A success story in progress
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:52 am
Hello All,
My name is Ben. I am a 7-month Mcdougaller with a success story that is currently in progress. I will give a brief intro and will write more once I hit my goal weight.
I have been a vegetarian since 2009 but have not been a very healthy one. I used to eat a lot of cheese, fried food, sweets etc. Back in 2011 I went to a 5-day immersion sponsored by my employer, Whole Foods Market. My life had changed after that immersion, but after losing 30 pounds, I became overwhelmed in life and started making unhealthy choices once more. Needless to say, i gained the weight back... and then some.
After a few more years of feeling miserable, a co-worker/friend came back from an immersion program put on by another doctor. I was once again inspired and decided to hop back on board.
On day one, I could feel my body react differently to the change of fuel. I felt lighter once more, less groggy. It was the first day in years that I did not have to nap mid-day.
7 months later, I am 90 pounds lighter. I feel fantastic. I have a lot of energy, I sweat less, my breath is always pleasant, I need less sleep.... did I mention that I feel fantastic?
I have boundless gratitude to John Mackey,Dr. McDougall, and everyone who has posted here to give me support and motivation.
My name is Ben. I am a 7-month Mcdougaller with a success story that is currently in progress. I will give a brief intro and will write more once I hit my goal weight.
I have been a vegetarian since 2009 but have not been a very healthy one. I used to eat a lot of cheese, fried food, sweets etc. Back in 2011 I went to a 5-day immersion sponsored by my employer, Whole Foods Market. My life had changed after that immersion, but after losing 30 pounds, I became overwhelmed in life and started making unhealthy choices once more. Needless to say, i gained the weight back... and then some.
After a few more years of feeling miserable, a co-worker/friend came back from an immersion program put on by another doctor. I was once again inspired and decided to hop back on board.
On day one, I could feel my body react differently to the change of fuel. I felt lighter once more, less groggy. It was the first day in years that I did not have to nap mid-day.
7 months later, I am 90 pounds lighter. I feel fantastic. I have a lot of energy, I sweat less, my breath is always pleasant, I need less sleep.... did I mention that I feel fantastic?
I have boundless gratitude to John Mackey,Dr. McDougall, and everyone who has posted here to give me support and motivation.