Has anyone had any problems like this?  I just had a couple products yesterday - no carbs, but one of them had 24 grams of sugar alcohols and later in the afternoon, I had some stomach problems I don't normally have.  I read on another site that it can cause problems especially with IBS.  Has anyone else had problems.  I had the best chocolate/carmel candy bar with no carbs and it was great!!!!!  But maybe not if it caused my tummy troubles.

Francine

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You all are great!  I called my friend and she thinks her husband might grill steaks so that means salad probably - which gets me half way there too.  I will bring some stuff like you all suggested.

But I gotta tell ya, the turkey image you had Doug really brought the point home.  I'm sitting reading and at first I said to myself, "huh" and then like lightning it hit me!!!!!!!  What a terriffic way to remind me of what has just happened this past week and how I feel and how I want to keep feeling.

Many cudos to you all!

Francine

 

Well I knew it was the right choice to pick up your book Doug!  I'm down 10 lbs in 7 days!!!!!  I am so excited to get a good start because it gives me the motivation to continue what I KNOW is the perfect lifestyle for me.  I already feel better and am looking forward to feeling even better.  I've checked out the recipes and read loads of peoples posts to get am much info as possible. 

My pastor at church yesterday told me he thought I looked thinner and I was shocked because I didn't think it would be noticeable!  Thank you again and thanks to everyone on this board for helping me out!

WOOHOO

Ok then, good to know - I guess I'm doing something right then!  Thanks again for helping out.  BTW, Doug - I have to say your book was so good - it was basic and I loved the print like a text book.  It made so much  sense that after dieting for years I already knew deep down what was keeping me fat, but needed to be reminded rather vividly what was truly happening with my body and the food that all the companies shove down our throats with their advertising etc., Some books and programs are so technical that I just want to go to sleep.  I've been on countless diets as many others have also probably been, but this just stuck in my head and said "THIS IS IT".

What is weird is that I saw a diet in a woman's magazine, you know - the kind that has a diet every week and they get my money every week, and I went to Barnes and Noble to find it.  I couldn't find it and couldn't remember the name of the book, but I perused all the books and yours just hit me!  I kept looking and went back to look at it three times and finally said - I really like this, this makes sooooooo much sense, and he's a REAL person like me!  The Lord was looking out for me and directing me to your book.

I just want to thank you for writing the book for others so we too can know the truth.  You are really an inspiration!!!

Ok, I am really not trying to be a pain, but.....  I have a question about total calories.  I know eating too much of even the low carb stuff will stop you from losing, but I have problems (because of my stomach stapling), not eating enough during the day.  Previously - I had no problem because I snacked on sweets, cookies, cakes, etc during day and there were my calories (not nutritious - but calories)

Ever since my stomach stapling I have a hard time with meats unless very tender (like crockpot chicken breasts till they fall apart), hard veggies, or even getting a half cup of veggies at a time in - usually it doesn't go down well and I'm guessing you know the results.  (I've had over 10,000 in dental work due to the vomiting problems - with another 10,000 dollars still.)  Anyhow,  what do you suggest - just eating all day or what.  I don't work, but at the present I'm not much of a cook - I've relied on fast food and eating out. 

I really want to get a handle on this for my health and I am watching my 18 year old daughter go down the same path.  Any ideas FTS folks?

crystalhummer Francine

Thanks!  I'll check it out!

crystalhummer

Hi all, I just started yesterday and am thrilled with Doug's book and this lifestyle.  I've been heavy all my life and have lost and gained 100 pounds twice.  I had my stomach stapled in 1997 and lost about 60 pounds and have since lost another 30.  I still need to lose about 75 lbs - and I would be at the lowest weight of my life!

I have to have my knees replaced because of arthritis and lack of cartilage - I'm only 53.  I had done Atkins many years ago and had some success.  Sweets are my downfall and since my stomach stapling they go down easy (ice cream cookies, pies, etc.  - you get the idea). 

I am extremely hopeful.

Just wanted to say hi

Francine (crystalhummer)