Success Stories: Star McDougallers in Their Own Words
Updated March 20, 2013
Read and listen to the inspiring success stories of people who reclaimed their health by following the McDougall Program. Some put chronic ailments behind them, others experienced dramatic weight loss, and still others faced and overcame far more dire circumstances. Here is where our Star McDougallers speak for themselves.
How Have You Done on the McDougall Program?
We’d Love to Hear from You.
The Next Star McDougaller Could Be You!
Do you have an inspiring success story as a result of following the McDougall Program? Have you experienced dramatic weight loss or put chronic ailments behind you? Maybe you have cured yourself of diabetes or kept cancer or MS at bay. Whatever your success story, we’d love to have you share it with us.
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