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Dr. McDougall's position on overt fats: nuts, seeds, avocado is that they are not necessary but to eat them in moderation and to skip them if you are obese. I stopped eating them a month ago with amazing results.

Also, a well nourished body does not keep sending the hunger signal. It's not just about filling the empty space of the stomach. So, if a person eats 1500 "empty" calories, the body will continue to send the hunger signal. That's why under-nourished fat people continue to be hungry.

I hit a weight loss plateau a few months ago and once I started eating more potatoes, BOOM! The weight started melting off again. 🙌❤️ Wow. Love seeing how far you've come since you put out this video!

America is a well fed, under nourished country. Nutrients are the key. If you eat a ton of junk food that has no nutrients, you're going to be hungry. This was always me. Documentaries and studies show that that a lot of the obese population is undernourished and suffering from diseases caused by nutrient deficiency. Sugar is the biggest killer, not fat. When I was younger I didn't know that I was eating bad and yet I could never shake the weight. After going RAW (still ate meat- salmon and eggs) and adding homemade juices to my diet, I dropped so much weight I got offers to model from photographers and decided to work at an agency. I modeled for 7 years. I never looked like a healthy 18 year old until I was 24 years old (when I started my new lifestyle) and I kept that shape. I had more energy and gained tons of confidence...moved up in my job too. I did 1 or 2 week fasts every 3 or 4 months and felt amazing. I did not gain the weight back because I continued my lifestyle (plus fasting does not make you gain weight after despite what people think. Studies have been done to support this. It's a natural part of life). Once you accept and embrace a healthy lifestyle, it's not hard to stick to it. Telling yourself you must suffer until a certain time makes it harder because you are telling yourself you are suffering. Instead, think of a NEW you and a forever happier you. There is no magic solution to weight loss. America is doing everything wrong and we are the victims of our own society. The food industry puts so much garbage in food as well. Going raw and whole (and organic) is the only way to control the quality of food you get. We can look to Europe for our answers on how to eat and stay slim. They also have strict law on farming and what goes into foods (like banning some of the ingredients our FDA allows). So much of the processed stuff does so much damage to our hormonal balances-making us fat. In Europe they pride themselves in local, organic foods. I always add how sad I am that nobody seems interested to know how I lost so much weight and look so beautiful. I hated how I looked before. As soon as I tell them, it immediately becomes a "boring story". They assume I was always tiny and write me off. It's sad because I see others doing what I did (eating natural, real food) and got the same results and yet nobody wants to believe it. It's like a crazy fad to them. I don't think our ancestors thought it was a fad. It was natural and all they had. Processing strips nutrients and turns the food into something our bodies can't use being the original food God gave us. It is a shame we have to pay more for the original form of something, again, that's America. but I have saved myself from health problems. Most of my family is overweight and all have health problems. I'm still thin, healthy and happy. I've been to Japan, Korea, allover Europe and even Africa. I see how they look (amazing) and how they eat (natural foods, LESS/NO sugar). Americans really are the leaders in ill health, sickness, and obesity and it boils down to quality of foods. I hope this helps someone out there.

My mile run time has greatly improved with the starch solution. I feel full and satisfied with just one big oven toasted sweet potato.

Ive lost 5 lbs in 1 week. Hallelujah!!!! I know most was water weight but still :)

Just discovered your channel Hannah. I`v lost 56 pounds on this lifestyle and feel amazing. I`m going to work through you videos and am looking forward to seeing more. Thank you for posting. Take care and all the best.

I'm really impressed that you're helping people with the starch solution even though you're eating raw. That is very open minded of you and will help spread the vegan message, nice job!

YES YOU ROCK!! FINALLY someone that encourages people to do what works for them!!! Everyone is different you just have to take time and figure out what works best for you.

The "all calories are the same" claim also neglects the microbiome.

That is great to hear. I used to watch Freelee and Durianrider religiously last year and they made me so scared of avocados. lol. I've been transitioning for the past month or so to the starch solution from a vegan junk food diet. I'm happy to know you eat a little more fat and feel okay. :) +1 for the avocado haha

Amen to everything you say!!! Whole foods is the way to go. I just listen to my body and see how I feel. Some days I have an avocado is maybe even two because my body needs it. Then somedays I just don't crave or feel like I need any fat. The body is smart that way. Like if you don't have great quality fruit you will crave salty foods or other things so you need to eat greens to get that nutritional boost your body needs. When I started listening to my body and being aware of myself things just started to become easier.

