Fat To Skinny
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: mouseissue on October 07, 2013, 02:45:46 PM
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Hi, Gang! :)
As many of you know, I discovered FTS while watching the 700 Club (a TV program produced by CBN) in the Summer of 2010. Doug was a guest on the program and demonstrated how much "hidden sugar" the typical American diet contains.
That was the genesis of my FTS journey...
On my journey, I discovered that by eating more fat than protein while keeping my daily net carbs below 20, and watching portions, my weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) progress would accelerate.
Here's an article that came out on CBN's website today that confirms the FTS lifestyle will promote good health and weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/);
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2013/October/Eat-Fats-Cut-Carbs-to-Reclaim-Your-Skinny-Self/ (http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2013/October/Eat-Fats-Cut-Carbs-to-Reclaim-Your-Skinny-Self/)
Jimmy Moore's testimony about how his prayers where answered is a mirror image of my own.
I prayed for MANY years that the Lord would give me a means to lose my FAT and keep it off... FTS was the answer!
God bless you, Doug and FTS!!! :) :) :) :) :)
Tony
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Did you watch the program or just come across that on the web Tony?
I saw the program that presented this segment. I was really excited to see it being presented. But it really frustrated me with the host Pat Robertson's comments after it was over >:( It was obvious to me the he just still doesn't get it even after watching all the good health that Jimmy was talking about. Basically he stated that a low carb diet was the Atkins diet and just protein and fats. That a person needs to have carbohydrates to prevent things like gout and arthritis in your joints cropping up due to the over abundance of ketones. Explaining that the carbs burn up the ketones. ??? ??? Comparing it to a coal burning furnace and having to scoop out the soot if you don't have the carbs to burn it up. When will folks out there learn that a low carb life means just that "LOW" carb not "NO" carb. :( :( sigh Makes me wonder if he was really paying attention to the segment at all :-\
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Did you watch the program or just come across that on the web Tony? ...
Hi, Shawn!
I saw it on the tube then looked it up online... A definite disjoint between the video and following commentary.
I agree about Pat's comments. He has his opinions about things, and among them, dietary regimens.
He clearly does NOT understand how ketosis operates and what a low carb lifestyle can do.
I wonder if he was asleep or using the restroom when Jimmy was telling his story? :-\
This is not the first time Pat's following commentary did not align with the segment he presented.
Although being on target about most things, I believe Pat's getting a bit too old to host the program.
And since his co-hosts are his employee's, they may be a bit reluctant to correct him on the air.
Pat is a good man, with a good heart, who loves the Lord, and the Lord's people.
I pray that the Lord let him gently know it's time to retire and allow his son Gordon to take over the 700 Club.
Tony
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I did an interview with Jimmy back in 2009 :) If you want to listen click here- http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/wp-content/uploads/llvlc315-doug-varrieur.mp3 (http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/wp-content/uploads/llvlc315-doug-varrieur.mp3)
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Pat is a good man, with a good heart, who loves the Lord, and the Lord's people.
I pray that the Lord let him gently know it's time to retire and allow his son Gordon to take over the 700 Club.
I totally agree Tony :)
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Thanks for sharing information.
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Welcome aaidenlayton!!
Wasn't that podcast great? So informational.
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Hello aaidenlayton welcome to the FTS family :)
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Welcome aaidenlayton ! :) I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask
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This has been an answer to my prayer. I first bought the book in February of 2013 and was excited but soon became discouraged. I picked up the book again yesterday and I'm praying that God and Fat to Skinny will help me lose the much needed weight this time.
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This has been an answer to my prayer. I first bought the book in February of 2013 and was excited but soon became discouraged. I picked up the book again yesterday and I'm praying that God and Fat to Skinny will help me lose the much needed weight this time.
Hi, pansway! :)
The Good Lord is with you on this, and so are we.
Let's make 2014 the year your life permanently changed for the healthier! :) :) :)
Tony
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Welcome PamsWay!
I agree with Tony! We will definitely be here for you to make this year your permanent healthy change!!!
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Hi Pam, I guarantee our eating plan will drop your weight....what I can't guarantee id that you'll commit yourself and follow the eating plan. It's not that it's hard, because it isn't....it's just different ::) Most people hate change however that is exactly what you must do. Start with each individual meal....don't overwhelm yourself with trying to plan out weeks ahead of time. Purge the carbs from your home so you don't have them at arms reach and replace them with all the great ingredients that we eat. Re-Read the book and pay close attention to the sugar spoon comparisons. Get it into your head that carbs ARE sugar and sugar IS poison :o Come onto the forum every day for support and enjoy your food each bite at a time. 8)
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Susie you look great! Love the haircut! :)
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Thanks everyone for your support. This is going to be the year for change. I just know it.
