20 years ago I went through quadruple bypass surgery.  I have done exceptionally well.
After the surgery I went through cardiac rehab. We met with doctors, dieticians, nutritionists and did controlled exersice.  One thing that was pointed out was that we can do all we can to make our lives "heart healthy' but, realistically, we can only control 15 to 20 % of it.  The rest is heredity.  Why is this never mentioned ?
Another interesting point was when a heart surgeon pointed out that when he had to do what he called a redo within five years it usually was on people that were dumb enough to pick up the cigarettes again !

I saw in one of your posts that the use of Splenda can stall a weight loss.  Is there a set amount or just the use of Splenda in general ?  I use no more than three teaspoons per day.  Some days not even that.  Would this affect my weight loss ?

It sure makes it easier when your spouse joins you in this major effort.  She has lost almost 30 lbs. and is getting  compliments everywhere on her appearance.
We plan meals together and are sure getting plenty to eat as we watch the scales go down and our clothes getting too big for us. I'm really proud of my wife for her effort on FTS.

Hello,
I have been on the program now since around Thanksgiving.  weight loss is almost 40 lb. My blood numbers are down as I am diabetic and check my blood every morning.  What a great feeling to give some of my pants away as they are now too big for me !