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Title: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 21, 2013, 12:50:55 AM: Hi :) I am so glad to be back. I have turned 50 and I want to look and feel better then I did in my 40, heck in my 30's :). I know how and the only way is FTS. No more yo-yo dieting. I have only myself to blame. My DH had kept off 70 lbs for over 6 yrs with LC but in the passed 2 yrs has gain it all back. :-[ Sugar is playing havoc in our lives and making us sick. It 's time to change and get our groove back.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: morgan on July 21, 2013, 01:54:55 AM: Welcome back getskinny- you know what to do and a new resolve. Go to it :)
Visit and post often - it will keep you on track.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Doug Varrieur on July 21, 2013, 10:03:09 AM: Happy birthday getskinny! 50 years old, half a hundred yipee!!I remember when I turned 50. I went to the Walmart in Alexander city Alabama and bought every fishing lure I wanted. When I got back to the campground where we go fishing each November I counted them as I placed them into my tackle box. I had to smile as the I discovered that I had bought exactly 50. I knew right then and there that 50 was gonna be a great year. 8)

Welcome back to the family. Starting over is very easy, it begins with the first meal and continues from there 1 meal at a time ;)

Visit and post often!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 21, 2013, 10:39:47 AM: Welcome back Getskinny! Lets Getskinny! :D Happy Birthday! :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 21, 2013, 01:23:57 PM: Thank you for the B wishes :) I know that this is a turning point in my life. I have to admit that I have not been as hungry today. That is a step in right direction :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Kim P on July 21, 2013, 04:43:38 PM: Hi There GetSkinny!! Happy Birthday to YOU!! :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on July 21, 2013, 09:50:03 PM: Is your birthday July 20th? So is mine!!! I turned 54.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 22, 2013, 01:55:19 AM: I finally weighed myself and I am 25 lbs heavier then I was last year. :o
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Doug Varrieur on July 22, 2013, 09:10:29 AM: Happy B-Day Susie! Don't worry about the 25 pounds getskinny, it WILL come back off :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 22, 2013, 09:39:17 AM: Happy birthday Susie! :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on July 22, 2013, 11:40:29 AM: Thanks Doug & Umpa!!

getskinny- like Doug said, it will come off. Being active on here helped me shed my resistant last 10 lbs.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 22, 2013, 07:07:04 PM: ;)Had a great eating day today. I am at 17 net carbs still have room for snack later. This is my daily plan.
End eating after 7:00 pm - one of my habits is to eat really late at night.
Exercise - t- tapp basics 4 x per week
Water - to drink it

Hope you had a wonderful birthday Susie :)
Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on July 22, 2013, 10:59:57 PM: Awww Thanks Faith!! You are doing good today! I finally drank my 8 glasses of water today, lol.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 23, 2013, 10:19:24 AM: Your doing great get skinny ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Maddysmom on July 23, 2013, 01:54:54 PM: Welcome to the big 5-0 club!! I turned 50 back in April, and it didn't hurt a bit. ;) I feel WAY better than I did back in my 40's before I discovered FTS.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 24, 2013, 04:51:10 PM: Welcome home and happy birthday, getskinny!!! :) :) :) :) :)

I think you're gonna do great this time around! ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 24, 2013, 11:13:14 PM: Thanks everyone :D
I am suffering from absess tooth >:( and when I can eat I have stuck to FTS. I am in ketosis and my appetite is under control. WHAT FREEDOM! This is how I know I feel different this time, I am ready for this woe, the old me would of turned to food. Seeing a specialist regarding root canal, thank goodness for meds to keep the pain in check. Wish me luck
Faith :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 25, 2013, 01:06:57 AM: I changed my profile pic, because when I grow up this is what I want to look like. HA :D :D :D

Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 25, 2013, 01:08:35 AM: Quote from: mouseissue on July 24, 2013, 04:51:10 PM
Welcome home and happy birthday, getskinny!!! :) :) :) :) :)

I think you're gonna do great this time around! ;)

Tony

Thanks Tony - congrats on your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) and health benefits :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 25, 2013, 01:10:35 AM: Quote from: Maddysmom on July 23, 2013, 01:54:54 PM
Welcome to the big 5-0 club!! I turned 50 back in April, and it didn't hurt a bit. ;) I feel WAY better than I did back in my 40's before I discovered FTS.

