I'm not sure how long you have been trying this program or how long you have written in.
I haven't been on here like I used to be and want to be lately just cuz...life is busy at times.

I am a 44 year old mother of 5, with a house FULL of kids most days  and with everyone used to eating "their way" I found it hard to follow this plan, at first...

I remember writing in to the Forum feeling almost crazy after a few weeks on plan and nothing to eat in the house and surrounded by all the "bad foods" - Doug wrote back to me almost immediately and gave me a ton of suggestions for foods to keep in my fridge...my favorites being: deviled eggs, meat and cheese tray, strawberries, whipped cream, sugar free jello...the key for me was to keep ALL of MY favorite things in the house...I love some of the recipes and made sure I always had the ingredients.  I could have been down  more than I am now but I fell off track for a short time... but I got back on and I really do believe we are worth it! I feel the difference immediately in my energy!
I will help you stay on track if you need support, we all will...think of this as a gift to yourself...now my husband and kids eat a lot of the things I eat...they are slowly cutting sugar (sweets, breads, chips) out and are replacing them with low sugar options...Let me know if you decide to give it another shot...Sandy

Good for you, Owensmath!
My girls have been telling me lately "Mom, Imagine if you started walking along with this food plan!"
I need to...I need to have the great feeling you are having...more energy, spending more time outside with kids etc...

You must need a new wardrobe by now...
 
Sandy

It's nothing...it's a small blood blister type thing, he said they can just come...and maybe go, maybe not.
Thank God it was nothing!
Worth the $165 for me to walk in and hear that!
How are you doing?

Thank you!

I feel like Im going through withdrawals...my tummy hurts 
but I had a great FTS day...
I just have to be prepared with snacks etc!  I know what to do...
I do not know what triggered me to go off program...

Well Im back on and will stick with it!  I DO appreciate all the kind words and support!
I think I will go to the grocery store and look for an 11 lb turkey and carry in all around the
store, my 5 girls will LOVE it 
Sandy

Thank you!
I walked away from the kitchen tonight after having a salad and
I took a long hot bubble bath to "regroup" and think about all of this...
I feel so emotional about it.
I was so proud and didnt even have cravings for the past 7 weeks, now my daily stomach aches are back and I feel lethargic-just in a few days! We had company this weekend and with them came, wine, breads, cheeses...

OK, I am going to go to bed now and read your book ...again!
I will wake up to a new day.  I KNOW this is up to ME!
Thanks for your support!
Sandy 

What a great reward Doreen! Good for you!

I cannot imagine...and last night she was pushing it again.
Saying you cannot lose weight without it...UM, I was down 3.6 in a week!
I am living proof and proud of it!
I will do this with my friend.  To support and be nice to her. But I WILL NOT buy in to this....Herbalife!
One protein bar has my days worth of carbs...

Congrats! That is AWESOME!! 
Sandy