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Title: Sept. 20th Started Again !
Post by: joagain on October 05, 2010, 06:55:09 AM: Hey guys Notice the ticker !!!!!!! I am doing it the right way this time . I have been coming to the forum everyday since I posted that I was not strong enough . I will never give up because I know how much better I feel .
What I did this time is eat simple Got all my carbs from veggies , stayed away from processed meat and SF candies . I have with theloss of 8.2 lbs also lost 10 1/2 inch's . Reading this forum and seeing how everyone helps you get through the rough spots is a real motivation. I think that most of my cravings have gone .
Another think that I will do is not focus on the scale if I do not lose next weigh in then I will just stick to the correct way of eating & as Doug says stay the course . I made the Macfoney & cheese the correct way & really liked it & my new fav is cauli mashed potatoes . I made the pumpkin pie also very good ! Just wanted to say THANKS GUYS ! I am sure there or alot of people reading this forum everyday as a silent person as I was, gathering up the strength to get on with the FTS life . The whole forum may never know how many lives they change & I want to be one of those people .
I found this in a book I read "sugar is the poor man's cocain, and flour is equivalent of smack" and it is very true . My advice to people like me that give up because the weight stalled or slowed down Don't Do IT !!!! I repeat Doug's " Just stay the course ,just stay the course '

Thanks again guys 1
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Post by: paulachappell on October 05, 2010, 06:58:08 AM: Awesome to have you back again, I've been looking for you ;)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 05, 2010, 08:32:35 AM: Glad to see you back Jo. It is wonderful that you are not giving up and realize how much better you feel. Keep it up, we're all cheering for you!!
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Post by: joagain on October 05, 2010, 08:39:26 AM: Thanks guys I think I feel a hug . LOL
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Post by: umpa on October 05, 2010, 08:50:40 AM: ;D ;D ;D Welcome Back!!!
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Post by: umpa on October 05, 2010, 08:53:09 AM: Congrats on your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) Jo! I am really happy for you! You must feel empowered!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on October 05, 2010, 09:07:45 AM: Yes I do Umpa thanks to all of yalls help!
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Post by: beebs on October 05, 2010, 03:03:16 PM: WB! ;D
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Post by: joagain on October 06, 2010, 06:50:11 AM: Thanks Beebs !!!!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 06, 2010, 08:05:47 PM: Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo! Go Jo!
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Post by: joagain on October 06, 2010, 08:36:59 PM: I 'M GOIG I'M GOING Thanks Doug
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Post by: joagain on October 11, 2010, 07:25:47 AM: 2 more down ,2 more down ,2 more down . I am so happy , happy , happy !!! It was not 10 lbs in a week but it is 10 lbs in 3 weeks . The point is I finally got it guys I finally got it . ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 11, 2010, 08:40:58 AM: That is great Jo!! We are all here cheering you on!
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Post by: umpa on October 11, 2010, 09:05:42 AM: I am very happy for you girlfriend!
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Post by: paulachappell on October 13, 2010, 08:56:03 PM: YaY Jo! You made my day!
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Post by: joagain on October 18, 2010, 06:08:32 AM: Well I didnt lose any this week kinda excpected it . But as you know I have been back & forth with FTS since Aug 4th. Well I went to take my measuments this morning and found my paper with my starting weight & inchs on it . So from the Aug 3 date I have lost 16 lbs and (I can not believe this ) 20 all over inchs !!!!!!!!

So yes I am doing the futterwacken with no music !!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks guys
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 18, 2010, 08:50:03 AM: Good for you Jo 8) stay the course
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 18, 2010, 09:44:43 AM: Yay Jo!
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Post by: SherriPie on October 18, 2010, 09:49:54 AM: That 10 pounds is GONE...OVER..FINISHED...Never Ever Coming Back!! Way to go!!
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Post by: umpa on October 18, 2010, 09:54:40 AM: Jo i am so happy for you!!!! Your son must be proud!
Sherripie did hubby give your scale back???hehehehe
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Post by: SherriPie on October 18, 2010, 10:13:36 AM: Quote from: umpa on October 18, 2010, 09:54:40 AM
Jo i am so happy for you!!!! Your son must be proud!
Sherripie did hubby give your scale back???hehehehe

He did and I only lost two pounds last week. I have been eating pumpkin seeds all week that said they only had one carb per serving, I have to think maybe their label was off a bit. But I guess 2 is better than none. I wish I had a magic wand just to just take it all off and be done with it. Sometimes it's just so frustrating yet I can't imagine doing this any other way. It is so nice not to starve and to get to eat all the stuff I love and still loose weight. I have to just hang in there and let it come off. I have plans to go on the Harry Potter Rollercoaster with my son in Feb so I better get in gear here!
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Post by: joagain on October 18, 2010, 05:51:39 PM: Thanks guys I know coming here has helped so much , everyone has the same feelings when they dont lose . We all feel the same way some can just handle things better then others . I do feel like I am strong now I feel good ,no more cravings and sometimes I dont even eat 15 carbs a day ,unless i make me new fav mashed cauli I could eat the whole bag . Who ever thought I would be wanting a whole bag of cauli ,LOL boy things sure have changed .

And Yes Doug I Am Staying The Course !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: umpa on October 19, 2010, 09:25:13 AM: I think it is so important to look at your success as you go along.I think as women we are way too critical of ourselves.Sherripie you will succeed,you already have.You have lost over 100 pounds.Head to the gym and try to lift a 100 pound barbell.Bet you can't.You are a inspiration to all these women on the Forum that say they can't. You have the *want to**.But my dear, if I had a magic wand I would give one to everybody in this country because we are literally eating ourselves to death.I am so proud of you! , and everybody on this forum because they are taking control of their lives.Not just complaining but doing!
PS
I want a picture of you on the Harry Potter Ride!! ;D
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Post by: joagain on October 25, 2010, 06:31:23 AM: Ok well this is 2nd week I have not lost ANYTHING no inch's no pounds NOTHING ??? ??? ??? I am staying under 20 carbs I am STAYING THE COURSE . But what is going on I have to say I do get so frustrated when I see the guys & girls (mostly guys >:( ) that lose a LB a day .
I am also showing keytones .

I also know that I feel great ,
I can sit and watch someone eat a doughnut and not want one ,and that is amazing .
I have not had a piece of bad sugar white bread since August the 4th .
I love cauliflower!!!!!!
I am thankful for this forum .
I guess I am just a SLOW loser.
Maybe just maybe I am going to have a huge drop next week . I sure hope so .
STILL STRAPPED IN & STAYING THS COURSE
Thanks Guys , JO
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 25, 2010, 08:42:34 AM: Staying the same is still good. It is better than gaining. Maybe add a little extra activity each day. Just change things up a little and see what happens. Maybe eat your larger meal at lunch and a smaller meal for your dinner. Or eat 5 small meals. Just keep on track, the scale will move.
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Post by: beebs on October 25, 2010, 08:44:12 AM: Tell us what you are eating. We may be able to help you.
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Post by: joagain on October 25, 2010, 10:13:28 AM: Shihtzumom1 that is true better then gaining but I have alot too lose . I was thinking that same thing about lunch & supper even though we eat supper early it might help Beebs this is what i ate yesterday most of my days are pretty much the same .unless someone puts up a delish recipe I dont really get 6 in the morning but I always count 6 just to make sure I cover my coffee. I eat the ice cream 1-2 a week usually it is jello /whip cream

my eggs say 0carbs
2eggs /1/2cupmixed veg ,coffee with creme 6 carbs
homemade chicken salad /lettuce with 2tbsp bacon ranch 4 carbs
2pork chops baked augrautin cauliflower 4carbs
bryers icecream nuts 5 carbs
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Post by: beebs on October 25, 2010, 12:25:56 PM: What kind of cream are you using in your coffee?
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Post by: joagain on October 25, 2010, 02:14:42 PM: Heavy 0 carb
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Post by: SherriPie on October 25, 2010, 05:45:06 PM: It might just be me but when I eat the Bryers Low Carb Ice Cream I don't lose anything. Something in it just doesn't work with my body. Maybe it's having the same effect on you as well?
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Post by: joagain on October 25, 2010, 05:58:52 PM: I was thinking that to when I read over my journal ,even though I stayed under 20 carbs I ate more processed meat & carbs instead of real meat & veggies ,so I will go back to real food . Myabe next week will show a loss . thanks Sherriepie!
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Post by: umpa on October 26, 2010, 02:14:12 PM: Sugar alcohols are like booze,they burn before fat.Just stay the course Jo, all will be well. ;)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on October 26, 2010, 02:17:30 PM: Is it possible that the processed meat is full of salt & MSG and she is retaining water?
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Post by: umpa on October 26, 2010, 02:22:53 PM: Yes it is.But as women our weight flucuates so much its hard to say(periods,menopause).I am a salt addict and it doesn't cause me a problem but my girlfriend looks at a salt grinder and her ankles swell! I think Jo should look at that as a possiability.
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Post by: joagain on October 26, 2010, 02:31:07 PM: Umpa I think it is the SF candies , Umpas PB cookies that I like too much & maybe just the fat from the processed foods . I know fats are not what makes us fat but too much of anything is not good that is what got us here in the first place. I am staying the course believe me because of the way I feel . My cloths are itting different even though I have not lost inchs / LBi in the last 2 weeks . I have shown keytones the whole time . NO salt does not affect me it does my husband thank God it doenst me because I love it. Thanks guys
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 27, 2010, 08:53:49 AM: Hi Jo, you've read it in the book, read it from my responses and heard me say it over and over. When you plateau STOP all sugar alcohols, get as close to zero carbs per day as you can and watch your portions. I guarantee the scale will move. Time for you to get tough on FAT......KILL THE CARBS!!!!!! ;)

Scarface - Say hello to my little friend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2wD5TaMf2k#)
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Post by: joagain on October 27, 2010, 09:00:07 AM: Thanks Doug I got my little friend out it is this Forum ;D
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Post by: SherriPie on October 27, 2010, 10:11:01 AM: Quote from: joagain on October 26, 2010, 02:31:07 PM
Umpa I think it is the SF candies , Umpas PB cookies that I like too much & maybe just the fat from the processed foods . I know fats are not what makes us fat but too much of anything is not good that is what got us here in the first place. I am staying the course believe me because of the way I feel . My cloths are itting different even though I have not lost inchs / LBi in the last 2 weeks . I have shown keytones the whole time . NO salt does not affect me it does my husband thank God it doenst me because I love it. Thanks guys

I bet you're right Joagain. I can't do the SF Candies every week either or I just don't loose anything. It's like my body holds on to those sugar alcohols and doesn't want to let it go. I have had great luck with the Jello Mousse, I eat one almost everyday. You should also see if you have the No carb/ No Sugar land-o-lakes whipped cream at your grocery store. I love that on my mousse or anything! ;)

I also notice if I have too many diet sodas I don't loose either. My Dr says you should try and drink half your weight in ounces of water a day...doesn't work in diet soda though. LOL
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Post by: umpa on October 27, 2010, 01:02:47 PM: Thats a great way to describe water intake! ;) I always learn something talking to you SherriPie :)
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Post by: joagain on October 27, 2010, 01:49:34 PM: Oh my God drink half my weight in water . I would be floating from Alabama to New York . LOL I drink any where from 60-80 ounces a day most of the days anyway . .
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Post by: DoreenBar on October 28, 2010, 08:22:06 AM: Just My 2 Cents...

