Fat To Skinny
Lean On My Shoulder => Lean On My Shoulder => Topic started by: Kathe Rutler on September 15, 2010, 10:31:59 AM
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:'(Subject: Help?
Dear Doug,
Where to start. I stumbled on your book when I Googled recipes for Jicama. I watched a few of your videos, ordered the book immediately and read it this AM!
I was not a FAT kid-always slim throughout childhood, teenage years and early adulthood. I lost most of the weight after the brith of each of my three sons fairly easily, without any more effort than a simple walk every day. I too, am a writer and an artist AND a TAXI driver, with many sedentary hours. I LOVE gardening-vegetables and herbs which I cook with in all foods. I do not eat or serve my family processed foods or have a lot of junk and RARELY-fast foods!
After the birth of my fourth and fifthe children (two girls), however, EVERYTHING CHANGED! I had gestational diabetes with the fourth only and gained 55 lbs I never really lost. On Weightwatchers w the 5th child, I gained only 35 lbs, loosing very little. So I went in about 12 years from weighing 98-104lbs to 160,170,180 to 219 where I am now. At 5'2", well it is FAT! I have tried exercising, diets etc, only to loose the same 10lbs. All of the sacrificing and time spent does not seem worth a few pounds over the course of many months of discipline. I always give up and feel ashamed.
My husband/best friend of 31 years left me, disgusted over my appearance-he moved in with a young, thin Brazilian woman who has no children, no cellulite and whose sole hobby is him. I have never cried so much in my entire life and believe him when he says it was my own fault.
The bottom line is, I need to get healthy (I have Type 2 Diabetes that is untreated as yet). My best friend says I should loose weight as the best revenge, but honestly, I couldn't do it with his constant criticism, and revenge is not really for me. ( I am a very busy person with a commissioned portrait business, and three kids and a grandson still at home. I have recently been nominated as an Honorary Rotary Member because of my service hosting Gift of Life Children. And to combat feeling crappy, my daughters and I signed up to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and a local Soup Kitchen.
Do you think this change in eating-eliminating sugars will work for me? Do you have any suggestions? I am desperate for support and encouragement....man does that sound wimpy...but it is true.
Please, if you have some ideas, I would love to hear them. Should I join WWatchers but use you cooking methods?
Sincerely,
Jilted in Jersey
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I'm not Doug,but i am Gary:) & Kathe weight watchers is only a temporary solution to your weight & health issues:( on the other hand FTS is a permanent ANSWER to both:) throw away anything you've picked up from your past weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) schemes,and start fresh with the FaT To sKiNnY "LIFESTYLE" not diet:) and cut to the chase and realize that your "feeling crappy" while it may be "soothed" by doing good for others:) it will be "cured" by doing good for YoUrSeLf:) my FAT was the root of 95% of my unhappiness...but after 5 months & 88lbs lost...guess what ??? I'm :D
oh and there are plenty of fish in the sea:)
oh and welcome to the forum:)
oh and buy the book:)
oh and please come back:)
oh and have a nice day:)
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Kathe, welcome to the forum. This FTS lifestyle is a great way to get your health, body and self confidence back on track. Most of us have tried Weight Watchers at least once. I think I went back about 3 times, but always put the weight back on. I have found FTS to be so easy without craves or feeling like I am missing out on anything. There are lots of suggestions in the book and on the forum to give you alternatives to your old favourite foods. I have found this so helpful. In the past I would let myself have a "treat" now and then to not feel deprived and that usually sent me on an eating binge. Now with ideas for FTS friendly treats, I feel satisfied with no guilt and it's part of my planned net cabs for the day...and the weight keeps coming off. My blood sugars have come down wonderfully and that started just in the first couple of weeks. You will find everyone here very helpful. So good luck on your new journey and your new life.
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Welcome to the party Kath.... we got ya and you're in good hands 8)
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Hello Kathe and welcome to our forum!
I am 58 years old and one of those people that has tried almost every diet conceived.
