by Ruff » Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:48 pm
Hello, I used to be a regular member of these boards, but vanished as the computer was taking over my life! I lost around a hundred pounds, give or take, with The Starch Solution 10 years ago. Since then I have been having a great time, taking up trail running, and hill tramping here in New Zealand. I have finally binned my 'big clothes' keeping just 1 shirt and 1 pair of pants to remind me if necessary.
About 3 weeks ago I did the Mt Oxford half marathon, as I am in my 60th year, and lame (I have drop foot) it took a while but I finished in 6 hours and 5 minutes. The weather was appalling with wind gusts well over 100kmh, and I actually got blown right over twice. The 'trail' was a mess of mud, rocks and tree roots, very steep and slippy. When I finished I said Never. Ever. Again!!!
However. Last night my husband and I entered next years race...and also another one in October, the Mt Somers race...which is even harder!
I would not be doing this if I was still an obese woman with a BMI over 35. And I have the Starch Solution to thank for that. Dr McDougall gave me my life back and I couldn't be more thankful.
Now I have retired, I have more time and I hope to be here a little more, and hopefully can help others on their journey. Believe me, it might be hard at times but it is oh so worth it. And it gets easier and easier as you travel this road.
So thank you Dr McD, and thank you to the friends I made and the people who helped me during my big weight loss, here on these boards. And I hope I can help some others do the same now.