We have
had so many people come into the community in the last few months, I thought it would make sense to look a little about what we are really doing.
You came because you were tired of being driven by your addiction to sugar. You want something different. You might think it is just a matter of giving up sugar. You might wonder why we talk about breakfast, and then more about breakfast. Why are
we not talking about getting the sugar out? I know it can be a little strange in the beginning.
We want to support you in getting balanced and steady. We want to teach you how to be in a relationship with your body. This is why you journal. No, it is not a food log. It is about learning a new language. First you learn vocabulary. Then you learn to put the words together into
a language. And then, you can have a discussion with your body into her or his natural tongue.
The point of the steps is making food simple, more enjoyable. We want food to add enjoyment, pleasure and even delight into your life. We want you to stop struggling, to stop thrashing, to know what you will eat, when you will eat it. You will look forward to meals and eating will be a
joy.
At first, even this idea will seem strange. We want to work towards neutral. No more thinking about cravings or fear about gaining weight, or having to eat or 1000 other sources of turmoil. Just steady state in neutral. Then we’ll crank it up to “well, that was nice” and then one day you will have a summer meal, a hamburger and a whole-grain bun and fresh corn, salad, some potato salad
made with an adaptation of your grandmother’s recipe and then some plump and juicy strawberries.
You will just sit as the sun goes down and not fret about the carbs or the pie or the sweet tea. You won’t be irked with anyone. You won’t be fretting about Uncle John’s drinking too much beer, or Marty having a pout. You’ll just be listening, waiting for the stars come out or the rain to come
off the edge of the porch.
How can we explain all of this? How can we talk to you about this life where you won't be thinking about how much you weigh in every waking moment? How can we teach you that you don't have to be perfect or have it all together? How can we have you trust this miracle that is slow, subtle, steady.
You all are so welcome. You are our joy, you are the reason we sit down and share our stories, our progress, our stumbles, our laughter and our darkness. Maybe you will come to Chat, to Ranch, or a list. Maybe you will just listen. We are happy you are here.
