I've been a yo yo most of my life when it comes to my weight. I usually have moderate to good success in losing weight with sound programs, but in the long run I have tended to revert back to my sad American diet (SAD) loaded with fast food and processed junk. I am now at the heaviest I have ever been in my life! I am a 46 year old wife, mother, and nana and do not intend on spending the rest of my life in this sad condition! I can't believe that my body is even capable of carrying this much weight! A friend recommended this diet to me since she has found good success with it. It seems to be nutritionally sound and was pretty much in line with what I have already been experimenting with. I have lost a few pounds before my official start date by just changing some basic ingredients from white to brown in flour, rice, breads, sugar.

I am a bit ambivalent about another "diet" but will give it a shot or try to customize what works for me. I can't lose anything but weight!

I live in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and this time of year, Fall, is my favorite. I am looking forward to being able to hike the nearby trails again without getting winded or fearing a heart attack!

I enjoy writing, photography, and crocheting. Well, on to the beginning of the rest of my life!

Blessings,
D