This way of eating is so much more than weight loss. It’s a way to reignite your whole being. I was in the early stages of perimenopause when my Mum unexpectedly passed away. This took a great toll on my mind and my body. I felt lost and alone and, quite frankly, often was lost and alone as I found myself isolating from others. I ate my feelings and ‘peri’ was doing what ‘peri’ does best and was ruling the other fluctuations. I was up 34 pounds and felt every pound of it, physically and mentally. I hated how I looked; I hated how I felt. The mirror no longer reflected the happy person I once knew. I now hid in photos or asked people not to post them as I was being unkind to myself. Not ok.
I reached my max. I knew I needed a drastic change, so I reached out to Emily of @plantversed. We connected and that was it. I haven’t looked back since. We did 1:1 coaching for 3 months and once I had a terrific toolbelt of knowledge, I flew on my own. Emily is an amazing coach and human. She inspires me every day. I now inspire myself too. The Starch Solution lifestyle has reignited a spark I lost years ago. I have goals again. I have my life back. This feeling inspired me to start my own education journey with The McDougall Program. I want to continue my journey to understand further what is best for my body and to help others.
What I’ve lost is 35 pounds of perimenopause and grief weight, lowered my cholesterol by 50 points, cleared my cystic acne and I’m no longer bloated and tired. What I’ve gained above all else, is that I’m living my full life again.
Future you needs you. Don’t let life, hormones, loss, mental health, neurodivergence or anything else stop you from reaching out. This community, and I, want to cheer for you until you can cheer for yourself. I honestly love these foods and get to eat large portions and always feel satisfied and energized. I eat a carb and starch-based diet without of all oils and you can too. Trust me, you won’t regret it.