It seems alot of us are eating as if were at our goal weight and expect to lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)..Which is not the case....Even tho this is a lifestyle change and you can eat some great tasting foods it doesnt mean your gonna lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) just because your not eating sugar...If your still trying to lose a lot of weight still you must not eat certain things!! Period!!..And in my opinion all the snacking on candies and cookies must go!!!...Stick to your meals and one snack...SF jellos, low carb breyers fudge bars..(because u know exactly how many carbs your getting)....Stay in porportions and you will lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)..Its not a miracle this program you must work with it...If your where you want to be then add all these wonderful recipes and then keep an eye out on what your taking in without gaining weight...Or if you want to lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) eating alot and snacking on SF things then expect to lose slowly or possibly maintain where your at...If you work out and just plan exercise hard and every day then just maybe you can eat all the goodies and still lose but if thats the case I dont think we would be here with a weight problem...I know its a dirty word DIET but in simple language you must do this..(restrict a li'll something, something) to lose the bulk of your weight...
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Post by: joagain on October 28, 2010, 08:36:49 AM: Doreen I believe that was worth more then 2 cents ,thank ya girl . Kinda what doug umpa & sherriepie was saying stay away from SF they are easy to eat & & portion control . I need to keep it simple with real foods until i really get the hang of it . Just many years of bad habits I got to shed hadr to treat old dog new tricks !! thanks doreen
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Post by: paulachappell on October 30, 2010, 03:31:01 PM: Love the ticker change Sherripie, hang in there Jo!!!!
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Post by: Joanne on October 31, 2010, 08:03:00 PM: I am now thinking that the sugar alcohols are what has held my loss back too! I need to rethink my menus and eating habits once again to get the scale to move.Can anyone give me a sample of their zero carb day?
Thanks
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Post by: joagain on October 31, 2010, 08:18:05 PM: I cant hardly stay at zero . But I have
breakfast - eggs & turkey sausage for breakfast (my eggs are 0) coffee with cream 5 carbs .
Lunch -lunch meat with cheese melted on it 0 ccarb
Supper - shrimp/1/2 cup veggies stirfried in butter 2 carbs
SF jello with heavy cream 1 carbs
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Post by: joagain on November 01, 2010, 07:13:32 AM: Well another Monday and another big ZERO
I am very frustrated ,because I am not going over 20 carbs most of the time under 15. I stoped the SF candies last week still zero .
I guess that is all I got to say !
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 01, 2010, 08:02:30 AM: Jo, just stay the course. Ask yourself three question

#1- am I enjoying my food?
#2- do I feel better?
#3- do I really want sugar back in my life?

Your body will adjust and the fat will come off if you continue forward. Why is it being so stubborn for you?? I don't know but if you answered "yes" "yes" "no" to the questions does it matter?
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Post by: joagain on November 01, 2010, 08:34:10 AM: Thanks Doug yes I will stay the course
YES
YES
NO

That is why I am still here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a safe trip !
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 01, 2010, 10:00:28 AM: Quote from: joagain on October 31, 2010, 08:18:05 PM
I cant hardly stay at zero . But I have
breakfast - eggs & turkey sausage for breakfast (my eggs are 0) coffee with cream 5 carbs .
Lunch -lunch meat with cheese melted on it 0 ccarb
Supper - shrimp/1/2 cup veggies stirfried in butter 2 carbs
SF jello with heavy cream 1 carbs
Jo, I assume you posted this to get feedback. I would be hungry if I ate what you did for the day, especially your lunch. What I would do is cut back on your morning coffees and for lunch have either the meat and cheese on a whole or 1/2 of a 3net carb wrap with a small salad. Or put the meat and cheese on a GG Bran Crispbread, then nuke it to melt the cheese with some cucumber slices or a small salad. I find if I try to eat a light lunch I am nibbling on things in the afternoon (pork rinds, cheese, almonds, SF candy) to get me through to supper time. I have been trying to break the habit of nibbling and I find this helps. I also find if I eat lots of vegetables and the wraps etc. with lots of fiber and drink my 8 glasses of water, things move, including the scale. I usually keep my daily net carbs between 10 & 15 (mostly around 10) and try my best to eat useful carbs that will help fill me up so I don't think about food. I don't know if this will help you, but try to eat carbs that have a purpose.
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Post by: beebs on November 01, 2010, 10:19:57 AM: ive noticed the better my breakfast the less hungry I am thru the day and Im less inclined to snack....
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Post by: joagain on November 01, 2010, 12:12:23 PM: Shihtzumom1 that was mostly for the person asking for 0 days . I normally eat a little more then that I have a small salad with my lunch or some coleslaw that I make myself so I know how many carbs it is . the last couple of weeks I know it was the SF candie holding my weight on but this past week I did it by the book . If I had to say the only thing possible was that I did not drink 8 waters a day but I did drink alot .
I wish I could stop my coffee but I do love it and I just count 5 carbs but it is really like 3 I am not ever hungry , I feel great since I started this I am just not losing but like Doug said it will come off at some point so I just wait . It is so very fustrating !!!
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Post by: umpa on November 01, 2010, 06:24:53 PM: Jo you need to post a food diary here in this thread.You are missing something.That way we can all help you. ;)
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Post by: joagain on November 01, 2010, 07:25:54 PM: This what i ate today and it is pretty much what i eat everyday dinners are a little different
2 turkey patties coffee with heavy cream 3 carbs but I count 5 just to be safe

Roast beef3 oz/cheese melted 0carbs
1 cup of slaw pkg 5 carbs

3 hotdogs cut up with kraut 3 carbs

Thats pretty much it for today I may eat SF jello with whipped creme 1 carb ,I have drank 64 oz water so far today . So that is a total 14 carbs actually 12 if we dont round up on the breakfast .
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Post by: umpa on November 02, 2010, 09:32:26 AM: Is there carrots in your slaw mix?
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Post by: joagain on November 02, 2010, 09:33:49 AM: no mam just cabbage mayo vinigar salt& pepper
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Post by: SherriPie on November 03, 2010, 09:10:23 AM: Something is getting you somewhere. Check all your labels really good. I did that for almost a month, staying under 12 carbs and not loosing a darn thing. I finally changed out the lunchmeat I was eating (that said no carbs) and started loosing instantly. Maybe switch your brands up?? Do you eat a lot of salads? I am on a salad and pumpkin seed kick right now. Anyway Walden Farms has a really good no carb, no calorie Blue Cheese dressing. Love it! It lets you have that flavor and no carbs.
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Post by: joagain on November 03, 2010, 09:36:29 AM: Thats what i did this week maybe I waseating to much cheese The waldens farm ranch dressing was not good to me is the blue cheese better . I sse your ticker is moving !!!!! I am clapping for you . Whats weird is I feel smaller /lighter cloths are fitting different . My inchs are the same though too .
Its just kind of weird maybe this will be the week .I hope so for my brains sake I need to do what dous said and dont worry bout it cause I am gonna continue to eat this way . Thanks sherriepie
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Post by: SherriPie on November 03, 2010, 09:54:41 AM: OMG that ranch dressing was gross, I agree! I like the blue cheese give it a try, I even use it for my bbq pizza.

As for smaller and lighter, I bet you are. It might not show on the scales but can you tell in your clothes?

What state are you in?
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Post by: beebs on November 03, 2010, 09:59:16 AM: I use Kens Steakhouse Buttermilk Ranch cause ranch is the only dressing I like it has 1 carb per serving.
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Post by: joagain on November 03, 2010, 10:16:15 AM: I am in alabama I found a 1 carb bacon ranch that I like but 0 carb would be better ,I will try the Blue cheese I guess I have never tried any blue cheese . Yes Sherri I can tell in my cloths but my inchs have stayed the same in 3 weeks also it is weird . Have you noticed how the people that have put up pics LOOK like they have lost more then the actual weight they lost maybe it is because the protein is feeding the muscles even if you are not exercising . Maybe so I hope so .
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Post by: beebs on November 03, 2010, 10:54:35 AM: Beebs does not like blue cheese at all..... :P
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Post by: beebs on November 03, 2010, 10:54:59 AM: Kens Steakhouse Ceasar has 0 carbs...... ;D
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Post by: umpa on November 03, 2010, 12:20:57 PM: You just keep posting Jo.We are all gonna help you.I still think we are missing something obvious :) Are you taking any medications?
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Post by: joagain on November 03, 2010, 01:53:34 PM: No mam Im not going anywhere
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Post by: umpa on November 04, 2010, 09:51:12 AM: No Medications or vitamins???
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Post by: joagain on November 04, 2010, 09:56:36 AM: No I dont take anything I do need to get me some vit .
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Post by: umpa on November 04, 2010, 10:03:10 AM: No if you aren't taking anything don't start yet.Lets just keep working on your health.Keep posting Jo.
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Post by: joagain on November 08, 2010, 05:58:39 AM: Well after 5 weeks I lost 1.4 Lbs & 2 1/2 more inchs . I changed my ticker to show my lost from the first ime I started in Aug. It makes me feel better ;D ;D Maybe I broke thru a fat wall LOL.

