Congratulations on 5 years Kali!!!
And thanks so much for sharing your story. Personal stories are so inspiring!
Colette
: Hello to some old friends I see are
: back and new ones that are just
: beginning.
: I haven't been very active on the
: on-line community since the step
: seven list was adjusted, but every
: now and then I check the forum to
: see what's going on.
: Each year as I pass an anniversary I
: think I should write in and give
: an update.
: Well this year I finally will.
: I have stayed steady with the food
: since the day I started, as best I
: could under the circumstances.
: I have had some situations beyond my
: control, but was always eager to
: get back to my program.
: I am ever grateful to Kathleen and
: this community for the support to
: do so.
: I am so glad I don't have to be
: hungry anymore 
: I have had grand children born-
: amazing joy;
: as well as deaths and family
: tragedies that have brought me to
: my knees, my food and deep prayer
: always sustained me.
: I have moved to a new state with my
: husband and started a new job.
: How exciting at my age 
.
: This would not have been possible
: with out the clear mind of
: radiance.
: Our new place is an old country farm
: house we have been working on for
: several years.
: We have a large mature pear tree and
: several mature grape vines, lots
: of flowers and humming birds.
: The 10-15 lbs I gained while getting
: steady has disappeared.
: I have incorporated juicing and raw
: food into my program.
: I love the variety and flavors.
: I grow my own wheat grass and sprouts
: 
: My favorite breakfast these days is
: turkey sausage, some baked potato,
: and 2 eggs, with a shake on the
: side made of unsweetened almond
: milk and chocolate rice protein
: powder.
: If you are just starting out- don't
: give up, keep eating breakfast and
: coming back here to post and read
: every ones responses.
: I read and posted every day for a
: year when I started.
: I appreciate those of you that were
: here when I started and are still
: giving that kind, direct guidance
: to all.
: Kali