And they all had one thing in common... THEY DID NOT WORK!
I would lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) (sometimes very fast) only to later gain it all back plus a few pounds more.
I went from 220 pounds in college (as a football player) up to 316 pounds five weeks ago.
I was tired and sleepy most of the time especially after eating.
Over the years, I found myself developing the the "nasty three"; elevated blood sugar (pre-diabetes), high blood pressure, and high LDL cholesterol (aka Metabolic Syndrome).
Then one morning last spring, I was watching the 700 Club.
Doug was a guest on the show explaining how hidden sugar in what we eat makes us FAT!
I saw many foods that I once thought were "good for me" but in fact were only killing me!!!
I was so mind-blown and amazed, I immediately went online, ordered, and read his book.
About a week (and 2 hours reading time) later, I was convinced I had to change my lifestyle if I expected to permanently lose my excess weight. I was a smoker at the time and decided to kill that demon before taking on another lifestyle change.
I quit smoking on May 9, 2010 and have not smoked since.
In early August 2010, I began the FAT To Skinny lifestyle.
I have lost 19 pounds in the last 5 weeks and haven't felt this good in MANY years!
I have MUCH more energy, sleep better, and overall just feel sooooooooo much better!
I'm eating more, better quality, tastier, and more satisfying foods now than I did before I started.
I can honestly see myself living this lifestyle for the rest of my life!
A few weeks ago, I saw my doctor and was amazed at how much only two weeks of this lifestyle had improved the numbers on my blood panel. The "nasty three" were WAY DOWN!!!
I STRONGLY URGE YOU to get a copy and read Doug's book "FAT TO SKINNY Fast And Easy"!!!
If you follow his advice, it will change your life.
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Hi Kathe, Providence brought you here and with your determination and the help of Doug, Umpa, Gary and the rest of the forum participants you are on your way to a glorious new you! Read some of the success stories and you will be amazed ;D
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Welcome Kathe!
You will succeed!
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Welcome kathe! i am umpa dougs wife.i have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite recipes to fat to skinny friendly.
I am a big beliver in a*clean slate*.You have been given a gift to start your life over! To design a new you and a new life! Whats it gonna be?Your only limits are your imagination!
We are all here for you!
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Thanyou everyone for your words of encouragement...maybe it is time for a "clean slate" this and yes, Providence inded brought me here as I was simply looking for a way to prepare Jicama! I was intrigued by Doug's no-nonsense approach to making food-nothing fussy, just healthy and fast! (Also loved his little table in what looks like a tropical setting-am a BIG fan of the Keys!). I loved the look on Umpa's face when she was on the bicycle-a blessed face. 31 years w an alcoholic is long enough-maybe it is all a blessing. I walked 2 and 1/2 miles yesterday and today and can already feel more energy. I love CBS morning shows and if they gave you guys air time, that says alot! So thankyou again and hope to hear more from everyone about tips for success.
Is Yogurt ok? And I got kind of shakey and have hypoglycemia as well as type 2 Diabetes- is this like the Atkins Diet? Do you go into Ketosis? Kathe :)
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Regular yogurt is full of sugar, look at every label....so no to regular yogurt. If you click this link it will take you to Gary's yogurt replacement video. YES ketosis is what you're aiming for. Search for ketosis on the home page search bar to read the threads about ketosis. FTS vs Atkins, click here- http://fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1021.0 (http://fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1021.0)
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Hi Kathe,
My wife found a yogurt called Fred Meyer CARBmaster yogurt at our local Fred Meyer grocer.
It comes in about six different flavors.
It has only 3 net carbs per container which fits well into this low-carb lifestyle. It's also VERY tasty!
This store may have a different name in your neck of the woods.
See http://www.thekrogerco.com/ (http://www.thekrogerco.com/) to see if one of those stores is in your neighborhood.
If not, just check in your local grocery stores to see if they have another low-carb (no sugar) version.
Like Doug says... Always read nutrition labels! You'd be amazed at what you'll find!