So in all I have lost almost 17 Lbs & 22 1/2 inchs since Aug. 4th ,nothing I have ever done before plus the added benfit is

NO MORE ADDICTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: CaliGirl on November 08, 2010, 06:44:49 AM: Quote from: joagain on November 08, 2010, 05:58:39 AM
So in all I have lost almost 17 Lbs & 22 1/2 inchs since Aug. 4th ,nothing I have ever done before

Way to Go Jo (High 5)!!!! You HAVE broken through!!! That's more than 5 pounds a month (60+ pounds in a year). Your inch loss is terrific! Great reward for your effort and commitment. You'll be at your goal weight in no time. Watch the scale go down now. Maybe reward yourself with something pretty just for you. So happy for you :) your loss encourages me. Have an amazing day!
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 08, 2010, 07:39:02 AM: That's great Jo!!
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Post by: beebs on November 08, 2010, 08:22:02 AM: w00t!
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Post by: SherriPie on November 08, 2010, 08:34:52 AM: I am so happy for you! Way to go!!
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Post by: umpa on November 08, 2010, 08:44:28 AM: ;D ;D ;D (Told ya so,Told ya so,hehehehe) Just kidding! You have worked hard my friend and I am happy for you!Katary is gonna be very proud of you!
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Post by: SouthCarolinaLady on November 08, 2010, 10:12:16 AM: Welcome back Jo! Just take one day at a time (or one bite at a time!). It will be worth it! Have a great day! :)

SouthCarolinaLady (Susie)
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Post by: joagain on November 08, 2010, 08:40:04 PM: Thanks guys !!!!!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 08, 2010, 11:29:34 PM: Keep the faith Jo and stay the course.....in the end you'll win. I'm proud of your persistence and your commitment to YOU! 8)
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Post by: katary on November 09, 2010, 05:30:37 AM: ;)
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Post by: paulachappell on November 12, 2010, 07:22:10 PM: Jo, you are like the Energizer Bunny, you just keep going and going and going and never give up and you WILL be rewarded for your patience!!!
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Post by: joagain on November 12, 2010, 08:25:55 PM: Well paula I dont know about the energizer bunny lol but I will not give up that is what I ave always done not this time . Thanks ,where have you been anyway ?
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Post by: joagain on November 15, 2010, 06:13:12 AM: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on November 15, 2010, 02:31:37 PM: forgot to add I lost another 1.5 lbs this morning also 1/2 inch .
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 15, 2010, 02:33:14 PM: That's great Jo!! See things are moving now. WTG!!
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Post by: joagain on November 15, 2010, 09:22:40 PM: Thanks Shihtzumom1 it feels good to go in the right direction .
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Post by: umpa on November 16, 2010, 10:05:37 AM: jo you are amazing! You stuck it out and now you have succeeded!Better tighten that seatbelt ,I bet its getting loose! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on November 16, 2010, 10:40:12 AM: Yes it down one size baby !!!!!!!
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Post by: SherriPie on November 16, 2010, 01:24:46 PM: Way to go Jo!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: paulachappell on November 17, 2010, 10:34:38 PM: I'm still here Jo, work has been busy and I have been doing 3 Bible Studies, including leading one at my house on Sunday nights. ;)
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Post by: joagain on November 29, 2010, 08:22:23 AM: Well no weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) stayed the same though lost 2 more inchs . Must be losing weight in my hands and feet though because my ring feel completly off yesterday and my shoes or flopping !!! I guess I will take the loss wherever I get it !!!!!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 29, 2010, 08:49:47 AM: You're doing wonderful Jo, you made it through the holiday with zero weight gain, stay the course! ;)
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Post by: joagain on December 13, 2010, 06:09:32 AM: Well another 1.6 this week . Slowly but surely I WILL FINISH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on December 13, 2010, 08:25:03 AM: WTG Jo!
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Post by: SherriPie on December 13, 2010, 10:19:15 AM: You're rocking in Jo! All we have to do is all of us make it through Christmas and we are home free!!
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Post by: joagain on December 13, 2010, 10:25:23 AM: Thanks Shihtzumom1 & Sherripie ,that is true if we make through with no gain that is a plus I just wished my ticker looked as good as yalls !!!!!! Yall are almost there . Sherriepie I think that it is time for some before and midway pics there has to be a difference . Thanks agian guys
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Post by: SherriPie on December 13, 2010, 12:32:41 PM: Okay Jo I am posting these for you. Remember though I still have a lot left to lose and am by no way thin...yet. The first picture is one of my husband and I right before I started FTS. The second picture was taken last Friday on our way out to a Christmas party. Sorry it's a little blurry but it's the most recent I have. I also threw one in that Dan took of us on Sunday.
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on December 13, 2010, 01:01:15 PM: SherriPie, thanks for sharing your pics with us. You are such an inspiration to everyone! Your transformation is amazing. Your husband must have been so proud to have a trophy wife on his arm at the Christmas party! Keep inspiring us!!
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Post by: beebs on December 13, 2010, 01:24:58 PM: Holy poop!!! Skinny Mama!!! ;D
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Post by: joagain on December 13, 2010, 01:53:34 PM: Sherrie pie you look GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT you should be so proud of yourself . And you are a inspiration !!!!!! I hope that by summer I will be putting my before and after pics up . You go Girl !!!!!
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Post by: joagain on December 13, 2010, 02:12:14 PM: sherripie you need to put the pics in this topic too

http://fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1015.60 (http://fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1015.60)
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Post by: SherriPie on December 13, 2010, 03:19:45 PM: No way Jo. It's embarrassing enough as it is to put pics up let alone in a before and after post. Thanks for the sweet messages though guys.
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Post by: paulachappell on December 13, 2010, 06:08:35 PM: Metamorphosis FTS style......LOVE IT Sherri! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!!
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Post by: katary on December 13, 2010, 06:24:09 PM: i agree sherri you look marvelous:) and jo you should be proud of your progress!!!!!!! keep on loosin the LBS!!!!!! great job:)
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Post by: joagain on December 13, 2010, 06:27:39 PM: Thanks Gary slow & sure ,slow& sure!!!!!! ;D
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Post by: Joanne on December 14, 2010, 10:02:30 PM: WooHOO ;D

You look Marvelous!
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Post by: umpa on December 15, 2010, 12:36:20 PM: YOU GO JO! :D
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on December 15, 2010, 10:47:18 PM: Umpa, did you scroll up enough on this thread to see the amazing transformation of SherriPie? You didn't mention her pictures so I thought you must have missed them.
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Post by: Cara on December 16, 2010, 02:25:28 PM: ;) Good job SherriPie, you look great.
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Post by: umpa on December 19, 2010, 09:24:44 AM: I did miss them,thank you schihtzmom! :)
Sherripie you look fantastic!!!! You must feel awesome!(and your hubby is a cutie too!)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 20, 2010, 08:48:14 AM: Sherri you look wonderful, I'm very proud for you!
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Post by: joagain on December 20, 2010, 08:59:38 AM: Well Monday again and nothing good to report actually up 1 lb >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: SherriPie on December 20, 2010, 12:02:54 PM: Thanks guys..I just keep pushing along.

Jo..I am having your same trouble this month. I gained three pounds drinking two Michelob ultra low carb beers and eating those darn sugar free truffles. I just lost it but it took 10 days to loose the three pounds. We just have to hang in there through this month and then we can loose like crazy again. Up one pound isn't bad, you might just been having a bloaty day. Maybe tomorrow you'll be down two pounds because of it??
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Post by: joagain on December 20, 2010, 02:40:51 PM: Thanks Sherriepie those candies are addictive and very good . We have bad habits that we need to break one of mine needs to be not getting on the scale LOL Thanks for the encouragement ! Oh were the beers good ? Probably not worth 3 lbs well maybe so . :D :D
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Post by: umpa on December 21, 2010, 09:31:54 AM: Just keep moving forward and do the right thing and all will be well. ;)
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Post by: SherriPie on December 21, 2010, 11:55:11 AM: Quote from: joagain on December 20, 2010, 02:40:51 PM
Thanks Sherriepie those candies are addictive and very good . We have bad habits that we need to break one of mine needs to be not getting on the scale LOL Thanks for the encouragement ! Oh were the beers good ? Probably not worth 3 lbs well maybe so . :D :D

