FTS is the one if you commit to it and it looks like you are doing that.  One of the differences that I think is so important is that it is a lifestyle choice so my attitude toward food choices is different than any "diet" I've been on.  I'm losing weight but how fast isn't as important as how I feel about my future health and well being. 

Welcome aboard.  If you have a question, it's very likely someone on the forum has experienced the same thing and can offer great advice.  It's all about you (and as a mom you probably aren't the center of attention very often) and it's okay to make yourself a priority.  Your family will benefit from a healthier, fitter you.

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Welcome aboard, mom2jjl.  Now that the diet soda roadblock is out of your way, your are good to go.

I think they add a nice variety to my menus. 

Best of luck to you and wisdom for the doctors.  Take care.

Hello, Alex.

Shawn, I have ticker envy.  No I need to go see how to put the number of days on mine.

First I need to go back to work!

I'm sorry you are struggling.  It's hard to be patient when you are putting so much effort into all of these changes.  Stick with it.  It's worth the trouble.

I did go to a thrift store for the first round of smaller clothes.  It's still shopping.  I'm getting one pair of jeans and two pairs of dress slacks.  My co-workers don't seem to mind seeing me in the same 5 outfits every week.  It's all for a great cause:  ME.