: I bought this book for myself for my
: 50th birthday 2 weeks ago. I've
: been reading and implementing the
: steps as I read. I may have
: 'jumped ahead' because I already
: eat a lot of veggies and browns. I
: tried Tim Ferris' 4-Hour Body
: slow-carb diet which worked really
: well for me for about 3 weeks, but
: after the 3rd 'cheat day' I
: couldn't get back off the sweets.
: I believe this program will do me
: better. I've set my detox date for
: September 6th, the 1st of 4 days
: off from work. Wish me luck! I
: truly want to be a role model for
: others that I KNOW would benefit
: from this plan.

Hi Rosie

I'm glad you are posting and connecting with the community. Before I came to RR I followed the program of FAA which has you go sugar free from the get go, change to browns (complex carbs), no snacks and very little fruit. I managed to stay on it for about 3 weeks and then I had horrible cravings and went off the plan. Like you I had a really hard time going back on the plan.

My therapist who is sugar sensitive and gluten free suggested I read PNP. I joined the community and started with step one.

I know you are really excited about this program and doing the steps, but I would encourage you to go slowly rather than zip through the steps. The folks who hurry through the steps don't reap the benefit of emotional healing and don't get the benefit of the healing and learning that is embedded in each step.

A really wonderful CD I bought from the RR store which I play over and over again since I get so much from it each time I do, is "What is Embedded in the Steps." It is really fascinating.

How is breakfast going? Do you know the four parts?
1. Within the hour
2. Enough protein for your weight (your weight divided by 2 and split into 3 parts). My correct amount per meal is 30 gms.
3. Every day
4. With a complex carb. I love oatmeal myself!

Can you let us know how you are doing with these 4 parts? I am excited to have you here with us and will look forward to sharing the journey with you.

Dori