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24 February 2008
Return to the McDougall Program
8 of 8 found this helpful Read the book in its entirety (ok, maybe not the recipes)and it should stir the "I can" feelings in you.
My late husband had me purchase this book because of a review he had heard. Our daughter suffers from Crohn's disease and he thought the information might be useful. The book was perused and set aside.
However, one winter day, after shoveling our driveway, praying to G-d that I wouldn't die of a heart attack out there in the cold, I came into den, collapsed into a chair, and while still dressed in outdoor gear, picked up the McDougall Program and began to read. Heart beating heavily, I read and read.
A plan began to formulate in my brain and goals were set....so was a starting date.
Following the information and guidelines, then adapting them to my personal tastes I began the program. Within three months I had lost over forty pounds, looked and felt so much better, and could run up a flight of stairs. Previously, my knees hurt so badly I had to hold on tightly to the handrail and step together step my way up a set of stairs.
Although I continued along the path of wellness and good health for some time, eventually the years passed and old habits returned.
I have told many people about this program and it is now the time for me to begin again. Being overweight with several health issues I am ready to put the program to the test again.
I want to feel better, look better, take fewer medications and enjoy many healthy years with my family.
I enjoyed the stories of real people and their results, the nutritional and medical information, recipes and the easy read of this book. Because of this book I tried new foods and found some of them to be quite enjoyable even though I am still a very fussy, picky (so how come I'm fat)eater.
I purchased this book to replace my original (lost) copy and would not be sitting here writing my very first review if I did not believe what I read in Dr. McDougall's book nor experienced them for myself.