Fat To Skinny
Lean On My Shoulder => Lean On My Shoulder => Topic started by: zodac on December 26, 2013, 09:47:27 PM
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New member looking for friends and support as I try and make some serious life changes.
I am 28 and 6'8" but pushing the 400 mark. I am tired of clothes shopping, the remarks, comments, and all the other stuff that I need to consider being big.
I hate the gym, and have bad knees. Tried riding bikes with my daughters but folded up the crank trying to peddle. Starting Jan 2nd I am going back on the Akins diet and going to try and stay on it this time.
Any help or feedback would be appreciated. Local friends would beneficial (Limerick Pa).
Rob
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Hi Rob, welcome to the party :) our FAT TO SKINNY eating plan is a much easier plan to stay on than Atkins. We've replaced literally every high carb food with a low carb replacement keeping you in control of your choices 8) I'm glad you've joined us and we're here to help you!
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Hi Rob :) 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 convert your favorite foods with fat to skinny friendly recipes.Fat to Skinny is easier than atkins.It works so well because we have replacements for all your favorite foods.Its a lifestyle change.Once you lose the weight there are no foods to add back in to make you gain the weight back.Cycle broken.You can maintain a healthy body.Give us a couple of weeks to get you through detox and you will feel like a million bucks.We have several people on here that have lost over 200 pounds.You can do it and we are gonna help ;)
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Welcome to the FTS family, Rob!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
Doug and Umpa are right!
With the FTS lifestyle, there are two basic rules...
(1) Consume no more that 20 net carb grams per day.
(2) Eat only when hungry, and eat more than enough to satisfy real hunger.
With all the fabulous replacement recipes we have, staying under the 20 gram mark
while being satisfied, makes it easier than any other program out there.
Plus... If you ever have questions, need some support, or just want to vent,
your FTS family is right here to help you!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about your FTS journey!
Tony
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Well time for a little bit of an update I guess..
JAN 2ND is the day I started the FTS diet and my initial weigh I was 382.5 pounds at 28 yrs old! I would need to catch my breath going up stairs and felt horrible and was depressed due to it.
Today Feb 7th I am now 362.2 pounds which is down 20.2! I fell better, I am eating less, I am eating better, and I am now getting the traction I needed to make this change in my life.
Here's to staying the course and reaching my goal of 250 (I seriously have a LG frame) and staying there!
Rob
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Rob,
What a wonderful start. Twenty pounds may not seem like much when you have a goal of losing 150 pounds, but believe me it is a great start. Congratulations and keep up the great work.
Mark
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:D :D WOO HOO - well done
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That is fabulous Rob! Keep it up!! :)
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Rob that is GREAT!Don't be a stranger! You can do this and we can help ;)
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That's a wonderful start, Rob!!! :) :) :) :) :)
Next time you're at the store, pick up a 20 lb. bag of potatoes to get an idea how much you've just lost.
Tony
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Nice to meet you Rob! I am Steph from Jersey 😁 awesome achievement so far !! Fts is so easy it's fool proof !!!
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End of March update or close enough to at least post. The scale this morning read a whopping 342.3 which means in 3 months I have dropped 40.2 pounds and I honestly can not recall anytime in my life where I have felt this good.
Knee and joint pain has all but disappeared. I amazed myself 2 weeks ago by taking a 6 mile walk on the trail running behind my house and I can proudly say that it was fairly a non stop walk the entire time! Since then I have been doing regular 2 mile walks with the puppy almost every other night. No stops or breaks and I am never out breathe. (Once in a while a cute puppy stop but not a required one)
I decided to setup a dr. Appt. to just double check all the goodies and I have the lowest blood pressure of my life at 130 over 90 which the Dr was shocked at especially with my height and build. Blood work was done and everything was well within normal guidelines, with the exception of cholesterol which was off the charts at 487. On mess for that right now and it has never been high out out of wack so we are monitoring that one.
I just have to say thanks! This is the first diet that I have been able to easily follow and not stray from (I think 3 time total and they were special occasion and in LIGHT moderation) I have reached that point of nothing fits and it's finally for the reason that's it's too big!
Rob
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You're an amazing inspiration Rob, glad you've joined us here.
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Awesome job Rob and remember this is a lifestyle you can live forever not a temporary diet !!! Rock on !
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Great job, ROB! You are an inspiration! :) Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your progress.
Diane
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That's fantastic, Rob!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'm 62, and have been living the FTS lifestyle since August 2010.
My health is better than it was when I was in my 30s!!! :) :) :)
FTS is the "The Fountain of Heath"!
There ain't NO WAY I'm going back to my old ways!
FTS is a truly a blessing from God.
I thank Doug so much for being obedient to his calling, and sharing it with all of us!
Tony
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The satisfaction I get with being involved with all of you is watching people take control of their lives and health! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! ;D
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Hi rob . Im happ y to hear about your success and the rexultAnt health benefits
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Hey Rob -- give us an update how you're doing....know you're busy, but write us a line when you get a chance....
hang in there buddy!
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It is a new new month and it is time for that update..
