Dear Bobby,

Dieting to loose weight is harder than stopping smoking or drinking in my book because with those two, a person can just stop whereas with food we have to modulate it.

The thing about Ornish, Bobby, is that this is not a race. I'm sure he thinks people should be on his diet even if they do not have to loose weight. Weigh yourself if it helps and make realistic mini goals if it keeps you focused. Remind yourself that with each meal you plan and eat for yourself you are healing your body and your mind.

M.