Dr. McDougall's Online Discussion Board

Just goes to show you folks, you don't have to be "skinny" to be considered "fit." I'm working off my weight (lost 40 so far, and just re-started with the MWL group, so that's why my ticker looks as it does). Don't think you have to wait until you are thin to start moving your b...

Today is National Doughnut Day, apparently. What will you McDougallers be eating instead of doughnuts? I had oatmeal with fresh fruit and soymilk for breakfast, myself...

Some things I've observed since losing weight: I really enjoy looking at myself in the mirror and in photos. I get compliments from friends and strangers on my appearance on a regular basis. I find it easier to jog and run. I don't obsess constantly over food, knowing that I will select the right th...

Just came back from the doctor, who wanted me to make a follow-up appointment to check my blood pressure. It was supposed to be a three-month follow-up, but I delayed it a few weeks I admit. Anyway in late January my blood pressure was 126/80; the lower number he considered borderline. Now it's 108/...

If you dress young, H&M has great prices and small sizes. I also buy clothes at Old Navy and Nordstrom. I like H&M and Old Navy, and have bought a number of shirts there, but not jeans (yet). My size 6 jeans were already loose on me today without wearing a belt, so perhaps I'll pay them ano...

Vanilla Orchid wrote:I've lost weight, too. But my bras are now too big, not my pants. I'll spare you the size part. TMI .

I had to get new bras too as I lost a cup size

Carl - Keep in mind that a serving size, depending on the recipe, can be fairly small. Dr McD encourages us to go back for 2nds, 3rds, and even 4ths if we are still hungry. That bit is important: I try to always wait 10 minutes after eating before going back for a 2nd helping, to make sure I am stil...

When people compliment me on my appearance and ask how I lost the weight, I generally say "with a lowfat vegetarian diet and exercise". If they're genuinely interested I will tell them about the McDougall program, though I haven't been 100% compliant during the time I've lost the weight. I...

Jim: Thanks again for the compliments! The restaurant is Vital Ital Calabash . All vegan but not 100% McDougall-compliant, depending on the dish. Mary and Jim: I've been thinking a lot about trends in clothing sizes while shopping. I'm glad that places like Ross are carrying affordable plus-sized cl...

After eating a lunch of vegan soul food today, I was filled with energy and literally bounding up flights of stairs. After ordering a pizza for dinner tonight and finding it contained cheese and deciding to eat it anyway, I crashed on the couch for three hours! Shopping for clothes is actually becom...

Hey Bob, my Mom is a violist! I can't see the first link either, despite being on Facebook myself. Feel free to "friend" me if that will help (I only friend people I've met in person, generally, but we've met at the brunches!)

I usually keep my brown rice for up to a week. I've gotten in the habit of labeling my leftovers with the date so I have more to rely on than the "sniff test" for freshness!

Funcrunch showed up bringing LESS of something to this event, than last time.... Weight! She clearly has been doing something right. Good work Funcrunch. Thanks so much Jim! As I was telling people at the brunch, I haven't actually lost that many pounds on the scale since the first brunch/webcast i...

Great to see everyone and eat all the fabulous food at the brunch/webcast today. Our group is really growing! I only took a handful of photos this time, but I posted them on Flickr.

I went on the February trip and it was wonderful. I'd definitely go again if we could afford it. Maybe someday...