Dr. McDougall's Online Discussion Board

Hi, I joined the forum a little over a week ago and started writing an introduction. It quickly got pretty long and I decided I needed to summarize. So a week later, here it is.

I started McDougalling about 5 years ago because of a weight problem and High Blood Pressure. I was able to quickly lower my BP and get off of my meds. I also lost about 30 lbs in 4 months. Then for various reasons I "fell off the wagon" and gained it all back.

A year later I got serious again and this time I lost almost 50 lbs. in 5 months. Again I slowly slipped back to the SAD diet and gradually gained the weight back plus some. (This time the weight took about 2 years to come back.)

Over the last year I have made repeated attempts to return to the McDougall way as I know it is the best way to eat for optimum health. But this time I really struggled even getting started.

So in December I determined I needed help and I signed up for and attended the 10 day program in January of this year. It was all I hoped for and then some. I weighed in at 298 at the beginning of the program and before I left I had lost 9 lbs.

Since returning I have lost an additional 17 lbs. I have been amazed at how quickly it is melting off of me this time. I know I won't sustain this rate over the long haul but so far it has been nothing short of amazing.

One of the lessons I have learned from my experience is that I need the support of like minded folks. This is why I'm joining this forum.

I am looking forward to traveling this journey with you all.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Scott

Welcome Scott,
It's always nice to have another join our ranks!

I too, need the support of like minded people, and so I come here to this message board and I get it. We're all here to help and encourage one another.

I wish you much success on your journey to ultimate health.

Scott,

Welcome aboard! I, too, need support. Just reading through the hundreds of notes provides so much incentive. I also find these folks invaluable for food/recipe type questions and support. Just last week someone provided a fabulous recipe for salad dressing. I wasn't eating my salads because I typically don't care for no-fat dressings.

This list is VERY responsive. Even if you are having a down day, they are all wonderfully supportive and uplifting.

I started mid January myself after a 22 year lapse. But I'm back!

Welcome!! You will find that this message board is very supportive and is a great place to come for encouragement. I could not make it on my own. Just reading the posts, some sharing success, some sharing difficulties, and all of the posts offering encouagement and hope make this a wonderful place to visit and post. I wish you the best in your McDougall Journey.

Welcome (back) Scott!

The people here have been a lifesaver for me, hopefully you'll find lots of support as well

Alyssa

Welcome, Scott. That is so wonderful that you have had such immediate success. I have to admit I am slightly jealous of you being able to go to the program. From everything I have heard it is a wonderful experience.

I don't think there is a person here who hasn't slipped at some point on this journey, so you are in good company here. You are human, after all. This is a very supportive place, so come often.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

And now I have a question. Can someone tell me about Roberta's Corner? I see daily meal logs and exercise logs. Are these what you hope to do during the day or are they yesterday's info?

Scott

These are what you do for the day. Often times I'll include my breakfast and lunch then edit my post to include dinner & a snack.