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May 30, 2011 Hi {!firstname_fix} Temperatures have climbed up to hot in the afternoon here. Cool in the morning, hot by afternoon. My flowers in the Josie garden are all blooming and singing. I had a gazillion little yellow finches eating thistle outside the window. The dogs lie out in the yard in the evening just watching the light change. All good I would say. Everything feels settled. This class will begin Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page: Step 6 (2 weeks) 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*. This class will begin Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page: Using Radiant Resources (4 weeks) is a free orientation 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. The class schedule is online. Click here to see what is planned. Please wait to sign up for classes until a week or two before, and 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 **********************************************************************
** Quote From Kathleen ** You are in the process of becoming more aware, more attentive, and more committed as you go. It is cumulative. **********************************************************************
** Testimonial of the Week ** So glad you're here. I can really relate to many of these feelings.... but one of the things I am discovering on my recovery journey is that time is never wasted! The depth and quality of life that comes out of recovery--I believe-- could only happen if we have been where we have been! When I was a little girl, I loved the movie Sleeping Beauty. There is a scene in there where the witches' minions are shooting arrows at the fairy godmothers... but instead of deflecting them, the fairy godmothers turn them into roses. I think that is what Grace and Recovery can do for us... take the arrows life has thrown at us (or we have thrown at ourselves!) and turn them into something beautiful! And the truth is, that there would be no roses if there hadn't been arrows. Peace to you today! Kate **********************************************************************
** Radiant Ambassadors ** 
Teresa shared a success with us on the Ambassadors List recently - I was so impressed I thought I would share her post with you too:I had a nice ambassador moment this morning. I have a centre that I have been going to for a while. It is mainly for Mums and women to get out do courses, and socialise. I noticed they have a library for people to browse. It contains lots of books on food, healthy eating and parenting. I had been thinking PNP would make a lovely addition to it! Selena selenas@blueyonder.co.uk Come join us if you are excited about spreading the news. **********************************************************************
** How I Found Radiant Recovery ** Hi, I'm MJ in Northern Ireland. I have just re-read PNP (revised edn) and these past couple of days have launched myself on step 4. I discovered SARP and PNP (1st edition) probably about five years ago, read them, tried to do all steps in a matter of weeks, skipping step 2, so I wasn't really doing all the steps after all! I learned a valuable lesson from my crash and burn experiences: Just do what Kathleen says in the order she says to do it. She knows what she's talking about! Finally in late '08 I got very serious about doing this SLOWLY which has worked much better for me, but I never took this tour or any of the online classes. I have started and stopped step 4 several times and feel I need the support to make it work this time, so.... I am starting with this class and then will go join the step 4 list. And now for a little *wave* to folks whose intros I've read from Texas and Wisconsin. I've lived in both of those states too, before moving to Northern Ireland. I love the fact that people from so many different parts of the globe can meet up here. **********************************************************************
** Radiant Recovery® Store ** David manages the Radiant Recovery® Store. He is also Kathleen's oldest son. I was having breakfast and thought it would be fun to report it here. I have a SHAKE made with Restore ,  almond milk and some baby oatmeal. I add some of the vanilla flavoring  from the store. I got a big bottle of it and put an olive oil spout on the top. I also add some of the All-One vitamins.  I use the pink can with the antioxidants in it. I put all this in a pink shaker bottle  and take it in the car with me when I go out for a meeting. Takes about 3.5 minutes to put together. Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. **********************************************************************
** Happenings on Facebook **  
Where did all of you come from who are talking and rockin' in the Radiant Recovery Group? What fun!
Make sure to check both places on Facebook atRadiant Recovery International or Radiant Recovery Group and join the fun!. **********************************************************************
** Radiant Kitchen ** I have two pre-teen and near-teen athletes, and I know about the easy temptation of protein bars. It's going to be hard to compete with something that comes in a wrapper. A container of cooked chicken breast works well for my kids, and also the Costco-sized hot dogs. Cheese and crackers or crackers and jerky might deliver a better protein hit, and come in packages. (Okay, the suggestions are pouring in from my kids now...) How about a roll-up made with cottage cheese pancakes and nut butter? Or some chicken and cheese quesadillas on whole wheat tortillas? Or some kind of sandwich in whole wheat pita? We have a sandwich maker and it's a great way to make portable food.Two whole grain slices of bread with some chicken and cheese melted inside is really yummy. The sandwich maker is also a great way to make a portable cheeseburger - surprisingly tasty, even cold. The main thing I'd suggest, however, is adding another meal after school. When my kids have three practices a week, their regular meal/snack schedule isn't enough. If I give them an entree-sized snack (hamburger, turkey sandwich, etc.) with protein and browns after school, they stay happier, have better practices/games, and are still plenty hungry for dinner. I'm guessing that the teen is resisting the food. Tell her to try it for a week or two and see if her performance in her sport doesn't improve substantially. It has for my kids! For more great program-friendly recipes, check out our cookbook in the store. **********************************************************************
** Radiant Conversations ** I am thinking it will be fun to talk in chat about the Nano contest for Step One. (smile) You all know what happens when the creative juices start flowing. Make sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday nights! If you are not a YLD member, come and join us. Click here if you want to be a part of the latest and greatest or just have some plain ol' fun! **********************************************************************
** Our Online Groups ** 
The Movement list is for people who want to start moving again and to baby step into a regular exercise program. If you can remember how much fun it was to move when you were a child and you've lost that, the Movement list is the perfect place for you. And, if you don't remember, we'll help you rediscover it. There are some wonderful people on the list who will share their stories and help you explore different options to form a movement plan that works for you.. We are enthusiastic about our own exercise, but we also understand first hand how hard it was to start and to baby step into regular movement. It's a great list; come join us.
