Hi Lorijeanne and Nikkismom!!!  So glad you both have joined us!!  You will love this forum!!  Everyone here is so helpful and friendly!  

Wow....wish I had seen this before I went grocery shopping last night!  I am SO going to try this recipe!  Thanks guys!!

My weight loss had slowed WAY down.  On April 1st I decided to go back to the basics of FTS.  So this week I cut my portions in half, only ate when I was hungry, left off the SF Russell stovers candy, and stopped the BIG servings of whipped cream.    As of this morning I am down 3 more pounds!  I am excited all over again like I was when I first started FTS!!   Doug definitely KNOWS what he's talking about.

Thanks to Sherripie for the encouragement this week!!   

   

Awhh... THANK YOU Umpa!  You are so sweet!!   However, "hot" is not exactly how I see myself.....ha ha   I was a little hesitant to send those photos because I am planning to look WAY different by the time that book is released in 2012. 

Sherripie, omg you have GOT to try the mashed cauliflower!  I didn't like it on my first try, but Owensmath helped me perfect it!   I just boil the cauliflower till it's tender.  Then drain it and throw it in the food processor with a little mayo, pepper, sea salt, and some cheese.  Turn that thing on for a little bit, and out comes fake mashed potatoes!   Sometimes I put a little crumbled bacon on top!  mmmm  Oh yeah!! 

I asked my brother's wife if I could share this, and I'm hoping she will join the forum with us soon....

In October she started doing FTS, but admits she hasn't followed it strictly.  I could tell she had lost some weight, but tonight she told me she has lost FORTY pounds on FTS!   Over the past year she had already lost 20 pounds by just cutting down, so she has now lost a total of 60 pounds in a year!

Also, my brother (her husband) said he started FTS this past Monday!  The way men lose, I am anxious to see how much he drops the first week!  While I was at their home tonight, they brought out the chocolate Carbsmart icecream, and we all had a little treat!    I am so excited for them!     

Oh Congratulations & Happy Anniversary Sherri!  I wish I could just hug your neck & give you a well deserved pat on the back!!!   You, Owensmath, & Umpa have been my go to girls for inspiration and advice!

Wouldn't it be cool if we had an FTS consignment shop for members only!  ha ha   I am no where near a 16 yet, so I could've put those hand me downs to good use!  ha ha

Enjoy your day!!  You are amazing!!!!   

Welcome to the forum Dwolford!  For me, participation in this forum has been SO helpful, and I know you will really enjoy it!  The people here are GREAT and so supportive!  Once you get past the detox, you are going to feel SO good!  It gets easier as you go!