I would recommend to have a blood work test results, so that you have something to refer back to, to see what improvements show, and to show others at a later date. I had blood work tests done when starting, and have had people ask me about that. I am not ready yet, to get another set done, so I am hoping for an improvement.
Just for your doctors benefit, make sure he records your weight, so that you have proof of your starting point for him and others. I do not know whether it is beneficial to mention to him, that you are doing the Mcdougall or similar plan, as he may try to discourage people from plant based eating.
Be sure to get a Vitamin B12 test and Vitamin D tests included, as those seem to be the main ones that people sometimes get low on, because so many processed foods that we should not be eating, were Vit D and Vit B12 fortified. Those tests are not normally included, in my area, and I had to specifically request those to be included.
If others know what other tests are good to include, please mention it.
Check out the weight loss weigh in group at this link.
viewforum.php?f=11 Look for "January 2014 McDougall Weekly Weigh In Group"
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They should be within the top 6 postings on that page.
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