Happy 50th and I so want to feel better :) Congrats on your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) also, you both are an inspiration :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 25, 2013, 09:33:17 AM: Hi Jan! :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Maddysmom on July 25, 2013, 10:34:07 AM: Hi Umpa!! Hope life in the Florida Keys is wonderful. I think about you guys a lot....and I am so jealous!!! ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 25, 2013, 01:24:35 PM: Quote from: Maddysmom on July 23, 2013, 01:54:54 PM
Welcome to the big 5-0 club!! I turned 50 back in April, and it didn't hurt a bit. ;) I feel WAY better than I did back in my 40's before I discovered FTS.

I too feel WAY better than I did in my 50s or 40s.
I'm feeling like I did when I was about 30... And being 61, that's a long turn back of the clock! ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 25, 2013, 01:26:05 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Happy Birthday, Susie and Faith!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on July 25, 2013, 01:34:29 PM: Thank you Tony!
;D ;D Yay!! Faith & I share a birthday!!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 25, 2013, 11:50:27 PM: We are nifty and fifty....right Susie ;) Thanks for all the birthday wishes .
I am really think this WOE is Fountian Of Youth. Sugar makes you fat and sick. Like Doug says "meat and greens makes you lean "

Today we ate at Boston Pizza and had a cheese burger pizza with salad . I got rid of the dough and ate the cheese and meat. It was really good and I am in large ketosis. I was not very hungry tonight so had a small salad. Most of the time I would eat a hugh dinner whether I was hungry or not.

Faith :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on July 26, 2013, 10:19:44 AM: Wow Faith, I wasn't hungry last night & made myself eat a salad, lol
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Doug Varrieur on July 27, 2013, 09:25:18 AM: Hi Faith, I'm cheering for you! This is YOUR year!

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Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 28, 2013, 01:28:01 AM: Thanks Doug for the cheer ;D

Today was a tough craving day. I got thru without giving in to my sugar brain. Have to say drinking water does really work. My dental surgery went well and the pain is gone so I could get some sleep.

Faith ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 28, 2013, 09:32:41 AM: I hope you get well soon faith ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 28, 2013, 11:56:55 PM: Thanks Umpa :) Today was a better day. i was going to weigh-in/measurements today but I am going to hold off until Friday because of TOM. My "Sugar Brain" was quiet today and didn't think about food much.
Back to work tomorrow and I have packed my lunch.

This Week's Goal
1. Be real and eat REAL food.
2. Cut down to 2 diet pepsi per day this week
3. Mark down everything I eat
4. Stay in ketosis

Have a good night - Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 29, 2013, 08:04:24 AM: You can do it Faith ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Doug Varrieur on July 29, 2013, 08:12:12 AM: Hi Faith, if I can make a suggestion? Diet Pepsi and coke are both very very sweet which may be part of your sugar brain. This week try o carb flavored seltzer water. You'll still get a nice flavored carbonated drink but much less "sweet" This will surely help break that sugar brain.

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Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 30, 2013, 11:05:55 AM: I drink the plain seltzer and add alittle sugarfree snow cone syrup.Watermelon is my favorite ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 30, 2013, 12:55:25 PM: Hi, Faith! :)

Sugar free soft drinks do help quell the "sugar bug" especially during sugar detox.

But after you get past detox and notice that your progress is very slow or stopped,
drop all foods and beverages with artificial sweeteners.
Sweeteners are notorious for causing progress problems!

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 30, 2013, 09:12:16 PM: Yes artificial sweetner is a hugh problem with me. ??? Thank you for reminding because today I am only trace ketosis. This is probably why the times before I would get frustrated because I wasn't losing weight in ketosis. It's time to break this addiction
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 31, 2013, 08:39:40 AM: I am down 6 lbs and 1 inche off my waist :DWhoot Whoot!!!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on July 31, 2013, 08:45:06 AM: That is so awesome!! So happy for you ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on July 31, 2013, 09:39:50 AM: TooSweet your alive!!We missed you! :)
Good Job Getskinny!!! ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on July 31, 2013, 02:16:53 PM: Quote
TooSweet your alive!!We missed you!

