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General Questions / apps
« on: July 05, 2014, 01:15:11 AM »
Is there an app I can download that will count the net carbs?
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General Discussion / Re: 200 Pounds gone FOREVER
« on: June 23, 2014, 07:25:05 PM »
Congratulations, you are an inspiration to me.
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General Questions / coconut water
« on: June 22, 2014, 09:30:40 PM »
I've been seeing articles on coconut water. Can anyone tell me if it is all it claims to be. I've read that it's good for just about anything that ails a person. That it even helps with weight loss. Just wondering.
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Lean On My Shoulder / My cholesterol
« on: June 21, 2014, 10:42:39 PM »
I want to talk about my cholesterol and my weight gain. I went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago and these are my numbers.M y current weight is 205 from 200. I have gained 5 pounds and my cholesterol is at 205. I told my doctor I want to try to lower my cholesterol with diet and exercise. My blood pressure is 120/70. I do take a blood pressure pill.
I have to say I am not eating the way I should be. I could blame it partly on my husband for not encouraging me and bringing food into the house that I don't need to eat. But, I am not. Because I am not going to blame him entirely. I know in part I am to blame to because I should be able to "just say no" but I don't have the want to, yet.
That's where all of you are gonna need to comment and help me to stay on course. I can't get on here as much as I would like to but gonna try real hard to keep you all informed.
I am 61 years old, my knees hurt when I try to exercise and I get out of breath when I walk so please ideas are needed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have to say I am not eating the way I should be. I could blame it partly on my husband for not encouraging me and bringing food into the house that I don't need to eat. But, I am not. Because I am not going to blame him entirely. I know in part I am to blame to because I should be able to "just say no" but I don't have the want to, yet.
That's where all of you are gonna need to comment and help me to stay on course. I can't get on here as much as I would like to but gonna try real hard to keep you all informed.
I am 61 years old, my knees hurt when I try to exercise and I get out of breath when I walk so please ideas are needed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Lean On My Shoulder / Re: Hello..
« on: June 21, 2014, 10:14:30 PM »
Great job Rob! I enjoy reading your post, it is very inspiring. I am wanting to get to the place where I don't let other people influence me on what I eat or think I have to have what everybody else is having. How do you stay so focused on what you eat? I need some help.
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Lean On My Shoulder / Re: Topic isnt New But I am.....need advice as a newbie
« on: May 13, 2014, 09:31:29 PM »
Hi, as someone who has started and stopped and started again, I can attest that if you stick with this program you will lose the weight. I had started in January and lost 8 pounds but some issues came up and I went over the cliff. I'm back now and I know it is going to be a slow process. I am not a patient person when it comes to getting rid of the weight, but I am working at it one meal at a time.
The FTS family is here for us, even with their tough love advice.
which is what I need. together we can take this journey to a new us.
The FTS family is here for us, even with their tough love advice.
which is what I need. together we can take this journey to a new us.
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Lean On My Shoulder / Re: Good Morning
« on: May 13, 2014, 10:11:34 AM »
Thanks Umpa, I know exactly what you are saying, It may take me a few days to really get on track but I am know with your help I can do this. I am kinda down on myself today and just need some words of encouragement. When I saw that number, I just wanted to sit down and cry. 
. Too me without the real help from my husband I won't be able to do this. He says he is helping but really doesn't the way I want him to. I have talked to him but not much encouragement. That's why I really need some friends on here that will get behind me and encourage me and give me some meal ideas.
I know this program works, I had lost 8 pounds in January but some issues came up and I reverted back.
. Too me without the real help from my husband I won't be able to do this. He says he is helping but really doesn't the way I want him to. I have talked to him but not much encouragement. That's why I really need some friends on here that will get behind me and encourage me and give me some meal ideas. I know this program works, I had lost 8 pounds in January but some issues came up and I reverted back.
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Lean On My Shoulder / Good Morning
« on: May 13, 2014, 08:28:02 AM »
As you know I started back to the Fat To Skinny program a couple of weeks ago. I haven't posted anything until now because for one, I have been too busy and too, embarrassed to say just how bad I have been doing but I realized that I won't get any help if I don't get on here and speak out. I want to get help and I know the friends on here are very supportive. Please help me out. I have gone up to 206 and when I saw that number this morning I said "THAT'S IT" I am so discouraged this morning. This is the first time I have weighed myself since I started back a couple of weeks.
Breakfast this morning was 2 eggs scrambled with a slice of American cheese (all I had till I go to the store) with 6 slices of pepperoni. 16 oz of water.
Lunch will be pepperoni with American cheese on a few ritz crackers (I know the crackers are not good) a banana and a small bag of veggies (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower). Unsweet tea
Not sure about dinner yet.
As you can see not everything I mentioned is good but my cubboard is bare.
I am worried about not getting enough fiber so I am taking metimucil every day.
Breakfast this morning was 2 eggs scrambled with a slice of American cheese (all I had till I go to the store) with 6 slices of pepperoni. 16 oz of water.
