September 14, 2009, 2009

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Well autumn is creeping into the air. this morning I put on jeans and a sweatshirt instead of shorts and a tee shirt. We are having fun with the blog. Come on over and check it out if you haven't already. We added an RSS feed so you can have the blog posts sent right to you. As I start developing the new book, I am pulling up a lot of new science so will be posting my thoughts about that there.

Also, we have the first of The New Radiant Reports. ready. These are the distillations of the curriculums for some of the classes that I do infrequently. So rather than having to wait 6 months for the class to cycle into the schedule, you can get the curriculum and work with it when you need it. And then, if you have purchased the curriculum, you can join the class with a credit for the curriculum. I think it is a system that will work well for you.
Our first report is on Depression and early reviews are giving it raves. My daughter said, *this should be in every doctor's office in the country.* And it will be fun to see how the series emerges.


These classes will begin Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Please click on the name of the class you wish to join and it will take you to the registration page:

Using the Resources of the Community (1 week) is for those of you who are brand new and would like to find your way around town. Come sit on the top of our double-decker bus for a guided tour. And even if you are not brand new, this is a really fun class to reconnect with all the treats of the community.

Radiant Step 2: Introduction (1 week) will teach you the basics of journaling. The class will give you step-by-step instructions in how to record your food and feelings in a way that gets you excited.

This class will begin Wednesday,September 23, 2009. Please click on the name of the class you wish to join and it will take you to the registration page:

Radiant Step 6 (1 week) is a class for those of you getting ready to detox or having detoxed and wondering why it is so hard after. We talk about *the flat*.



If you are on disability or low income (your household income is less that $1000 a month), you may take classes for free if you get certified. I have put the guidelines for certification on the class schedule page.

The class schedule is online. Click here to see what is planned. Please do not sign up for classes that are not yet scheduled.

A number of you have asked me how the classes work. Check the class list page for more information on this. 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.

Be sure to visit our Radiant Recovery website and Community Forum regularly.

Warmly,
Kathleen

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** Quote From Kathleen **


Eating at regular intervals, whether you are hungry or not, will ensure that your blood sugar doesn't drop to a crisis point.

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** Testimonial of the Week **


I understand that feeling - I was pretty annoyed myself. Then I watched that Acceptance banner go over on the main page, and thought about that, did the food, and now I am happy to be me. And I realize that I have some of the sugar-sensitive talents which are rather marvellous. Empathy, sensitivity - which used to be a bit hard to deal with - are now not something to get upset about but a bonus, and I'm quite creative and imaginative.

I'm interested you said you love feeling free. Well, that's how I feel with step 7. At last I don't have food things tying me up. More importantly to me, I understand my biochemistry by living it through the steps and that's such a reassuring thing.

I didn't believe a word of it at first. Even though every word of PnP and YLD were written for me and I recognised it all, I thought I would be the ONE person it wouldn't work for. So you are not alone! We never are.

As for the weight gain, I did gain, it steadied by itself with a steady step 3. I had been a dieter so long that my body just had the biggest sigh of relief when I got into regular meals instead of delaying them and imposing my diet rule of the day on her! Yes, journal did help me work it out. Looking forward to hearing your own discoveries about you.

Mosaic

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** Radiant Ambassadors **


Ok, hands up, who loves Facebook? Did you know that there is now a Radiant Recovery group on Facebook with over 200 members? Well, you do now! How exciting is that? Over 200 members! But the group's a little quiet at the moment.

The group could do with being exciting and dynamic to reflect the wonderful group of people that make up Radiant Recovery :)

Do you love Facebook and RR enough to look after the RR group and ensure that people get a response to their posts? Or how about posting on the group with a before and after snapshot of your journey?

Is anyone up for the challenge?

Selena

Come join us if you are excited about spreading the news.

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** Radiant Kitchen **


Chicken and Brown Rice Salad


This is the recipe that many of us make for traveling. It holds up really well on airplanes. (smile)

Ingredients:

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 whole cooked chicken. Or you can get a cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • 3 cups brown rice cooked
  • 3 large stalks of celery
  • 1 medium tart apples (I like Granny Smith)
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 4 TBS sugarless mayonnaise (we use Trader Joe's)
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. lemon juice


Process:

  1. Cook the chicken breasts (steam, bake, grill, etc.), or whole chicken.
  2. Cut or tear chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the celery and onion. Core the apples and chop in bite sized pieces.
  4. Combine all of the above in a bowl with the nuts.
  5. Combine the mayo and lemon juice and mix with the rest.
  6. Chill for at least a couple of hours. I chill mine overnight.
4 servings.



