by americaninca46 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:26 am
Good morning, Just checking in. I am doing well. After 3 and a half years of following Dr. McDougall's plan, I am still healthy and at my ideal weight. It is still hard to see my friends and family getting sicker every day by their choice of food, but do not get too judgemental. During this time of isolation and sickness, I am glad to have such great support and knowledge from all of you. I still am fairly strict with my diet. I have let a few things creep in occasionally that are off plan, but am not perfect. I try to keep busy, but it is hard some days. It is nice to be able to go out only every 8 to 10 days for fresh veggies and fruit. I am quite stocked up with beans, rice and potatoes. Has anyone tried dehydrated veggies? I am thinking of trying some for Winter so I don't have to go out as often. I could us them in my soups. I have been snacking a bit on crackers and olives. sometimes I have dill pickles. I like dark chocolate once in a while. I do not feel guilty or find myself binging with these items. Next month I will be 74 and I can tell that I am aging but have no pain and my energy is good. It has been 9 years since I had breast cancer and have seen no signs of it returning. I followed Dr. McDougall's advice in treatment even though I did not know of him at the time. Every day is a blessing now.I have been more sedentary that usual, but try to do the stairs and walk outside with the dogs. I have been reading a lot of books and talking on the phone with family and friend more to help with the boredom. Lots of TV and internet. I hope you all are doing well and also your families. We have had an upsurge of covid cases in the last 2 weeks. Our numbers were very low, but have had a recent break out in a number of cities. We had over 300 new case in the last 2 weeks. I see more people wearing masks. We are having a hot spell, which is normal. Don't want to complain as Fall is right around the corner. Hope you all are having a good Summer. Keep healthy and stay safe. Rebia