Doug to your reply on getting rid of all the carb stuff in my house, I can't. My husband altho he is supporting me refuses
to eat the foods that I eat. Talk about being different, he thinks it is diet food even tho I try to tell him it isn't, so I just make sure I look at everything I go to eat. I know the things that I can't eat, it's really not to hard for me this time to stay away from it all. I really like this site because there is always someone who will always tell me honestly about the meals I eat and will let me know what changes if any need to be taken.
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Make yourself a Ribeye and wasabi coleslaw and tell him he cant eat it because its *diet* food! :D :D :D
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I like that answer Umpa. ;D I will have to do that. I will have to find the recipe for the wasabi coleslaw.
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Make yourself a Ribeye and wasabi coleslaw and tell him he cant eat it because its *diet* food! :D :D :D
Hi, Pam! :)
With that coleslaw, replacing the rib eye with a lobster tail would REALLY get his attention,
ESPECIALLY if you have lots of melted butter to dip it in! ;D ;D ;D
Tony
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That's a good idea, Tony but I don't like lobster. He got used to eating it when he was in Afghanistan last year. The ribeye would get him, he loves steak. He's a steak and potato man.
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Pam go to the home page and type in the recipe you are looking for.That way it will search the entire forum and not just the board you are on.If you need help please ask ;)
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Hi, Pam! :)
Then by all means, use what works! ;)
I assume your husband is in the military.
If so, please thank your husband from me for his service!
Tony
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Welcome Pamsway: The Lord hears your prayer - He is so good to us - Much success in the days ahead of you. Give your thanks to HIM always!
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Tony,
No my husband isn't in the military, he works for the Corp of Engineers. He was sent to Afghanistan to help oversee the rebuliding of their country. Our son however was in for 10 years until he had a seizure and was diagnosed with MS. He has been discharged for almost 2 years now.
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Pamsway,
I certainly understand not being able to do a clean sweep on the carbs with other people in the house. My wife and kids support me, but don't eat my way (or not that they know of, since I do the majority of cooking).
I have read this suggestion a number of times on this forum: designate a cabinet in your kitchen as yours and make sure it is stocked with FTS friendly ingredients. Include whatever SF snacks you choose to include in your plan. Then, when the urge for something sweet hits, go to your cabinet. Just make sure not to raid theirs. You could also do it the other way. Make the entire kitchen carb/sugar free and give the carb eaters a cabinet or two to keep their junk food in.
Mark
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Great advice Mark! You look great! :)
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I agree great advice!! Love the new profile pic Mark! :) Pam It gets easier to ignore the carby stuff the further you get into detox. My Hubs has a special place for his snacks that I don't even have to look at. Can't believe he made me buy him a box of Ho Ho's the other day :o :o :o :o All I could think was how much sugar I had in my shopping cart!! Haha ;D ;D Thankfully I got out of the experience unscathed ;) ;)
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I just watched that video of Jimmy. Its all new learning to me. I thought avoiding fats would be good diet.
As what I understand in the video, its okay to eat fats and protein but less carbo. Am I understand right?
What about apple? It is complex carbohydrates.
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Have you read the Fat to Skinny Book? You have to stay under 20 carbs a day to lose weight (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) ;) We dont remove items from your diet we replace them.That way there are no foods to add back in to make you gain the weight back.Cycle broken ;)
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I am new to the group and started today.
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Hi SherriAubrey!!!!! Welcome to the Fat to Skinny Forum ~ Full of great people, great recipes and lots of info! :)
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Welcome SherriAubrey!!!! Lots of members here to help you, myself included. Smiling warmly seeing you join us!
Re: Eat Fats, Cut Carbs to Reclaim Your Skinny Self:
I'm eating healthy fats. Seen research online that butter is healthy too, as well as extra virgin coconut & extra virgin olive oils.
I'm drinking bulletproof coffee in morning with pure Stevia to sweeten.
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SHERRIAUBREY welcome to the forum! I am Umpa,Dougs wife .If can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.You are gonna do great and we are gonna help! ;)
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SHERRIAUBREY. I am proof of the unconditional support - I had never even heard of some of the ingredients and I always got the reassurance to understand and keep going ! I still have lots to learn:). But everyday is an adventure :)
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You are doing great Sunshine! ;)
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Thanks - scale is finally moving - took a little longer than I had hoped but certainly trusting more :). Thanks for the support!
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You can do it Sunshine ;)
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I'm officially taking a break from the scale - it's not been easy - so what I did was tried on a few pair of jeans and separated them into 3 piles - too small, just right & too big (baggy). As I go about getting dressed I know which pile is which and go from there and I seem to be steadily able to wear some I'm the too tight pile (just need a baggies shirt to make it work). Tonight my hubby commented on my "new" jeans- nope had for years but didn't fit comfortably / it's my daily win!!!
