Hello all:

I just lost a long post trying to correct the date, but I'll just state here that today is Thurs. March 13, 2008.  I started my preview week for the UltraSimple Diet last Sat., but it morphed into doing it all by Mon.  I have already lost 13 pounds, so I know that I am in the right place. 

I am recouperating from a right knee replacement for the 2nd time.  It was a big surgery, and has left me weak and really out of shape.  I am presently working hard at physical therapy, and doing all of the exercises and preparing for this diet uses most of my day.  I am unable to get into and out of our tub, so the detox bath is impossible for me.  I have learned of an alternative method using heated salts, soda and lavendar essences placed on a sheet, and covered by another sheet.  You are to lie on said sheets for about 30 minutes until it cools, and it is supposed to accomplish much the same as the bath.  If someone in the program, or someone who knows of this technique, reads this,  I would truly appreciate your advice.

I do have access to a sauna, and will try to  use it this week.  I have not been able to stick to a plan for the past 2 years, although I did loose 111 pounds 3 years ago.  I have put on 40 of those pounds, and this is the first time I have actually lost cravings and been able to stick to a plan for even a few days.  I am thrilled!!  The weight loss three years ago was due mainly to stress.  This time it is just me---in a semi-normal state---trying to get rid of pain.  Somehow I know this will work.  Thanks for having a place to communicate.!!

g-girl68