First Place's food plan, like 3D's, is based on the American Dietetic Association diet. First Place added a youth program less than a year ago. It hopes to release a daily planner in the fall of 1999 that will make it easier for people to record their eating patterns. No violations of the guidelines are allowed. If the participant violates any of the program guidelines, he or she is expected to discontinue the program voluntarily for the remainder of that phase.
Most experts urge people to proceed with caution when they see such strict conditions.
Consistency is the key. Linda McCrary confirms that the first six weeks of the program are difficult. But she's been introduced to so many new foods that she has never felt deprived. We have very few women drop out because they can't follow the guidelines. The Holy Spirit carries you through this program.