My Weight Loss Journey

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My Weight Loss Journey

Postby sjsilver » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:50 pm

I have a lot to be thankful for. Two years ago at Thanksgiving, I started my journey on a whole food, plant based diet. I had battled weight problems since I was a child and vowed that I was done with dieting. After watching Forks Over Knives on Netflix, I was convinced that this was how I needed to eat. After listening to Dr. John Mcdougall on FOK, I knew a starch based diet with added fruits and vegetables, and no oil, was right for me.

I lost 50lbs the first year, then another 10 over the 2nd year. I feel so much better. My hips, knees and heels no longer ache like they used to. I was having menopausal symptoms such as anxiety, depression and hot flashes that were overwhelming me. I still have these symptoms, only a fraction of what they were before. I no longer feel like I need to take medication for it. It is amazing what a change in diet can do. Also, my cholesterol and blood pressure dropped significantly.

I have more energy now and actually feel like exercising. My daughters have encouraged me to take up running, something that I loved in high school. So I have started jogging and have taken part in some 5k runs. I hope to work my way up to longer runs.

Anyone that has health and weight problems should give the starch based solution a try. Thank you Dr Mcdougall.

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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby docscience » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:57 pm

I better add the link here.

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If anyone has another link to add, this is a good place.
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I really HATE my profile picture, but it reminds me to watch my eating. For me, that is a good motivator.
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby VegSeekingFit » Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:36 pm

Thanks for sharing your journey, sjsilver!

Your story is inspiring and you look great!! :D
I ❤️ the McDougall program!! It has given me a new lease on life.

Thankful for amazing people - McDs, JeffN, Mark, Tiffany, Goose!

https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/s ... ight-loss/
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby pundit999 » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:21 am

Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring.
It is amazing how body can heal itself if given a chance.
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby WyldMoonWoman » Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:08 am

Stunning transformation! Thank you for sharing your photo's. You are looking absolutely beautiful and healthy!
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby f1jim » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:03 am

Another testimonial to the power of a healthy diet.
Thanks for sharing.
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While adopting this diet and lifestyle program I have reversed my heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, and lost 54 lbs. You can follow my story at https://www.drmcdougall.com/james-brown/
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby sjsilver » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:53 pm

Thank you for your comments. What amazes me, is that changing what I eat was not difficult. I didn't have to starve to lose weight. I just wish that I could convince more people to try this. It is so simple.
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby viv » Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:36 pm

Congratulations on your stunning weight loss. You look fabulous! Btw, I love your magenta colored top, it looks lovely on you.

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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby sjsilver » Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:47 pm

viv wrote:Congratulations on your stunning weight loss. You look fabulous! Btw, I love your magenta colored top, it looks lovely on you.

Viv



Thank you. It is a Walmart special. :-D
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby TerriNC » Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:02 pm

Wow! You look amazing! Your story is so inspiring and encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing it!
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Re: My Weight Loss Journey

Postby peasouper » Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:34 am

Well done sjsilver! You look great!

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