that there was nothing I could do to change it and in the end it really didn't matter. I would be nervous either way (smile). I practiced as much as I could beforehand and tried to visualize just the music and not who would be there. In short, I handled it with grace. Overall I did great for me, lol. I messed up, but what was great was that I just kept on going and that's the hardest thing for me to do on a normal day! I am very proud of myself and for more than just my playing. It was a HUGE rush, though, and I'll have to be extra careful these next days. Journal journal journal and spot on with the steps. Thanks for listening! Heather D. ********************************************************************** **Radiant Ambassadors ** The UK press has been covering the effects of sugar for a few weeks now. And there have been television programmes galore, too! Several of us have been writing to newspapers and television stations to let them know of something that works. Selena selenas@blueyonder.co.uk Come join us if you are excited about spreading the news. ********************************************************************** **How I Found Radiant Recovery ** Well - Amazon sent me a "books you might be interested in" type email. One of those books was called The Sugar Addicts Total Recovery Program. It feels like I've known for years that I'm a sugar addict, but didn't know there was a recovery program. Needless to say, I ordered the book immediately! That was over a year ago. I don't eat sugar any more (or wheat either - discovered, through journaling, that it makes my joints ache, especially in my hips) but have gained some unwanted additional weight. I'm still working on getting really steady on step 7. Will address weight loss hopefully in a few months. At the moment, I'm grateful that I'm no longer hungry all the time with dieting. Annabelle ********************************************************************** ** Radiant Recovery Store ** David manages the Radiant Recovery Store. He is also Kathleen's oldest son. Because I am sharing the recent chat about Journaling, it makes sense to ask David to feature Your Body Speaks once more. The more I use my journal, the more I love it. I recently finished a 90/90 on journaling…I committed to journal carefully for every day for 90 days. Man, did I get a lot of information. There is a method to my madness in every part of how it is designed. It really works! Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. ********************************************************************** **Radiant Kitchen ** This exchange was shared on the Parents' list and the recipe is from Janie. I would love to have your recipe for the cake you mentioned. Ok, but remember I totally made this up, lol! You can play with it anyway you want. We have always found that adapting recipes to meet our needs is fun. We like experimenting, lol. This is for a bigger cake. Sometimes I only do half if it's just for Grace to bring to a party.
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For more great program-friendly recipes, check out our cookbook in the store and visit our online Radiant Recipes site. ********************************************************************** **Radiant YLD ** Something pretty amazing happened to me this week. I went to see the nurse at my doctor's surgery for a routine procedure. She asked about my kids, said how well I was looking and checked my weight. It was the same as the last time I had seen her......6 months ago..... That kinda blew me away. I told her, 'Yay go me, that's pretty amazing.' She's seen me every size and I could tell she was pleased for me too. This really was my last diet, ha, diet, not the right word really seeing as I don't feel like I've been on one :) Steph x If you would like to join, come find us here ********************************************************************** **Radiant Conversations ** We have a new portal for the Conversations program. Come check it out here. We talked about *empowerment* last week. It was an incredible discussion. Trying to tell you about the conversations chats is like trying to describe what falling in love is like. (smile) If you would like to join us, you can do that below. Join YLD Weight Loss Now: click here - $99 Join Conversations 2011 Now: click here - $99 Join Both YLD and Conversations Now: click here - $149 Current YLD members wish to Upgrade to Both, click here - $49 If you are not a member, come and join us if you want to be a part of the latest and greatest or just have some plain ol' fun! ********************************************************************** **Our Online Groups ** The Radiant Step Two list is a source of helpful information and support with journaling. On this list we talk about how to get started with the journal, how to start listening to our body and why giving it a voice is so important. We also discuss how to use the journal for detective work in our program and, of course, how to make journaling fun! Right now the list is rockin' with people supporting each other and making big discoveries with their journal. So whether you are just starting out or are looking for a recharge in your journaling, come on over and join in the fun! **********************************************************************
**Radiant Your Last Diet US Chat ** Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. Hi everyone, I thought you would love to read this amazing chat we did on journaling. I have changed the names of the people so it may seem like you don't know anyone, LOL. Have fun reading it!
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