Thank goodness!! I had a car accident coming home...what an ordeal that was!! :o :o Thankfully I was just beat up a bit by the airbag and seat belt. Lost my favorite car though :'( :'( Silver lining? I got to go get a new one Haha I don't recommend that be the way one obtains one though ;D I'm soooo thankful to be home :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 31, 2013, 03:27:14 PM: Wow, Shawn!... I'm so happy that you're OK!!!
I cannot imagine this place without you!

And you were probably getting bored with that car anyway.
A new car is a great "silver lining"! ;D

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on July 31, 2013, 03:27:55 PM: HOORAY, FAITH!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on July 31, 2013, 10:15:34 PM: Thanks Tony :D Like I said I don't recommend it but you are right it was a great silver lining ;D I think I have had enough of traveling for a while Haha
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on July 31, 2013, 10:16:52 PM: Thanks everyone ;D aww ....what a great forum. I am glad your OK TooSweet.

It's funny how everyone has an opinion regarding what you eat. My co-workers are stuck in the convential low fat diet. It was a co-worker's birthday today and they brought in a cake. Today I really was not hungry and didn't have a piece of cake. Two weeks ago I would have ate 3 pieces but I was asked why I didn't want a piece of cake and then asked if i was on Low Carb. So I just let them know I am on low sugar and low carbs. Well they rolled their eyes. I don't care - I know Fts works. Look at all the successes.

Have a good night
Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on July 31, 2013, 10:21:13 PM: Thank you Faith :) Yes you are right....FTS does work...just stick to your guns. They won't be rolling their eyes for long when they see the change in you ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 01, 2013, 12:00:00 AM: You are right toosweet, when I am down 60 lbs they will be begging to know my secret, rolling my eyes ::) "FTS" & walk away. Revenge is going to be skinny
Haha :D :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 01, 2013, 08:09:43 AM: I weigh in again today because it is Aug 1st and guess what .....down another 2 lbs.

9 lbs down ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on August 01, 2013, 10:57:33 AM: Woot Woot!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D You are on a roll!!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on August 01, 2013, 12:29:22 PM: Hi, Faith! :)

You really have got the ball rolling now!!! ;D ;D ;D

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on August 02, 2013, 11:08:40 AM: TooSweet I am glad you weren't hurt! :)
Faith you got this! ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 04, 2013, 10:23:15 AM: Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend it's a long weekend here in Canada. 8) Since yesterday I have not been in ketois. I going have to go over what I have been eating.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on August 04, 2013, 12:24:37 PM: Quote
TooSweet I am glad you weren't hurt!

Thanks Umpa :-* :-*

Quote
Since yesterday I have not been in ketois. I going have to go over what I have been eating.

Keeping track in the best way to know ;) You are doing a great job Faith! Your body could just be adjusting too. Hang in there :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 04, 2013, 08:13:45 PM: Thanks TooSweet :) and you are right. Have been eating to many nuts but by this afternoon I was back in ketosis. I keep track with CarbMaster and it does make a difference to know what your are putting in your mouth.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Doug Varrieur on August 06, 2013, 08:02:16 AM: Hi Faith, here's an idea for you..... put up a white board at work in the eating area and keep track of your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) publicly for all your co-workers to see. Leave the FTS book in the room on a table below the white board welcoming anyone to read ::) ::)

We are ALL so proud of you!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on August 06, 2013, 01:28:15 PM: Hooray, Faith! :) :) :) :)

Going in and out of ketosis is normal.

As we lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/), our bodies are doing a lot of things, biochemically.
So just because you may not show ketosis at any given time, does not mean your not still moving.

However, if you stop losing size and weight for three or more weeks, it's time to closely examine what you're eating.
And remember, sweets are ALWAYS the first to go! ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Maddysmom on August 07, 2013, 04:15:54 PM: Wow Faith! You are doing great!! I remember my first few weeks on FTS. One guy at my office made fun of me calling me "sugar free Jan". He doesn't say that anymore! ha ha Hang in there!! This is the only thing that has really worked for me. :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 09, 2013, 09:41:28 PM: Hi :D
Thanks for the idea's everyone. I had one of those busy weeks but happy to say stuck to FTS. Today we had a potluck and I had some kale salad, which was wonderful but upset my stomach. I haven't been hungry and I didn't realize how many sweets are brought into my office. The past 2 weeks sweets every day. I have to say didn't touch anything. I would imagine teaspoon of sugar per piece. It was really gross.

Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on August 11, 2013, 10:22:54 AM: I actually see people eating sugar when they eat sweets :D grosses me out!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on August 11, 2013, 11:41:12 AM: Quote from: getskinny on August 09, 2013, 09:41:28 PM
... I haven't been hungry and I didn't realize how many sweets are brought into my office. The past 2 weeks sweets every day. I have to say didn't touch anything. I would imagine teaspoon of sugar per piece. It was really gross.

Faith
Hi, Faith! :)

A teaspoon of sugar has 4.2 grams net carbs.
My guess is that each of those "sweets" had at least TABLESPOONS of sugar! :o

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 11, 2013, 02:42:26 PM: Tablespoons of sugar, yuck :o I am glad I stayed away from all that.
Makes me smile when I am told that I going to get sick by following WOE as they are eating a low fat frozen packaged lunch. Who is going to be sick, not me
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: morgan on August 11, 2013, 06:29:36 PM: Getskinny U can always make a fantastic dessert and take it to work and share. Show them that U are not depriving yourself of anything..:)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 13, 2013, 08:21:20 PM: I need help! This is the second day I have been off FTS . I need to get myself back on track. I did succumb to the sweets. My sugar addiction is in full bloom
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on August 13, 2013, 08:32:31 PM: It happens....don't beat yourself up :) Remember this is a lifestyle...so just get right back on track with the next meal ;) Hang in there!!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 13, 2013, 10:13:42 PM: Thanks toosweet for the encouragement :) you are right I will continue instead of have all or nothing mindset.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on August 14, 2013, 09:22:59 AM: This is a lifestyle change. You have lost 12 pounds.You will succeed! ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on August 14, 2013, 10:39:02 AM: Hi, Faith! :)

During sugar detox, for some folks, the body will SCREAM for sugar and carbs.
This is normal... So don't beat yourself up.
Remember that we are fighting carb (sugar) addiction.
And like any other addiction, it can be very challenging.

When I started FTS I had a sweet tooth the size of Texas (especially at night)!
By replacing the sugary sweets with FTS-friendly ones, I was able to get by.

As time went along, I reduced my consumption of even "friendly" sweets because I knew they would effect my progress.

Just eat a couple sugar free candies, or other SF sweets when the "sweet monster" grabs you.
When you get past detox, those cravings will go way down. And you'll feel great! ;D

You CAN do this!... And we're right here to help you.

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 15, 2013, 12:54:15 AM: Yes, you are right Umpa this is a lifestyle change :) Tony , what you said hit home. I can't say today was any better however I really hate the way sugar makes me feel! I can't tolerate sugar and the more I realize this the better. After eating sweets it feels like I have a bad flu. My sugar brain needs to shut the heck up ;) I am going to put my meals here for a couple of days so I feel accountable.
Peace
Faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on August 16, 2013, 08:35:08 AM: So I am going to start logging my food choices. I guess I can call it "what am I eating or what is eating me" ;)lol
Breakfast-3 pieces of Canadian bacon
-1 scramble egg
Lunch- BLT salad & mayo

Snack-cheese x2

Supper-meatballs and zucchini spaghetti
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on August 16, 2013, 09:01:49 AM: Sounds good ;)
Title: Re: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: jay12 on August 18, 2013, 10:46:15 PM: Getskinny, we are here! Don't give up! Just dust yourself off and get up again and keep walking to your goals. We all have experienced moments like that even now still so keep going.! ::)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 05, 2013, 02:19:46 AM: Hi
Have been away since August and now it's October. Yes starting again. What the heck, why can't I give up the sugar. Why does this come back in my life over and over. Sugar affects me and my family's life.
in such a negative way
I just watch a great documentary on CBC.CA/fifth estate, The Secret of Sugar.
WOW very thing that Doug's book teaches you about sugar is so true plus all the health issues that to much sugar causes.

faith
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 05, 2013, 02:29:02 AM: I saw that too. I'm so glad you are back. There's no sugar in my house so it's easier that way. My daughter & I feel that foods we used to love will make us sick now. I went off my low carb several times & went right back on and now 75 lighter. Was 207 in 2011, now 132. Lots of ups & downs but never giving up to be healthy.

