Fat To Skinny
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: owensmath on May 11, 2012, 06:09:33 PM
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I haven't had so much as a cold since I started FTS in March of 2010. I am a middle school teacher who teaches about 100 students daily, who all take turns passing the germs around. They skip right over me! No need for antibiotics, cold medicine, etc....
My hA1C dropped from over 11 to 6.4, and I do not take any diabetes medicines.
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I started FTS in April of 2011 not knowing how it would change my life ;)
Here is my list...I'm sure I can think of more LOL
No more Diabetes medicine including 2 different pills and insulin shots
No more High blood pressure medicine
No more High Cholesterol medicine
No more acid reflux medicine
Not as much pain medicine for my arthritis (to bad it won't cure that...but maybe it is little by little)
No more bloating....sluggish....tired all the time
Haven't had a cold or flu or even a sniffle ....allergy season doesn't seem to bother me ;D ;D
A1C has gone down to a 5.3 and my blood sugar stays at normal range now!!!! Yea!! :D
Man I sound like I was a mess!!! :P :o :o Ha!! Not any more.....All thanks to FTS ;)
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I started Jan. 2012 I had 2 bouts with the flu 1 in Jan. and 1 in Mar. but it was due to allergies (roommate at the time had a cat) but have had no more issues with acid reflux ;D also high blood pressure has been lower ;) no more HBP meds ;D
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Started in Oct. 2011. The acid reflux is much better. No colds or flu this winter. I feel better, I was having dizzy spells but those are gone. I don't go to doctors, so don't know if there is anything else.
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I've had very similar experiences as you all except my diabetes stopped short of requiring insulin shots.
All those wonderful benefits PLUS energy levels that are through the roof!!! :) :) :) :)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D FTS is the BOMB!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I started in May, 2011. I had a nasty case of bronchitis in February but recovered quickly and avoided at least 3 flu bugs that ran through the office.
Donna, I know classrooms are little incubators for all things contagious, but offices are a problem, too. Everyone thinks they are so vital to the mission that they can't possibly miss work.
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Good point, Andrea. I wonder if there are any forum members who work in a doctor's office or hospital setting who have noticed a difference in their ability to stay healthier......
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Energy through the roof, clear head, no drowzy days, dibetes a thing of the past, no joint pain in my knees, no heartburn, AND everything tastes better! :)
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Energy through the roof, clear head, no drowzy days, dibetes a thing of the past, no joint pain in my knees, no heartburn, AND everything tastes better! :)
The only difference for me is I didn't have diabetes but was probably on my way. I started FTS July 2011. Energy level is thru the roof. I can go longer and harder than I thought I would ever be able to. Two years ago I hurt both my knees and could hardly walk. Today, 31 pounds lighter I am running circles around myself packing for our big trip. I started at 4:30 AM and it's 9:30 PM and I'm not even tired. The sluggies are gone and the body responds to my brain. I agree, FTS is the bomb! I will never go back. FTS feels sooooo good and is a great way to eat, why would I want to LOL.
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I would like to add a list of INITIAL changes from FTS (for those just starting the program).
Second comment in two weeks "you look thinner - have you lost weight?". Not really. But I DO FEEL thinner. Hmmm, something is going on.
The ability to eat breakfast at 8am and NOT need lunch until around 2 or 3pm AND to feel steady, stable blood sugar throughout that time.
Sleeping better
Reduced anxiety
The feeling of steady, stable blood sugars ALL THE TIME! (have had issues with hypoglcemia since I was a kid - undiagnosed but still wicked)
Eating MUCH healthier - my grocery cart circles the perimiter of the store and it is FULL of things like green beans, lettuce, spinach, bacon, sour cream, LC yogurt, deli meats, pork rinds, and good cheeses.
It's CHEAPER! No way? Yep. I used to spend a LOT more buying junk like Lean Cuisines and boxed cereals. My bill actually went DOWN.
This WOE forces me to plan a little but I eat better (simple stuff) and I am actually listening to my body instead of drugging it.
Knowing that I will never develop Type II diabetes...PRICELESS!!
