Review - Shedding Light - READ THIS CAREFULLY

Greetings Sistahs ~ In order to make any program work, you have to first and foremost have a strong desire to do it.  You also have to have the proper tools and that's where I come in.  Then, you have to do it and follow through and support others who are in the same boat.  I will be posting tips as we move along.

Always read the instructions carefully and do just what they ask - you can embellish, of course, after you do the actual assignment. 

In order not to confuse anyone please title Creative Currents #1 (etc) These are for daily poems after your walks. Walk everyday for a half an hour. Keep poems short - haikus are great.

STAY DISCIPLINED - TRY TO MOVE EVERYDAY - IF YOU CAN'T WALK FOR A HALF AN HOUR - DANCE IN PLACE, STRETCH, JUST MOVE !

The steps are now called Waves.  The Second Wave will be posted soon.

Waves will be titled First Wave - etc.  I will post the Second Wave soon.

 Regarding the posts:  They represent that little black dress or whatever other outfit you are dying to wear.  That little black dress finally fits you.  You managed to zip it up and it makes you feel like a Goddess.  Your body is right where it should be.  Your hair is perfect.  You accessorize with  unique jewelry and shoes.  Then, you walk into the party and someone mentions that your bra strap is showing!  Your WHITE bra strap - !  They didn't notice anything else but that!  Ok, that's what misspelled words and typos look like - a white bra strap with a black dress.  Enough said - remember this is mind discipline too!  Proof your posts, accessorize them, make them creative - they are YOU!

If you want to do daily upgrades.  You can post them in Salud, http://musings.gather.com/ my other group.  That group is for daily musings. You can post Videos in Salud if you like.

In here, please only post what is asked.  This makes it easier for everyone to comment on everyone's posts.  Please don't try to redefine this program - stay disciplined.

There are times when we feel we have to talk about our low points or our celebrations.  Once a week, you can have a Low Tide or a High Tide or one of each.  This is where you can talk about how hard it was to pass up the hot buns - That would be a Low Tide.  Soon, you'll be telling us that nothing tastes as good as losing five pounds feels.  That's a High Tide.

Back to the Body:  Here is a link to a food pyramid 

If you want the weight chart tracker, send me your regular email.

These simple tools should get you off to a good start.  I am going to recommend this.  Three fruits a day - fresh fruits.  Oatmeal every single morning.  A salad every single day with raw vegetables.  NO SODAS.  Eight glasses of water a day - WATER.  Everything else is up to you.  We all have different constitutions.

Just remember this: 3,500 calories makes a pound.  A calorie is a measurement of heat - as long as the heat energy expended matches the heat energy consumed, a person's weight will remain constant.  Keep moving!  Watch every morsel that goes into your mouth.  Read labels.

Eat quality food -whole/raw food.  Eat a wide variety to obtain all the necessary nutrients for lots of energy. Chew for your food very well.  This is as important as what you are eating.  If you have questions about anything contact me, we can work with you on an individual plan.  Also, feel free to ask questions on this post.

You'll soon realize that you're not really depriving yourself but you're gaining good health.  In time, everything about you improves and you'll begin to feel balanced in mind, body and spirit.   Thank you again for taking this journey with us - it takes courage and determination but is so worth it!   The Second Wave will be posted in the next couple of days!  Thank you for being part of this group!  Salud