Stay here and get on daily. We will support you all the way!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 05, 2013, 02:48:45 AM: Thank Susie ;D I am glad to be back. You are a inspiration to me :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 05, 2013, 08:10:36 AM: Hi Faith so glad to see you again :)

Sugar is so addictive very much like a drug. That is why we go through a detox period when starting the FTS lifestyle. The more you have the more you want. :-\

As Susie said....we are here for you ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 05, 2013, 09:55:24 AM: Welcome back getskinny :) Clean out your cabinets and donate to the food bank it will be lots easier ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 05, 2013, 10:06:01 AM: Thanks toosweet, it 's funny how when you have a sugar addiction people still want to give you cake and cookies so on and don't have any problems pushing it on you. Any other addiction that would not happen. Today I grocery day, I have to a proper list and plan meals for the week
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 05, 2013, 10:07:30 AM: You can do it! ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 05, 2013, 10:12:59 AM: Hi Ump. Yes I will do that today. Congratulation to you and Doug on your new bundle of joy grandbaby. What a blessing ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on October 05, 2013, 11:32:17 AM: Hi, Faith! :)

Welcome home! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Sugar is TOXIC and dangerous!!!

Get sugar out of your home and your life, right away!
You will get healthier almost immediately. :)

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 05, 2013, 02:30:55 PM: Quote
people still want to give you cake and cookies so on and don't have any problems pushing it on you. Any other addiction that would not happen

You are so right...my theory is that they themselves are addicted and feel better about having it when they have company. Can't be wrong if you are having it too right??? ;) ;) Folks don't like to feel guilty about their own choices. I have noticed how everyone around me feels the need to explain why they are eating what they are eating when they see me standing firm. Human nature makes me giggle sometimes ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 06, 2013, 08:57:46 PM: Toosweet it is funny how everyone is still so caught up in the fat free stuff. When I ask if it's fat free what do they use in the product so it taste ok --SUGAR!! Everyone gets "Huffy" :o

The "Secret of Sugar" was on again tonight and this time I PVR the program so I can watch it when I want to eat cookies and cake. :) It makes for a great reminder

One thing I have notice is I do not drink enough water. I notice the past couple of weeks I feel like I am so "thirsty". So this week I will drink 8 glasses of water. per day and see if that helps.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 06, 2013, 10:50:19 PM: I sure wish I could watch that :'( Darn it!! Haha Every time I go to the web site it tells me that the content is unavailable....BOO I'm sure I'll get a chance eventually though.

To help with the water I find it easier to fill my water pitcher and store in the refrigerator. That way I know I got it all when it's empty at the end of the day. If I'm going out I fill my mug ;) staying hydrated is very important with weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/). Not only does it help flush the fat and toxins out but it keeps everything running smoothly. If you thirst persist though you should have that evaluated by a doc. Love the picture by the way :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 07, 2013, 12:44:17 AM: Thanks :) We had a agency lunch meeting and the theme was a garden party. So we all wore hats. It was alot of fun and I won bouquet of flowers for my hat. :D :D
I will try that with the water, I turn to diet pepsi and that needs to change.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: morgan on October 07, 2013, 03:44:04 AM: Hi getskinny - TooSweet has a great suggestion. I personally like my water room temperature as whenever I have cold water my throat plays up. I recycle my water bottles. I fill them up and sit them on the sink (4 x 600 ml), I grab one when I have a meal, when I go out the door, or go watch tv or just when cooking in kitchen. It is amazing how quick they go. Instead of mindless eating, it is mindless drinking :D :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 07, 2013, 09:57:01 AM: I do the same thing morgan but I keep them in the fridge ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on October 07, 2013, 12:28:50 PM: Quote from: morgan on October 07, 2013, 03:44:04 AM
... Instead of mindless eating, it is mindless drinking :D :D

As long as it's water, wonderful! :D :D :D ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 08, 2013, 01:24:57 AM: Thanks for the suggestions. My water was much better today. I haven't weighed myself but 2 inches off my waist, 1.5 inches off my stomach, 3.5 inches off hips. 7 inches off Whoot. Thanks to less sugar and t-tapp exercises. Winning combo.
I think I going to stick to measurments for now. I get too caught up in the scale.