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you are very sweet Kathe! If I can help please ask! ;D
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Welcome Kathie! Lord bless you! ....LoL ....i just got a tickle, thinking how HE used the "mysterious potato", good 'ol Jicama, to get you here and answer your prayers! cool! \;)/
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Welcome Gurl and I believe what Cyndi said..He lead you and its your time for sure!!...Welcome to a whole new way of eating and feeling just wonderful....And to what Umpa said...Time to create a whole new you...And it really does I can assure you...Good Luck on your journey with us..
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You have found the answer! That ex of yours will be drooling over you soon and it'll be too late because you'll have a young cabana boy of your own! :)
The FTS book and lifestyle has changed my world. I use to be addicted to food, thought about it all the time and loved sweets. I thought that's just the way I was made, didn't really know that it was totally an addiction. Within a month of being on the FTS program my world changed. I no longer craved sweets or really any foods of any kind. I feel in control of myself for the first time in my whole life. Now I get what those skinny people have been saying about "forgetting to eat" or "not really interested" in food. I look at meals in a whole different way and you will too.
Welcome to the next chapter in your life. Read the FTS book, learn it and it'll change your life! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I got VERY shakey and kept feeling the same as "going low", hypoglycemic! I do not like this feeling and feel that it isn't safe. What am I doing wrong? And I thought Ketosis is dangerous and not good for your kidneys. :o
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You're just experiencing sugar withdrawal it will go away in a couple of weeks.
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Simply said, ketones are the "ash" of burnt fat cells. If weight is coming off fat cells are burning and ketones will be present, this is ketosis. Don't worry about it and forget everything you've been taught in the past.
I suggest you feed your shakes, when you first start to experience them coming on eat some proteins or fats.....withing 10 minutes your feelings should clear. Good choices are beef jerky, hard boiled eggs, a few pieces of cheese or a handful of almonds. All of these foods are "portable"
Remember what I taught you in the book, eating by the clock is WRONG. You need to eat when your body needs fuel........learn YOUR body and YOUR feeding schedule by the signs givin to you from your body.
With that said I need to ask you if you're on any medication for your conditions and have you consulted your doctor about changing your eating plan to low sugar?
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Welcome Kathe! I have been on Weight Watchers many times through 39 years and NEVER have had the FRIENDS and SUPPORT that this FTS program provides.
Many encouraging words from very loving people around the world are cheering for you and everyone to succeed on this program. Just take one day at a time and stay under 20 carbs per day as Doug recommends. It will come off slower for women than men, but it will come off. Inches may disappear from your body before "major signs on the scales", but stay true to the program and you will be happy you did! Looking forward to hearing from you again! Have a great day! :)
SouthCarolinaLady (Susie) (I'm praying for you too!!!)
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A diet or change in life style may be one aspect of losing weight, but what about the emotional side? I have been on a roller coaster married to an alcoholic and am feeling so sad and regretting the wasted years. I feel terrible and although am involved in many things, am having a very hard time with this mess. I used to love to cook for everyone and now it is just me and it seems like a waste of time. How do you deal with emotional baggage? :(
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God can take you baggage. Nothing is to big for Him!
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Kathe you give yourself a break to start with.Take a deep breathe and cut all ties with your old abused self.Your new you and new life starts today.Take care of you.Crawl into a bubble of positive energy and take control of your life.Who are YOU? What do YOU want?it is so hard for us as mothers to get out of mommy mode and care for ourselves.Kick the baggage to the curb!!
Get rid of all depressants around you.Take a vacation.You need a rebirth her of the new You!!
At some point you have to say this jerk has no power over me! As long as you are still suffering he is winning.You are not a victim, show him he has no power or control of your life by moving on and being successful.
You are not a victim,you are in control!
