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Your comment about Rip and Dr. E being in this for the right reasons really resonated with me.  When I met them at the immersion in Sept. the thing that struck me the very most was the sincerity that just exudes from them.  It is so very obvious.

At the end I was chatting with Rip and I told him that one thing at the immersion I was most impressed with was that they didn't try to sell us anything.  Believe me, at that point we would have followed them anywhere, shelled out money for anything they wanted to sell us.  But…they didn't take advantage of that. 

We practically had to beg them to bring out books for people who wanted autographs and didn't have books with them.  When they did finally bring them out they were out of the main view, off in the corner.

After I said to Rip that this was so impressive to me, his eyes got a bit misty and he said – that's not what we are in this for.  We want to help people get healthy.

These men are selling hope and a solid plan for better health. 

Ann

Good morning,

I have no problem with them becoming rich. But, Dr. E looks like he's already doing well. So I don't think making big money is a lure for him. I'm sure he'll take it, but I'll bet my last dollar that's not his M.O.

I remember Rip from the old days, the first days, in Triathlon. Now to see him this many years later doing this, it's clear where his heart is. He's finally found a way to get paid for what he loves, good for him. Same example, I'm sure he'll cash the checks. But I'll bet what really turns him on is the thought of how many lives he's affecting.

As this gets bigger, some of us will feel left behind. I hope that doesn't happen, but if it does, no one should worry. For me, I'll always remember the key point, which is that I'm healthier because of this. I don't want to shut the door behind me — I want to open it for others.

McDougal. I actually have a complaint about them. Maybe enough to start a new post about it — I think I will. Here's my gripe. They make a big deal out of being "Green". But, none of their packaging is compostableor recyclable, because it all has the coating on the packaging. So yes, maybe they are using recycled materials. But then they're recreating trash, because their containers aren't compostable or recyclable.  

I've called three times and tried to get to management about it. They hang up on me. I bought stuff from them and I do now, only because their oatmeal makes for great traveling. But I don't like that company, at all.

Hi Doug,

I wonder if the reason you are having trouble is that like me you are very literal and that you need to get everything figured out before you can start–down to the last detail.  I find it very hard to get started on something new because of that.  So I have a suggestion–stop reading the front of the book and trying to figure it out and jump in on the 28 day challenge and just follow the recipes without trying to figure it all out with what was said in the front of the book.  Drop worrying about the rules and just make the recipes.  And chill–you're making it harder than it needs to be.  Hope I haven't offended you by telling you to chill–friends have had to tell me that too.

I guess maybe though I would follow the suggestion the E2 team made–just concentrate on breakfast at first.  And then go on to trying the recipes.  And start small.  Don't do all 28 days–just do half of them.  Set your goal lower so you can see some progress.   And I like what some others have said–try out some of the vegan/vegetarian restaurants the happycow website lists, and talk with the chefs about where to buy the products. And don't forget to send off for your products like others have suggested.

Best of luck to you!!