Barbara’s Story: Cooks Will Save the World
I can’t say that I remember getting lessons on how to cook. In those days, grandmothers, and aunts, mothers and daughters just turned out meals
Members' Stories
Noreen’s Story: Like a Dog with a Bone
It’s taken a lot of time in therapy for me to acknowledge that I have a story someone might want to read. My friends at
Karen and Dor’s Story: Checking Our Numbers
“I’d rather talk about sex, body odor, or even my personal finances than check my numbers!” This was the feedback we got when Dor and
Julie’s Trilogy:
I. I Hate Myself Therefore I Eat “How is Suppers different from other groups?” This question was put to me, and I have a lot to
Brad’s Story: Sugar
Hi, my name is Brad, and I’m becoming a statistic. I am 48. I’m tired a lot. And depending on who you talk to, I’m
Ted’s Story: Food Sensitivity
Some people might like to have my problem, but believe me, not being able to put weight on is just as much of a problem
stories related to Concept 7: The Diagnosis May Be Inconsequential
If eating processed foods caused your problem to begin with, the right solution – whole food – may be more important than the diagnostic labels.
stories related to Concept 8: Your Internal Observer: The part of you that notices but doesn’t judge
stories related to How You Feel Is Data: Your body is constantly communicating important information to you, if you would just learn to interpret its language.
stories related to Concept 10: Addition and Subtraction: Good health is achieved by adding what the body needs to have and subtracting what the body needs to not have.
stories related to Concept 11: Nutritional Harm Reduction: A gentle transition process that makes healthy change possible
Ruby’s Story: Why Am I Crying?
There’s a phrase we use at Suppers that described my situation perfectly: “sane person, crazy body.” Not that I advocate splitting mind and body, but
Rose’s Second Story: Experiment!
Hi, remember me? I’m Rose; lentils saved me eight years ago. As you may recall, I have always been a compulsive eater. Eating lentils in
Pam’s Story: Prisoner of My Own Assumptions
Some place inside my fragile frame there was an athlete incubating, chomping at the bit and waiting to take off once released from the prison
Oliver’s Story: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
I had been sick for years. I tried everything and nothing worked. My misery didn’t seem to be limited to any particular system in my
stories related to Concept 14: Planning Is Everything: If diet and lifestyle are central to your health challenges, the solution will require lots of planning.
Beth’s Story: My Body Is the Temple of My Soul
When I started Suppers, I wasn’t expecting to have a spiritual experience. I went because my way of eating had gotten me into a lot
Beatrice’s Story: Unwitting Self-Saboteur
The spiritual foundations of The Suppers Programs are of great interest to me. I have felt such a sense of loss of family traditions, so many
Norma Jeanne’s (Second) Story: Sweet Memories
We were having a conversation at Suppers about the reasons we eat that have nothing to do with resolving normal hunger. This is an emotionally
Marilyn’s Story: Fixing My Numbers
I’m not sure how I thought I was going to fix myself, but I always held this belief that “some day” would come some day
stories related to CONCEPT 18: TREATS AND TRIGGERS - Can you do portion control or is abstinence needed? To find out, distinguish treats from triggers.
stories related to Concept 19: Palate Development: The process of acquiring the desire for healthy, whole food
Lina’s Second Story: Soul Food
My mother was a single mother and we were very poor. She worked around the clock, except on Sundays and holidays when she operated from
Kiki’s Story: A Disease of Isolation
I am a sensitive. I would never change that. A musician and composer, I know I bring joy into people’s lives that they would not
Barbara’s Story: Cooks Will Save the World
I can’t say that I remember getting lessons on how to cook. In those days, grandmothers, and aunts, mothers and daughters just turned out meals
Noreen’s Story: Like a Dog with a Bone
It’s taken a lot of time in therapy for me to acknowledge that I have a story someone might want to read. My friends at