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October 22, 2012 Hi {!firstname_fix} 
Well, we are all settled after Euroranch. Back to regular life. And what an incredible time of year it is. The cottonwoods are gold here, against bright blue skies. On the weekends, the morning sky is filled with hot air balloons. Yesterday, I placed 2 rescue dogs. Today Harold came and did dog-pen repair, clean-up, shut down the coolers, sand the gates, paint the trim kinds of things. It is warm in the afternoons so good for getting ready for cold days.And a nice time to do some fun classes. These classes will begin Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
These classes will begin Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Please click on the name of the class and it will take you to the registration page:
The class schedule is online. 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. 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 ** Eating at regular intervals, whether you are hungry of not, will ensure that your blood sugar doesn't drop to a crisis point. **********************************************************************
**Testimonial of the Week ** Well I am laughing. I have proved to myself, that for me it really makes a difference. Just to give a brief background. My DH has a progressive disability. He has been on sick leave now a total of 4 months, and last week the specialist confirmed that he should retire on medical grounds. He is 43. The disability is beginning to affect his mind as well as the bodily evidence we have seen for some time. I have not previously had much to do with our finances. I have to learn fast. I am finding it all very difficult and some parts of looking after me have taken a back seat. Including making sure I have spud available, and cooked. For a while I have had whatever spud was left from dinner, and when there was none, I had porridge. I was gradually becoming more and more tired, burdened, grey, flat...overwhelmed. Yesterday I baked some spuds. Lots of them. I had one for lunch, stuffed with tuna and sundried tomatoes and basil and olives, with a side of chick peas (garbanzos) mashed with garlic, lemon juice and mint leaves. yum. I had a spud at dinner, and I had a spud, about the size of 2 hens eggs (bigger than I have been having) at the 3 hour mark after dinner, then I went to bed. I slept deeply, had some dreams which I can't remember, and woke refreshed, with a clear mind. Hopeful and purposeful. Responsive, and with a renewed sense of humour. As opposed to vaguely resentful, slightly weary or burdened, this is delightful. No they are not huge differences. It is subtle. How I was feeling this last fortnight is a lot better than what used to be normal (smile). But how I feel today, is *good.* Radiance is a deep thing, not a shallow shine on the surface, it is like a Joy which has roots in my being, not reliant on day to day events and doing. Does it *have* to be a spud? No, but a spud is the best (smile). Kath **********************************************************************
**Radiant Ambassadors **  The Ambassadors list is a great place to share things that have worked and things that you've learned about sharing Radiant Recovery with other people. Lucy shared the following post with us recently and I think it sums up a step 7 attitude nicely, don't you?: "Last week I ordered a copy of PNP from Amazon, to reread it. But I got confused with the messages that came up, and when the package arrived found I had ordered 3! The next day someone I am working with said she'd like to read a copy! I've got a sneaky feeling that if I always have a spare, there will always be someone to give it to." How fantastic is that?! Selena selenas@blueyonder.co.uk Come join us if you are excited about spreading the news. **********************************************************************
**How I Found Radiant Recovery ** My name is April and I'm from Lafayette, Louisiana. I've had a "sweet tooth" to say the least for as long as I can remember. My husband used to call me the cookie monster when we were dating! I found Potatoes not Prozac at the library this summer and the words truly spoke to me. I found myself nodding in agreement to almost all of the stories in the book. I have three boys age 5,3, and 2 and see some of the same sugar-sensitive traits in them that I see in myself and husband. I want to learn how to use the resources to connect to others seeking a change so that I can be a better mother and wife and stop using sugar to live my life!! **********************************************************************
** Radiant Recovery® Store ** David manages the Radiant Recovery® Store. He is also Kathleen's oldest son. 
We are running a very unusual sale this week on our Raw Protein powder. It has no gluten, no dairy, no lactose, no fillers, no artificial flavors, no sweeteners, and no GMO ingredients. It is also vegan and USDA certified organic. For one week, we are offering a $5-off special. So you can get it for $34.95. This special is for one week only, so stock up now!
Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better. **********************************************************************
**Radiant Kitchen **
Immediately add to macaroni and serve. For more great program-friendly recipes, check out our cookbook in the store and visit our online Radiant Recipes site. **********************************************************************
**Radiant YLD ** We just finished the weight loss in action class. Everyone loved it and feels settled and focused about the next phase of their weight loss. I am doing the Obesity Myth Class this week, and all of us feel it is a crucial part of the weight loss package. If you would like to join, come find us here **********************************************************************
**Radiant Conversations ** We have a new portal for the Conversations program. Come check it out here. We will be talking about Euroranch so make it a point to come. If you would like to join us, you can do that below. Join YLD Weight Loss Now: click here - $99 Join Conversations 2011 Now: click here - $99 Join Both YLD and Conversations Now: click here - $149 Current YLD members wish to Upgrade to Both, click here - $49 Current YLD members who wish to Transfer to Conversations 2011 Only can do so for a $14.99 admin fee: click here If you are not a member, come and join us if you want to be a part of the latest and greatest or just have some plain ol' fun! **********************************************************************
**Our Online Groups ** The Radiant Depression group is all about support for the person who is depressed and trying to work Kathleen's 7 step program of recovery from sugar addiction. Many of us have struggled with severe depression for years without any hope of finding an end to it. But through doing the food we have found that hope returning and have found light where before there was only darkness. Some of us are taking anti-depressants while doing the food, so we talk about how the two are compatible and we also share about getting through the tough spots together, with support from each other. If you are feeling depressed please come join us. There is hope. **********************************************************************
**What is Ranch About Anyway? ** Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D.
You know, every year people ask me what Ranch is. They want the schedule and the agenda, both of which I share. But I know that somehow they do not convey what really happens. It is not really just the seminar. There is something about the whole experience that taken all together is something very hard to imagine. 
Stephanie wrote a post to the ranch list. I asked her if I could share it with you. I think she has captured the notes of it…all blended together to make some music we hadn't heard before. And you might read this and say, *Why ever would a waitress in a restaurant be important?* And yet, there we were, a bunch of laughing people having a blast ordering all different things from the menu, asking for adjustments and exceptions and she was just cracking up. Maybe it was the joy. Not really sure, but it is part of what happens.But ranch, where ever it might be is the heart of what we do.
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Gretel, our webmaster, puts it all together. David runs the Radiant Recovery® Store. Selena provides the weekly Ambassadors column. ©2012 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/weeklynewsletter |
