Hi Chelsea,

It's nice to have you here! This program helped me with depression...it is how I found the book. I thought...if I could just use food for my depression, instead of going on meds, that would be wonderful!

There's a special group called *Radiant Abundant Program on Less* that you could join and get tips from if you are interested.

Have you started eating breakfast yet? Instead of taking things out...like sugar...it is really helpful to add things in. You've already noticed that you can cut down on sugar, but the body is such an addict, and finds other ways to get what it needs...like those sugar free lollies. This program helped me with that, so I don't even reach for a sugar alternative.

Colette

: I just wanted to say hello. I started
: reading PNP last night and am up
: to the Brain Chemistry chapter
: (VEERY much looking forward to it,
: as am fascinated by anything to do
: with the brain). I am someone who
: has been diagnosed with depression
: & anxiety for many years, and
: like so many people, have not
: improved much with treatment or
: counselling.

: I only just got my hands on the book
: but have been wanting to get it
: for about a month or so - I have
: managed to significantly cut down
: my sugar intake but am currently
: replacing it with other types of
: stuff (been eating sugar-free
: lollies when I have a craving,
: etc.. and have just had a potato
: chip binge ) and have
: switched to having oatmeal with a
: bit of protein powder for
: breakfast, but I am not following
: the 7 step program yet. I am very
: much looking forward to starting
: it once I've read all of the
: 'informative' part of the book.
: However, cutting down on sugar has
: definitely produced some
: noticeable results in me!

: I am wondering, are there any New
: Zealanders on the forum? I am
: concerned that some things in the
: food plan may be difficult to find
: here, or expensive. Can anyone
: tell me if the plan has been
: expensive or is it reasonable?

: Usually this wouldn't bother me but
: after having another depression
: break-down I am currently off work
: and looking for part time hours
: somewhere, so money is tight for
: us at the moment!

: Anyway, I'm pleased to meet you all
: and looking forward to journeying
: with you. :)