I have to say the beers did taste mighty good. Kicked my butt too, I was completely toasted on just two. They are low carb beers, 2.6 carbs per serving. They sure made me gain weight though, well either that or the truffles which were yummy too. I am having another one (beer) on Christmas eve...so we shall see if it happens again.
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Post by: joagain on December 21, 2010, 01:42:52 PM: Sherriepie wonder why it makes you gain ? It looks like if you count it as your 20 carbs it shouldnt ,right ? I remember somewhere Doug or Umpa said 20 carbs a day dont matter where you get it from .
Of course I know that 20 carbs of cauliflower is better then 20 carbs of beer and SF candie but 20 is 20 ,no ? Somebody correct me if I am wrong ,lease
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Post by: SherriPie on December 21, 2010, 06:28:32 PM: I have NO IDEA why it effects me that way. I keep seeing all these peeps posting about how they are eating the sugar free candies and still losing. Since day one if I eat them I don't lose anything but usually I don't gain. I think my system just doesn't like them for some reason, who knows!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 22, 2010, 08:49:10 AM: What you don't see on the label is the alcohol effect. Alcohol has no carbs but will burn as fuel before FAT will ;)
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Post by: joagain on January 03, 2011, 06:31:48 AM: Well not much to report for a 2 week update ,a loss of .2 . :( :(
I guess for over Christmas and New Years that is pretty good .
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Post by: umpa on January 03, 2011, 08:50:45 AM: That is great Jo! i got plenty of emails from people that gained 3-5 pounds!It wasn't the food that got them, it was booze. ;)
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Post by: joagain on January 10, 2011, 08:12:31 AM: If I do not get rid of this scale it is going to really drive me crazy . I know that I can not go back to eating the sugar again I know that for sure because of the way I feel . But the slow/no weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is driving me crazy !!!! Not losing inchs either right now !
Thanks to Dougs book I will continue to eat the FTS way because of all the benifits,but the main benifit I came to FTS for is not happening the way I would like it to . I have read the book and reread the book I have checked and rechecked my carbs, I am drinking 64 ozs of water or more a day . I measure everything to make sure I am not getting extra ,no SF candies . I have even said to myself at least I have lost 21 pounds .
I know that I could and would have been up 20 pounds had I not found FTS ,one would think that is enough to be happy . But when I come on the forum and I see eveyone losing like thye do I think what am I doing wrong ? I cant even average it out to 1 Lb a week now .
Oh well just had to vent very disappointed ,discouraged, mad and :( :( :( :(
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 10, 2011, 08:40:47 AM: Jo STOP! I want you to put all that energy into a nice brisk Alabama walk, let's you you dropping again by revving up the engine ;)
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Post by: beebs on January 10, 2011, 10:27:56 AM: I get weighed every three months at the Doctor's office. Good enough for me!
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Post by: joagain on January 24, 2011, 06:05:58 AM: This is a big FTS week for me 2.4 LBs down . It is my 5 months mark ;D ;D ;D I have not lost this much in 1 week since Sept !!!!!
I also have lost a total of 29 all over inchs since I started (4 in the last 2 weeks )!
I had to tighten my saddle belt on this FTS horse ! Getty up Baby
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Post by: umpa on January 24, 2011, 08:28:55 AM: You are doing great Jo! I am very happy for you! :)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on January 24, 2011, 08:49:29 AM: Jo that is terrific!!!!!!! I'm sure you have a big smile on your face today!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: downeast on January 24, 2011, 08:58:55 AM: Congratulations joagain! Isn't it great to feel those inches melting off? WTG!
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Post by: SherriPie on January 24, 2011, 11:15:23 AM: Way to go Jo!! WOO HOO!!!

Owensmith, you should have shared with us. We have been there. I am having an anti-loose three days and it's driving me crazy! I am really glad you lost your 6 pounds. Way to go!
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Post by: mouseissue on January 24, 2011, 01:34:39 PM: Congrats Jo!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on January 24, 2011, 01:42:42 PM: Quote from: SherriPie on January 24, 2011, 11:15:23 AM
Way to go Jo!! WOO HOO!!!

Owensmith, you should have shared with us. We have been there. I am having an anti-loose three days and it's driving me crazy! I am really glad you lost your 6 pounds. Way to go!

Hi Sherri! :)

Not losing any weight (even gaining a little) in only 3 days is quite normal.
Losing weight moves up and down. It's the overall TREND DOWNWARD that matters in the long run.

And like I mentioned to you on another post, when we're not feeling well, our weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) may stop due to our bodies' defense mechanisms. Our bodies will tend to conserve energy reserves (i.e. fat) used to help beat the illness.
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Post by: joagain on January 24, 2011, 05:07:17 PM: Thanks Guys if it were not for this forum I dont believe I would have made it . FTS and FTS forum is the bomb !!!!!!
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Post by: joagain on January 31, 2011, 08:29:02 AM: Well I stayed the same ! I did expect it because I lost 2.6 last week that is like a 10 lb loss for me . We are going to the Mall of America in Sept for Tylers birthday I sure wish I could lose all my weight by then ,thats like 8 months . I could only dream ;D ;D
I am thinking about doing away with my coffee addiction that I have in the morning now that my carb addiction is gone . It feels good to be free of the chains .Who knows maybe that is what is stalling me I know that everybody (well most )drink it . But I have checked my BS before and after I drank a cup and it does rise a tad .

Oh well just trying to make sure I am not doing something to stall my weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) cant help but think It is something simple that I have just not caught yet! I think the mealplans from the biggest losers and the ones that have met their goal's help alot . So when someones sees mine they can say hey Jo that might be doing it ,or I can look at a big loser and say maybe i will try tis mealplan for a day or 2 .

So BIG LOSER"S and GOAL REACHERS please keep putting your mealplans up !!!!
Have a good day !
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on January 31, 2011, 08:35:07 AM: I' proud of you Jo, you have reached the 1/3rd mark of your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) goal. 1/3rd of that nasty FAT is GONE forever!! 8)
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Post by: umpa on January 31, 2011, 09:25:06 AM: I don't think removing coffee is a good idea Jo.When you add it back, it will be a issue.Just stay the course my friend. ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on January 31, 2011, 03:06:13 PM: I agree with Umpa, Jo!

Plus caffeine withdrawals are not pleasant unless you enjoy a non-stop headache and edginess that lasts for days.
Been there... Done that... No thanks!!!

Also, some coffee each day has been shown to provide health benefits.

Coffee (1 carb per cup) in moderation should not slow you down.
But I would suggest you drink no more than 3 cups a day.

Take a very close look at any foods or beverages with sweeteners.
Sugar alcohols in sweeteners will cause weigh loss to slow down and sometimes even stop.
Try removing them from your meal plans for a while and see what happens.
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Post by: joagain on January 31, 2011, 06:44:51 PM: Thanks Tony , I really love my coffee i drink half decaff so I am not getting to much caffeine . But I do drink more then 3 carbs . Doug says 1 carb per cup gary says no carbs for coffee and I have read both on the internet . But maybe my body counts it as 1 carb per cup which would mean that i am going over 20 some days . is it 1 carb per 8 oz cup ?
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Post by: mouseissue on February 01, 2011, 12:22:57 PM: Quote from: joagain on January 31, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Thanks Tony , I really love my coffee i drink half decaff so I am not getting to much caffeine . But I do drink more then 3 carbs . Doug says 1 carb per cup gary says no carbs for coffee and I have read both on the internet . But maybe my body counts it as 1 carb per cup which would mean that i am going over 20 some days . is it 1 carb per 8 oz cup ?

Hi Jo, :)

An "average" cup of coffee is 5 liquid ounces.
Coffee mugs hold twice or much more than that.

I'm not convinced that there are enough carbs in coffee to trigger an insulin response (assuming you don't overdo it).
Two or three cups a day should not be an issue at all.

Like I said before, try refraining from all sweeteners for a while to see what happens.
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Post by: SeaGail on February 02, 2011, 12:40:36 PM: Must have coffee ... live in Pacific NW, work in Seattle ... enough said!

But truth be told, I typically "only" drink two 12-oz cups per day.
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Post by: joagain on February 02, 2011, 01:34:14 PM: i may be drinking that much or more .Really dont want to give it up I guess I could cut down though .
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on February 02, 2011, 01:38:27 PM: I like to eat too much Jo. I would hate to waste my precious carbs on beverages, but everyone is different.
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Post by: owensmath on February 02, 2011, 01:52:28 PM: Thankfully coffee is not even an issue for me. I love the smell of it, but can't stand the taste! : )
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Post by: bevxx on February 02, 2011, 02:06:23 PM: ;D ;D have a nice cup of english tea and calm yourself...x
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Post by: owensmath on February 02, 2011, 02:26:41 PM: I love a cup of hot tea, but I don't use cream in it. Occasionally a little lemon, but just a little sweetener most of the time... so good! I have found that if I order it when I go out to eat, it works like consuming a cup of broth and it fills me up a little so I eat less food! : )
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Post by: joagain on February 02, 2011, 03:04:53 PM: I might have to try hot tea have never had it .
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Post by: joagain on February 22, 2011, 06:47:05 AM: Well once again Monday came and went with no loss of weight or inchs . I have thrown the scale in tha garbage (I think it is broke anyway) after 5 months I have finnally come to the conclusion that I am just punishing myself with the scale and the tape measure .
I think it was Tony that said if we did not go by the scale and just went by how we feel and how are clothes were fitting we would be happy and think we must be losing weight !

So I guess I will try this next 5 months like that and maybe I will just be happy knowing that I have completly changed my lifestyle and in doing that have changed Tylers Type 1 Diabetes also his insulin use has been cut in half. . He is eating meals that have been 5-20 carbs which is great compared to what we were told by the doctor 5 years ago that he could eat (75 a meal ). Also when he does go out and have a high carb meal and has to take a lot of insulin he feel sick to his stomach as he did last night ,he said he dont want to do that again .

Oh well I am through rambling I have OCD with the scale so it is in the garbage if I go to my sisters evrery other weekend I will weigh !

For all the new folks dont let no [url=http://www.fattoskinny.com/]weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/)[/url] on the scale or see someone losing more then you but a shadow over the great feeling that you get from doing the FTS lifestyle as I have done up until TODAY just be happy and pround of what you HAVE accomplished instead of what you HAVE NOT !!!!!

Yall have a good day .
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on February 22, 2011, 07:36:11 AM: Enjoy the smaller sizes Jo and congrats to Tyler!!
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Post by: umpa on February 22, 2011, 09:01:43 AM: Tyler you are amazing! ;D And so is your mom!! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on February 22, 2011, 12:19:31 PM: Hi Jo! :)

Not letting the scale have control over how we feel is very important!

Keep up the good work for you and Tyler.
You will reach your goal. :)
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Post by: joagain on February 22, 2011, 02:50:40 PM: Thanks guys and Tony you are almost at the BIG 50 GO TONY
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Post by: mouseissue on February 22, 2011, 03:54:20 PM: Quote from: joagain on February 22, 2011, 02:50:40 PM
Thanks guys and Tony you are almost at the BIG 50 GO TONY

Thanks Jo! :) :) :)
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Post by: ausgirl on February 22, 2011, 06:48:35 PM: Jo, you are an inspiration of willpower to me, you have not given up and just kept on plugging away. Good for you and you should be very proud of not only what you have done for yourself, but what you have done for Tyler.

