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Josh: Lost 100+ Pounds & Kept His Cholesterol Under 120

The fundamentals of the McDougall Program are simple yet often difficult to implement. Star McDougallers have either adopted the Program themselves by learning from our website and books or joining one of our programs. For personalized help, learn more about the 12-Day McDougall Program. For questions on whether a change in diet can help your ailment, learn more about our consultations.
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Josh Meyer lost over 100 pounds and has kept his cholesterol under 120.

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Josh – Before and After

After Halloween 2015, I stepped on the scale and hit 310 lbs.  I had always struggled with my weight, and once I left the military, I completely gave up.  I used to tell everyone that I get to be “overweight and happy” now that I don’t need to worry about my weight!  I ate whatever I wanted to, and quickly packed on what would end up being 100lbs. I tried many fad diets, and had officially given up.  I was tired of being hungry all the time, and exercise hurt when I tried.  Being overweight and happy quickly turned in to being overweight and “sick”.

Last November, I had the opportunity to participate in the CenturyLink employee health immersion program with Dr. McDougall in Santa Rosa, California.  When I first received the invitation to the program, I had no interest in going.  After all, there was no way this Nebraska boy was going to go without eating meat.  After having a serious conversation with my wife about the opportunity; I decided it was worth a shot.  If nothing else, I could come home with some ideas about how to live a healthier life.  To be honest, I took it as a challenge to not eat meat or dairy for a week to see how it would go.

My initial goal was to complete 30 days on a whole food plant based diet, and to give it a fair chance.  I went to the program with an open mind to new ideas, and came home with a plan!  30 days turned to 60, and I quickly found myself down forty pounds without being hungry.  My new found energy level had me exercising because I wanted to, and not because I thought I needed to.

In the last year, I have completely adopted a whole food plant based diet.  I have officially lost 105lbs; and my total Cholesterol has stayed under 120.  My blood sugar and blood pressure are normal, and I have not had a single incident of heartburn or indigestion.  I have been able to pack away my CPAP machine for good, and have not been sick at all!

I am truly thankful that CenturyLink provided me the opportunity to go to this program.  I am truly grateful of Dr. McDougall, his staff, and the many friends I have made to help provide support and encouragement over the past year.  This program has changed my life in so many ways, and I wish everyone else the best of health along this journey.  Dr. McDougall has always said “It’s the food”…..This Corn-Fed Nebraska boy would have to agree.

Josh Meyer