@Hilary: Glad the resource link to the Coaching program was helpful. My daughter, Fawn, is having the same problem with both fruit and salad now that the month is over, but wants to continue, so I think it will be a period of adjustment (both mentally and physically.) I don’t believe it will be harmful to listen to your body for a while (perhaps you need the extra minerals?) as long as you keep trying to increase your intake whenever possible. I’m sure the folks on Doug’s board will have some good insights for you.

@Sunnie Osterizers definitely get the job done! Glad to hear your review on the VitaMix, even though the K-Tec still gets my vote for ease of cleaning and price (if I’m gonna lay out some serious cash for a blender! ;) Fawn tried mashing bananas with cold water in a glass for a makeshift smoothie when our bananas got extra ripe, and that worked (slightly chunky, though it was.) Today, she chopped some grapes to go with the mash for a bowl of banana “pudding.” Creativity reigns supreme, eh? ;)

P.S. I just wanted to say that this was only the end of my initial 31-Day July odyssey, and the beginning of a lifetime of healthy living, thanks to Dr. & Prof Graham leading the way with 811rv!!! Take it easy, Amigos, and BE WELL :D HAND-pda