Hi {!firstname_fix}
Well, as you get this, I am in Maine with my family staying in a little house right on the ocean. The sound of the surf touches my heart at night when I lie in bed. It is a wonderful time. This is the first time in many years that all my children and their father (and his wife) are together in one place for some quiet time. This week is also my 60th birthday - an event worth all of us coming together. We will eat lobster tonight, light a fire in the fireplace and just enjoy. We spent the afternoon on the beach. it is a long rolling beach and the tide goes far out. I will take pictures tomorrow so you can see too.
Because I am traveling this week we are not scheduling any classes. You can see an updated schedule for the future by clicking here.
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.
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
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November 21, 2005
** Quote From Kathleen **
This is a process. You do not have a 'sobriety date' to mark that sugars are gone forever. You simply move more and more into a healthy relationship with your body.
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** Testimonial for the Week**
I used to think my issues were all psychological too. :)
I tried all sorts of different pills, therapies, self-affirmations...anything and everything to deal with my food issues. Nothing worked except this program. I didn't believe it would at first but since I had tried everything else, why not this?
What was incredible was that it does work! I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, thinking that it was just the "honeymoon period" I was in. The honeymoon has lasted for a year and eight months and continues to blossom and deeply grow. It started so simply with just eating breakfast everyday.
All you need to do this is to be willing. Because beginners mind was cited so often on this forum, that's how I began. I forgot about everything else I "knew" and put my trust in the program because it worked so well for so many people.
Listen to the voices of the "radiant ones". They sing clearly and freely. If you want what they have, pull up a chair. All you need to bring with you is willingness. :)
Harmony
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**Recipe of the Week**
This is a recipe that many in the community have tried and loved. I hope you like it, too.
Pumpkin Biscuits with Orange Butter
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp cardamon
- 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk (or you can use soy or oat milk and add a
- tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 6 T. softened butter
- 2 tsps.orange flavoring
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Combine first eight ingredients. Cut in chilled butter until
mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Combine milk and pumpkin; add to flour mixture stirring just until moist.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly until it is combined enough to roll out (at least 5 times). Roll dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut into 12 biscuits with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place the
biscuits on a backing sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450
for 11 minutes or until golden.
- Alternatively, you can place the batter into muffin tins and bake. This will eliminate the need for rolling and cutting the dough.
- Mix softened butter and orange flavoring together. Chill for 1 hour before serving with pumpkin biscuits.
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**Your Last Diet: More Than What You Think**
Our two classes are coming to completion. The weight loss class is almost done with the preparation and will be joining weight loss in action soon. The Foundation class is redefining its sturcture and goals together. This is the joy of a *process* - we learn as we live it.
If you are thinking about new year's resolutions, think about joining YLD. It is only going to get better and better in the next few months.
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.
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David's Corner **
Many people have asked me about Omega 3 fatty acids and the value of taking fish oil. I asked Kathleen to write something for all of you. Click here to read her suggestions. And, of course, we carry great fish oil options.
| Epa capsules are a concentrated, odor free, certified heavy metal option for adults. They allow you to get more concentrated EPA without extra Vitamiin A.
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We have DHA for those of you who are pregnant or nursing. DHA is the fatty acid that is used to make your baby's brain. It is very important in the first three years of life.
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We also have DHA Jr. for children. It has a higher percentage of DHA and comes in very easy to swallow (or chew) little perls.
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And we also carry a very tasty cod liver oil (yes, it IS tasty!) for those of you would like to just put it in your shake or who need a larger dosage. Kathleen gives this to her dogs as well and they have NO skin problems. CLO is a great alternative for those of you who are in perimenopause and may be dealing with heavy bleeding. (sorry for a guy to speaking of a delicate subject). Ask Kathleen for more information on that one. |
Please send questions and suggestions. I love hearing from you and truly want to help you do your program better.
