New to FTS

[renee]

I started my FTS journey on August 9th.  I weighed in at 243.2 pounds, I was sure that all 3 of my cats had their paws on the scale, but unfortunately they didn't....DARN!

Now I have tried every diet under the sun, the last being the Atkins, which surprisingly did not work very well for me. Of course I didn't know about the hidden sugar in foods at that point. However, after a month I lost less that a pound. Very upsetting.


Since my initial weigh-in on the 9th, I haven't been near the scale.  I have written down every carb that has passed my lips since I started.  I wasn't going to get weighed again for at least a month, but have since decided that I had better change that in case I'm not doing as well as I should be, so I will get weighed again tomorrow morning, and post the results on the forum.  Hopefully I will see a loss, if not will be asking for advice, and have Dough take a look at my food journal. 

Watch this space......

[SherriPie]

Welcome to the forums and FTS. I can't wait to hear how much you've lost.

[shawn116]

Welcome to the forum Renee!!!  I'm so happy you have found FTS and all of us     Watch out for those cats.....If they are anything like mine they're pretty sneaky!!  LOL   This is a great place to be for advise and support so don't be a stranger!    I wish you luck on your journey!!  

[suzlyn454]

Welcome Renee!! You will enjoy FTS and everyone on the forum.  This is great place to be for support and information.  The recipes are great too LOL 

[Doug Varrieur]

Don't you worry Renee, you've come to the right place

[mouseissue]

Welcome to the family, renee!

The science behind FTS is undeniable. If you follow the rules, your FAT will disappear... It has NO choice!

I'm looking forward to hearing more about your FTS journey!

[renee]

Ok guys.......I can't believe it......I have actually lost 4 lbs, not a big loss in the scheme of things, but what a motivator that is.

Now I really know I've come to the right place!!!!!!

[umpa]

Good For you Renee! Hi and welcome to the forum! I am Umpa,Dougs wife.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.If I can help you with your journey please ask

[Maddysmom]

Hi Renee!  Welcome to the forum and congrats on the loss!  I love FTS and I have decided that THIS will be the way I eat for the rest of my life.  There are so many great recipes, you won't feel like you're missing anything!  Welcome to the family!! 

[shawn116]

Congrats Renee on the 4 lbs!!  Woot woot!! 

Now I really know I've come to the right place!!!!!!

There isn't any doubt about that...LOL Keep up the good work!!

[katary]

4 lbs is a great place to start,but dont 4get FTS is a "lifestyle" not a "diet" if you dont live it forever you will get FAT again:(

******** but it does work:)

[mouseissue]

Congrats on the 4 lb. renee!

Katary is right. This is a lifestyle.
If you ever go back to eating like you did before, your weight will come back (and likely more). Guaranteed!

weight loss is a process that happens over time.
So don't let how much you lose during a given period of time effect you.
The important thing is that you trend downward.

[SherriPie]

Four pounds is AWESOME! What a great start and it just gets easier the longer you do it.

Welcome to the new you 

[renee]

Thank you for all the good wishes!!!!!

You are most definitely right...this is a lifestyle change, and I am more than ready
for it.  Have cleaned out my cupboards, and have 2 large bags of groceries I am
giving away sitting on the back seat of my car!!!!

I have to say, I used to love cooking, but over the years not so much.  Now I feel
as though I want to cook again.  Although  living alone I'll have to see what
will be good as leftovers, mind you I don't want to eat the same thing every night for a week either.

[mouseissue]

... I have to say, I used to love cooking, but over the years not so much.  Now I feel
as though I want to cook again.  Although  living alone I'll have to see what
will be good as leftovers, mind you I don't want to eat the same thing every night for a week either.

Hi renee!

When I was a lot younger, I used to love to cook but got away from it over time.
But when I discovered FTS and all the wonderful, quick, and easy low carb dishes, I've come to love it again!

On the weekends, make several dishes that can be split into two or three servings and freeze them.
If you make three dishes, you can alternate them thru the week.
The following weekend, change dishes.
Doing this will prevent "food boredom" AND buy you lots of free time during the week.