And Tony - wooooo hoooo - congratulations!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on February 23, 2011, 11:05:19 AM: WOW, Tylers insulin cut in half!!!! That's huge ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on February 23, 2011, 11:34:31 AM: Thanks ausgirl and yes Doug It is huge
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Post by: joagain on March 05, 2011, 07:55:51 AM: Well got on my sisters scale yesterday morning and still nothing ! I have been the same since Feb 1st no lost no gain no smaller inchs :( :( :(
BUt I feel Great ,Have a nice day !
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Post by: katary on March 05, 2011, 08:41:46 AM: TURN OFF THE COMPUTER:) for a couple of hours and take a walk:) clear your head:) pick up the book and start from the beginning to the end ..... and start fresh....back to the basics ,that's what i did every time i stalled, get re-inspired.... my knees were always sore ... because i was fat not because they were out of order:) i still say that most people on low carb are over eating because they have it in their head that "it's low carb,I'll be okay,just one more plate" you can eat low carb all day long and still get fat:( because you're eating too much... not saying that's the case,just offering up my opinion...which as we all know are like a**holes,everybody has one:) good luck Jo:)
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Post by: joagain on March 05, 2011, 09:17:08 AM: Thanks Gary I LOVE your opinions , I listen to everything you tell me too do & I do think I am just eating more then my body needs . I do need to start walking but I am still 90 lbs overweight & pretty lazy . I did read the book last night and started today with just my coffee I will eat when I get hungry . Thanks Gary and remeber I alwaYS WANT YOUR OPINIONS !!!!!! Thanks Gary !!
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Post by: mouseissue on March 05, 2011, 02:36:38 PM: Quote from: joagain on March 05, 2011, 09:17:08 AM
Thanks Gary I LOVE your opinions , I listen to everything you tell me too do & I do think I am just eating more then my body needs . I do need to start walking but I am still 90 lbs overweight & pretty lazy . I did read the book last night and started today with just my coffee I will eat when I get hungry . Thanks Gary and remeber I alwaYS WANT YOUR OPINIONS !!!!!! Thanks Gary !!

Hi Jo! :)

Saying that "I do need to start walking but I am still 90 lbs overweight & pretty lazy" is very counterproductive.

I firmly believe that our bodies respond to what they are told.
If we say "I'm still FAT and lazy", guess what?... Our bodies will feel FAT & lazy.
And feeling FAT and lazy is NOT conducive to losing weight!

Gary offered you some excellent advice... TAKE A WALK!!!
I started walking when I was more than 90 pounds overweight, have lost over 50 pounds, and feel better than ever!!!
I walk for 60+ minutes at a time, 3-5 times a week (sometimes more).

I urge you to walk or do some form of exercise.
Start small and slowly increase duration and intensity until you find that spot where your not over (or under) doing it.
And KEEP DOING IT!!!
Before long, you will no longer feel FAT and lazy! ;)
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Post by: joagain on March 05, 2011, 03:51:53 PM: Thanks Tony I know I need too move it . I am going to try and motivate myself !!!
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Post by: mouseissue on March 05, 2011, 08:34:04 PM: Quote from: joagain on March 05, 2011, 03:51:53 PM
Thanks Tony I know I need too move it . I am going to try and motivate myself !!!

Here's your motivation, Jo... Start thinking and acting like you are at or close to your weight goal (within reason, of course).
Before long you will be loaded with energy and quite active.

Back in my college football days, I was taught that using energy causes the body to create more energy.
It sure worked back then and there is no reason it wouldn't work now.
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Post by: Mimzy on March 06, 2011, 12:21:36 AM: Jo, Here is another idea that may work. We all have certain things that we have/choose. to do everyday the idea is to make it part of your schedule. For instance, I get my grandson on the bus for kindergarten, then I read my bible, then I get on my exercise bike and ride it.( I found that just sitting on it didn't do much good. :D) Once you incorporate it in your day it really does become easier to do.

Where there's a will there's a way!

Good Luck, I know you can do it
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Post by: joagain on March 06, 2011, 06:58:37 AM: Mimzy you made me laugh about sitting on it , How did you know that is what I do . LOL I am turning over a new leaf I did it yesterday It was storming here so we went bowling yesterday . I also cut my portions down .. Thanks !
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Post by: umpa on March 06, 2011, 08:36:39 AM: :)
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Post by: mouseissue on March 06, 2011, 11:10:37 AM: Quote from: joagain on March 06, 2011, 06:58:37 AM
Mimzy you made me laugh about sitting on it , How did you know that is what I do . LOL I am turning over a new leaf I did it yesterday It was storming here so we went bowling yesterday . I also cut my portions down .. Thanks !

Now you're cookin', Jo! ;)
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Post by: joagain on March 07, 2011, 06:27:38 AM: Well weigh in today I got a new scale yesterday I weighed this morning and my hubby took it to his truck for the week . I used half meals on my new plate for 2 days and lost 1 lb .
I am going to walk 1 mile 3 times this week and play on the playstation move with tyler at little everyday !!!!!

Thanks guys !!!!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on March 07, 2011, 08:25:45 AM: Quote from: joagain on March 07, 2011, 06:27:38 AM
Well weigh in today I got a new scale yesterday I weighed this morning and my hubby took it to his truck for the week . I used half meals on my new plate for 2 days and lost 1 lb .
I am going to walk 1 mile 3 times this week and play on the playstation move with tyler at little everyday !!!!!

Thanks guys !!!!

There you go...pretty simple wasn't it ;) You'll really start enjoying your walks once you add them to your routine...lots to see out there 8)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on March 07, 2011, 04:28:09 PM: Yay Jo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: joagain on March 07, 2011, 04:54:42 PM: I guess I was just eating to damn much LOL And I walked a mile this morning !!!!! Yeah for me ! ;D
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Post by: katary on March 07, 2011, 06:34:56 PM: :)
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Post by: umpa on March 08, 2011, 08:51:03 AM: Thayts great Jo! proud of you! ;D
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Post by: SherriPie on March 08, 2011, 08:58:34 AM: Yeah Jo!! I am so glad you got it working for you again. I know how frustrating those plateaus can be.

WOO HOO!!! And a mile a day walking, you rock! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on March 08, 2011, 09:51:28 AM: Quote from: joagain on March 07, 2011, 04:54:42 PM
I guess I was just eating to damn much LOL And I walked a mile this morning !!!!! Yeah for me ! ;D

Hi Jo! :)

I'm so happy to hear that your weight started falling again! :) :) :)
Sometimes, all it takes is a minor adjustment to what we're doing to make all the difference.

After a while, your walks will be one of the high points of your day!
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Post by: joagain on March 14, 2011, 06:53:46 AM: Well It is scale day and no loss >: I thought that my little loss last week was going to break through my weight stall but even though I bought and took the Magic Sherriepie vitamins and WALKED a mile 4 days last week I am the same once again

Oh well another very frustrating morning !! Yall have a good day !!
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Post by: owensmath on March 14, 2011, 09:24:53 AM: I feel your pain, sister! I am still stuck since December....by stuck, I mean bouncing around in a 5 pound range...it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: joagain on March 16, 2011, 06:45:01 PM: Yes it does Donna it is no fun ! It will start back for both of us ,sooner then later I hope
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on March 19, 2011, 06:58:51 PM: Jo, Donna.....are you both walking in the evenings, wonderful time of year for it. I know you had started Jo and Donna I know you're afraid of getting run over by the UPS man :o BUT...... it would do you both good to get into the habit. Give your activity level a push up a bit see what happens.
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Post by: owensmath on March 19, 2011, 08:23:15 PM: I have been walking a little bit on Hanging Dog! I've also been walking around in our pasture a bit (6+ acres), as well as shooting basketball with my boys. But, it's not every night. I think I should get my haircut to get some weight off! : )
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Post by: joagain on March 19, 2011, 08:40:10 PM: I think a haircut might do it donna LOL I want one like sherriepie got
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Post by: joagain on April 18, 2011, 07:20:13 AM: Well I was not suppose to get on the scale till next Monday BUT iI went to my sisters yesterday and got on hers ors do way the same (we have checked them ).

And guess what NO LOSS !! You see what I am eating on my menu's . Yes I ate a few sweets but still they dont make my sugar go up I have checked it .I am staying under my carbs ,My meat portions or 4-6 ozs. I am not sneaking food and not writing it down ,if I were I would not be suprised that I am not losing .
I am so very ......I dont even know what to say . I guess this is it unless I exercise or eat about 500 calories a day ! My hubby got on the FTS about half way he probably eats close to 100 carbs aday of fruit & veggies & the 2 sandwichs for lunch and he lost 10 pounds in 10 days . I always seem to fail with losing weight , I cant lose even with FTS !!! I dont believe today is going to be a good day :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 18, 2011, 10:07:33 AM: Jo, everybody is different, why your body is being so darn stubborn I'm not sure. You're one week into your experiment and have weighed yourself on a different scale at a different time in a different place from where you began, you also did it a week early. When this began you made a decision not to add a daily walk into your routine, once again I'm going to suggest it to you.

I know Sherri Pie has led the way for you and yes she lost much of her weight with very little activity....but that's Sherri, not Jo. It's time to take a good look at how much time you spend each day in a chair.

Be honest now, how much time do you spend sedentary and how much time do you spend moving?
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Post by: joagain on April 18, 2011, 05:31:45 PM: I dont sit in a chair all day , we go places just about everyday with tylers homeschool group but I darn sure dont exercise that is how I got fat ! That is why the FTS was so appealing .
I guess I just wanted the part about lose with no exercise to be true ! Oh well I know that unless I choose to exercise or eat 500-800 calories a day that I will probably not lose anymore .
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 18, 2011, 05:51:32 PM: Jo, you don't need to go out and train like Rocky :o, you simply need to increase your activity. It's apparent that your personal metabolism is stubborn. How important is it too you to drop the next 30 pounds?
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Post by: katary on April 18, 2011, 06:12:13 PM: jo...try eating your carbs....oh say before 4pm each day and none after that time of day... i notice that you eat most of your carbs late in the day,try going 0 carb after 4pm,and see if that helps:)
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Post by: joagain on April 18, 2011, 06:43:04 PM: Gary I eat supper no later then 4 pm every day !
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Post by: Mimzy on April 18, 2011, 08:07:09 PM: Don't give up Jo, it will happen just keep the faith and stay away from the scales!! Drink lots of water!! I have noticed a difference when I do.
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 19, 2011, 09:09:06 AM: Jo, there's no mystery here. If your weight isn't moving up or down then you are burning everything you take in, no more no less. This is the perfect postion for maintenance but not for continued weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/).

