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The Starch Solution The Starch Solution is an easy to follow program, promoting optimal health and permanent weight loss with low-fat, oil free, plant-based diet.

It is based on clean and unprocessed starches that provide fiber, nutrients and great flavor and variety. Gustavo Tolosa, Plant-Based Advocate and Starch Solution Coach, started this page when, after years of searching for the right answer, he found Dr. McDougall's Program and lost 70 pounds in 9 months and have kept them off until the present. Finding the correct scientific and medical information is crucial if one is to succeed. Nobody can maintain a diet in which one is hungry all the time. A low-fat, OIL FREE, starch-based diet with the addition of green, yellow, orange and red vegetables as well as fruits is the only diet that will keep you satisfied and be low enough in calories and fat to promote permanent weight loss. This page is where Dr. Tolosa share just plain and truthful information not influenced by the food and pharmaceutical industries. With "The Starch Solution" you should expect to lose between 6 and 15 pounds of weight per month. Dr. Tolosa holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA) from the prestigious Eastman School of Music and is an active concert pianist and master teacher.

10/14/2026

➡️ Learn more and register for our November 7-Day Program:
https://gustavo.fsminstitute.org/reboot

One imperfect meal is rarely what keeps us stuck. The greater problem is what we tell ourselves afterward:

“I already ruined today.”
“I might as well keep eating.”
“I’ll start again tomorrow—or Monday.”

The “next-bite principle” reminds us that one choice does not require another. You do not need to punish yourself, skip your next meal or wait for a new day. Simply ask:

“What is the best choice I can make with my very next bite?”

This is one of the practical skills Katherine Lawrence and I will explore during:

STOP STARTING OVER
The Holiday Eating Breakthrough
A Live 7-Day Online Program
November 7–13

Together, we will work on:

• Cravings and emotional eating
• Hunger, satisfaction and vulnerable moments
• Restaurants, travel and social situations
• Holiday gatherings and family pressure
• Preparing simple, satisfying plant-based meals
• Recovering quickly after an imperfect choice
• Guided journaling to identify your personal triggers and patterns
• Creating your own practical holiday plan

We will meet live twice each day, and replays will be available if you cannot attend every session.

➡️ Read the complete description and register here:
https://gustavo.fsminstitute.org/reboot

You don’t need to start over. You only need to decide what happens next.

Please leave a comment: What do you usually tell yourself after making an unplanned food choice?

After years of teaching whole-food, plant-based nutrition, I have learned that most people don’t struggle because they d...
10/12/2026

After years of teaching whole-food, plant-based nutrition, I have learned that most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what a potato, vegetable or healthy meal looks like. We struggle when life becomes stressful, social, tiring and unpredictable.

We may do beautifully all week—and then the weekend comes. We may have a difficult day, attend a celebration, eat at a restaurant or arrive home tired and very hungry. One unplanned choice can quickly become, “I’ll start over tomorrow…or Monday.”

This became especially clear when I recently asked members of our community what makes staying consistent most difficult. The most common answers included holidays and special occasions, not having the right food available, emotional eating, exhaustion and allowing one imperfect choice to turn into giving up.

That is why Katherine Lawrence and I created a new seven-day experience for November 7–13. It isn’t simply another collection of recipes or another list of rules. It is designed to help you understand your patterns, prepare for challenging moments and learn how to continue—even when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Registration opens tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th.

Before then, I would love to ask you: What situation makes it hardest for you to stay consistent?

10/11/2026

Maybe you need a plan for the moment when you hear yourself saying "I'll just have a little".

Crazy Delicious Baked Polenta with Tomato Sauce and Veggies, my grandmother's recipe that I made plant-based and it's be...
09/17/2026

Crazy Delicious Baked Polenta with Tomato Sauce and Veggies, my grandmother's recipe that I made plant-based and it's better than the original. Watch me make it here https://youtu.be/wFWk44aYyIA

09/13/2026

I often hear from people who have tried Dr. John McDougall’s Maximum Weight Loss program and say, “I’m hungry all the time,” “I don’t feel satisfied,” or “I’m still having cravings.” After working with Dr. McDougall for many years, I would love to share some of what I learned about making these principles work in real life—including practical adjustments that may help if you feel hungry, have cravings, or have reached a frustrating plateau.

That is why I’m offering a free live class today about Maximum Weight Loss and The Starch Solution: how they are different, where they overlap, and how to decide which approach may be right for you. I’ll speak for about 30 minutes, and then we’ll have plenty of time for questions and answers. If you can’t attend live, you can still register and receive the replay afterward.

When? Today, Sunday, September 13th at
12:00 p.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. Mountain, 2:00 p.m. Central, 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 4:00 p.m. Atlantic)

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gHwXLs4TRk63ftGo4oQRoQ

After registering, please look for an email from Zoom containing your link to join us. Sometimes it lands in the spam, promotions, or another folder, so be sure to check there too.

I hope to see you there—either live or on the replay!

I am offering a free, live webinar this Sunday (September 13th) to connect with other "starchivores" followers of Dr. Mc...
09/12/2026

I am offering a free, live webinar this Sunday (September 13th) to connect with other "starchivores" followers of Dr. McDougall to discuss the differences and similarities of The Starch Solution and the Maximum Weight Loss programs. Each has a specific approach, and understanding how to adapt those principles to your goals, health needs, preferences, and lifestyle can make all the difference.

When?
Sunday, September 13, 2026
12:00 p.m. Pacific, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, 2:00 p.m. Central, 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 4:00 p.m. Atlantic, 9:00 a.m. Hawaii
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gHwXLs4TRk63ftGo4oQRoQ

Can’t attend live?
Register anyway! Everyone who registers will receive the replay afterward.

After registering, please look for an email from Zoom containing your personal link to join the webinar. If you do not see it in your inbox, check your spam, junk, promotions, or other folders.

Sometimes we all need to go Back To The Basics, so I am soaking beans to start the 7-Day Back To Basics Program "Back To...
08/23/2026

Sometimes we all need to go Back To The Basics, so I am soaking beans to start the 7-Day Back To Basics Program "Back To The Starch Solution". Beans, a longevity food full of fiber, water, protein and many other life-sustaining nutrients are wonderful for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-between! Of course, potatoes and sweet potatoes are at the center of the menu! You can still join the 7-Day Program which starts tomorrow Monday, August 24th! Here is the link to register https://gustavo.fsminstitute.org/reboot

We are excited to start our next 7-Day Reboot & ReSet Program, all Whole-Food, Plant-Based, next Monday, August 24th and...
08/18/2026

We are excited to start our next 7-Day Reboot & ReSet Program, all Whole-Food, Plant-Based, next Monday, August 24th and we would love for you to join us in these transformative 7 days. This time we are focusing on how to personalize The Starch Solution, Dr. McDougall's masterpiece! A week of group support, interactive sessions, meal prep to minimize time in the kitchen and learning how to deal with emotional eating and cravings. More information here! https://gustavo.fsminstitute.org/reboot

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