Are You Scared of the Starch Solution? Ask McDougall Support Specialist Stacy Cross (Feb 13)

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Stacy is Kathy and Cheryl's support specialist and is a big part of their continued success in the program.
Bring your questions, and we will do our best to answer them!
Stacy Cross is a Support Specialist for the 12-Day McDougall Program and facilitates the McDougall Alumni Weight Loss Discussion Groups.
Stacy is passionate about seeing lives changed through the power of a healthy diet. She loves running, photography, and traveling with her husband and four sons.
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[@jeffreydrhodes]

I use to weigh 370 lbs at 6 foot 3. Now I weigh 211 lbs. Thank you Dr McDougall!!! Brown rice and baked potatoes with veggies. I have so much energy . I am in his debt

[@annettelauretta]

I always enjoy every upload from you Kathy. These visits from Stacy are a GODSEND! When Stacy was talking about finding comfort food that you can stick to, I was super happy about that. I've been struggling with pizza cravings quite a bit and when Dillon from Well Your World released his Pizza Oatmeal Bake for his email subscribers I was excited. When I made it, it BLEW. MY. MIND!!!! Having this in my back pocket for those days when my brain won't shut up is life changing. Thank you so much for all you do Kathy. And thank you Stacy for saving us. You, my dear are the BEST godsend 💋💚💋

[@KathyHesterVeganRecipes]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@stacycross8480]

Aww, Annette! Thank you so much for this comment.

[@Radiancegrace]

Kathy -you look great! And for Stacy, I could listen to her all day, everyday -such integrity and wisdom. Many thanks to you both🙏🏻

[@stacycross8480]

You are so kind, Rebecca! Thanks for spending some time with us!

[@dorisglasgow8678]

Thank you Kathy and Stacy ! Love when Stacy comes on. Loving being on the starch solution.🥰

[@stacycross8480]

Thank you, Doris! I am so happy you're enjoying this way of eating! :)

[@pollyramos1475]

I just LOVE when Stacy comes on👍🏼 I learn so much and it makes my journey eating this way a lot easier. Thank you Kathy and Stacy for caring for all of us❤and sharing your knowledge!!! Two of the kindest souls🥰

[@stacycross8480]

Oh, Polly, thank you so much for these kind words! ❤ I love spending this time with you all!

[@CjCarter-iz9xv]

I enjoyed this post. I also had a challenge with just a simple potato for a meal as far as being full but when I add beans and I add a higher fiber, low glycimic grain like buckwheat or oat groats, Quinoa , Farro, Kamut etc it fills me up and I have a nice Budda type bowl with some vegetables in there . Very filling and satiating. The grains cook in the instant pot easily and can be frozen to pull out and eat . Oat groats, any other oats, Amaranth, Quinoa, Chia seeds, flax seeds are all gluten free and when added to a soup or bowl are very very filling

[@stacycross8480]

Great ideas, CJ! It sounds like you're paying attention to your own body and figuring out what works well for you. Bravo! That is worthy work! :)

[@cindraamundsen2197]

Thank you Kathy for bringing Stacey to us. I love both of your words of wisdom!

[@stacycross8480]

Thank you so much, Cindra! I love coming on here with Kathy and Cheryl!

[@KarenMcKendry]

Enjoying these talks with Stacy. I always learn practical ideas to incorporate into my health journey! Thanks ladies! ❤

[@stacycross8480]

Aw, yay! So good to see you over here as always, Karen!

[@carolinegrauwiler9220]

Love Stacy, she’s ‘my’ support specialist, too 🎉 🥳.

[@stacycross8480]

"My" Caroline! :) Thanks for watching!

[@sheree5001]

Thank you Kathy and Stacy! Class was wonderful and I needed to hear this so much!

[@CarolineGrauwiler]

😍… always❣️grateful…

[@ellycou]

On giving up processed comfort foods. There is always a healthy alternative. For example blend a frozen banana or mango into ice cream. Or air fry some potato slices into chips. Even if the healthy alternative is more than you should be having, it is still far better than a pint of ice cream or bag of chips. Remember, this is a life long process. So indulging a little in healthy alternatives while giving up highly processed comfort foods is way better for you in the long run. Less painful too!

[@ellycou]

One caveat, though. If you find yourself craving a So Nice Ice Cream bar you are probably hungry, and would probably be better off popping a few baby potatoes in your mouth rather than having the frozen banana ice cream. The potatoes would be far more satisfying and probably eliminate the craving for junk food entirely. I find I usually only get cravings for junk when I'm actually still hungry. Don't "chase your hunger" with wastful, unfilling calories.

[@stacycross8480]

Very good point. Progress over perfection! :)

[@stacycross8480]

Oooh, I like this, Elly! Thanks for contributing this good advice!@@ellycou

[@karenstanton5405]

l am finally changing my mind about food. l have potatoes for a snack or left over fried rice or a stew every day. it works .l eat a lot and l am skinny now. l enjoy the tips on what we can put together quickly for a meal and to avoid the higher calorie foods like muffins and nut butters. l am eating lots of stews oats rice potatoes veggies and fruits . it works. l also have an extra bowl of oats and fruit for evening snack. lol thank you for great tips it helps to show we are getting it right most of the time

[@stacycross8480]

Sounds like you're doing this very well, Karen - way to go!

[@cherylshort5005]

Oatmeal has been mycomfirt when i wanted sweets. I speak true, this has kept me off dialysis.

[@marlenecampbell5439]

I've ate rice left 24 hours on the stove and never had a problem other than the rice was dry . Lol. After boiling for 20 minutes I assume it's sterile when done.. Beans, you must sort and rinse.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

My work around for giving up processed foods is learning to make them myself according to what I want in them. Like tofus, cheese's, etc

[@stacycross8480]

Good for you, Victoria! That's a great approach!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

When I'm eating out anywhere, I don't hesitate to request steam with no sauce for my food. Look to side dishes instead of meals on menus.

[@stacycross8480]

Excellent! Yes, I agree about side dishes!

[@conniel.4601]

What’s in the “kids meal” they talked about? I heard mashed potatoes, green beans…

[@KathyHesterVeganRecipes]

What we call kids mix is a frozen veggies mix of carrots, corn, peas, and green beans. It's Cheryl's favorite!