If you want your weight to drop you have three choices;

1- keep your activity level the same and decrease food

2- keep your food the same and increase activity level

3- reduce your food AND increase activity level

Sorry Jo, there are no other answers. It's completely up to you.
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Post by: umpa on April 19, 2011, 09:19:14 AM: Jo do you know it has taken mouse issue 9 months to lose 56 pounds?You are not alone. Just keep moving forward,don't get discouraged.Look at all the positives of what your eating plan has done for you and tyler.Tyler has proven to me and doug that a type one can have control .You have to ask yourself how do I feel? What are my numbers? I know your health has improved!Take the pressure off my friend.It will come off. ;)
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Post by: joagain on April 19, 2011, 09:47:00 AM: Doug & Umpa I will NEVER give FTS up .
Yes I feel wonderful since I started FTS ,Yes Tyler's sugars are better then ever and now I am finally getting my husband that has High blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes on board (well mostly on board ) . Just like I said earlier I know that I will have to eat less or walk that is the 2 choices until I choose one of those I will be happy with what has happened !

Even as down, disgusted & frustrated as I was yesterday ,when we went out to eat yesterday to a pizza buffet hubby & tyler were bad boys but I stuck to FTS . That I am proud of because if I ever was going to fall off the wagon yesterday would have been the day !!

Thanks guys !!! Today is a new day ! ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 19, 2011, 09:52:43 AM: We love ya Jo :)
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Post by: umpa on April 19, 2011, 09:54:38 AM: Love ya Jo! You will succeed because you are stubborn like me! I am very proud of you!! ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 19, 2011, 10:59:54 AM: Yes Jo, we do love ya! :)

Keep trying to make minor adjustments to your eating patterns.
Try drinking more COLD water especially before meals. You'll eat less if you do.

Keep the faith and stay the course.
You weight will come off! ;)
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Post by: joagain on April 19, 2011, 01:18:09 PM: Love yall guys yall are why I stuck with it !! Wll Umpa I guess being stubborn did have something to do with it !!
Thanks Tony !!!!!!

Gotta Love this forum !!!!!!
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Post by: Rena on April 19, 2011, 01:23:17 PM: Quote from: joagain on April 19, 2011, 09:47:00 AM
Thanks guys !!! Today is a new day ! ;D

:) :) :) You can do it, Jo!
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Post by: joagain on April 25, 2011, 05:48:40 AM: Thank goodness that I am stubborn because the mountain that I just climbed to get to the 30 pound club has wore my a@@ out !!! :P :P :P :P (shaking head )

Well I finally made it to the 30 pound club !!!! . It appears that I lost like .6 pound and 1 inch in 3 weeks .(I will weigh again in the morning because I have not used the bathroom yesterday or this morning ) ;) ;) Probably to much information !

I may not be losing fast but what I do know is the S@#@ that I seen on the table yesterday was so sicking to me , The only thing I enjoyed was the veggie tray (cauliflower ) boy my taste has changed !!!!!
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Post by: Rena on April 25, 2011, 10:05:30 AM: Yay, Jo! :)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on April 25, 2011, 10:11:28 AM: 30 pounds lost Jo, THAT'S AWESOME!! Way to stick to your guns!
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Post by: mouseissue on April 25, 2011, 11:17:45 AM: That's fantastic Jo!!! :)
I'm so very happy for you!!! :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on April 25, 2011, 12:13:12 PM: ...and look at you Mouseissue, almost at your halfway point, WTG!!
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Post by: mouseissue on April 25, 2011, 12:36:28 PM: Thanks ShihTzuMom1! :) :) :)

I must say that is has been (and still is) a pleasure to lose the weight.
I've never eaten better in my life!
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Post by: katary on April 25, 2011, 02:05:56 PM: go poop and report back:)
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Post by: joagain on April 25, 2011, 02:50:05 PM: Thanks guys and gary I will still waiting LOL >:(
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Post by: katary on April 25, 2011, 03:25:47 PM: :(
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Post by: Alex Cruz on April 25, 2011, 03:31:16 PM: Jo, not everyone loses the same.. some of us lose faster than others.. I know I need to increase my activity level..I feel that I have reached a plateu and after I finish with my finals this week, I will start walking again...

as long as its going down, that is all that matters.... ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 25, 2011, 06:54:19 PM: There you go Jo, your experiment results are now in and your weight is down. Your weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) will continue if you stick to your regiment. You know how I feel about you adding a bit more activity to your plan however you've proved to yourself that even as slow as it is the weight will continue to come off with or without increased activity. Just don't get frustrated if its slow for you.
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Post by: joagain on April 26, 2011, 06:07:42 AM: You are right Doug! ;)

Gary still waiting >:( :( ??? :'(
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Post by: umpa on April 26, 2011, 09:31:14 AM: YEAH JO!!!!
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Post by: joagain on May 03, 2011, 06:36:09 AM: Well I did not even get on the scale yesterday :( . Since the tornado last Wensday I have wanted to turn to comfort food . Although I ate only FTS foods I did eat too much .
There is so much loss and devestation not only my friend that died but my best friends son 8 years old is having trouble from screaming in the closet thinking he was goona die to then walking out his door and just 50 yards away his friends homes or gone .
My niece lost a classmate ,just so much sadness.
How can anyone can go through something like this without God I do not know . Now there or looters stealing from these people & a couple being shot .Seems this kinda of thing brings out the best & worst out of people .
Well Yesterday I went to the area to bring some FTS food & diabetic supplies because I am sure the poor diabetics were getting high sugar from all the junk food that was getting taken in . That was my first thought when it happen But by the Grace of God go I with Tyler out there needing his insulin and ........ :'( :'(
Oh well getting off my story again . My husband called me when I was on the way back and told me to stop at this Mexican place that we use to go to when we lived in that area to get him these chips that only they make ,that we have not had in probably 3 years & boy we could put them away .

So I got to the place as soon as they opened I ordered him too bags and when I got them in my hands they were hot and smelled good and I ate some from pure frustration & depression .
Now I feel like such a failure ,I have felt bad about it since I did it . It was the first time in almost 8 months that I ate anything like that . I guess I ate about 10 because Tyler was with me and I gave him the bag and he closed it up and put it in the trunk . I went back to FTS for the rest of the day but between the peanuts since Thursday of last week and the chips Yesterday I know that I went over my carbs .

But today is back to FTS just feel so so bad :'( :'(
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on May 03, 2011, 07:45:32 AM: Hi Jo..............Big Hugz
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Post by: SherriPie on May 03, 2011, 11:21:30 AM: Jo...More Big Hugs! It happens, don't worry about eating those few chips. Just start over today.

You rock Jo, don't forget that!
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Post by: mouseissue on May 03, 2011, 12:03:33 PM: And more big HUGS to you, Jo!

Sherri's right... Don't let such a small setback as a few chips effect how you feel.
Today is a new day!... Make it yours! :)
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Post by: joagain on May 03, 2011, 12:48:58 PM: Thanks guys I need those hugs . At least I was able to stop at the few I did before FTS It would not have been pretty !! :P It would have been oh well I start again Monday .

But you are right it is a new FTS day & I already feel better . It did not cause cravings thank goodness it just made me feel guilty , but it is over .

I see that you and Sherries ticker has moved . ;) ;D Yall are the ones that ROCK !!!!!!!!
Sherrie you are almost at you goal ,do you think you will up your carbs or stay with 20 ?
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Post by: mouseissue on May 03, 2011, 12:54:34 PM: The last time I messed up and ate high carb foods, my stomach got upset and I felt very lousy!
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Post by: joagain on May 03, 2011, 01:00:13 PM: Tony I think it was because I did not eat very many . Now when I went to eat at the chinese resturant for Valentines I thought I was getting stuff that was not high in carbs . I thought I was close to 20 for that day ,but talk about a tummy ache
I woke up at 3 Am the next morning and it was like intense hunger pains I got up drank some coffee and it did not go away then I ate something and it still was there it stayed until I went to bed that night .
I said that will not happen again that wasnt even a planned cheat that was eating things that were a little questionable but I thought safe .
I think you told me that might have been the MSG maybe ?
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Post by: Rena on May 03, 2011, 01:48:48 PM: Don't beat yourself up, Jo. You're under a lot of stress. A few chips and some peanuts aren't going to make the world stop turning. Everyday is a fresh start! Big hugs to you!
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Post by: joagain on May 03, 2011, 02:03:07 PM: Thanks Rena , you dont have to much further to go on your goal either !! Maybe the chips and peanuts will jolt my body into losing woulndt taht be something LOL .
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Post by: Rena on May 03, 2011, 06:09:30 PM: Quote from: joagain on May 03, 2011, 02:03:07 PM
Thanks Rena , you dont have to much further to go on your goal either !! Maybe the chips and peanuts will jolt my body into losing woulndt taht be something LOL .

You never know! :D

Speaking of which, I ate way more than I should have yesterday, including peanuts. I don't usually eat those, but they were just sitting there nagging at me. Ugh. I hate that. But fortunately, I saw a change on the scale this morning, so I guess they didn't kill me. Good luck!
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Post by: joagain on June 23, 2011, 10:49:32 AM: slowly moving along lost 1/2 LB woo hoo :D I also put my full weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) on my ticker to make myself feel better the first 10 I did on the starvation diet before I found FTS
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Post by: umpa on June 23, 2011, 11:58:49 AM: You are doing great Jo! ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on June 23, 2011, 01:08:04 PM: Keep it up, Jo! :) :) :)
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Post by: SherriPie on June 23, 2011, 01:51:24 PM: Go Jo Go!!!!
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Post by: shawn116 on June 23, 2011, 05:03:37 PM: To awesome Jo You are almost half way there!!!! Woot woot ;D ;D
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Post by: Jeannie on June 23, 2011, 05:45:23 PM: Very happy for you Jo
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Post by: joagain on July 04, 2011, 06:23:59 AM: Well this was the monthly weigh in that I started so I would not drive myself crazy every week . But as usual I lost & gained the same 2 pounds all week . So I did not lose or gain anything . I put my new pic up which describes how I feel ,which is pretty much a big FAIL !

