I discovered this book 9 days ago, read the whole thing in 2 days and felt like my endless search to understand why I do the things I do had finally been answered. I began the steps 7 days ago today. It is truly like being reborn. Usually I am solely relying on will power to get me through the urges to self medicate with sugar and we all know that will power only works for so long...especially with 3 kids that I love but wear me out each day! :) I also feel like my meal options are endless (just need a little thought to them) rather than so many diets that restrict heavily or you have to count and weigh and think and plan them so much that by the time it is time to eat, your mentally spent! I feel so empowered and hopeful for the future. Since I am a "newbie" I still eat sugar but have followed the books advice to only have "sweets" with my meal which is a huge difference! Today was a long day and by dinner I felt myself wanted to "escape" like normal. I went to the fridge, pulled out a pumpkin pie and after having only 1 bite had the clarity of mind to have a "chat" with myself. I knew that what I was looking for was nowhere in that pumpkin pie. Have I turned away from food before? Yes...but have I ever shut the fridge door and walked away without a second thought? No! I was half way down the hall when I realized what had just happened and then the flood of love, hope, and yes, Radiance...hit me. I look forward to continuing on with this amazing program and have that radiant warmth with me much more often. Thanks for listening to my story. :)