Fat To Skinny
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: livninfla on November 04, 2012, 08:40:17 AM
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Wanted to say hello, I will be starting today and look forward to the life change. I have a lot to loose so any help would be appreciated. I'm 6'1" 431lb.
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Welcome livninfla! You have come to the right place, we can help you ;) I am Umpa,Dougs wife. If I 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.Check in and chat often it will help you. It takes about two weeks to detox and then you will feel like a million bucks! Your energy will go through the roof ;)
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Welcome. You have not only found a program that works, but a community of people who have been or are travelling the same path as you. Lean on us. Ask questions. Share with us what works and what does not work for you. We can't wait to share your journey with you.
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Thank you both for the warm welcome. Based on what I've seen and read, I look forward to getting started. All the support will be greatly appreciated. :)
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Welcome to the FTS family, livninfla!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
We'll be with you every step of the way along your FTS journey.
Once you get past sugar detox, you're gonna feel FANTASTIC!!! ;D ;D ;D
Tony
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Hey livininfla, welcome to the group. I too am in Florida (in the Tampa Bay area). Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Scott
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Thanks Scott
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Hi Ho and Welcome :) :) :)
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Welcome to the FTS forum family, livninfla!!! :) :)
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Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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First I would just like to thank everyone for their warm welcomes. I must say I'm impressed with the outturning of support. Day one is done. I'm not even going to pretend it was easy, but I made it. I now look forward to each day getting a little easier.
Thanks again,
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Welcome to the forum. I take weekends off from the computer screen so I missed your first day. Congrats at getting past day 1. Remember how hard it was and use that to motivate yourself to look forward. It does get easier and we're hear to back you up and share the ups and downs.
It won't be long before you really just don't want to eat all those carbs. The best is yet to come!
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Thanks Andrea, today is much easier than yesterday and no headache.
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Hi there and welcome!! This is a great, supportive place for you. You can do this!
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Thanks Alicialn, very happy to be in here with such wonderful people like yourself.
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Welcome, tons of support here!
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Thanks Amber, quick question, will I have this taste in mouth the whole time
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quick question, will I have this taste in mouth the whole time
What taste are you having? ???
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Hi too sweet. It's kind of a sour taste like I've eaten something bad and forgot to brush my teath ;D
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Sometimes a low carb eating plan can cause an unusual taste in your mouth and halitosis.
When you are on a low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet, the goal is to create a condition called ketosis, which is the breakdown of fat into ketones. Once the ketones get into your urine and saliva, it can cause a metallic taste and bad breath to form. The process of ketosis tends to be diuretic in nature and, therefore, creates a greater risk for dehydration. Dehydration lowers saliva production which can lead to an increase in the bacterial growth responsible for bad breath.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/466358-funny-taste-in-the-mouth-and-weight-loss/#ixzz2BZWmwa00 (http://www.livestrong.com/article/466358-funny-taste-in-the-mouth-and-weight-loss/#ixzz2BZWmwa00)
Actually this means that you are probably burning fat like crazy ;D Drinking more water will help a lot. Also chewing gum works for me.
For sure if you feel it is more than that you should talk with your doctor to be sure nothing more is going on....this is my best guess though ;)
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Thanks for the info I figured had something to do with the diet, and now that you mention it, metallic is about right. I do feel amazing!!
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It's also worth mentioning that this type of ketosis is different from the dangerous type that can spell big trouble for diabetics. It is important to know that because it can come up in discussions with others who only know about the dangerous kind. Also, if you have routine blood tests that measure ketone levels, you will likely have results that are high. If you tell the doctor/practitioner that you eat a low carb diet, they know that it isn't a problem.
Isn't feeling good a fabulous thing?
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Welcome to our family livininfla, there's no better support forum on the web :) Be sure to visit and post often! 8)
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Thanks Doug, great read and outstanding plan. So far a wonderful experience.
Thank you,
Matt
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:D GOOD LUCK
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Welcome livinfla to the site. How is your week going? Each day will get easier and easier. Soon all cravings will be history!
I just realized...there are a lot of us on here living in Florida. ;D