Weight is 330.4 which is 50.1 pounds off!
Chest is now 53” down from 58
Waist is 53 down from 60 (measured at belly button for consistency)
Neck 18 down from a 20
I have had to buy all new clothes as nothing was fitting! I feel better and I am much more motivated.
I was hoping for a bigger loss in the month, but the massive amounts of rain and the week of kinda diet while on a business trip I can't complain. Beside muscle weighs more right, at least that's my story!
I also walked a little over 16.8 miles on the trail despite the rain and cold.
Ready for May and I am looking to come out of it about 10 more lighter!
Rob
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Rob welcome to our family and for what I see you are already seeing the benefits of fts lifestyle and for that am proud and happy for you. Don't hesitate to ask questions at any given time ok :)
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Hi, Rob! :)
You're doing GREAT!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Remember this, if you keep the focus on improving the quality of life by getting healthier,
and NOT on pounds lost, you will see even greater success with FTS.
Everyday we live the FTS plan, we are healing our bodies of YEARS of carb abuse and resulting inflammation.
With that healing comes more energy, longer life, generally better health, and MUCH better moods, than before.
So, keep up the good work!
The longer you do it, the more your body will thank you! :)
Tony
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WOOHOO!!!! YOU GO BOY!!!!HAPPY DANCE! ;D
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Well done Rob!
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Rob, you never fail us to inspire.
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Rob, you never fail us to inspire.
YES, THAT RIGHT!!!
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Inspire may be strong words... I am just trying to show where you can go with some determination to get there. The first month or two sucked! I hate diets and having to explain to people why I am eating like like this. The first 10 to 20 pounds are always a little victory, but what makes me continue everyday and the thought that has me pushing is this..
The constant comments of: Wow you look good.
You have lost weight.
What are you doing diet wise.
Couple that with these life changes:
Feeling better with more energy.
Being able to walk distance and not need to catch my breath.
Sitting in chairs and not hearing them creak!
Being able to look at myself again in a mirror and not hating myself.
Everyday is easier. Yes I have cravings for something, which result in a Google search for a low carb conversion. Some days are more carbs then others but overall each morning I gain the motivation right back when I walk in to the bathroom and see myself now.
Everyone here can do this!
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And don't forget Rob, you're eating really great food!
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Rob I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert any food to fat to skinny friendly.If I can help you please ask ;)
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Hi, Rob! :)
You most definitely have a mind to succeed, and you WILL!
Your body is thanking you for your commitment everyday.
Tony
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Well here's the skinny on the month of May.... See what I did there. Hehehe...
I only lost 5 pounds this whole month, but I am still ecstatic! Considering the month consisted of a 7 day trip to Vegas where meals were catered (I was a little naughty), a guys weekend, a wedding, and a ton of rain I am taking it as a win! Vegas was tough I cheated, but wisely... I ate fruits and veggies in moderation and not the cookies and cakes. Guys weekend could have been better. Slice or 2 of pizza, too much rum with Coke zero.... Wedding... Yea I sucked there. Was a groomsmen and the finger foods were fabulous! But it was really just 1 day. Other than that I walk a whole 4 miles in the month compared to my normal 15 or more a week.. Bad me, bad puppy too since he lost out.
Overall I went clothes shopping and bought a few 2xlt shirts. Yep 2xlt those following alone I started at 4xlt! Have not worn a 2xlt since 2000! Figured out that I am only 50 pounds from my goal weight and that I am past half way there so I am ahead of schedule!
So here's to my bad month, and turning it around and kicking its a** in June! Hopefully I'll be back with another 10 to 15 gone and be under or right at 300!
Rob
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To clarify for those following, I have decided that 275 is my new goal not 250. Once at my goal I will see if I need or want to go further. Being so tall I want a solid but healthy frame. Talking with others in the same heights or close I was able to come to this change at a reasonable manor. It will also be a little over 110 of weight gone, and I me gone for ever!
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Woo hoo, well done. You seemed to have had lots of temptations and scrapped through by the skin of your teeth (now that truly is a strange saying)., and still managed to lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/). I'm sure you are thankful all your months are not like that one. You did well. You realise - you owe your pup extra 'walkies' though..
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Kudos for you for surviving all that & still coming out a bit ahead that you need! You are inspiring!
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You know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas right Rob??? :D :D :D
Congrats!
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Congrats Rob!!! :) :) :) :) :)
You did very well.
And given the "slippage" you had from FTS, May was actually a STELLAR month for you!
You should be proud of the 5 pound loss, despite it all.
Now that you're "back on track" I believe you can expect even better results in June! :) :) :)
There were MANY months I would not see half that 5 pound progress while living FTS.
Of course, I'm in the slow-loser's "turtle club".
I reached my goal anyway through commitment and persistence.
Those two things are necessary to reach any worthwhile goal.
Tony
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Great job Rob! I enjoy reading your post, it is very inspiring. I am wanting to get to the place where I don't let other people influence me on what I eat or think I have to have what everybody else is having. How do you stay so focused on what you eat? I need some help.
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I love your focus!