Lunch will be pepperoni with American cheese on a few ritz crackers (I know the crackers are not good) a banana and a small bag of veggies (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower). Unsweet tea
Not sure about dinner yet.
As you can see not everything I mentioned is good but my cubboard is bare.
I am worried about not getting enough fiber so I am taking metimucil every day.
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Lean On My Shoulder / I'm gonna try this again but discouraged
« on: April 30, 2014, 10:22:17 PM »
I hope there is someone out there that can help me out. I was on here back in January and was doing really good. I had lost 8 pounds. Then in February some issues came up and I rebounded back to my old ways. I don't like the way I feel or anything about myself. I am 60 pounds over weight and I am beginning to think I am just going to be this way. My husband doesn't like the way I look and every morning I wake up telling myself that today things are going to change, but by the end of the day I have gone back to my old ways. SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! is my biggest downfall. I got off sugar in January but for some reason I am having a really hard time forgoing the SUGAR this time. Can someone please help me get back on my journey I was once on. I have a personal trainer that I started with at the beginning of April, but I got sick at Easter and have been sick ever since with allergies and bronchitis. I don't want sympathy, what I want is for someone to get very real with me.
My biggest thing is figuring out my meals. I am not very creative. I want a structured meal plan that is made up for me that I can follow. I know there are meals and food ideas on here but what my dream is that I could get someone to make my meal plans up for me. Does that sound crazy? I know this is long but I just had to let you know what my thoughts are.
My biggest thing is figuring out my meals. I am not very creative. I want a structured meal plan that is made up for me that I can follow. I know there are meals and food ideas on here but what my dream is that I could get someone to make my meal plans up for me. Does that sound crazy? I know this is long but I just had to let you know what my thoughts are.
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Breakfast Recipes / Re: Jenny's Better Than Boxed Low Carb Pancakes
« on: January 29, 2014, 07:34:48 AM »
I just had Jenny's Better than boxed low carb pancakes, they were really good! I am always looking for something good for breakfast.
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Ask Umpa / Oven Baked Fajita
« on: January 20, 2014, 09:42:15 AM »
I am wanting to make this recipe for Superbowl Sunday. Please let me know what you think.
Oven Baked Fajita
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
2 Tbls vegetable oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel)
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place chicken strips in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish
Combine all seasonings and sprinkle over chicken and stir to coat
next add tomatoes, onion and peppers and stir to combine
bake uncovered for 20 - 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are done.
Oven Baked Fajita
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
2 Tbls vegetable oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel)
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into strips
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place chicken strips in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish
Combine all seasonings and sprinkle over chicken and stir to coat
next add tomatoes, onion and peppers and stir to combine
bake uncovered for 20 - 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are done.
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How To Register And Use This Forum / Re: NEWBIE
« on: January 16, 2014, 08:20:07 AM »
Hi NoellBlue1, I can attest to what everyone is saying. I have been living this lifestyle for 2 weeks now and have lost 8 pounds. 
It is easy to live this way as long as you read your labels and stay below 20 carbs. I am so glad I picked up the Fat to Skinny book. It's gonna be a lifesaver for me. I am feeling sooooo much better than I have in a long time. I am 62 years old and was having a lot of aches and pains, couldn't move without hurting. Believe it or not in this 2 weeks and NO SUGAR I feel great.
We are all friends on here, I just love visiting everyday.
It is easy to live this way as long as you read your labels and stay below 20 carbs. I am so glad I picked up the Fat to Skinny book. It's gonna be a lifesaver for me. I am feeling sooooo much better than I have in a long time. I am 62 years old and was having a lot of aches and pains, couldn't move without hurting. Believe it or not in this 2 weeks and NO SUGAR I feel great. We are all friends on here, I just love visiting everyday.
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How To Register And Use This Forum / Re: Editing Ticker
« on: January 15, 2014, 07:04:25 PM »
Help! I don't remember the code to edit my ticker. What do I need to do?
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Click Here To Share Your Success Story / Two weeks in
« on: January 15, 2014, 06:59:18 PM »
It has been 2 weeks since I started and I have lost 6 pounds. It hasn't been too bad. I also lost an inch and a half in my waist. I still need help tho. Today at work I got to craving chocolate, well, can you guess what I did? I got me a Hershey chocolate bar and a root beer (fully loaded, no diet) 
Well, I got it out of my system and I'm back on board. Tomorrow is a new day. Has anyone else ever do this and how did you do afterwards? If anyone has any words of wisdom please send them my way. I am really determined to succeed at this and meet my goal.
Well, I got it out of my system and I'm back on board. Tomorrow is a new day. Has anyone else ever do this and how did you do afterwards? If anyone has any words of wisdom please send them my way. I am really determined to succeed at this and meet my goal.
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General Discussion / Re: Where is Everyone From?
« on: January 15, 2014, 12:28:08 PM »
Southern Illinois