Transitioning from Fuhrman to McDougall...questions!
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:10 pm
Hi--I've talked with some of you yesterday about my intention to switch from Fuhrman's plan to this one. It's not really much different, except that he's way more strict, from what I can tell, and thinks it's important not to eat too many grains. I've noticed that this one has been difficult for me, although I've made wonderful healing changes on his plan. But for me, I just think rice and oatmeal and etc. are great, and one a day isn't enough for me. So I think maybe I'm in the right place now!
A couple of questions, though:
1. Looking at the McDougall plan here, I don't see much emphasis on portions. I have the metabolism of a snail, and I do lose weight, but slowly, and I'm reaching the conclusion that, even though I tend to eat pretty normal portions, maybe I need to cut back, especially since I have HORRIBLE arthritis and exercise is very difficult for me. Any thoughts on this?
2. Is it okay to have a glass of wine with dinner? I notice that McDougall limits fruits (and that's another difference from Fuhrman), and maybe wine would be in the same category?
3. What's the deal with soymilk? Is lowfat okay? I've read somewhere here that one is to leave soymilk alone. What's the deal?
Thanks for helping me transition.
Baidarka
A couple of questions, though:
1. Looking at the McDougall plan here, I don't see much emphasis on portions. I have the metabolism of a snail, and I do lose weight, but slowly, and I'm reaching the conclusion that, even though I tend to eat pretty normal portions, maybe I need to cut back, especially since I have HORRIBLE arthritis and exercise is very difficult for me. Any thoughts on this?
2. Is it okay to have a glass of wine with dinner? I notice that McDougall limits fruits (and that's another difference from Fuhrman), and maybe wine would be in the same category?
3. What's the deal with soymilk? Is lowfat okay? I've read somewhere here that one is to leave soymilk alone. What's the deal?
Thanks for helping me transition.
Baidarka