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OOnaOwl wrote:Greetings! I have started on the McDougall MLP as of this week (not sure which day I began). This WOE is what I am choosing to lead me back to a life of health, energy, beauty & grace. I am documenting my progress here to help both myself and others.
The next paragraph contains a small portion of my history thus far.
I was low fat whole food vegan for about a decade ten years ago & I loved it! I was slim and healthy, full of energy. Fast forward ten years later- about 5 years ago I went vegetarian (which continued until this month) and I immediately gained weight-and continued to gain-and developed various health concerns. I am only 5 feet tall with a small frame, and when vegan hovered around 100 pounds without trying (and that was eating some processed foods and oils too)( I weighed 90 pounds in high school). Now I have ballooned up to my largest size ever- as of today at 117. I know it may not sound like much to most people but I basically have a child size frame and according to my weight/fat/water scale I am currently at 27% fat-and it is visible from head to toe. I also have other various inflammatory ailments such as TMJ disorder, migraines & acid reflux. At 46 years old, I am entering the early to mid stages of perimenopause as well-which has been rough seas indeed especially with regard to mood & emotions.
I tried the ETL Fuhrman program twice in the past year, but was left ceaselessly ravenous no matter how much I consumed-which invariably led to digestive discomfort as my system tried to process the overabundance of intake. Since I started on McDougall MLP I have been fully satisfied with my meals every day, and very little to no digestive distress. So far I have only lost a pound or possibly 2, but it is very early days. I just finished my breakfast of oats with fruit, feeling very calm, grounded & hopeful for a better future.
My health goals: Weight returning to around 95 pounds by summer-and stabilizing at about 19% BMI or lower (what I was before when healthy). Reduction or better of inflammatory issues & graceful peri/menopause experience.
I wish to be once again slim, vibrant & a help & inspiration to others! May it be so. Bless!
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