Goodbye, and thank you all so very much

[kalehi]

Thank you so much for your post! I am so happy for your success, and you are very inspirational!

[lmggallagher]

Katie:

Thanks for adding the photos to help show your success. You truly have reached the summit in every way

[nayasmom]

In your before photo, your mouth was laughing but your eyes (soul) were crying. The transformation is incredible, and you are a whole new person. It's been an honor to travel just a short distance with you on our common journey.
Robyn

[JOJO1947]

Good luck in staying healthy Katie and congrats on your success. You are proof that the McDougall WOE works. I hope you return to the forums from time to time to share your experience, strength and hope. We get such great help here when we need it, and then we can 'give back' and help others who are struggling. So don't be a stranger. You may be just the inspiration someone needs to succeed. JoAnn

[Wildapple]

That was an inspiring story. Good luck and carry on!

[docscience]

to - "Ruff" ,
I would recommend to drop by and update this thread about once every couple months, and let us know how things are progressing.

[Lizzy_F]

Congratulations Katie on reclaiming your life! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and providing so much inspiration for those of us just finding our way. Good luck to you! (and I hope you share a few pictures of your life adventures along the way!)

[veggie lover]

Katie, good luck on your journey! Your story that you posted in the Success Story forum was riveting and and my favorite! I wanted to hear more of your story so I am so glad to hear you are writing a book. I actually got a little teary eyed reading your farewell post today because I am so happy for you, and at the same time, so sad that sooo many people do not know what you have discovered - how amazing it is to eat plant based whole foods!

I, too, happened upon this way of eating because I picked up The China Study in Border's Books when they were going out of business. Little did I know it would change my life. As I read it, I knew I was reading Truth. I had to change because of that. I am so glad I found this forum (read about Dr. McDougall in The China Study and had to check him out), what inspiration and motivation I get here from you and so many others!

God bless you for sharing your experiences!

[babybuddha]

You got your health back, and got a new life. That speaks for itself! Of course you must spread your new found wings and soar high in the sky! You are looking great in your 'after' photo. Way to go Katie !

[Starch Chick]

Katie, we will miss you here at the forums, but I am so happy for you and all the gains you have made

Enjoy your health and energy and your running

[christianvegan]

Love this post. One of the most inspirational yet.

[Acura]

AMAZING STORY !!! Katie, I hope you stick around — as you have a writing power backed by the real experience to change other lives just as China study did your's.

[amandamechele]

Wonderful... inspirational!
Congratulations on your success!

Amy

[cuddles]

I just read this inspiring story of Kate. I am so grateful that this was moved to the testimonials and success stories. I would have never found this fantastic posting otherwise.

[jill234]

Congratulations and thank you for posting this! I am one sort of unsuccessful week in and I really needed to hear this!
Good luck and have fun with everything to come.