Ah blessed regular life this week! I have been settling in, getting things back to normal and just enjoying routine. The dogs are all happy to have regular life too, although the girls want to go back to Boulder and swim in the creek. I must say that Boulder has awakened some intriguing ideas about doing local seminars. We will be chatting more about this. We had so much fun, it seems like it is a great idea. I will keep you posted. This week (8/21) we will be continuing the two-week classes begun last week. We will also be adding a NEW class on the supplements we carry in the store. Folks are always asking me what is the difference in the oils, why pycnogenol, what is the differences in the Shakes and things like this. I am going to do what I ususally do at ranch. This will be a free class, and you can ask all the questions you want. Click here to sign up for What You Always Wanted to Know About Our Products The following week (8/28) we will begin these classes: Step 2 Journal: Skillful Use is the class for those of you who are journaling and want to learn how to do it more skillfully. This is a very practical and hands on class. Back to Basics 1 is our old stand by for step 7 folks who have lost their way. Come get back on track with your buds. Have fun, leave shame behind and rock with us. And we will offer a second NEW class. For the first time, I am going to offer a class called What Else is Embedded in the Steps. This is a class for anyone who has had an inkling that there is more to the Steps than the food. This is a class for those of you who come and say, 'oh yah I am doing everything. I just need to add a potato.' I think this is going to be a sterling class. I am really excited about it. We will spend 2 weeks on the process and go through step by step. It’s a great way to deepen your program. I have posted a new class schedule on line. Click here to see what is planned. 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. And please go read the questions and answers before you write to me. 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 **********************************************************************
August 21, 2006 ** Quote From Kathleen **
The more you do the food, the stronger you will get and the more powerful your recovery will be. *********************************************************************
** Testimonial for the Week**
What you wrote about focusing on healing, and not the weight, really resonates with me today. Having been thick, then thin, then thicker, then medium and yo-yoing (sound familiar to anyone?), I am really beginning to understand that my weight changes have been a *symptom* caused by my sensitive brain chemistry gone out of whack. Simply eating breakfast, and concentrating on how it changes the way I *feel* both physically and emotionally, really has me convinced that I am on the right track. Just a week before beginning the breakfasts (step 1), I had to take a timed computer test of basic math, reading, comprehension, etc. I had been very nervous, and during the early-morning commute, I binged on sugary coffee and breakfast toaster tarts and whatever else (I forget). What I can't forget is the deep fog that made me feel like I was struggling with my usually agile mind to simply focus on the computer screen in front of me. My mind was caught in the deep, syrupy mess of my sugar binge. Swimming in molassas, literally. I wanted to cry. That day, on my way home, I really had to admit to myself that my sugar use wasn't just about my weight. It was going to stand between me and my career goals, my financial goals, my future. And I didn't want to ever have that feeling of being too "stoned" on sugar to function on a basic aptitude test. I went to the self-help section of my bookstore, and the PNP book, as well as YLD practically leapt out at me. Again, I wanted to cry. This time out of hope. After a week of doing breakfast, I am beginning to see some clarity. Sara ********************************************************************
**Recipe of the Week**
CORN BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
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**Your Last Diet: More Than What You Think**
I am hearing a lot of OMG, the program is making me gain weight. This is from people on step two. They think that adding breakfast is making it happen. In some ways it is. Many of you have starved and skipped breakfast as a way to cut a deal for the after dinner ice cream or the all day bingeing on sweets. So when you add breakfast and are still doing the other stuff, it will have an effect. But it is the adding in that creates the stability to be able to hold the weight loss that will come. And come it will!! That is the exciting part. Listen to how Delse describes it. I can only give you my experience, but when I was at the place you are at right now, I had a heart to heart talk with myself. The truth was that I did this program to stop binge eating. It scared me, and I couldn't control it.I have been telling people to wait till after Ireland ranch to get started. Of course all you have to do is tell a sugar sensitive person to wait and they will start, LOL. But the energy is wonderful. People are laughing and having fun. And that is very calming for the newbies who are swirling. I love what is happening on YLD. I know that some of you want to know if you can join YLD even if you do not want to lose weight. Absolutely. YLD is where we talk about many of the cutting edge issues before I share them in the general community. Sometimes I think YLD really stands for Your Laughing Diet because we have so much fun. Click here for last week’s chat. I was off playing in Boulder and the folks at home had fun. Remember this is a group of people from all over the world who are making connections 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. ********************************************************* ***********
**David's Corner **
 Someone recently asked me what relationship I am to Kathleen. I am her son. So then they want to know why I call her *Kathleen* in public. It is a mark of respect and professionalism. She and I have worked together off and on for many years. We are looking at new ways to build and expand services to you. The folks at the Boulder Seminar said, *Where is the stuff?* So we are working on the local package for you. We are also developing ways to streamline our subscription service. We are talking to a programmer about getting it all in a database. You know how creative I am in accommodating your needs (smile).If Mary wants shake and ProEpa every other month and Suzanne wants a journal every other month and 2 jars of Restore on the off months along with a *shuffle* of flavorings for the shake, I can do it. Of course trying to explain my mind to a data base person takes some work, LOL. I am looking for a supplier of Narns Oatcakes. Don’t forget to get a soymilk maker for the fall. Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. ********************************************************* ***********
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Hi Everyone, I'm Terri Louise (you may know me as T.L.) and I live in Boulder, Colorado. Last weekend, we were honored to host a one day seminar with Kathleen, right here in Boulder. It was a wonderful experience for those of us in this area. We met even *more* Colorado people doing the RR program right in our own back yards! It was so fun to get a chance to be together face-to-face, to laugh and to share! Kathleen was flowing and at her best. I hope when you get a chance to see Kathleen in your regional area that you will enjoy it as much as I did. After the seminar, While Kathleen was sitting at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, a new regional list was born. Our newest addition to the geo lists is....drumroll....Radiant Colorado!!! I will be acting as geo coach on the new list. We would love to have you come join us. We will be a fun group of people who stay in touch about what is going on in our lives. We will share about local Colorado resources. We will plan more live get-togethers.(and try to lure Kathleen back for more seminars (grin)). Please come over and sign up if you are in the area (and even if you are not...living here is not a requirement for membership.) To join go to: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/radiantcolorado/join I hope to meet you there soon, T.L. ********************************************************************
**Feature Article** Some Training Tips for Serious Athletes Ann Margaret McKillop Replacement Fuels for the Long Run Beginners to Radiant Recovery but not beginners to endurance training often have questions about refueling for the “long run” without sugar. Below is Heather’s Goo Recipe and an FAQ that should help answer some of those questions. Heather’s Goo Recipe and Musings For each serving, take 1/4 cup oats, cook them on the stove with ½ cup water; then mix in 1 TBS George’s Restore protein powder and 1/2 small banana (or 1/4 c of berries). Put each serving into a snack sized Ziploc, smush it down until it is only at the bottom of the bag and then freeze it. Then when I went on my long runs I would grab a few to carry along. Freezing ensures that the food is still cool when you eat it, and not gross and hot from being on your person the entire time. I'm not one of those people that can eat anything while running, but this concoction was gentle on my stomach and seemed to do a good job keeping my energy up. How many you need is up to you and your body, but for me I'd use one for a run of 12 miles, and then every 4 miles after that I'd add another. And, of course, having a solid breakfast first made all the difference. Heather FAQ
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