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The Mcdougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss [Paperback]

John A. McDougall
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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April 1, 1995
Drawing on the latest evidence about nutrition, metabolism, and hunger, an easy-to-follow weight loss plan places emphasis on a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet while explaining how weight is lost and gained.

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About the Author

John McDougall, M.D., is the author of many previous books, including The McDougall Program, The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss, and The New McDougall Cookbook. He is the founder and director of the McDougall Program at St. Helena Hospital in Napa Valley, California, and has a nationally syndicated television show as well as a weekly radio program.  He has also been featured in the book and movie Forks Over Knives.  He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Plume (April 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452273803
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452273801
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John McDougall, MD, is a medical maverick who challenges medical and pharmaceutical businesses when they prioritize profits over patients. For the past 30 years he has countered mainstream misinformation with the fad-free truth and nutrition and your health.

Dr. McDougall, along with his wife Mary, offers his life-changing approach through national-bestselling books, DVDs, semniars, and the McDougall Live-In Programs in Santa Rosa, CA.

Other books include The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, The McDougall Plan: 12 Days to Dynamic Health, and The McDougall Program for Women.

Customer Reviews

You can eat as much as you like (of the right foods). Expat of  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Dr Mcdougall explains this wonderfully in his book. Christyann  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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297 of 302 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I lost 40 pounds in 4 months June 20, 1999
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I think this is the best diet information available. I had read fit for life a few years ago and followed that for a while and put on some weight, I tried high protein diets and put on weight. I became a vegetarian and followed fit for life again and put on a lot of weight. I had read about how vegetarians were all skinny but the book never mentioned that eating oil, nuts, tofu, and peanut butter would cause weight gain. I picked up this Mcdougall book in September 1998 at a weight of 183 pounds (at 5"6). I followed it to the letter (except that I drink lots of black coffee) and I went down to 140 pounds in 4 months. I find it very easy to follow although I have not gone to any restaurants since I started which would be difficult. It is also important to mention that during this time I was eating huge quantities of the required foods and I had no time to excercise; so there was absolutely no deprivation whatsoever. I'm still on the diet and have had no cravings for high fat foods or animal products. I've never felt better.
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153 of 156 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Be Flexible if you have to be August 27, 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Most people who reviewed this book are quite happy with the book, which is good, but there were a few negative reviews. It seems to me that those negative reviewers saw some benefit to this program, but saw some things in it they did not like. Well, I think too many people are caught up with being "perfect" and following diets/programs to the T. If you feel you need a bit more fat or oil in your diet, then add it, sparingly. If you want some pasta one night, then have it. I have lost over 80 pounds in 10 months on this program and I have been flexible. I eat vegan about 96% of the time, but I still eat a bit of shrimp once in awhile, or some egg whites. If I am too strict, I will most likely fail. I found a good balance. I think its okay to take away something from this book even if you are not perfect on it. It has a lot to offer.
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96 of 97 people found the following review helpful
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I have lost weight using two different methods in my 49 years of life. The first was to eat 1,500 calories or less every day and excercise 4-5 times per week. All of my food choices were healthy on this regimen, and my only complaint is that it took lots of effort to keep track of the calories I was consuming, and I was usually painfully hungry between meals and late at night. I twice lost around 30 pounds using this system.

The other method I have used is the one developed by Dr. John McDougall, using this book and one other: "The McDougall Program". This book is without question the one to use for efficient weight loss, the second more for maintenance and cultivating healthy eating habits for life. I give this book my highest recommendation because (a) it makes the best common sense of any "diet" I've ever heard about or been on...all you have to do is eat the world's healthiest foods in whatever quantities you like so long as you follow the instructions, and (b) the results are fast, steady, and come with many other pleasant benefits. In my case, my complexion has improved, my facial color and tone have radically improved, my energy is great, and my bodily functions have all started getting in sync. In the first month I have lost around 12 pounds, and all I've been doing for exercise so far is walking 3-5 times per week for around 45 minutes to an hour.

If you are not used to living without meat and dairy products, breads and refined grains, as well as other high calorie and fatty sources in the typical American diet, I would imagine that the transition could pose some challenges. (Don't forget, I'm only talking about the "maximum weight loss" program now. However, since you never need go hungry, and the results are so spectacular, you will be richly rewarded if you just get into the McDougall groove and make the delicious and life-giving adjustments to what you're eating he suggests. I have had the best success sticking with it thus far, by shopping much more than I used to, and cooking and preparing food every day. And yes, I have had a few "feast" days, where I ate some sushi, or a few bites of something made with oil etc. But I usually just stick with it because when you're putting this much effort into something, it's not too nice to backslide. Even when dining out with my wife and friends I've been pleasantly surprised to see myself checking carefully with the food servers as to the preparation of things, avoiding all oils, breads, and danger foods. A few times I very happily ended up with 2 baked potatoes with salsa, steamed veggies, a gigantic salad with vinegar and a squeeze of lemon, boiled beans etc. etc. My friends jaws dropped in amazement as I resisted every temptation! Dr. McDougall teaches us winning strategies for snacking, eating out, dining at friend's homes, shopping, the proper amount of exercise etc. Give his program a try! You will be very glad you did!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Good information!
There is interesting information in the book, though I do not like the way they list their recipes. They may refer to a recipe in their diet plan, but then you have to go through... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Tomaceta
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I have followed Dr. McDougall off and on since the early 90's. His lectures have been inspiring, I've been to several. I have several of his books as well as several cook books.
Published 2 days ago by sharon eaton
5.0 out of 5 stars McDougall is wonderful
John McDougall has a wealth of information that he graciously shares with everyone. I found this book to be very informative. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MICHELLE ANDERSON
5.0 out of 5 stars It works
Even though I am not yet following the diet completely I am already losing weight and not feeling hungry. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sticky Poo
4.0 out of 5 stars McDougall Plan is the Medicine of the future.
First of all, I love John McDougall. He's one of the first doctors to stop using drugs to cure diseases of affluence: heart disease, diabetes, overweight, arthritis, etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joan McCall & David Sheldon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good plan
If you're serious about not just weight loss but good health, this is the book for you. It is very much a different way to eat and live, but if you can stick with it, it will be a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gayle L. Schnepp
5.0 out of 5 stars Best weight loss book ever!
Dr. McDougall lauds out a simple and satisfying plan of eating. It is based in strong science. So the net effect is not just weight loss, but also overall health improvement. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Caroline Coulston
5.0 out of 5 stars McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss
It surely has been awhile since I purchased this, and amazon is just now asking me to review it? Let me say that I definitely ascribe to the McDougall's wellness regime, if not... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars favorite
This book is by far my favorite I have right now. He doesn't just tell you "eat this", he explains why and how your body uses it and it makes perfect sense! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dorothy Peterson
4.0 out of 5 stars The High Carb Way.
The past several years have seen the rise of the low carb diet - the high fat, high protein way to starve yourself through ketosis. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Edward J. Barton
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