Here I am, back again! I first came to RR in the early 2000’s. Since then, I have drifted in and out. Usually to follow the next shiny object that promised fast and “permanent” weight loss, and I have attempted some pretty extreme programs! Yes, I’ve lost a lot of weight (over and over), but it was never permanent. And, what was I left with for all my efforts? A messed up metabolism, multiple digestive/stomach issues, a 2-year battle with tendinitis of the hamstring - to name a few. Yesterday, as I was battling the most recent bout of “poor me”, a thought jumped in my mind. And it was a loud thought that demanded attention “Let food be thy medicine”. It was then followed by the thought that I needed to return to RR, and actually see the steps through and heal both my brain and my body. At 61, I am through with diets. They just don’t work. Now I just need to convince my inner voices of that!

So, I’m back on Step One. Some of the parts are already pretty solid, so I will just tighten them up as I work on the one that’s not. Enough protein. My stomach right now can’t handle regular sized meals, so I will have to play around a bit to find what works.

Interesting that over the years, I never really cut my ties with RR. It’s like I always knew this was where I really belonged!