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[Letha]

“Most people tell Dr. McDougall that in less than 10 days they feel better than they have in years.  Our patients' average weight loss is 4 pounds (2 Kg) in 7 days—that's half a pound a day—while eating unlimited amounts of delicious foods, served buffet-style. Significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar are seen.”

http://drmcdougall.com/health_10_day_program.html

[Amyla51]

I am attending this program and am SO excited! (and a little nervous).  I have never done anything like this before, and am not sure what to expect.  But I have been McDougalling now for 2 months to get myself ready. Anybody else going?
Amy

[nomikins]

Good for you, Amy!  Can't wait to hear all about your experience.

[Amyla51]

Is anybody from this forum going to be out in Santa Rosa next week? I am going, and am nervous, (not sure why.....just because it's a new experience?)  I would love to know if anyone else from here is going to  be there!
Amy (in NH)

[mcspud]

Hi Amy in NH!!
 
I am not going to the 10-day though I did attend it in July '08.  If you have any questions I might answer, feel free to ask.  It was a really great experience

[uncgirl]

Hi Amy!  Wish I could go to this but I can't.  I am hoping to try to get there for the 5-day program in April.  I hope you have fun!  Please post about your experience when you return.

[Amyla51]

Hi all!
I wanted to post after I got back from Santa Rosa (ie, McDougall-land) and tell you all what an amazing experience it was! Yes, I know it is expensive and a time commitment. (I also had to fly across the country) That was why it took me 10 years before I could go. But I can honestly say, it was the BEST money I have ever spent for my health. I was able to get rid of most of my meds, under Dr. McD's advice.  If I figure out what I will save in Rx and food, I know this will have paid for itself in a couple of years.
My results after 1 week were wonderful: I lost 3.5 pounds, started exercising, even did Yoga, which I loved! My cholesterol dropped 50 points and my triglycerides dropped 70 points! In 7 days! More than that, I learned WHY eating a fat free vegan diet works, and why it is not just a diet, but a way of life.  We had wonderful lectures form Jeff Novick and Doug Lisle. They both have DVD's available which would be well worth purchasing.
Finally, I was with a group of 24 other people from around the country, all similar ages, with a variety of reasons for being there. We became close friends, and I hope we all stay in touch. We supported each other and truly cared about how we were doing.
The McDougalls are amazing people, who care so much about getting this message out. I feel blessed that I was able to be there and learn from both of them. if you ever get a chance to go, do it!


Amy

[uncgirl]

Thanks for posting about your experience Amy.  It sounds AWESOME!  I am jealous.