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Kathe, the power of this forum family is the size of our combined strengh! You pour yourself out right here into our arms.....we'll get you through it. 8)
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Kathe, I sent you a personal message.... ;)
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Thankyou so much for responding to me...this is without a doubt the hardest time of my life! Someone said that God sent a "mysterious potato (jicama) to me in the supermarket as a way to find you guys and you know, I think you are right! There are no coincidences and maybe he saw the suffering and said, well, she likes to cook new things, but will never know what to do with it and voila! There was Doug making food in his backyard? (It looked like Key Largo-I LOVE the Keys-another connection!) So God was listening and knew I would try the Internet instead of a cookbook! And at least he didn't hit me on the head with it!
The other miracle is that Doug responded immediately! And then others...gee that felt good. Not an auto-reply, but a promise that "I've (we've) got you. WOW! WAS THAT POWERFUL!!! I have walked three times in one week since then and have shopped for the "tray" of healthy snacks to pick on because although I am a gardener, and cook from what is in the garden...in emotional times sweets call my name. Carrots and celery and other things work though as long as they are right there and do not take prep time!
So I am listening and VERY grateful for your support. Baby steps are ok, but life changes are in order. A friend said to give up to God the things I cannot control and this is what I am doing "just for today" with the Serenity Prayer as well. Thankyou! Love, Kathe :)
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All will be well.We are all here for you.(But unless you have bunny ears give up the carrots!) :D :D :D
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Talk to us in this forum, talk to God in your prayers, and you WILL BE blessed more than you can imagine!
About 14 years ago, my ex-wife of 21 years (who was unfaithful to me), took our children and left me to live with her "lover". I was VERY hurt at her betrayal, at taking my kids away from me, and destroying our family for very selfish reasons.
When in church one day, my Pastor said that the road to spiritual freedom comes from forgiving others who have wronged us.
That's comes from the response Jesus gave when He was asked how we should pray to the Lord. Part of the prayer says "to forgive others who've trespassed against us".
This was a HUGE pill for me to swallow. In fact, it took almost 2 years to get it down but, with the Lord's help, I finally did. I was with my current wife (girlfriend at that time) when this finally sunk in. When I started to pray for and forgave my ex-wife, I felt so much better and my relationship with my girlfriend (which was already VERY good) became GREAT to the point of marriage. All the old "baggage" was GONE! I also felt like 1,000 pounds of bricks where taken off my back right away!
Until you're ready to forgive, at least pray for your ex.
Praying for others is the best way to get The Lord's good favor in your life!
Keep praying and the Lord will eventually give you the strength to forgive.
And afterwards... A new, baggage-free life awaits you!
And your ex (and his baggage) will be completely taken from your hands and placed in God's.
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mouseissue, that is an incredible testimony and I know our Lord will bless you for your transparency. Oh that everyone could know the healing and comfort He alone can bring.....thanks for sharing and YAY for the new wife!!!
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You have to believe no matter what your religious belief is that we are put on this planet to learn, we are not here just to coast through life.I think God never gives us more than we can handle, he gives us lessons to teach us and make us better people and to teach us to help others.I know (from personal experience) that when you are in the middle of all this drama that you don't think you will ever make it out,BUT a couple of years down the line you go "that wasn't really such a big deal,I am so much happier now!"
I always try to find the lessons in the challenges I am given so I can learn them and move on.For all the lessons i am given there are just as many rewards.I consider myself a blessed person and I think I live a blessed life and because of this I think it is my responsability to help others to do the same.My garandmother (who is a southern baptist minister) calls it sharing the joy!I call it just doing the right thing, and being the best person you can be everyday. ;D
Although I do have to admit when I have my bad days too,but I figure as long as the good outweigh the bad I am okay! :D
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You are better off without your husband if he is that shallow that he judges you by your appearance after all those years together.
Get fit for yourself, not for him
Christine
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Please try to get over your ex husband. He is a loser and isn't worthy of you! Concentrate on your new life and
body not to get back at him but to leave him behind. What kind of a man leaves his wife with five kids for another
woman and then blames the woman! Please get healthy the get over him. Lots of fish in the sea!