Fat To Skinny

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: KellBell on December 27, 2011, 10:57:49 PM

Title: newbie
Post by: KellBell on December 27, 2011, 10:57:49 PM

Hi all! I just bought the new book at Barnes and Noble tonight and am enjoying it so far. I'm looking forward to joining in. I have about 100 lbs to lose, so I have a long road ahead. I look forward to getting to know you all!!

Kelli in MN

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: shawn116 on December 27, 2011, 11:11:56 PM

Welcome Kelli!!  I look forward getting to know you.  You found a great place to start your journey!  We are all here on that road together  ;)

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: bigjoe on December 27, 2011, 11:34:26 PM

Welcome and we can does this!

Great support here.

Joe

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: KellBell on December 28, 2011, 01:19:26 AM

Thanks for the welcome! I feel ready to do this, I am so sick of being fat! I am ready to take care of myself.

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: joagain on December 28, 2011, 05:19:31 AM

Welcome  to FTS Kelli !! Dont you just love the book !!

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: umpa on December 28, 2011, 08:57:54 AM

Welcome Kellbell!  :) I am umpa,dougs wife if I can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can help you convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. Enjoy the forum and ask lots of questions :)

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 28, 2011, 09:00:20 AM

Welcome to the family Kelli and remember YES YOU CAN!  8)

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: KellBell on December 28, 2011, 02:47:43 PM

Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone! I am happy to be part of the "family"  ;D  I am really loving the new book and this website is just awesome for support, tips and recipes!

Thanks again!
Kelli

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: mouseissue on December 28, 2011, 04:52:01 PM

Welcome aboard the "Skinny Train", Kelli! :) :) :) :) :)

All of us here are headed to (or have arrived at) that same destination... being skinny! ;D
We have the most caring and supportive folks here that will help you every step of the way.

I'm looking forward to hearing about your FTS journey!

Tony

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: SherriPie on December 28, 2011, 05:20:00 PM

Welcome KellBell and what a great time to join FTS with the new year starting. We are always around, if you need anything just shout.    :)


New you in 2012!!

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: freeinHim on December 28, 2011, 07:23:10 PM

Welcome Kelli! 

I'm new here too...I've just about completed day three without hunger or cravings.  I do think that I'm detoxing a bit though, as I woke up with a bit of a sore throat that hung around all day.  I know that it'll pass if I keep doing what I'm doing.  I'm grateful for all the friendly folks here and all their inspiration and support. 

Enjoy the forums!  You can do it!  :D

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Maddysmom on December 28, 2011, 07:42:32 PM

Hi Kelli!  Welcome to the forum!!   I've lost my first 100, so I KNOW that fts works!  I started at 376, and I am at 270 now.  I have my goal set for 176, but just planning to keep losing until it feels right.   ;D   You have come to the right place, and we are all in this together.   It's going to be a GREAT year!!  So glad you are here!!  ;D

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 31, 2011, 08:48:21 AM

I've never heard of a sore throat being a detox side effect  :-\ maybe something else is going on?

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: bigjoe on January 01, 2012, 10:59:41 PM

Hi Kellbell

Just checking in with you to see how you were doing? 

Whats great about the site is the support. Same people normally checking in/stopping by and showing support. I have been on other sites were you check in, meet a few and might not here from them until
a month later..

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: SHANNONS on January 02, 2012, 07:42:23 PM

Hi Everyone..

My 2nd day is coming to a close, today i have been a little more hungry then yesterday.  Could be because I'm not snacking all day on chips and crackers.  LOL  Had Flax seed pancakes this morning. Not my fav but I will try them again.  Hoping to feel a little better tomorrow. ;D

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: mouseissue on January 02, 2012, 07:53:32 PM

Quote from: SHANNONS on January 02, 2012, 07:42:23 PM

Hi Everyone..

My 2nd day is coming to a close, today i have been a little more hungry then yesterday.  Could be because I'm not snacking all day on chips and crackers.  LOL  Had Flax seed pancakes this morning. Not my fav but I will try them again.  Hoping to feel a little better tomorrow. ;D

Hi Shannons! :)

When we start FTS, most of us experience "sugar detox" for 10 days to 2 weeks.
After you've purged your system of it, you will fell 1000% better and not have any craving for the bad stuff.
You'll also the low carb alternatives start tasting better and better! ;D

So hang in there!... We know what you're going through.

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: SHANNONS on January 02, 2012, 09:30:52 PM

Thanks for the help.  I need to have a few things on hand so I can grab and go.  Cutting up some celery for work tomorrow.  Hope everyone has a skinny week!

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: shawn116 on January 02, 2012, 11:45:23 PM

Hi SHANNONS

Once you get through that detox you won't feel as hungry either so hang in there.  You are right.....the best thing that got me through the first two weeks and really even now is to be prepaired.  Keep several options available to you that you can just grab.  Protein and fiber will keep you full longer  ;)  Believe it or not those cheese crisps Montuen was talking about...if you dip them into sf ketchup they taste like french fies...LOL   

If you don't like the flax you might want to try a mix of flax and almond meal or even all almond.  I had a hard time getting used to the flax at first myself.  I definitely like the golden flax way better then the regular and now I love the stuff.   Mouseissue is so right about the low carb alternatives tasting better.    Most of all I have notice the high carb favorits I used to love really don't taste that great to me any more.   ;D  It's nice to know I'm not missing a thing...LOL   

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Alex Cruz on January 03, 2012, 01:42:00 PM

Welcome Kelli.

best of luck in this great journey... YES YOU CAN!!!

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: SuzyQ45 on January 04, 2012, 06:50:25 AM

Welcome KellBell and Shannons.  You won't find more supportive, kind, welcoming people than on this site.  Doug and Umpa are always willing to help as are all the members.  I am wishing you great success in 2012.

Title: Re: newbie
Post by: Amber on January 05, 2012, 01:56:56 PM

Welcome KellBell.  You will love this place  :) 

Doug, I love the YES YOU CAN!  I listened to the CD in my car (I have listened numerous times  :))  Very motivational!