I am very very frustrated right now , I am tired of complaining to all yall and I know that yall or tired of hearing it . I am sure that some or (I will say )most of you say it is impossible to be doing FTS right and not even lose a freaking pound in a month ,if I was losing 5 pounds a month then had a bad month it would be different .
Although I am VERY happy for all of you that lose weekly and have met your goal coming here on the forum is also making me feel as I have always felt when trying to lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) which is FAILURE . I have tried to be positive about the good things that have happen since I started FTS and I am happy about all those ,but the fact of the matter is I CAME TO FTS TO LOSE FREAKING WEIGHT !!!!!
In 10 Freaking months I have only lost 33 pounds that is like 3.3 pounds a month . Yes I am glad that I have lost that but .............

Well there is my rant sorry ! I feel I need to give yall a break on the forum from all my complaining . May take a break not from FTS but the forum . I feel I can not offer anything at this time :'( :'( :'( LOve yall !!!
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Post by: umpa on July 04, 2011, 08:16:35 AM: Jo stay the course,all will be well ;) You are way too hard on yourself
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Post by: shawn116 on July 04, 2011, 10:09:24 AM: Jo I am so sorry you are having such a hard time.... :( I can only really speak for myself but I am pretty sure others feel the same as I do.... I will not tire of hearing you complain or voice your frustrations and your accomplishments. That is what we are all gathered here for. To support one another. Good or bad.... I do feel your frustration and I don't know why you are loosing slowly like you are ( I am loosing very slowly as well and seem to be stuck) or what is going on with your body that would make it so. What I do know is we are here for you.... I hope you get to feeling better soon girl
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Post by: mouseissue on July 05, 2011, 01:28:55 PM: Hello Jo,

Like Umpa said, you're being too hard on yourself.
Focusing on the positives will keep you going.

Remember that no two of us are alike.
You are one of those folks whose weight comes off slower than most others. But that's OK.
The Good Lord has chosen to give you a body that loses slowly for reasons only He understands. So be at peace with it.

Don't worry about venting ,ranting, etc.. Like TooSweet said, we are here to support each other thru good or bad.
We are all here for you REGARDLESS!

Have you measured yourself lately?
You may be getting smaller even though the scale does not show it yet.
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Post by: joagain on July 12, 2011, 06:40:25 AM: Well I weighed in and lost (are you sitting down ) .2 give me a HELL YEAH , Ok I ma kidding about the hell yeah but not the .2
Tony I have lost a inch or 2 in the last month nothing much . But you are correct I lose slow because I have been on & off diets for so mnay years I guess I have just messed up my meatabolism .
It is what it is and I need to focus on all the good things & I do most of the time but boy it gets frustrating >:( >:(.
But on the bright side my Blood pressure was borderline last year and it was 117/78 and my A1C was 6.2 . Thanks guys !
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on July 12, 2011, 07:10:40 AM: Jo, glad to see you are back. WTG!! A loss, is a loss. And also a high 5 for your BP & A1C. Have a good week!
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Post by: shawn116 on July 12, 2011, 10:55:19 AM: Quote
my Blood pressure was borderline last year and it was 117/78 and my A1C was 6.2 .

That is so awesome Jo!!! I'll give you a HELL YEAH for the .2!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: owensmath on July 12, 2011, 10:59:21 AM: Well...way to go!!!! I think about it this way... had you GAINED .2, you would be .4 (almost half a pound) higher than where you are now! So.... go on and do the .2 and then another .2 and another.....

You can do this! : )
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Post by: mouseissue on July 12, 2011, 02:00:40 PM: Quote from: joagain on July 12, 2011, 06:40:25 AM
Well I weighed in and lost (are you sitting down ) .2 give me a HELL YEAH , Ok I ma kidding about the hell yeah but not the .2
Tony I have lost a inch or 2 in the last month nothing much . But you are correct I lose slow because I have been on & off diets for so many years I guess I have just messed up my metabolism .
It is what it is and I need to focus on all the good things & I do most of the time but boy it gets frustrating >:( >:(.
But on the bright side my Blood pressure was borderline last year and it was 117/78 and my A1C was 6.2 . Thanks guys !

Hi Jo! :)
Welcome back home!!! :) :) :) :)

I too have tried so many diets over the years, I think my body's metabolism has become a bit confused. :P

But like ShihTzuMom1 said, a loss is a loss.
So celebrate even the little victories... Over time, they add up to winning the war!

And a BIG congrats on the BP and A1C!!!... Those numbers show that you are getting healthier! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: joagain on July 12, 2011, 04:37:32 PM: :-* LOve yall guys !!!
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Post by: mouseissue on July 12, 2011, 04:44:12 PM: Quote from: joagain on July 12, 2011, 04:37:32 PM
:-* LOve yall guys !!!

We love ya too, Jo!

Do us a favor... Please!... Put your nice face back on your avatar.
You're on your way to a new you... You should look it!
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Post by: joagain on October 15, 2011, 06:21:30 AM: I have learned one thing other then I am the slowest loser , I will be great at maintaining my weight when I reach my goal probably 2 years from now . Since I went on vacation I I just cant get into the swing of things ,
I am still eating under 20 carbs I do that just out of habit now . But I just want to eat more of the junk carbs & not eating my veggies so then I am hungry and eat more meat .

But anyway I will never give up I feel so much beter then I did over a year ago even though I have not lost alot of weight . For others that are just starting out and or not losing " 30 pounds in 30 days " I just want you to know that it does not happen like that for everyone ! We all are different ,we dont know why we lose slow or fast . I think my hormones or & have been out of sync since I had my Hysterectomy 15 years ago . I will be going to the doctor as soon as I have the money ,because that is when I started having depression problems & started on that medication.
Umpa I know you do the herbs is there anything that would help with this ? I really dont want to get on any medications

Well just wanted to tell anyone that is not losing fast it will happen , I did not lose fast & did not get to my goal but I am 40 or so pounds smaller then I was last year ,made lots of friends & feel better ! I read this somewhere cant remember where

I need to look at this process as a healing time. I've abused my body all my life with carbs now I need to let it heal to be the best that I can be.
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Post by: Maddysmom on October 15, 2011, 10:04:48 AM: Good morning Jo! Speaking of hormones, I had a total hysterectomy 8 years ago at age 40. They prescribed the Vivelle hormone patch for me afterward. For the next several years, Phil kept telling me that I needed to ask for something different. :-\ (Ok....I will admit that maybe I did have mood swings :-[ ...sometimes. ha ha). Well, when I went for my ob/gyn check up last November, I asked to try something else. Well since then I have been on an RX of a hormone pill called "Estratest". I feel GREAT, and I like Phil better too! ha ha I hope you can find something that will work for you. Do you have medical insurance? If so, most plans have a preventive/wellness benefit that pays for a routine visit each year.

I am so glad you are here! I don't like it when you are missing in action.....Love you girl!!! :-*
Jan
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Post by: katary on October 15, 2011, 03:02:08 PM: still a loser nonetheless:) remember when you gave up????? like tony says...doesnt matter how long it takes to get there....just get there:)
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Post by: mouseissue on October 15, 2011, 04:10:47 PM: Jan and katary are right, Jo! :)

And like you said yourself, you've damaged your body for a LONG time eating high carb.
Don't become discouraged because the scale is not giving you the numbers you'd like to see.
Please continue to follow the FTS rules and allow your body the time it needs to heal at it's own, natural rate.

And like Jan, I too am glad that you are here and miss you when you're gone.
Always remember that, no matter what, you are loved and supported here!
We love to hear from you! :) :) :)

Tony
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Post by: umpa on October 15, 2011, 04:36:15 PM: Have you ever heard of Sam-E Jo?I take it everyday to keep me out of the hormone funk.A great herb for you would be stinging nettle infusion.If you are interested I will post how to make the infusion.Nettle is about $6-$9 a pound.If I can do anything to help you always ask my dear friend :-*
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Post by: Amber on October 15, 2011, 05:33:49 PM: So glad to see you Jo, I have been wondering where you were :) I don't care how long it takes me to lose this weight as long as I keep it off! ;D
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Post by: joagain on October 15, 2011, 06:24:16 PM: Thanks guys just gets so frustrating when you have so far to go . I have heard of Sam -E but have never thought to take it ,might have to give it a try I am going to try and get my blood work taken care of in a couple of weeks .

Thanks ;D
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Post by: shawn116 on October 15, 2011, 11:03:51 PM: Hi Jo I just wanted to say hang in there girl..... I know how it can be frustrating. I have a friend who is the one that told me about FTS to start with... she told me that once she started on her hormone replacement and the levels became normal for her, she started dropping weight pretty good. Now that she has been off of her hormones for a while (do to insurance changes etc..) It has been much slower. We aren't sure if it is a coincidence or not??? There might be something to that. I hear good things about the Sam-e I've been thinking about trying that myself ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 16, 2011, 09:29:39 AM: Trust me girls...Sam-E is a good thing ;)
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Post by: joagain on October 16, 2011, 09:38:06 AM: how much Sam-E do you take Umpa ?
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Post by: mouseissue on October 16, 2011, 12:30:04 PM: Quote from: TooSweet on October 15, 2011, 11:03:51 PM
... she told me that once she started on her hormone replacement and the levels became normal for her, she started dropping weight pretty good. Now that she has been off of her hormones for a while (do to insurance changes etc..) It has been much slower. We aren't sure if it is a coincidence or not??? There might be something to that. I hear good things about the Sam-e I've been thinking about trying that myself ;)

Hi Shawn! :)

Probably not a coincidence.

Our bodies are "biochemical machines" that require healthy hormone balances to function correctly.
If one (or more) hormones is deficient (or overabundant), our bodies respond.
One of those responses can be slower weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/).

That happened to my wife until her doc upped her synthroid dosage, her progress improved a lot.
In fact, she was GAINING weight eating low carb up to that point. Then, she began to lose on a fairly consistent basis.
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Post by: umpa on October 18, 2011, 01:50:15 PM: Start with one 200 mg pill per day.You can take up to 400 mg a day.You will instantly feel better! ;)
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Post by: joagain on October 18, 2011, 02:08:06 PM: I got some today and it is a 400 MG pill I will break it in half start with 200 . I went to the doctor today to get blood work checking thyroid and to see if in I am in menny (hell getting old ) I am curious to see my numbers compared to before I started FTS . Umpa does the sAM E have any affect on other medications ? And if I needed to get off of it can you just stop or do you have to slowly get off of it .

