SP can be a bit scary at first while reading through all of the material. I've started the SP way of life two times before, this is my third. the first two times i was a nut about absolutely no processed anything. and i think that is what got me to "fall off the wagon" both times. this time, i am more determined and better aware of myself and have decided that it is okay to eat some stuff just very sparingly. I am going to for sure stay away from pasta, breads and white flour though. I don't know why i let myself stop the first 2 times. i felt awesome. all the aches in my joints were gone, didn't feel sick to my stomach anymore at the end of the day. i loved it. sure, its hard to give up the convienence, but the feeling better outways the time to prepare hands down. I'm only 32 and have a 2 year old to make happy memories with. =)