Welcome to the FTS family, Barbs!!!

You can enjoy cheesecake too!

Here's Doug's recipe;
http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=5477.msg58474#msg58474

You can find many others simply by going to the dessert page and enter "cheesecake" on the search bar.

Tony

The thing being is that foods are held in storage or outsourced (imported) out of season.  We should really try to eat the things that are in season wherever we may be.  Preferably grow what we need or go to farmers' markets.

So true, Morgan! 

Tony

Thanks, Susie!

I quit using canola oil some years ago after it became known that it is actually a liquefied trans fat.

Tony

Welcome to your conversation, eliza_smith!

How long have you been living the FTS lifestyle?
I've been living this way sine August 2010 and have never been healthier.

Do you have any questions or concerns about this lifestyle?

Tony

I know if u eat too much protein it can turn into glucose in ur body, does fat??

Hi, Morgan!

The process that turns protein into glucose is called gluconeogenesis (GNG). From what I can glean in my research, that process will work with fats too if the body does not have sufficient protein available (also assuming the presence of digestible carbs is low).

So as long as your getting plenty of protein, eating fats should not boost your glucose. In fact, in my experience, the opposite is true. There were times I was stalled. And then added more fat and began losing weight again.

Tony

Hi, Morgan!

Healthy fats are most any naturally occurring fat in meats or vegetables.
Avocado, coconut oil (very good for you), bacon fat, beef fat, etc..

Try to avoid altered fats that are found in processed foods like trans fats.

Tony

Let's face it - food is such an issue for everyone.  Socially or personally. Even those that are 'healthy' and don't seem to have issues do.  They watch what they eat.  I think there are very few people that can say they don't have issues with what they put in their mouths. 

You're right, Morgan!

The only exceptions that I know of are those with hyper-metabolisms.
They are the kind that can eat large pizzas chased down with beer and not gain one ounce.

Tony

Welcome back, Alicia!

Life does get busy sometimes, doesn't it?

I usually start my morning checking in here while I have my coffee and start my day. It's been pretty quiet. But I don't mind. If people come here just to get inspiration and information to improve their health, that's wonderful with me.

I try to eat veggies every day and berries often.
I also take quality multivitamins (Costco brand) to be sure I get what I may be missing.
Since I don't get much citrus, I also take 1,000 mg. vitamin C each day.
And a vitamin D3 because it's so gray up here so much in the Northwest.

Sorry to hear about your diagnoses of glaucoma and osteopenia.
I'll say some extra prayers and keep good thoughts for your improved health.

Tony