For more great program-friendly recipes, check out these great cookbooks in the store.


Radiant Recovery
Cookbook

Naomi's Nutritious and
Delicious Cookbook
Sheila's
Kitchen Recipes

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** Your Last Diet - More Than What You Think **


It is fun hearing from all the folks in the Weight Loss in Action list about how things are going. Yes, people are losing weight, but I am fascinated by the stories. The emphasis is so on the process and the art. It is so unlike a *diet* and so much fun.



If you are not a YLD member, come and join us. Click here if you are ready to change your life or just have some plain ol' fun!

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** Radiant Recovery® Store **

David manages the Radiant Recovery® Store. He is also Kathleen's oldest son.




Well, this week a proud mom will offer special congratulations to David for his *other* life. Last year David was hired as the head coach for the girls' volleyball program at one of our local high schools. He is very seriously committed to teaching the girls skills AND attitude. He spent the summer working with special camps to do skill-building. This past weekend, they had a city-wide tournament for all the schools in the area. His team finished FIRST. He was so excited last night, he could hardly contain himself. This is a very big deal since this is not where the team started last year. I am thrilled not only for the win, but for the tone of what he is doing with the coaches and the parents. I hear him on the phone talking with people. It sounds so much like what we are doing here...and of course the girls are drinkin' shake!!

Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better.

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** Our Online Groups **


The Radiant Step Two list is a source of helpful information and support with journaling. On this list we talk about how to get started with the journal, how to start listening to our body and why giving it a voice is so important. We also discuss how to use the journal for detective work in our program and, of course, how to make journaling fun! Right now the list is rockin' with people supporting each other and making big discoveries with their journal. So whether you are just starting out or are looking for a recharge in your journaling, come on over and join in the fun!

We get set doing all four parts of Breakfast and then comes 'The Journal'.

Many people have kept journals of food intake before to track points or calories. Others have written great long accounts of their feelings, poetry, their making sense of life, the universe. This journal is very different. Here we record what and when we eat, and how the body feels. We are able to discover what our body likes, doesn't like, what makes 'our' body function and feel best. We get to know the dear body who has faithfully carried and served us our whole life long. And we get to make the best food choices to nurture our body and allow the body to heal.

The journal is a tricky step for a lot of people! (smile) Learning the language that the body uses can be harder than learning Russian without a phrase book. But if we persevere, the rewards are wonderful. Getting to know 'you,' getting to know 'all' about you, is the best, and most lasting love affair you will ever have.

On the journal list, we talk about how to have the journal work for you and your body. How to manage carrying a journal, being kind to yourself when it seems too hard, and how to understand what it tells you. Come on over and join us to learn to hear your body speak.

Or come to the group page to find the one that will best support your program: http://www.radiantrecovery.com/list_serves.htm


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** 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 guide 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 ˝ 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
  1. Should I worry about non-sugar fuel replacements when I am early in the program?

    Technically no, you should not worry about non-sugar fuel replacement before you have detoxed (step 6). However, the replacement that is favorite among the list members (goo—recipe above) will not only replace fuel, it will also help keep your blood sugar level, a great concern for SS athletes. So it is a good thing to try whenever you like.

  2. Why oatmeal instead of fruit or something with higher glucose levels?

    Again, as SS athletes, we need to be careful of spiking our blood sugar levels. Oatmeal will give us a long, steady burn and not cause a crash after the event or a few days later. And if you can find them, steel-cut oats are even longer burning. The small amount of fruit in the recipe should supply all the immediate glucose you need.

  3. Why is there protein in the recipe? Doesn’t that take away too much energy to digest?

    In the small amount we use, the advantage of having the protein to keep blood sugar levels steady outweighs any small disadvantage with the digestion process.

  4. What about electrolyte replacement drinks or sports drinks?

    Most of us have found that water is the best sports drink, if we have been training steadily and taking care of our programs, which includes adequate amounts of water daily. Most electrolyte replacements do not provide much in the way of replacement anyway. As with all things, baby steps are best. If you are currently using sports drinks, begin to cut them with water and very carefully journal your body’s reactions. Be especially careful in warm weather to drink before, during and after you run.


    Here are the folks who are helping put the newsletter together:

    Gretel, our webmaster, puts it all together.
    David runs the Radiant Recovery® Store.
    Selena provides the weekly Ambassadors column.
    The banner photograph is by Patti Holden.


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