Faith ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 08, 2013, 10:31:27 AM: That is fantastic!!! I bet you are feeling pretty good right now ;)

I found this online and thought I would share so that others could watch. I'm so glad I finally got to watch it ;D

The Secrets of Sugar - the fifth estate - CBC News (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDaYa0AB8TQ#)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 08, 2013, 05:40:33 PM: Wow what an interesting video!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on October 08, 2013, 07:29:46 PM: Thanks for sharing that video, Shawn! :) :) :)

Slow but sure, more and more people are learning that fat is their friend. ;D
And hidden sugar in carbs, is the enemy. >:(

There are billions of ad dollars and government misinformation the folks must get past.
But with the growing mistrust of the government, we can hope and pray that this message moves faster.

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 08, 2013, 09:34:11 PM: I shared it on Facebook!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 08, 2013, 09:37:57 PM: Toosweet thank you so much for posting "secret of sugar" I couldn't figure how to post it. We were talking about the show at lunch and it became a heated topic. Everyone did not agree that sugar makes you fat." Fat makes you fat" I wanted to pull my hair out :-\ in point my coworkers, myself included, that are chubby, love to eat cookies,cakes, sugar.
My thin co-workers I hardly ever see them eat sweets and we have work together for a long time. ]nteresting :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 10, 2013, 09:56:07 AM: Well done TooSweet ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: NoellBlue1 on October 10, 2013, 05:02:21 PM: Hi Faith, it sounds like your adjusting to the FTS lifestyle quite well, keep up the wonderful progress! :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Lderrick on October 11, 2013, 11:33:10 PM: I am new to this site and am trying to figure it out. I wish I was 50 again. I am 67, mother of 10, grandmother of 33, and still teaching high school English. About 24 years ago, I quit smoking, hit menopause and developed a tumor in my right foot. Within a year I had ballooned up from 130 lbs. to 185 lbs. The tumor in my foot was growing and becoming more painful, HOWEVER - the 3 different medical specialists I visited over the next 14 years could find nothing and told me it must be nerve damage, etc. Well, by then I had become very inactive, walking less and less in order to avoid the pain. No excuses, I had just given in to the "poor me" syndrome and moved less - eaten more junk, and was now up to about 205 lbs. I heard of yet another foot specialist and decided to give him a try. This wonderful man ordered an MRI (none of the others had) and by golly a tumor the size of a golf ball was found. The doctor removed it and the pain was relieved. That was 8 years ago. I have tried every diet known but just don't stick it out. I truly believe I have formed the habit of "breaking" my diet.

I have done low carb eating before and feel better when I eat this way. I found Doug's book and am impressed with it and the recipes. I am going to commit to this lifestyle and hope the recipes will provide variety.

I have been reading the testimonies and posts tonight. They are so inspiring and the friendly posts are comforting. One post commented on how people who don't have this weight issue just don't understand. This is true. I am so angry with myself for allowing this to happen to me - yet I don't do anything about it. I am 5'3" and am now 212lbs. I have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart valve prolapse (or something??), diabetes 2, allergies, diverticulosis, and probably other stuff too. Losing the weight would help or cure all of these conditions.

I don't know if I have done this post correctly or not, but I appreciate anyone reading this if I have. I plan to begin the low carb lifestyle Monday, October 14, 2013. I am not sure how many carbs per day I should start with. In the past, I had to stick with 20 or less to lose. I think I am pretty resistant. I will welcome any advice, hints, tips - and certainly prayers!

Again, thanks for reading this rambling post. sincerely, Mrs. D.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 12, 2013, 12:57:30 AM: Welcome to our family Mrs D. :D I am so glad you have found us.
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Losing the weight would help or cure all of these conditions
You are so right but even in the beginning of living this lifestyle way before you lose to your goal weight you will see much improvements in many if not all of those symptoms. Many of us here have had the same issues that you talk about. I myself have had a few of them and no longer have to take the meds that my doc had me on. Most of those changes happened within the first couple of weeks. :) My first bit of advice is to keep in mind that this is a lifestyle change and not a diet. So there is really nothing to break. Sometimes we slip but we have the knowledge and the tools to get right back on track. You can do this....we are all here to help. Please log in often and join in on the conversations. It certainly is a great tool to keep you accountable and gather encouragement and some great friends along the way. If we can help in any way please ask ;)

That being said here are a few tips to start off....

