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We will be resuming new classes this week. You can see an updated schedule by clicking here. Go look because I have added some new ones like anxiety, diabetes and the gut one. (smile)
One of the classes will be the IBD/IBS/bad gut class for those of you who have such things. Several of you raised some questions about whether this was IBD or IBS. Actually it is both and neither and I am sorry for the confusion. We are going to provide solutions for sugar sensitive people with bad guts. Part of it is figuring out where you fall on the continuum and what your options are. As I said earlier, this is solution oriented. If you wish to join this class, please go ahead and order a copy of Breaking the Vicious Cycle from the Store. We will be referencing it in the class. The class will run two weeks.
Back to Basics 1 is the get yourself back on track class for those of you who got to step 7 and then wobbled. We always have fun with it.
Back to Basics 2 is a follow up to Back to Basics 1, a prerequisite.
Step One: The Art of Breakfast is for you if you are new to the program or are wanting to relearn about breakfast.
Using Radiant Resources is for those of you who have just come by and want to learn how the community works.
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.
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Be sure to visit our Radiant Recovery® website and Community Forum regularly.
Warmly,
Kathleen
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October 3, 2005
** Quote From Kathleen **
When you understand your sugar sensitivity, what has been an overwhelming mystery in your life becomes a fascinating journey in self-discovery.
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** Testimonial for the Week**
Doing the food can change things like the "cranky" and the "overwhelm" and the
"guilty" and even "being plain old tired" too, I think.
Overwhelmed was a word that appeared in my journal so often as I worked from
step 3 to 6. Now - on step 7 - doing the food has taken me to a place where I
can problem solve rather than simply putting up with things that might not be
working. Doing the food has given me the ability to see clearly and work
solutions out.
This week for example, I've been feeling overwhelmed - but this
time it is specific - I can clearly see what I am overwhelmed about and
yesterday after mediating I sat quietly and came up with some solutions.
I can remember doing step 3 and thinking and sharing that I would have to give
up a contract because it didn't work for me. What happened in fact was that I
did the food and found the contract worked really well for me. I don't think I
will keep it for good because it is a lot of work, but right now I need the
money and I think I'm learning stuff too and so I am sticking with it.
For me,
one of the fun parts has been working out how to remain really steady on my food
given the work challenges. I have learnt it is doable - some of my solutions
I've shared here.
And the steadier I am with my food, the easier the work is too. So I am
thinking - if we focus on the food - a lot to the other stuff will work better
too.
Karen
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**Recipe of the Week**
SPICY CHICKEN WRAPS
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 c sour cream (or if you keep kosher sour supreme - tofu pareve sour cream)*
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 2 T minced fresh parsley
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 (8-inch) whole wheat, corn or brown rice tortillas
- 3 c chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/3 c chopped seeded tomato
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (optional)
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag. Combine the sour cream and next 5 ingredients (sour cream through garlic) in a small bowl, and stir well with a whisk.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, and sauté 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Add the sour cream mixture; cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Warm the tortillas according to the package directions. Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla, and top each serving with 3/4 cup chopped lettuce and 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes (and 1/2 of a jalapeno pepper, if desired). Roll up wrap.
*you can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream
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**Your Last Diet: More Than What You Think**
We have been talking with the *seniors* about what the program brings. It is so funny, all of them are losing weight but they don't talk about that. They share about how this is so totally different than anything they have ever done. You know, I don't promise a *miracle*, but it sure seems that those who really do the program experience a life changing process. It is so amazing to me.
For those of you who are not yet YLD members, click here if you are ready to change your life or just plain ole have fun. A number of you have asked me about the option of installment payments for YLD. We have set up an option of making 3 payments of $40 each. That option will come up when you go to subscribe.
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David's Corner **
I know that many of you are eagerly waiting for your George's Junior. I am VERY sorry that it is taking time for the back order. We are on the phone everyday to the manufacturer. Thank you for your patience.
As days grow shorter and depression may start creeping in don't forget your potato (smile) and get some ProEpa! It helps. I started taking it again.