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[Chris64]

Hello, My name is Christine and I need to lose weight and feel better. In the past 6 months I have lost 30lbs. using weight watcher points system. I am tired of points tracking. I have no problem eating no meat. The dairy is a little difficult, but doable. I have a troubled spine and left knee and live in a bit of pain. I had my spine fused in the 80's but having children cracked the fusion. I have another 50 lbs to go and I hope this lifestyle will help me lose and maintain. I can't afford any more health issues. It looks like this forum is very supportive and I hope I can contribute too.

[Doris]

Hi Christine,

I wish you the best on your McDougall journey. This is a most supportive board so if you have questions there is always someone who will answer. By the way, posting really helps you to stay on the McDougall plan.

[Nettie]

Hello, My name is Christine and I need to lose weight and feel better. In the past 6 months I have lost 30lbs. using weight watcher points system. I am tired of points tracking. I have no problem eating no meat. The dairy is a little difficult, but doable. .. I have another 50 lbs to go and I hope this lifestyle will help me lose and maintain. I can't afford any more health issues. It looks like this forum is very supportive and I hope I can contribute too.

Welcome, Christine! You're in the right place. If you stick with Dr. McDougall's MWL plan, you will lose the weight. Giving up dairy is extremely important, and even more so if you have spine issues, because dairy causes degenerative bone diseases. And the low-fat aspect of the diet opens up your arteries, including the ones feeding the spinal column, and prevents cracked and weakened vertebrae.

Keep us posted on your progress. I'll be willing to bet you'll lose weight faster with McDougall and won't have to be hungry as you do with the portion control aspect of Weight Watchers.

Nettie

[southerngirlgoingvegan]

Go Christine!

I started only last Saturday on the MWL plan and I have lost 6 pounds this week! I have found it difficult at times but, rather than eat fat or meat, I found that if I would lie down and rest or do something else nice for myself. I have historically lost 80 pounds, gained back twenty, and now have set my sites on a 37 pound weight loss which should put me at a really healthy weight.

Thanks for posting~