The guy who took that picture up there lives here in New Mexico. I asked him if he might be willing to take some photos of the DesMaisons dogs. I figured he would do a whole lot better than I since he is an expert on wildlife. Hehheh, so of course the dogs were wild, incorrigible, rowdy and obnoxious. Then we had a huge dust storm and mighty winds. And you can well imagine that no professional photographer in his right mind would take out his good camera in the face of grit like that. Today, the three bad dogs went out with me alone. The walked and pranced like the well trained dogs on the Dog Whisperer. They did not even think of fence fighting or crashing after the local peacocks. They just laughed and laughed as the mountain turned mauve. I am holding off on starting any classes this week. I am recuperating from the dopamine class (it was awesome), enjoying serotonin and catching up on the regulars. Check the changes in the schedule to see how we are moving things around to accommodate recovery. (smile) Please take note that I will be gone the week of the 17th - I am going back up to MN for a week at White Earth. Things are rocking and they are having a lot of fun. The staff is doing the food, and the clients are adapting. I think they don't know quite what hit them in treatment. For those of you who have been watching the gloom and doom of national news and the methamphetamine epidemic, I have something to say. Never, ever underestimate the power of this program. I have no doubt whatsoever that shake, fish oil, protein, browns, veggies and the potato actually restructure the brain. We are not just playing around with some cute ideas here. This is about rewiring damaged brains. And I KNOW we are onto something. That dopamine class was just the beginning of the emerging data. So, no fear. You are creating the antidote by living into your recovery. Please click here to see the new schedule of classes. A number of you have asked me how the classes work. Check the class list page for more information on this. The classes are done online with one lesson each day. You do not have to be at your computer at any set time. Please note that we have added the classes to the new schedule so you can see what is coming up. And go read the questions and answers before you write to me. The classes are done online with one lesson each day. You do not have to be at your computer at any set time. If you have trouble getting through the process, write the tech forum. Please feel free to pass this week's newsletter on to your friends and family. Don't forget to let me know what you like and would like to see me cover. Be sure to visit our Radiant Recovery® website and Community Forum regularly. Warmly, Kathleen **********************************************************************
April 10, 2006 ** Quote From Kathleen **
Try to write in your journal as you go through the day. Carry your journal with you. *********************************************************************
** Testimonial for the Week**
As I thought when I first started the program, the idea of a life without sugar was inconceivable. And as everyone reported, I got to step 7 and it not only seemed possible, but absolutely what I wanted. For my children, when they started, I also thought getting to step 6 would be impossible. But again I was wrong! They had been doing all the steps since January except 2 and 6 before I read LSA and began adding snacks and getting them to see the difference. I really think they see the importance now. I talk with my youngest about how she has not had any problems with her asthma in the last few months and that this is prime allery season. They have been eating only fruits with meals and no sugar for the past 2 weeks. I have been dreading Easter coming up and was wondering how MY ideas would go over with them. The most amazing thing has happened (and I think they will actually be able to follow through). Both of my girls have agreed that they can collect the eggs at school, but at the party have agreed to me talking with their teacher about them having fruit, water, and their regular peanut butter/ryvita snacks that they have after school. I think the biggest motivator (besides talking about how they would feel bad or the asthma might act up if they ate all that candy) was that I am going buy back their eggs. We agreed upon what they think is a large sum of money and they are so excited about the groovy girl clothes they can buy with this. Anyway, wanted to share and thank you for your support. Happy Trails! Karen ********************************************************************
**Recipe of the Week**
I love broccoli! Here is a yummy recipe that is sure to win over your family to eating greens. I adapted this from a real simple magazine recipe. BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC LEMON CRUMBS
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**Your Last Diet: More Than What You Think**
For those of you who were not at last week?s YLD chat, I want you to read it. It was so moving, I want all of you who struggle with journaling to read it. I have asked Gretel to post it in a place that everyone can get to. Click here to read it. This is what we do in YLD. We are talking in dialogue about what the program means. We can do all sorts of talking here about weight loss and all that stuff. But the heart of it is my personal attention to what folks need. If you want to be right out on the cutting edge, come on over. I thought it was about weight loss when we started. And I was wrong. It is about writing a new story together. If you are not a YLD member, come and join us. Click here if you are ready to change your life or just plain ole have fun. It is not too late to get into the classes if you come right now. ********************************************************* *********** **David's Corner ** 
Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. ********************************************************* ***********
**Our Online Groups**
This week we are doing something fun. I want you to vote for your favorite group. Send me an email to radiantkd@mindspring.com with your vote. Say which one and why. ********************************************************************
**Making Good Choices With Food ** Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. Today's article is for those of you who are just getting started with the program. You may not know quite where to go or what to do. This is a simple getting started guide. Your new food plan will be shifting towards eating healthy foods including: ProteinsThe first task is to learn about proteins. You will be having proteins at every meal, so it really helps to know what you love and what is easy for you.
As you master getting some protein into every breakfast, you can begin to look at how much you actually need for your body. First, find out how much you weigh. Take that number and divide it in half. This is the number of grams of protein that you need each day. Then, divide this number by 3 to see how many grams of protein to eat at each meal. If you weigh 150 pounds, you need about 75 grams of protein in a day and 25 grams at breakfast. If you weigh more than 250, just plan for 42 grams of protein for breakfast. You do not keep adding more if you weigh more than 250 because most of your body is fat rather than muscle. Let’s work out how much protein you need for breakfast. If you are not good at math, don’t get scared. You can do this with the group. My weight = ___________ Half my weight = ______________ This equals the grams of protein I need every day. One third of the total grams for the day= __________This is what I need at each meal. I need _________ grams of protein for breakfast. Here is a chart that shows you how much of a food you would have to eat if you just eat one food. It is kinda scary. But you will see that some proteins give you more nourishment. One hamburger gives you as much as 5 hot dogs. So we call ground meat a dense protein. The numbers show you why something like bologna really can’t help your brain heal.
The fun starts when you mix and match. Try your hand at it. Let's play together ©Kathleen DesMaisons 2006. Here are the folks who are helping put the newsletter together: Gretel, the liaison for the recovery list and the webmaster puts it all together Naomi, liaison for step 4 gathers the recipes David, who runs the Radiant Recovery® Store talks about what new products we have. You are getting the weekly newsletter from Radiant Recovery® in response to your signup. A copy of this newsletter may also be found posted on the web at http://www. radiantrecovery.com/weeklynewsletter.htm. ©2006 by Kathleen DesMaisons . All rights reserved. You are free to use or transmit this article to your ezine or website as long as you leave the content unaltered and use this attribution: "By Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. of Radiant Recovery®. Please visit Kathleen's website at http://www.radiantrecovery.com for additional resources on sugar sensitivity and healing addiction." Please notify me at kathleen@radiantrecovery.com to let me know where the material will appear. Banner Photograph by Geraint Smith |