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Where ya going suz:-*
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Where ya going suz:-*
Sorry hadn't responded Umpa, we left this morning at 7:30AM. We are traveling thru GA, KY and MO to get to Wamego, Kansas. We have a granddaughter graduating high school the 19th. We will go to Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO and return to Wamego for another granddaughter's wedding. TooSweet and her daughter (another granddaughter) are on the road too. They are traveling by car. We are pulling our 35' camper with our big pickumup truck. We are traveling with our 3 cats. After June 3rd we are headed for South Dakota badlands, Yosemite, Washington state, California and areas unknown or seen by me (hubby has seen some of these areas). All this in our camper with 3 cats. We will probably be on the road at least 2 months, maybe 3. It took some arranging but we closed up the house and are on our way. Thanks goodness we bought a MIFI Verizon hotspot. Now I have secure traveling wifi...too cool.
Love the camper life, it supports my FTS lifestyle a lot better. I precooked a lot of foods and planned menus. I pre-mixed dry goods for Izzet's breads and the OMM batches I make. I brought lots of FTS foods that I can't buy just anywhere. I had already tested the camper oven and know how it bakes LOL. Hopefully, I can keep loosing even while we travel.
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WOW that sounds awesome Suz!! I hope ya'll have a great time and enjoy the trip ;D ;D
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That sounds like quite an adventure, Suz! Have fun!
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I've only been doing this for 7 weeks, but I've lost 28 pounds, don't have acid reflux anymore, sleep better and have way more energy to get things done after work. I also have about a dozen pairs of pants that fit again. I like eating like this.
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When Umpa and I are on book tours we're in the FAT TO SKINNY Mobile :) Have a safe trip Suz! 8)
(http://www.fattoskinny.com/images/FATtoSkinnyMobile.jpg)
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Have fun, Suz!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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They sounds awesome Suz! Have a great time! ;D
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OMG! doug and umpa - who drives? - how do you manouver that thing. It's well, it looks the size of a small house. I mean you've packed even the kitchen sink ;D ;D
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65 feet traveling down the highway :) I drive while Umpa says;
The Simpsons RIDE ™ (Universal Studios) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raNM0UvR_Bo#)
Just kiddin honey :)
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OKAy! :D :D Are we there yet?? :D :D :D
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Another health benefit: no more acne! Not even hormonal acne!
Plus, as a side benefit, since I've been drinking so much water, that's helped me in so many ways. My systems "flow freely" if you know what I mean. ;)
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Oh Suz that sounds so awesome, I hope you will tell us all about your journey along the way, you are living my dream. We use to have an RV and loved it so much. Our dream is to get another one and when hubby retires in 5 years we hope to travel like that too!
Doug wow, Love that set up you all have, awesome.
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So let's get you healthy, Rosie, so that you can really enjoy your travels.
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Thanks for all the well wishes everyone. So far we are having a blast. We got to KS on Thursday, May 17 (husband's birthday) in time to get set up and meet up with family to have dinner for his birthday. So glad we didn't have to break down and move this morning LOL. So were the cats...they were hiding under the table thinking we would be in the truck again. I've been taking lots of pictures but haven't had time to upload any yet. Granddaughter graduates tomorrow around 3 PM so tomorrow is big day here. Might be a couple days before I can get back. Love the rig Doug and Umpa. We see all kinds on our travel, some make us drool.
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We just got it Suz for our anniversary.Our old one was 14 years old and falling apart at the seams.We had really bad leaks.We got a really good deal on it.Not everyone has a big truck like dougs so they don't sell a lot of them.It has a garage so we can haul bikes and books.Happy birthday to hubby! :)
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We just got it Suz for our anniversary.Our old one was 14 years old and falling apart at the seams.We had really bad leaks.We got a really good deal on it.Not everyone has a big truck like dougs so they don't sell a lot of them.It has a garage so we can haul bikes and books.Happy birthday to hubby! :)
We thought when we saw the pic that it might be a "toy hauler" LOL. Instead it's a library. I bet you are really enjoying it. This is just the second trip in ours since we got it last October. We had a nice one before that we traded but it got damaged on a trip last year. It was more effective to trade it than to fight with the extensive damage (our dealer doesn't have real good techs or repair guys). We got a great deal on this one too. It's taking a little getting used to where we put everything (have had to repack a couple of times).
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This one has half the living space because of the garage so I am gonna have to re-organize ! Love it though! :)