Dr. McDougall's Online Discussion Board

"I discovered Portabello mushrooms when I McDougalled in 1998. They had (have?) grilled Portabella mushrooms & they were very good." I meant to say I discovered them at Chevy's, probably not totally McDougall legal but that is easy to remedy at home.

I too, feel strange, when I am around others who are not vegan. Last week we had another stupid staff meeting, usually we order in, the other girls are really good at knowing I am vegan & they ask me where I want to eat. I either bring my lunch or I order something that is McDougall legal. This time doc told me he knows I hate it, but we were going to the pizza place. I can go to Subway & get a sandwich. I am like, no, I will go home & make my lunch. How dare he tell me where I will eat? By the way, I lose my lunch hour & do not get paid for anything but my lunch & then on top of that, he tells me what I will eat? I think not. The theory was the pizza place is so much quicker. Well, I went home, got my lunch, garbanzo bean salad sandwich & some baby carrots, got back to the pizza place & still waited almost 15 mn. for them. I could barely stand to look at the greasy pizza & oil salad dressings, sitting on their plates. Funny, I think they all felt uncomfortable, too. Ha,ha, that will fix them.

Isn't it nice that you got a chance to meet that lady & talk to her & that she was actually interested in what you are doing? Too bad for your SIL, that is all I have to say. Can't wait to hear about how the wedding/reception goes. You are strong, prepared & doing great!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan

Debbie,
So glad your BBQ turned out so well. Portobello mushrooms rock! If you ever see the baby bells in the store pick some up. They make great shish kabobs. Good luck at the wedding.
Kate

Wow, what a great weekend for you. And you are over your hump day as well. If you can make it thru a weekend like that, nothing will hold you back now.

Sorry you have a headache but hopefully that will be shortlived. Keep that good mood going.

And I agree, lfwfv, it is nice to see the support here, positive support.

Jan

Debbie

I am so very very happy for you. You should be super proud. I feel the same way, where it feels strange to be compliant and like I'm fighting all forces but I'm so glad we are doing it!!! You are an amazing woman and I am surely going to follow you past your 30 day journey to health!! Hope that eye thing feels better, scary. Have a good one deb

What a great weekend for you! Glad you made it over the hump! **hugs**

Connie

Looking great Debbie, i am so glad you got over the hump day!!
lfwfv

yay for making it over humpday, i think you shoud change your journal title Saying I made it!!

Debbie,

I'm so glad that you've made it past 14 days. I knew you could do it. The inches that you've lost is inspiring as well. Those are some good numbers.

In regards to your milk supply. Of course, I understand how you feel. You helped me tremendously when I thought my milk supply was decreasing. Have you considered pumping at least once a day in the morning? I know you are superbusy, but if you can, maybe consider going on a nursing vacation for a day or two.

All in all, if you baby is healthy and thriving, then that's all that matters.

Debbie, I am so glad you made it over your 14 days, congratulations!

"I noticed that when I put on my shoes to go to the bbq they were loose, now they are over 6 yrs old and while they werent tight persay, they were always a bit snug, so loose was good. And the shoes I bought for the wedding stayed fitting good. Normally they would of started to get tight, but at the end of my grocery shopping they fit the same, I had no indentations where the straps were. That was also nice."

This is a really good sign of improved health. Less edema or swelling is always good and is doubtless due to McD and tons of veg! Good for you and I know you can do this, GF (girlfriend )! Well, actually, you ARE doing it ...I wouldn't be too hard on yourself, you are doing an amazing job at balancing an incredibly demanding life. Onward and upward!

Re: shoes. I noticed a few weeks ago that I was literally walking right out of my shoes. I went to buy a new pair of shoes when my favorite black flats wore out, and sure enough I had lost a full shoe size. I also went from a wide to a normal shoe width. Since I couldn't afford to replace all my shoes, I ended up buying internal heal cushions to make the rest fit better. Now I don't mind having smaller feet, I just wish I didn't also need to go out and buy small bras, too .
Kate

Deb,

I think that time was for you to grow and you sure have grown!! You took a slow transition and I think that is okay because now look at you. It can take some time to get past that mental block, I know it did for me. I'm so happy for you. May this be a good day

You asked me for this recipe, so here it is:

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

2 and a half pounds of potatoes, peeled and chopped into wedges
2-4 cloves garlic, minced (however much you want)
1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons of oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 375F
Place the potatoes in a large baking pan (not a cookie sheet, something like a lasagna pan). Whisk the rest of the ingredients together and pour overtop. Cover with aluminum foil (so it doesn't touch the potatoes...aluminum=bad I know). Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are almost tender. Uncover, and bake for 15 minutes stirring at least once more.

I love these potatoes, and make them as often as I feel like peeling 2 1/2 pounds of potatoes haha

Those sound wonderful. Thanks for the recipe (even though I'm not the one who requested it ).

Lisa

Looking great Debbie! It's funny how things get simpler once you've been completely compliant for an extended period of time isn't it? I find that when I stop questioning things and just eat the way that's best for my body, everything falls into place and I stop feeling confused.

Of course, after about 1-2 months of that, i usually start questioning things again and playing with my food intake again (usually still MWL, but I feel pressure to add in some grains and stuff that I know, long-term, aren't the best for my unique body). After a while, I come back to the conclusion that simple is better for my body.

I hope things continue to be fluid and easy for you as you find your 'groove'.

Take care
lfwfv