<20 @61: Another year of McDougalling
This was a special year for many McDougallers due to the publication of
The Starch Solution. It was the first Kindle book that I bought and read on my computer. I enjoyed the book and thought about the many people who needed to join us in following Dr. McDougall’s advice. I gave away eight copies of the book. This little experiment confirmed my suspicion that few are ready to make major changes in their diets. I do not think any of the recipients have adopted our way of eating.
I have since read many Kindle books and really enjoy reading books on the computer. You can see my reviews here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A ... f_=sv_ys_4.
After eating a ton of plants during the last 12 months, I am bit lighter and I like being light! 
However, getting lighter does not necessarily make one more attractive.
My better half and others think I am too thin but my knees and feet appreciate my efforts to lighten up!
Also, after the birth of a grandson in July, I began thinking about how I would like to be part of his life until he becomes an adult (for 20+ years) and I think that eating the low fat plants will increase the probability that I will be able to do that.
So my resolve is strong! I see a lot of self-defeating attitudes in regard to health and other issues.
People underestimate their capacity to adapt! I do not think that I have a special gift for adapting to this way of eating. I have adapted (and enjoy it) because of my desire to maintain health and abilities. I suggest that your capacity to adapt to this way of eating (and to thrive on it) is a function of your desire. “Winners are driven by desire!”
If you have a strong desire to adapt, after a few weeks of McDougalling you will probably (like others) enjoy simple meals of veggies and starches. You may wonder why it took you so long to decide to change!
I love youngsters and am happy to work with many. However, here in China we are seeing more and more fat kids. I am trying to do my part in regard to teaching and showing people how to eat and enjoy better health.
Maybe we can help a few people as we help ourselves. I continue to enjoy the support and friendships here. However, I have never met another McDougaller face-to-face!
I hope that will change in the winter when I am in the USA! Maybe we will enjoy sweet potatoes together!
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:34 pm
) but it's so refreshing to see bright pink.
Don, we are friends! 