I started this a few days ago and have lost 2 kilos in 3 days so carbs don't make you put on weight

Thanks for sharing. I just met and went to Dr. McDougall's lecture in Hawaii and he was super lean. I was actually surprised. I did really well having fruits in the am and then the rest of the day rice with a bit of him salt, while training for my ultra marathons..and guess what? I slimmed down, digestion was perfection and I won my first 100k running race in the mountains of Vermont and Also ended up taking 10th place in the nationals for a 50 mile race. The only hole was I feared fat at the time and I didn't eat many veggies...I would do it adding those in from now on, bc I know better what works long term. Can't go wrong eating whole plant foods and moving my body~

You remind me of a young Mariah Carey ;) Nice video.. thanks for making it.

I ate nothing but potatoes, rice and plantains for 6 days, with no salt, sugar or oil and I lost 15 lbs.

i use to fear proteins and fats because of freelee & durianrider's messages.. ut it fills me up more! and why should i fear lentils? and avocado? it's good and plant based for fuck sakes!!

Hi, I've been a vegetarian for about 10 years now and I'm making the transition to veganism. So far it's been great, no cravings or anything, but I think that has a lot to do with my mindset. I've read the Starch Solution and it was refreshing that there was very little guidance on what to eat and what not to eat. I had done Eat to Live which I still adore, but couldn't keep up because I didn't get enough starch. I kept craving it and would fall right off the bandwagon and eat a ton of frozen yogurt or and pizza. It's nice that I feel free on this diet, but honestly I still occasionally have a vegan cupcake (special occasions or when someone else is paying), but since I've learned about intuitive eating and I know that eating a cupcake is not a moral choice I no longer go into week long binges after a cookie. I am glad that I've come to this stage in my life and I want to that you for your videos that helped me get here.

"its not about the quantity but the quality" ;)

PREACH on the fat thing. it saddens me to see young women on instagram and other social media "fearing" consuming fat, even in its whole food form. if you're hungry, then eat!

Haha. I got mad when you mentioned the 1500 calories is the same no matter what thing. Makes me so angry that people think that's true. It's SO not true. 1500 calories of straight up cheese is not the same as 1500 calories of straight up broccoli. Broccoli promotes health while cheese will make you fat and greasy. Calorie restriction...I am so done with it! Everyone likes to tout how they have the perfect diet solution...but then they tell you that you have to measure everything out in order for it to work. It becomes unsustainable in the long term. None of that on this lifestyle. Just eat and your body will take care of the rest. It is a diet that is sustainable for your entire life.

I love the videos that are showing up on my feed to watch❤️ I won’t lie I enjoy you cussing like a sailor LOL I totally love you Hannah and your videos thanks for making them old ones and new❤️

some people find more difficult to digest brown rice.

Your video production sure has come a long way since this video.

Thanks Hannah. You've gained some real wisdom in the last year. This was my favourite of all your videos I think. I totally relate to what you're saying about everybody being unique and needing to pay attention to their own experience. I also seem to do better with a touch of fat in one meal a day (still low fat overall though).

“No! I can’t eat a fkn avocado” I LOL’d on that one. I can def relate

There are 354 calories in 1 pound of Potatoes (Skin, Without Salt, Boiled). It is also very helpful to nix all flours, or have them seldom.

Hi Hannah! I have been vegan (via the Starch Solution you tube) for 25 days, and am wanting to lose at least 5 more lbs. That alone makes a big difference in how my clothes fit. So your sharing your diet details is SO helpful to me! TY! I will be 60 on Sunday. We're going out to eat at a Thai restaurant, so any suggestions there? And I'd like to say something with love, so please do not be offended. I am proud of you & happy for you of your accomplishments and very thankful to have found your videos, but, Hannah, you are too pretty and caring to use the "f" word. There, I said it, but it is because I like you so very much. I'm going to show my husband your videos. It's really hard for him on the road, but we've just got to figure that out. Thanks again so very much and keep your videos coming :)

Such s breath of fresh air compared to Freelee's rant

Haaaaa! "I can't eat an avocado". "Against the rules". Too funny!😜

I have a potato craving now. Weird.

you don't need to swear to get your point across. I think your more recent videos you don't curse as much. I guess the younger generation is more impressed with a few swear words thrown in, but it detracts from your good message for me.

