Starting fresh
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to briefly introduce myself. I'm returning to the McDougall program just in time for the holidays. I have a good amount of weight to lose and attempts to do it on my own (trying the latest fad diets, etc.) have come up short. I know that McD is the way to go and I'm here to be accountable and get support and encouragement from this board. I'm looking forward to sharing with all you wonderful people and celebrating our successes on this McDougall way of life.
I had been seeing success in my weight loss until I abandoned my efforts while on vacation this summer. At this point in time, fast food and other SAD eating establishments crept back into my routine and before I knew it, eating out was an everyday occurrence for me.
Last Saturday, my boyfriend left for the Middle East and will be gone until January. I thought that his absence would be the perfect time for me to get strict, regain control of my eating habits, and get back on track with weight loss and my fitness program. If I take this time now to establish some good McDougall eating habits, I think I will be well on track to continue it once S gets back. Incidentally, he is interested in getting healthier as well and I believe would be very supportive of my new lifestyle once he knows about it.
I wish to establish some short term goals with a deadline of January 2 (the day S returns). My immediate short term goal is to lose the 25 pounds that I have gained back since stopping my previous dieting efforts.
I also have a goal of establishing a consecutive fitness routine.
I began brisk walking on Tuesday morning, but slipped on the frosty blacktop once I stepped off the concrete sidewalk and have a terrible bruise on my knee. With the cold and soon-to-be-snowy weather, I may have to find an indoor alternative for this.
I am not sure yet if I want to do MWL, MM, or just the regular McD plan. I know I must stay away from pasta as I find it terribly addicting. I have rid my house of pasta, breads and sweet confections and stocked up my pantry and refrigerator with whole grains and fresh fruits and veggies.
In terms of accountability, I plan to post regularly to this board and include my menu/activity in Roberta's Corner. Weekdays this won't be a problem, but I have limited computer access on the weekends and will just have to play it by ear.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I am looking forward your replies and correspondence.
Two questions I have.....
1. Despite the lesser nutritional value, is white rice an option as opposed to brown? I have tried many times and just don't like brown rice. The reason I ask is that white basmati rice is a staple at every meal when S cooks, which is a given when we are together.
2. I also wonder about flat breads, i.e. pita, chapatti, etc. S also has this with every meal. I notice that I am satisfied with one pita round whereas I could easily eat two or more slices of traditional yeast bread without a second thought.
I would also appreciate any comments and/or suggestions for those of you McDougallers who have any experience with Middle Eastern cuisine.
I wanted to briefly introduce myself. I'm returning to the McDougall program just in time for the holidays. I have a good amount of weight to lose and attempts to do it on my own (trying the latest fad diets, etc.) have come up short. I know that McD is the way to go and I'm here to be accountable and get support and encouragement from this board. I'm looking forward to sharing with all you wonderful people and celebrating our successes on this McDougall way of life.
I had been seeing success in my weight loss until I abandoned my efforts while on vacation this summer. At this point in time, fast food and other SAD eating establishments crept back into my routine and before I knew it, eating out was an everyday occurrence for me.
Last Saturday, my boyfriend left for the Middle East and will be gone until January. I thought that his absence would be the perfect time for me to get strict, regain control of my eating habits, and get back on track with weight loss and my fitness program. If I take this time now to establish some good McDougall eating habits, I think I will be well on track to continue it once S gets back. Incidentally, he is interested in getting healthier as well and I believe would be very supportive of my new lifestyle once he knows about it.
I wish to establish some short term goals with a deadline of January 2 (the day S returns). My immediate short term goal is to lose the 25 pounds that I have gained back since stopping my previous dieting efforts.
I also have a goal of establishing a consecutive fitness routine.
I began brisk walking on Tuesday morning, but slipped on the frosty blacktop once I stepped off the concrete sidewalk and have a terrible bruise on my knee. With the cold and soon-to-be-snowy weather, I may have to find an indoor alternative for this.
I am not sure yet if I want to do MWL, MM, or just the regular McD plan. I know I must stay away from pasta as I find it terribly addicting. I have rid my house of pasta, breads and sweet confections and stocked up my pantry and refrigerator with whole grains and fresh fruits and veggies.
In terms of accountability, I plan to post regularly to this board and include my menu/activity in Roberta's Corner. Weekdays this won't be a problem, but I have limited computer access on the weekends and will just have to play it by ear.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I am looking forward your replies and correspondence.
Two questions I have.....
1. Despite the lesser nutritional value, is white rice an option as opposed to brown? I have tried many times and just don't like brown rice. The reason I ask is that white basmati rice is a staple at every meal when S cooks, which is a given when we are together.
2. I also wonder about flat breads, i.e. pita, chapatti, etc. S also has this with every meal. I notice that I am satisfied with one pita round whereas I could easily eat two or more slices of traditional yeast bread without a second thought.
I would also appreciate any comments and/or suggestions for those of you McDougallers who have any experience with Middle Eastern cuisine.