Dear Gillian,

I would like to thank you for being so inspiring. I have a 3 month old son and live with a father who is diabetic and has high blood pressure among other ailments. Before your show came into our living room it was mainly meals out of a box and whatever was quick and easy. As you can imagine that meant almost nothing fresh or fruits or veggies. It also meant I didnt bother trying anything new for fear of disliking it.

I ended up not being able to work due to pregnancy complications and that is when I found your show. I realized that I never thought about what i ate or how it affected me or my family. Since having my son I have truelly opened my eyes ate how I was taking care of myself and how my father was taking care of himself as well.

I did an online BMI test and it showed that I was headed dangerously toward morbid obesity and that my father was already there. Well whether my father liked it or not one day when we went grocery shopping I spent over half an hour in the produce department picking things out! (granted I didnt know what half of it was let alone how to cook it) I have been trying and succedding at eating much healthier. though I still struggle with the sweets I found today that when I had a bite of chocolate after going several weeks without, that it actually tasted burnt to me! I am trying to follow your principles but havent been able to follow all of them because I havent read your book yet. For the past several days I have had a smoothie first thing every day and for about two weeks now have gotten rid of most all red meats and prepackaged meals from my diet and already notice a difference. I now shop at a local whole foods market and am truelly enjoying it. My son seems to have much more spark too as I am breastfeeding.

I cannot wait for your cookbook to reach the U.S. so that I can try your recipes out. My father is even interested in your cookbook just from watching you on t.v. I do worry though because even as a diabetic he still buys and eats LOTS of sweets and coffee. You have inspired me to be healthier and are actually starting to have a positive affect on my dad now too. (he will watch your show with out complaint and on his own will now)

I just wanted to say thank you so much for being you and being so wonderful. If it wasnt for you I would not have ever known what I was actually eating. I have more energy, am not as tired(when my son lets me sleep at night), my skin looks better, and I feel much better now. I have even discovered new foods that I like now that I never knew about before. I eagerly anticipate the U.S. arrival of your wonderfull cookbook. I owe you more then you will ever know.

With greatest respect and admiration,
Marie, United States