Our bodies are really smart, that I have noticed too. Craving fat doesn't mean you need to eat more fruit in order to beat the fat craving. Then you just need to eat fat! Like nuts or avocados like you said. I really like your approach on nutrition Hannah, keep these coming! :D BTW, you look AMAZING! Just watched an older video of yours and you've really lost a noticeable amount of weight. You've always looked beautiful, but just getting better and better :)

Hi what do you think of honey ...bees are insects not animals so could honey be vegan ?

Well done on keeping it real! I love that u just do what works for u! I just stumbled accross ur channel today and i look forward to wasting a few hours following ur journey :)

Hello Hannah! I am looking forward to losing 25 lbs. I have been vegan for about 3 years and I have steadily moved up the scale. This has to be the answer to the problem I have had. I sure do need a lot of breakfast ideas, I am going to see if I can get the book at the library. Thank you for all you do.

do you eat salt?

hi Hannah, ANSWER ME, my question is CAN I EAT NUTS AND SEED? I normally eat my oatmeal with almond milk or coconut milk. Please help. Thanks

Why didn't you just add Freshly Ground Flaxseed to your meals? It provides lots of fiber & it's a precursor to Omega 3.

i think you rock. its about how you feel right? if you wanna eat starch cuz it feels better do it, fruit? do that. everyones different, go with what you feel. Love to you Hannah! stay healthy stay happy all

Calories are calories yes, but how certain foods make you feel is different. ☺️ That guy was ignoring the message... eat healthy foods feel healthy happy. Eat a big plate of processed candy = feel sick, tired, blah.... eat a huge smoothie of banana and dates = happy, energized and healthy 😍😍😍

Great advice. I always look forward to your videos. I pretty much followed rawtil4...but I find myself sick of fruit by 2pm...so I eat a big low fat raw salad and then cooked carbs...steamed veggies for dinner. My husband and I work out at the gym at night...bc we live in indiana..brrr.if I want to drink some juice or eat fruit b4 the workout I will.nbd. time constraints suck. If I have the munchies at night for carbs..then I eat a banana..more protein from plants has really kept me from feeling haaaangry all day..

Thanks Hannah, it's refreshing to listen to you. Healthy and Natural

People who insist on a Raw food diet as the best for all mankind are typically the type coming from an eating disorder background as this is an extreme way of eating. Balance is the key, and a combination of both cooked and non cooked is the way to go.

Probably my fave video you've done High Carb Hannah! You and ***** motivated me to get off the RT4 lifestyle and onto Starch Solution. I've never felt better and am finally losing some of the 20lb I GAINED on RT4. I'm eating a whole avocado every other day and finding that I am fuller quicker and haven't had any binge sessions since incorporating them into my diet. Bless you :)

MacDougal is a legend. 🙏🏼🤪👍🏼

just started the starch solution yesterday. Do you ever get a craving for something sweet other than fruit

I've been watching your videos for a while and you've inspired me to start a plant based food diet!!! really excited! going food shopping tomorrrrowww!!!!

Hey, you always say to eat only when you're hungry and "listen to our body". But I have a problem with this. For me, if I'd listen to my body, I would go days without drinking any water and I literally don't want to eat until late at night. I can go whole day without eating anything and late at night I want to binge and eat fatty foods. So I don't listen to my body and try to get normal breakfast in, drink at least 2l of water and have a normal lunch too..

people, this is very good advice

Eatting Raw only can be more difficult. Regular vegan works for me.

omg I have been doing the binging at night thing on a really low fat macro ratio... I'm going to try this...