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**Breakfast NANO Contest ** Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D.
Ok, we are going to have some fun with this one. Here is a list (unedited) of some breakfast nanos. I would like you to take a look at the step 3 nano chart we have and see how we might organize this list into some form of useful chart for new people. This is a contest. Submit your charts to kathleen@radiantrecovery.com. The winner will receive a jar of Restore (smile) Go for it! Radiant Breakfast Nanos 1. Ate within 60 minutes 2. Ate within 45 minutes 3. Ate within 30 minutes 4. Ate within 15 minutes 5. Ate right away 6. Ate protein first 7. Ate the right amount of protein 8. Ate a dense protein 9. Ate some proteins 10. Stacked proteins 11. Had some fruit Bananas12. Had some juice 13. Had sugar-free cereal Wheaties14. Had hot cereal 15. Had good stuff on my cereal Nuts16. Added flavorings to my cereal Maple17. Tried shake 18. Found the right mix for my shake Cold19. Found the right liquid to mix my shake with Oat milk20. Had a brown 21. Had 2 Tbs. brown 22. Had ¼ cup brown 23. Had ½ cup brown 24. Had 1 cup brown 25. Try different browns Oats26. Try hot cereal 27. Learn to make hot cereal perfectly 28. Try different hot cereals 29. Try flavorings in my hot cereal 30. Try spices in my hot cereal 31. Try different milks in my hot cereal 32. Find the right bowl 33. Find the right spoon 34. Find the right cup 35. Find the right straw 36. Find the right temperature 37. Find the right amount of time in the blender 38. Find the right blender 39. Find the right sequence 40. Find the right ritual 41. Not eating on the run 42. Not eating in the car 43. Eating sitting down 44. Paying attention 45. Planning supplies for traveling Shake46. Preparing for travel Hotel47. Trying different breads Deland48. Timing and odd hours 49. Nursing 50. Exercise 51. Cold weather 52. Hot weather 53. Kids 54. Camping 55. Skiing 56. Backpacking 57. RV 58. Competitions 59. Medication 60. Other people 61. Weight loss for special diets 62. Overcoming calories 63. Overcoming points 64. Gut issues 65. Allergies Wheat66. Cheeses Cottage cheese67. Meats Bacon68. Eggs Boiled69. Beans 70. Holidays Christmas71. Weddings- romance 72. Funerals- Wakes 73. Hospitalization- yours 74. Hospitalization- someone else's 75. Care taking 76. Spiritual Practice 77. Fast 78. Institutional Food 79. Homeless 80. No electricity 81. No Money 82. Broken finger 83. Broken arm 84. Stroke 85. Canned Foods 86. Dried Foods 87. Late nights 88. Changing shifts 89. No storage space 90. Walking at night 91. Sickness Vomiting92. Medical Tests 93. Dental Work 94. Braces 95. Different tastes 96. Didn’t choose groceries 97. Use commodity foods 98. Can’t cook, don’t know how 99. Pregnancy 100. Nursing 101. Medical Emergency 102. Missed plane 103. Missed train 104. Missed ride 105. Lost luggage 106. Dietary restrictions 107. Thyroid pill 108. Over sleeping 109. Nausea 110. Sensitive taste buds 111. Sensitive to smells 112. Sensitive to textures 113. Habits 114. Want coffee first 115. Want tea first 116. Appliance doesn’t work 117. Jar broken 118. No refrigerator 119. Power milk 120. Restore 121. Original 122. Rice Powder 123. Other Whey 124. Other Soy 125. Powdered Milk 126. Ice 127. Frozen milk 128. CLO 129. Juices 130. Joined the breakfast list 131. Read the breakfast list posts 132. Post on the breakfast list 133. Take the step one class 134. Post on the step one class 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. Tina tells us what's happening on Facebook. ©2010 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, use this attribution: "By Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D. of Radiant Recovery®", and notify kathleen@radiantrecovery.com of the location. Please visit the Radiant Recovery® website at http://www.radiantrecovery.com for additional resources on sugar sensitivity and healing addiction. 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/ |
