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Title: Just ate dinner at Olive Garden....
Post by: Siltz on January 19, 2013, 10:29:47 PM: Did my best to stay low carb. No pasta! No potatoes! Steak and chicken kabobs with peppers and onions. Grilled yellow squash and zucchini for a side. Salad minus the croutans. How did I do?
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Post by: shawn116 on January 20, 2013, 12:09:16 AM: Sounds wonderful!! I haven't been to Olive Garden in a long time ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 20, 2013, 08:18:45 AM: You did great...I love the Olive Garden 8) What I'm most proud of you for is pushing away those bread sticks that came with the salad bowl! ;) When we're out and order we always ask the wait staff to keep the carbs in the kitchen ::)
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Post by: umpa on January 20, 2013, 09:09:57 AM: Outback is killer also ;) You did great! Wasn't that easy? :) Being in control is awesome!
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Post by: Maddysmom on January 20, 2013, 09:49:46 AM: I LOVE the Olive Garden! I have found that they will swap pasta for grilled veggies on most any dish! I love their salad too!
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Post by: Val Copeland on January 20, 2013, 11:33:10 AM: Congratulations! I think you did great too! Plus your dinner sounds really good!
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Post by: jetfan on January 20, 2013, 01:10:47 PM: sounds good.
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Post by: umpa on January 21, 2013, 09:37:11 AM: Hi Val :)
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Post by: Amber on January 21, 2013, 12:04:28 PM: Way to go! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on January 21, 2013, 01:18:38 PM: Hi, Siltz! :)

You did a wonderful job in your food selections.
And they prove that you can go out to dinner, have a wonderful meal, and still live low carb!

You're doing great! ;D ;D ;D

Tony
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Post by: Andrea on January 21, 2013, 01:43:22 PM: I agree with Doug that passing on the breadsticks was a wonderful thing. Congratulations.
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Post by: Siltz on January 21, 2013, 05:19:08 PM: I was shocked at how many people I saw killing themselves one "complementary" breadstick at a time. And chasing it down with soda pop.
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Post by: Andrea on January 21, 2013, 07:08:26 PM: You are seeing the world through FTS-eyes!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 21, 2013, 08:06:50 PM: :D :D
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Post by: umpa on January 22, 2013, 09:55:29 AM: YOU ARE RUINED FOR LIFE :D :D :D
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Post by: evelynfrasier on January 22, 2013, 07:36:18 PM: Hi I just started today. How long have you been on program?
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Post by: Andrea on January 22, 2013, 07:47:49 PM: Welcome, Evelyn. I've been an FTSer since May of 2011. I've been at goal for about 6 months.

We're here to help when you need it. Come visit often.
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Post by: shawn116 on January 22, 2013, 08:18:06 PM: Welcome to the forum Evelyn!! I adopted the FTS lifestyle in April of 2011. ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on January 23, 2013, 01:00:22 PM: Welcome to the FTS family, Evelyn!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

I've been living FTS since August 2010.
I'm a member of the "turtle club"... Slow and steady wins the race! ;)

When I started, I was type II diabetic with high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
I was taking FIVE different medications for these conditions. I was NOT in good shape!

Now, I'm not effected by any of these conditions and take ZERO meds!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
This is all thanks to the FTS lifestyle!

I'm healthier now than I've been in over 3 decades!
And intend on staying that way by living the FTS lifestyle for the rest of my days.

FTS literally saved my life, and I'm eternally grateful to Doug for sharing it! :) :) :)

Tony
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Post by: morgan on January 23, 2013, 06:13:35 PM: Welcome Evelyn - hope you will post often. It's great here, everyone is will to help and support each other. So if you have any questions or need to vent or just say hello - we are here for you.