Hi Hannah, I have just started with this lifestyle change. I am naturally not really much of a meat eater because I have lived with vegans in the past.. so, cutting out meat and poultry are not an issue for me. I do like fish, but I am happy to leave them in peace now. My question is about oil. I do need some fats in my diet and I am not really active at this point in my life. I have been putting about a tablespoon on my veggies and potatoes.. what is the deal with oils? I could potentially try to be without them, but I am keeping them to a low. I also love avocados. I think if I did not have a little oil in my diet that I would be having a hard time and I could potentially binge. Are there portion controls in terms of how much rice or rice you can eat? Thanks. I am really happy to have found you! Oh, I bought your book and look forward to trying some of the recipes. Happy to have my Vitamix!!

Also 1500 calories worth Whole Foods puts you at less risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, etc. 1500 calories of processed junk or meats causes all of that and more.

Do you think i'll be able to lose weight if i eat fruits at day and starches at night? I dont do it because of raw till 4 but i just like eating fruits at day because it makes me feel fresh! Also mostly i eat my dinner at 6 pm because when i eat it at 4 pm i find myself hungry at night

I absolutely love your videos and you're such an inspiration to me! Keep doing what you're doing. ❤️

Your explanation makes a lot of sense. I also eat more healthy fats now. Not a lot but - more than when I was on super high carb/low fat. :) I fell much more satiated and that works for me as well. Great video

so the ratio of vegetables to starches really does not matter does it.....although the majority of what you eat should be starches? I know some diets want you sticking to a certain ratio when it comes to this food group vs that food group. I started eating potoatoes (a week ago) but am needing more variety so I have started eating brown rice with beans.

You are inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story and journey of your weight loss success. I have been eating carbs again and I feel fabulous. I know that I will lose the weight soon. Keep posting. I want to get your app when it is available.

Imagine I ate 2,000, hell 4,000! Calories worth of Veggies such as Celery and say kidney beans for example. I`ll burn more than that, just by sitting because the average person (AVERAGE!) will burn more calories of such foods; say celery and etc. There are plenty more foods out there that are known as Negative calorie foods. The calorie counting is not for all. Every body is different and one diet `will not fit all, that goes for High Protein diets, High fats, being a carnivore or even a vegan. There is a diet out there that will work for each and everyone of us, you just have to discover it. Keep up the great work Hannah :)

Is canned food okay to eat?Like canned black beans, corn, etc?

lmao Hannah I lov your attitude....and so agree with you...rawk on Veganism...and rawk on Starchivorian approach!!

Why is the book in the beginning in reverse as if you're looking at it in a mirror?

I got the book from the library and I'm reading it now. Doc says not to eat wheat tortillas on page 61, and also bread, pasta's and corn. I've been eating these things, like corn pasta, sprouted breads and Omega 3 tortillas from Costco. Then on page 62 Doc say Eat Whole Grains and Potatoes and list wheat as a grain. I'm a little confused; can you clarify this for me?

Do you think it is better for weight loss to eat brown rice over white rice or does it now make a difference?

Question! Does anyone know if almond milk (unsweetened) is promoted on The Starch Solution diet?? I can understand all of this and know what I should be eating but is almond milk ok to have (approx 1/2 - 1 c a day)?

really wish you would express yourself without using the "F" word. I generally turn off videos when the speaker does this. I have enjoyed so much of your work and appreciate your effort.

What are your thoughts on white rice, do you recommend brown over white? Great video, I'm enjoying watching your journey :)

I used to have a really crappy diet. I ended up doing weight watchers and lost 80 pounds. I still ate the same crap as always, just less of it. Simply eating less lead to me losing weight. Unfortunately I couldn't keep it off and gained it all back and then some. This time around I am focusing on health first. No point in losing weight if I am not going to be healthy. My cholesterol and triglycerides are in great shape. So now I need to work on getting rid of some of this extra fat. So yea at least for some people calories are calories. When did weight watchers I had a crap diet devoid of fruits and veggies but I still lost a boat load of weight. These days I eat plenty of veggies and I am obese. It's all due to excessive calories. Probably all that coconut oil I have been using.

Yeah I need fat too, specially being tall & thin naturally. If I ate super low fat I would be underweight so like you said I do what works for my body.

I am doing the Dr.Kempner Rice Diet.I do use par-boiled rice,I rinse it.Do you think I can lose by eating this way? I love rice but stayed away from it because I have been on a LCHF diet for years but gained due to all the meat,fat and calories.It was so frustrating! I hope this works for me.i love your videos.

can I have a half tea spoon ol olive oil or coconut?

