: Hi. I am just starting. I am
: desperate to loose this belly fat.
: It is associated with all sorts of
: dreaded disease. Any suggestions
: about getting started?????

: Also... what is a gram of protein. I
: don't have a scale.

: Thanks. Mary

Hi Mary:

I am so glad that you have found us and are posting.

Although my belly fat has not receded - mostly because I am not moving enough and because of my age, my health has increased wonderfully. I have amazingly low (but normal) blood pressure, no diabetes and my cholesterol levels are so good I have been asked if I am a runner!

To know how many grams are in a particular food, I have checked Kathleen's books which give a good guide - PNP (Potatoes Not Prozac), SARP (Sugar Addicts Recovery Program) and YLD (Your Last Diet). YBS (Your Body Speaks) journal for step 2 also lists amounts in foods. Packaged foods list amounts. You could also google the info, but once you know the basics, everything will become easier.

How is breakfast going?

Dori