Toosweet the doctor told me that if my menny symptoms are not real bad she would not get on hormones , cause pretty much when you start them you cant get off of them and that it increases breast cancer chances . I guess we will just wait and see what she says . Thanks guys !
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Post by: umpa on October 18, 2011, 02:32:10 PM: Sam E does not have a effect on other drugs.Hormone replacement is a last resort.I am glad you got the Sam E .You should have instant results ;)
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Post by: joagain on October 18, 2011, 03:39:28 PM: Umpa do you take it everyday ? Should I take it at night & is it ok to break it in half or should I go get the 200 MG ? Also I read that it can cause stomach pain & you should take Vit B?
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Post by: shawn116 on October 18, 2011, 10:17:54 PM: Thanks for the insight Jo.... I wonder why your doc said you can't come off of them? I may have messed myself up...LOL I've started and stopped a couple of times now. The one my doc wanted me to use is very expensive even with insurance. :'( I don't really have the symptoms that I had to start with any more. I do wonder about the hormone imbalance though... :-\

I think the next time I am in the store I will look for the Sam-E ;) Thanks Umpa
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Post by: joagain on October 19, 2011, 05:47:21 AM: Toosweet she said there is a over the counter estergon med . I seen it at walmart . Also that is her opinion not all docs are right we all know that ::) ::)But I was gonna tell you also that when I read the reviews on Sam E they all say it works like Umpa said but alot of people had stomach cramps and they also said you have to take them everyday cause if you miss one all the men in the house say they will go buy it . LOL
And from Dougs answer that must be true !!

Umpa do you take it everyday ? Should I take it at night & is it ok to break it in half or should I go get the 200 MG ? Also I read that it can cause stomach pain & you should take Vit B with it ?
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Post by: shawn116 on October 19, 2011, 09:32:14 AM: Thanks Jo :D
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Post by: umpa on October 19, 2011, 11:08:02 AM: I take mine every morning before coffee on a empty stomach.Just once a day.You can break it in half but wrap it up so it doesnt get mushy.Never heard of any cramping before.B Vitamins are for energy and metabolism.the B vitamins however cause me heartburn. ;)
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Post by: joagain on November 15, 2011, 05:09:17 PM: Well I didnt move my ticker up when I got back from vacation so it has not moved but I have lost 4.5 pounds since Nov 1st . I started back eating just meat & veggies no good replacement recipes & the total gym .

I dont know which one did it maybe a little of both !! Plus I am getting big muscles in my arms. ;D My legs are still to fat to see muscle ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on November 15, 2011, 07:28:42 PM: Quote from: joagain on November 15, 2011, 05:09:17 PM
Well I didnt move my ticker up when I got back from vacation so it has not moved but I have lost 4.5 pounds since Nov 1st . I started back eating just meat & veggies no good replacement recipes & the total gym .

I dont know which one did it maybe a little of both !! Plus I am getting big muscles in my arms. ;D My legs are still to fat to see muscle ;D

HOORAY JO!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
It sounds like you may have found a way to break your stall out.

Exercise will boost your metabolism which should help you keep things moving along.

Are you lifting weights?
If you do not want larger muscle mass, cut down on the amount of weight but do it everyday.

One other thing... Before you start Sam E, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to be sure that it will not interact with any other meds you may be taking.
Folks can get in BIG trouble self-medicating... even with herbals.
Whatever you do, I don't want you to hurt yourself.
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Post by: umpa on November 15, 2011, 07:46:12 PM: YOOHOO JO!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: GeoClaGra49 on November 15, 2011, 08:08:53 PM: Remarkable! These testimonies are living proof that the Fat To Skinny book is really helpful and beneficial.
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Post by: joagain on November 15, 2011, 08:31:28 PM: Thanks guys , Tony I am only taking my vitamin right now . I dont want to take anything if I dont have too . . ;D ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on November 16, 2011, 11:27:06 AM: Quote from: GeoClaGra49 on November 15, 2011, 08:08:53 PM
Remarkable! These testimonies are living proof that the Fat To Skinny book is really helpful and beneficial.

Welcome to the family, GeoClaGra49!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You're absolutely correct!... The science behind FTS is solid as a rock.
If one is willing to follow the FTS rules, they will lose their excess weight. Period! ;)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on November 17, 2011, 09:43:36 AM: Yay Jo!! Happy to hear you are doing so well!!
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Post by: joagain on January 01, 2012, 07:58:50 AM: Gained a few over Christmas . But back on stronger then before ! I need to get busy if I am going to be FINE at FIFTY !!! ;)
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Post by: umpa on January 01, 2012, 09:09:37 AM: You can do it Jo! ;)
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Post by: Maddysmom on January 01, 2012, 10:38:18 AM: We're all in this together Jo!! I'll be 49 in April, so I am right there with ya! I am not even dreading hitting 50 anymore. ;D We can do this!
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Post by: mouseissue on January 01, 2012, 03:51:10 PM: Quote from: joagain on January 01, 2012, 07:58:50 AM
Gained a few over Christmas . But back on stronger then before ! I need to get busy if I am going to be FINE at FIFTY !!! ;)

Hi Jo! :)

Thanks to FTS... I'm very confident that I'll be alive and healthy at my 60th birthday later this month.
A couple of years ago, I wasn't too sure.

You're gonna do great, Jo!... I'm right here rooting for you! :)
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Post by: joagain on January 01, 2012, 05:07:02 PM: Thanks Guys & tony if I had been like you and not got frustrated with losing so slow I might have been where you are !! But what is done is done cant go back just foward !!!!!

We are all healthier that is for sure !
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Post by: Joagain on July 31, 2012, 06:22:49 PM: Well I had posted that I wanted to be FINE AT FIFTY well I did not make it I will be 50 Friday and I am FAT AT FIFTY . So we all know I dont quit I just keep trying so I will say I am going to be FABULOUS AT 51 !!!!!!

I did not lose any this week but I will not let the scale mess me up again it has been put up until Sept 1st . When I see this post and see how much time I have wasted spinning my wheels and messing up over the stupid box on the floor .

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :P
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Post by: shawn116 on July 31, 2012, 06:34:30 PM: Good for you Jo!! Keep that great attitude ;) We may be slow but we will get there and feel great on the way!!
I happen to think you are already fabulous ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on July 31, 2012, 07:34:54 PM: I agree with Shawn, Jo!... Keep that attitude, and nothing will stop you! :) :) :)
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Post by: Joagain on July 31, 2012, 08:05:11 PM: Y'all so sweet to me ;D
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Post by: morgan on July 31, 2012, 10:30:30 PM: U can do it jo - just take it one day at a time. :D
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Post by: Stephanie on August 01, 2012, 06:09:12 AM: One foot in front of the other Jo! You are a wealth of knowledge : )
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Post by: umpa on August 01, 2012, 07:34:45 AM: Jo you can do this,you just gotta want to :)
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Post by: Joagain on August 01, 2012, 07:41:25 AM: Thanks peeps oh I got the want too !!! Now that tyler is FTS on his own maybe after 50 years I can love me and put me first instead of everyone else .
We go to get his A1C today will let y'all know later he has been under 50 carbs most days for the last 4 months (stays closer to 30 most days ) curious to se how low it is . It was 6.1 last time which is very good for a type 1 !!(teen)
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Post by: umpa on August 01, 2012, 07:43:25 AM: Tyler is amazing Jo :)
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Post by: Joagain on October 02, 2014, 07:47:06 AM: Hey everybody !
Tyler is now training to be a control engineer ,he is 19 and now a young man the whole house is now FTS and as you see I am still losing very slow but I am losing
Tyler still eats out at a fast food joint once a week and is sleepy and does not feel good after hopefully he will finally stop that but he is still a hard headed teenager !
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 02, 2014, 09:24:39 AM: Hi Jo, welcome back :) I've enjoyed watching Tyler grow up!
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Post by: umpa on October 02, 2014, 09:27:13 AM: Hi Jo ! Welcome back! 19 really???? :D
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Post by: mouseissue on October 02, 2014, 12:33:13 PM: Welcome home, Jo! :) :) :) :) :) :)

It's great to hear that the whole family is now FTS!

Most teenagers are known to be stubborn.
Tyler will get past it in a few years.

As you know, it took me a LONG time to reach my goal.
And I've been holding it + - a couple pounds ever since.
As a fellow member of the turtle club, I KNOW you can do this, too! :) :) :)

Tony
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Post by: Joagain on October 03, 2014, 07:10:55 AM: I have never quit trying that is for sure , love the way I feel when I eat this way , this hashimotos thyroid problem gets holding me back with decreasing and increasing of meds , I think I am finally at the right amount !
Yes tyler will come around he really has done way better with eating good then most 19 year olds ! Hopefully I caught it early enough that he will always be on track more then off track when I leave this earth and not be fat like we let ourselves get !

I see you met your goal conrgatulations Tony have you put a new pic up ?
Hey Doug and Umpa yes 19 can you believe it and I have a new grand baby girl also ! She is 5 months !
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Post by: umpa on October 03, 2014, 01:32:29 PM: Congrats on the grandbaby! ;D We have 2 now,Everest and Athena Grace(Digdoug).TooSweet has got more grandbabies too! They are adorable! :)
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Post by: shawn116 on October 03, 2014, 10:32:44 PM: Oh my gosh really?? 19?? :o :o Where does the time go Haha Congratulations on the grandbaby too. Being a grandparent is the best job ever!!
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Post by: mouseissue on October 04, 2014, 01:00:31 PM: Hi, Jo! :)

Congratulations on your new granddaughter!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I haven't put up a new pic because I really don't look any different.
I've been at goal for a long time now.
But because you asked, I'll see what I can do.

Tony
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Post by: Joagain on October 05, 2014, 05:31:58 AM: She is a sweetie , I have been trying to load a pic of Tyler and Ella but it says files too big , I ned to send it to my PC so I can resize it
Yes grands are some special babes thatis for sure , an as Tyler gets older so do I !!!!!!!

Try you don't have to do that I was just wondering if I missed it since I have been gone