1. With FTS you will need to stay at or under 20 net carbs. (I found that I had to stay below 15 to keep the scale moving)

2. Be sure to not eat unless you are truly hungry

3. Use the 15 minute rule....make your plate and split it in two, eat half and wait 15 minutes. If you are still hungry eat a little
more. More times than not you won't need the other half and you'll have a great meal left for next time. ;)

4. Be sure to drink plenty of water to help flush your system and keep you hydrated

5. Get plenty of sleep.

6. Always be prepared. Having a plan is going to be your best defense against slips. Keep plenty of 0/low carb things like nuts, cheese, hard boiled eggs, meat sticks, veggie trays, etc.... around that will be easy to grab and snack on and have a plan for your meals.

7. Most of all know that we are right here with you ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 12, 2013, 10:10:08 AM: Welcome Mrs D! You can do this and we are going to help! I am Umpa,Dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.Read the book,its very important.Take your measurements, so when the scale doesn't move you can see your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/).Plan ahead for meals.Detox is two weeks ,after that your energy will go through the roof and you will feel like a million bucks!!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Lderrick on October 12, 2013, 02:52:31 PM: Well, I guess I posted correctly. Nice to meet you, Sherri. I am trying to get my mind right. I will think "Two weeks." Surely I can manage for two weeks. Thanks again for your concern and support. If I succeed I will bring you many new clients - everyone I know will see the new me! I have read the book. It is super. I am going to start with 20 or less carbs - I know I am extremely carb resistant.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on October 12, 2013, 06:45:01 PM: Welcome to the FTS family, Mrs. D.!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

The science behind FTS is rock solid!
We have witnessed its effectiveness over and over again with 100s of people!

Don't only start with, but KEEP your carb intake at or below 20 net carbs per day.
Doing this, you will maximize your progress rate and overall success.

Not to mention, it will optimize how quickly you repair the damage from years of carb overdose.

Looking forward to hearing more about your FTS journey.

Tony
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: NoellBlue1 on October 12, 2013, 07:23:55 PM: Hi Lderrick aka Mrs. D, welcome to the FTS family! Wishing you all the best with reaching your health, fitness, and weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) goals. :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Lderrick on October 12, 2013, 09:56:52 PM: Thanks - so far I am enjoying reading these posts so much I forget to eat.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 14, 2013, 12:23:07 AM: Hi Mrs D, I did that too, but then you'll get to your kitchen & cook like did after a while, lol.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 14, 2013, 12:24:41 PM: Welcome Mrs.D and Lderrick to the FTS forum. It is a great place to find support and encouragement. ;D WISHING ALL CANADIANS "HAPPY THANKSGIVING". ;D I been having some difficulty. Going out to others for dinner I have to watch what I am eating . I eat a small meal before I go which helps. I measured today and I am down 3 more inches. Whoot whoot :)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: Lderrick on October 14, 2013, 01:25:05 PM: Thanks - I began this morning. I am thinking positive thoughts rather than my usual negative ones. I'm sure I will be in touch.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 14, 2013, 02:34:22 PM: Congratulations get skinny .! :)
We are always here for you lderrick ;)
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 14, 2013, 02:49:57 PM: Wow Faith, down 3 more inches.... good going!

Keep posting Lderrick & let us know how you are doing.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: getskinny on October 21, 2013, 08:18:40 PM: Hi everyone :) finding easier these past few weeks. I am down another 2 inches.yippee ;D
Title: Re: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: jay12 on October 21, 2013, 09:42:43 PM: Congratulations indeed!
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 21, 2013, 10:57:06 PM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DWOW... YOU ARE SHRINKING!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: shawn116 on October 21, 2013, 11:41:49 PM: You're just melting away ;D ;D Congratulations!! :D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: umpa on October 22, 2013, 08:48:06 AM: getting skinny getskinny! ;D
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: mouseissue on October 24, 2013, 12:03:43 PM: Hi, Faith! :)

FIVE INCHES is FANTASTIC!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

This is what many folks will see even when the scale seems to be moving slowly.

Tony
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Post by: jay12 on October 24, 2013, 12:10:25 PM: The more changes you see with clothing the more motivation and conviction that what we doing with our lifestyle on FTS is true.
Title: Re: Turned 50 - need to change my life with FTS
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on October 24, 2013, 12:37:32 PM: I agree with Tony and Jay
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Post by: jay12 on October 24, 2013, 03:43:04 PM: Thanks ooosusieooo lol