My entire life, I battled with weight issues. I struggled to find a sustainable way to keep the pounds off and avoid yo-yo dieting. Everything changed when I discovered the Starch Solution.

The Starch Solution is an eating plan formulated by Dr. John A. McDougall. This way of eating includes a complete diet of natural starches like potatoes and rice, non-starchy vegetables like leafy greens, and natural fruit. The uniqueness of this diet is that you aren’t eating any heavily processed foods or oil.

Natural starches like sweet potatoes, white rice, beans, and oats keep your belly full and contain the nutrients your beautiful body needs. By keeping your plate simple with starched and vegetables, your belly will stay full longer, you'll minimalize your fat intake and your body will find it's "optimal weight"
(in order words, your body's natural healthy weight).

June 2020:

  • Started Starch Solution
  • Began without knowing the outcome, taking it day by day and meal by meal.

June 2021: After one year, I lost 27 pounds.

June 2021 to June 2022:

  • Continued progress, losing 5 more pounds.

June 2022 to January 2023:

Experienced a plateau, and decided to hire a health coach for guidance.

June 2022: Created the 5050 dish.

January 2023 to May 2023:

With the help of a health coach and daily walks wearing a weighted vest, lost an additional 18 pounds.

Did a full Series on YouTube.

May 2023:

Reached a 50-pound weight loss milestone!

Current Focus (2023 onwards): Now maintaining 50-pound weight loss through eating simple, moving daily and being consistent.

Throughout my journey I learned:

  • How to fuel the body with the right foods, keeping food simple.
  • Importance of movement, walking daily.
  • Consistency is key to creating habits.
  • Take it one meal and one step at a time
  • Develop and maintain good habits.

A Closer Look at 5050 Gal

5050 Gal is a sustainable lifestyle brand with Liz. After Liz discovered a
plant-based diet, restored her health and regained her energy, she began
advocating for healthy living. Through her wellness journey, she became inspired to live sustainably in all areas of her life and to teach others how to do the same.

Liz sustainability efforts go beyond choosing better food choices, she grows
fruits and vegetables from her home garden, lives minimally, and
educates others on eco-friendly living.

Client Testimonials

  • Priscilla

    "Liz was absolutely fantastic as a coach. She always had great feedback and had words of encouragement. I used to think I was disciplined and motivated enough to stick to a plan, but I really was not.
    Having a coach helped me stay accountable, learn about all the strengths I do have but just needed some "fine tuning", and also learn how to make some deliciously simple meals. Liz helped me realize that consistency is key, simplicity is imperative, and believing. in myself is crucial to building a new healthy lifestyle."

  • Heidi

    "Just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are. I strive to follow
    ss as much as I can and I've struggled with negative body image pretty much all my life. the other day I was having alternations done for some special occasion dresses I looked in the mirror while in these dresses and finally saw myself! I don't know how to explain in but I am there. I'm in a very accepting place with how I look and I thank you for helping me get into that mindset!"