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Sunshine I did the same thin except with my scrub pants and. Bridesmaid dress for my sisters wedding :) if you go to the main page and type in jeans you will find our convo . Sometimes I putting the scale away and not letting it dictate or define us is the best thing ! ❤️
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Hi, Sunshine! :)
Kudos for taking a break from the scale! :) :) :)
Many of us rely MUCH too much on it.
The scale can be our worst enemy... Umpa calls it an evil little box on the floor.
It can ruin an otherwise perfectly good day!
A scale doesn't know the difference between fat, muscle, or water.
All it knows is how much pressure is being exerted on it.
While we lose fat, our bodies temporarily replace the fat with water.
Since water is heavier than fat, the scale might make us think we're not losing (or even gaining).
Exercise will cause some muscle building. Muscle is also heavier than fat.
Using wardrobe as a "progress barometer" of how we're doing works well over longer periods.
It's also important to take complete measurements all around our bodies, often.
Sometimes, one part will lose while others remain unchanged for a short time.
Tony
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Hello all the newbies! Best wishes in your FTS journey. Praise God for giving Doug the love for what he is doing. And Praise God for Umpa for being right beside Doug. Love you both!
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We love you all too! ;)
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Hello all the newbies! Best wishes in your FTS journey. Praise God for giving Doug the love for what he is doing. And Praise God for Umpa for being right beside Doug. Love you both!
I'm enjoying the low carb diet and being in ketosis but my workouts are suffering because of it. Does anyone here eat carbs before a workout?
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I'm enjoying the low carb diet and being in ketosis but my workouts are suffering because of it. Does anyone here eat carbs before a workout?
Hi, Terrance! :)
Barring any other health complications (hidden or otherwise), if you are living the FTS lifestyle as Doug outlined in his books, you should have MORE energy, not less.
The one exception is during "sugar detox". The period when first starting the lifestyle while the body adjusts to living with much less free-flowing glucose in the bloodstream. This normally can last anywhere from about 10 days to two weeks.
I you are in detox, be patient. The bio-mechanisms in your body are working hard to adjust. This in itself requires a LOT of energy.
But when detox has been achieved, you will notice a HUGE spike in energy levels.
At that point, the body has re-balanced itself to a healthy state.
Tony
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Hi Umpa. I really appreciate the help and support you and Doug are providing. I've just started and I'm fully determined to shed my extra tummy fat. But i've started facing a problem. Mostly while sleeping, I start suffering from severe spasms in my thighs. Might be because of the humid weather that has just started in my country. And diet that you recommend to cure the spasm problem?
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Did you watch the program or just come across that on the web Tony? ...
Hi, Shawn!
I saw it on the tube then looked it up online... A definite disjoint between the video and following commentary.
I agree about Pat's comments. He has his opinions about things, and among them, dietary regimens.
He clearly does NOT understand how ketosis operates and what a low carb lifestyle can do.
I wonder if he was asleep or using the restroom when Jimmy was telling his story? :-\
This is not the first time Pat's following commentary did not align with the segment he presented.
Although being on target about most things, I believe Pat's getting a bit too old to host the program.
And since his co-hosts are his employee's, they may be a bit reluctant to correct him on the air.
Pat is a good man, with a good heart, who loves the Lord, and the Lord's people.
I pray that the Lord let him gently know it's time to retire and allow his son Gordon to take over the 700 Club.
Tony
Low carb, Low fat and high protein diet has current meal plan of modern people. Checkout the List of Low Carb Foods for Vegetarians (http://"https://www.beautifulquickly.com/list-of-low-carb-foods-for-vegetarians/")before taking it up.
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Hi, wasaw247! :)
Thanks for the list.
But the number of veggies presented in this article is only a fraction of those we eat in the FTS low-carb lifestyle.
Doug's book, "FAT to Skinny Fast and Easy" has a MUCH larger list. And even it does not list all the veggies we can eat. The key is the net carb count, portion size, and volume of food we eat throughout the day.
Tony
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Hi Umpa. I really appreciate the help and support you and Doug are providing. I've just started and I'm fully determined to shed my extra tummy fat. But i've started facing a problem. Mostly while sleeping, I start suffering from severe spasms in my thighs. Might be because of the humid weather that has just started in my country. And diet that you recommend to cure the spasm problem?
Have foods that have high quantities of calcium and vitamin D. Also, eat two bananas every day in the morning.
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Hi, RonaldHare! :)
Eating foods high in calcium and vitamin D are a good choice to start. But the net carb count of ANYTHING we eat makes a BIG difference in weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) results. That must be taken into account BEFORE we place the food choice in our mouths.