I started the fts way April 2012 and am a member of Tony's Turtle Club (he is our esteemed leader). As long as I am losing it doesn't matter how little :)
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Post by: Stephanie on January 24, 2013, 09:04:39 AM: Hello!
I am Stephanie and I have been living the FTS lifestyle since 6/2012. I too am part of Tony's turtle club ;D You know the saying slow and steady wins the race! Visit often, there are so many wonderful people to lend a hand
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Post by: umpa on January 24, 2013, 09:10:25 AM: Welcome evelynfrasier! I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask :) You are gonna do great and we are gonna help you!
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Post by: DonMemo on January 30, 2013, 04:04:55 PM: I used to go to Olive Garden a lot when I didn't know about the FTS book, but now I try to avoid it. It is such a temptation to have those free bread sticks. You were very smart on your choices,
Congrats!
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Post by: shawn116 on January 30, 2013, 04:31:13 PM: Welcome to the forum DonMeno!! ;D
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Post by: DonMemo on January 30, 2013, 04:54:13 PM: Thanks TooSweet! I have been reading some posts and there are tons of material to follow! Recipes, guides, etc. I have followed the book since a month ago, but honestly I haven't been following all the instructions, I know that I have to stick to it if I want to see results. Let's see how it works.
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Post by: morgan on January 30, 2013, 05:23:08 PM: Welcome DonMemo - enjoy the ride ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 30, 2013, 05:51:32 PM: Welcome to the party Don 8)
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Post by: shawn116 on January 30, 2013, 09:14:16 PM: Quote
Thanks TooSweet!

I have been reading some posts and there are tons of material to follow! Recipes, guides, etc. I have followed the book since a month ago, but honestly I haven't been following all the instructions, I know that I have to stick to it if I want to see results. Let's see how it works.

I wish you luck on your journey! ;D Please join in on the conversations and if you have any questions just holler ;) Someone will chime in with an answer or idea.
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Post by: mdanziger on January 31, 2013, 08:49:16 AM: Welcome Evelyn and Don. I have been living FTS since September. For me, one of the best things about this lifestyle is the fact that we don't eliminate foods, we find delicious, low carb alternatives. That way you never feel deprived. No need to binge. Also, since it is a lifelong program, you don't stop at the end. In the past I have been successful in following "diets" but always went back to my old habits after reaching my goal and regained the weight (and more, of course).

This forum is da bomb... You will find the people here very supportive, knowledgeable and just plain nice. And if you need tough love, they will give it to -- without judging.

Mark
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Post by: umpa on January 31, 2013, 10:57:01 AM: Welcome DonMemo :) I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask :) I have a column on the homepage where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. Enjoy the forum!
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Post by: mouseissue on January 31, 2013, 12:25:40 PM: Welcome to the FTS family, DonMemo!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

And congrats on being 1/4 of the way to your goal! ;D ;D ;D ;D

The FTS lifestyle program is very easy to follow, once you can get your mind completely away from the so-called conventional wisdom about calories and weight. After a few weeks, it starts to become second nature.

I've been living FTS over two years and can never see myself going back to my old ways.
Getting my health back has been too big a blessing to lose.
I want to watch my grandkids grow up before I'm done! 8)

Please participate in our discussions often!
You'll be amazed at how helpful it will be to you.

Tony
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Post by: Siltz on January 31, 2013, 10:15:51 PM: I've been living FTS since 1/13. I'll admit I wasn't very faithful to the plan today, but will be back at it with a vengeance tomorrow! A big shout out to mouseissue (Tony) for his advice on taking daily fiber. It has helped greatly! I mix some Miralax with a drink every day now.
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Post by: DonMemo on February 01, 2013, 11:06:40 AM: Thanks to everyone! I won't hesitate to ask anything, I promess ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on February 01, 2013, 01:02:45 PM: Quote from: Siltz on January 31, 2013, 10:15:51 PM
I've been living FTS since 1/13. I'll admit I wasn't very faithful to the plan today, but will be back at it with a vengeance tomorrow! A big shout out to mouseissue (Tony) for his advice on taking daily fiber. It has helped greatly! I mix some Miralax with a drink every day now.

Thanks, Siltz! :) :) :)

Eating high protein can really slow the bus down.
Especially on those days we eat LOTS of cheese.

But by taking fiber supplements, the bus just keeps on truckin' along! ;D ;D ;D

Tony
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Post by: jay12 on February 23, 2013, 05:36:15 AM: Lol I love how we eat! Veggies keep things moving for me.
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Post by: Bevis007 on February 28, 2013, 09:19:33 AM: hmm olive garden and BBQ is a great combination.. I love chicken kabobs, actually I love all that food which is linked to grilled process. Thanks for sharing your thaugts. Here is a picture of that food which I am talking, I think its enough to make water your mouth friends.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VkH5dptS54Y/S7FaHvIN5RI/AAAAAAAACMw/SWGidFFK188/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG)
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Post by: umpa on February 28, 2013, 09:22:07 AM: Looks wonderful :)
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Post by: mouseissue on March 01, 2013, 07:13:41 PM: That looks great, Bevis! :) :) :)

I've never ordered them at OG before.
What are they made with?

Thanks!
Tony