YES! Oh my gosh, one white potato is about 100 calories. Mashed potatoes ARE NOT fattening! It's all the butter and milk and salt that people add to potatoes that are fattening. Literally, get some unsweetened oat milk and a block of tofu and you can eat a vat of mashed potatoes every single day.

Hello Hannah since I started being a HLCF I started eating big portions of food and even sleeping at night with a big tummy . I usually copy your meals and you are taller than me and do cycling as well unlike me I just love to walk and a bit of sedentary. I eat 1600 cal and don't get fat but I'm afraid of the effect of the starch solution lifestyle brought me of expanding the size of my tummy. That's why I always eat in big portion size? Pls help

Can you eat prepackaged carbs like Indian food in a pouch that you warm up or rice that microwaves? I have two small kids and need to be able to do this quick. What about making big batches of rice and beans on sunday to eat through the week? How long will rice stay in the fridge? Thanks!!!

What kind of fats do you eat? Besides avocado

Awesome video - I agree with you!

what would you recommend if Im finding myself eating more calories, when Im eating groats, brown rice, beans, etc than on fruits... its more calorie dense tho

I would like to know how many grams of fat a day are recommended on a low fat diet?

Hello, I LOVE your vids! What would you suggest for a person who works Night Shift (10-7) with no microwaves available, but doing physical work like lifting heavy boxes? I just started Starch Solution, i eat a lot of oatmeal and potatoes at home but at work i get hungry midway... Do you think working nights has an effect on weight loss? Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Have a good day...

Hi hannah,you look great,i have been on starch solution a week,and gaining weight instead of losing,more energy but no loss,what causes this

exactly...processed food is like the fluff on captain hook..peter pan movie

For what i saw in a dc mcdougall video, the mc dougall max weight loss is essentially the starch solution, but make your dish only 60 percent starch and the rest non starchy vegetables, no nuts and avocados, no bread or pasta, no fake meats that have a ton of oil, so really low fat overall. Im going to try it out, did anyone try it? Does it work, is it susteinable?

Hi there, I really like your channel and your videos. A lot more reasonable and balanced that information I got for Freelee's channel, I think. I was initially thrilled at the idea that I could eat unlimited fruit carbohydrates, but it just doesn't make sense does. I liked in one of your other videos when you mentioned, "And I don't really have six years for the weight to come off..." LOL. So you don't recommend reading Starch Solution of I've read the Mcdougall program for maximum weight loss?

I had navy beans that were in a can and precooked is that ok or should I only eat beans if I cook them?

Very good video, thank you.

great video! All your videos are just so realistic which gave me a great insight in all hclf lifestyles:) I've switched to the starch solution from rawtil4 for a week and my belly gets a little bigger... can you give me some advice :)?

Anyone know if D it take weeks on this to begin losing weight ?or did u start losing immediately? Ive been on it 2 weeks. Haven' noticed any difference in my weight but do feel better....

Would you not recommend having a fruit breakfast then?

This is way off the topic of your video but i've been meaning to ask you about your dates. Do you get them at whole foods, because they always look so good. Thanks

I was on a 45%p/30%c/25%f non vegan diet for 6 months and was losing weight effortlessly . I'm trying the vegan diet now cuz i wanna be vegan. Eating oatmeal, beans, lots of veggies, soya mince, fruits. I have a bmr of 1650 calories. I only walk for an hour a day. Clean the apartment a bit and I'm gaining weight like crazy. I went from 61.4 kg to 62.1 in two days and I'm eating 1600 calories. I measure my weight in the morning after going to the bathroom ( I make sure I poop everything out). I've been doing the same when I was doing the high protein diet. I drink a lot of water. No sugar. no salt. I don't know what's wrong. It's making me very depressed. I used to be 88 kg and I don't wanna go back to that. Someone please help

Hey, nice video. Sorry, but did you answer the question? Or is it just go get the book ;-) ?

subtitulos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

would bread be okay as a daily food?? like wraps and avocado on toast?

Awesome! Thank you :)

Oh and also good video Hannah. You speak the truth.

So you do basically ONLY eat starches after 4:00??!!

7:15 me exactly with avocados

How long does it take to see some pounds go down?