Bananas are NOT a good choice for the FTS low-carb lifestyle during weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) toward goal weight. During this time, we STRICTLY limit ourselves to 20 net carb grams per day. Some people find they need to eat a few less than that to see progress. Some may do well with a FEW more.
So you know, ONLY ONE medium banana has about 24 net carb grams. And two of them would about FORTY-EIGHT GRAMS! That's more than TWO DAYS' net carb allowance!
After we reach goal weight, we may find that we can eat an occasional banana without major impact. But until then, it is NOT advised for successful weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/).
Tony
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Hello I have the book Fat to Skinny now and plan to shop for the items I need to begin. I have a couple questions. in the book it says to top an item with cream cheese So cream cheese is allowed ? Also I like my coffee with H & H but do I now use heavy cream ? :-\
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Hello, BellaNoela! :)
I use cream cheese everyday on a GG bran cracker that I eat each morning with my vitamin and other supplements. I also use heavy cream in many things. Both items are FTS (FAT to Skinny) friendly. Both are very low (or no) carb.
Remember, it's the carb count that matters most. You have 20 net carb gram limit per day to "spend" on whatever food you like. I suggest adding greens to your menu each day for added fiber and other nutrients. Be sure to check carb counts on those, too.
Be sure to ALWAYS check labels for carb counts BEFORE buying any food.
Tony
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Welcome SherriAubrey!!!! Lots of members here to help you, myself included. Smiling warmly seeing you join us!
Re: Eat Fats, Cut Carbs to Reclaim Your Skinny Self:
I'm eating healthy fats. Seen research online about testogen reviews (https://www.coastandards.org/testogen-review-results/) that butter is healthy too, as well as extra virgin coconut & extra virgin olive oils.
I'm drinking bulletproof coffee in morning with pure Stevia to sweeten.
I am also eating fats including butter and olive oil but it cannot suit my body. It shows some side effects like an upset stomach.
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Welcome SherriAubrey!!!! Lots of members here to help you, myself included. Smiling warmly seeing you join us!
Re: Eat Fats, Cut Carbs to Reclaim Your Skinny Self:
I'm eating healthy fats. Seen research online that butter is healthy too, as well as extra virgin coconut & extra virgin olive oils.
I'm drinking bulletproof coffee in morning with pure Stevia to sweeten.
I am also eating fats including butter and olive oil but it cannot suit my body. It shows some side effects like an upset stomach.
Hi, EdwardDailey!
If you find you cannot tolerate fats well, you may want to talk to your doctor. For example, conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause issues with processing fats. Medication can often help.
I hope you find a treatment that will help you.
Regards,
Tony
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Hi, wasaw247! :)
Thanks for the list.
But the number of veggies presented inAgoc Travel (https://www.agoctravel.com) this article is only a fraction of those we eat in the FTS low-carb lifestyle.
Doug's book, "FAT to Skinny Fast and Easy" has a MUCH larger list. And even it does not list all the veggies we can eat. The key is the net carb count, portion size, and volume of food we eat throughout the day.
Tony
Yes you are right. This list do not contain all the items that need you to get fat to skinny. is there any other list that contains all the items that are necessary to get fat to skinny? I want it urgently.
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Hi, wasaw247! :)
Thanks for the list.
But the number of veggies presented in this article is only a fraction of those we eat in the FTS low-carb lifestyle.
Doug's book, "FAT to Skinny Fast and Easy" has a MUCH larger list. And even it does not list all the veggies we can eat. The key is the net carb count, portion size, and volume of food we eat throughout the day.
Tony
Yes you are right. This list do not contain all the items that need you to get fat to skinny. is there any other list that contains all the items that are necessary to get fat to skinny? I want it urgently.
Hi, Jeffrey!
The way to long term success with weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is to make sure you eat no more than 20 net (digestible) carbs per day and watch portion sizes. Other than eating items that go over those amounts, you may eat whatever you want.
I urge you to read Doug's book for his story and explanation of how this eating lifestyle works.
It worked for me. It literally saved my life.
Regards,
Tony
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Welcome SherriAubrey!!!! Lots of members here to help you, myself included. Smiling warmly seeing you join us!
Re: Eat Fats, Cut Carbs to Reclaim Your Skinny Self:
I'm eating healthy fats. Seen research online that butter is healthy too, as well as extra virgin coconut & extra virgin olive oils.
I'm drinking bulletproof coffee in morning with pure Stevia to sweeten.
I am also eating fats including butter and olive oil but it cannot suit my body. It shows some side effects like an upset stomach.
Hi, EdwardDailey!
If you find you cannot tolerate fats well, you may want to talk to your doctor. For example, conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause issues with processing fats. Medication can often help.
I hope you find a treatment that will help you.
Regards,
Tony
Yes, you are right. I will follow your advice.