FTS community is getting me through!

[catznflwrz]

Thanks all (Andrea, SarahC, mouseissue, Doug and Umpa) for your wise, empathetic and quick advice. It helped me to double down and keep trying. I spent yesterday finding the Joseph's bakery products locally. My husband and I were needing some bread after a week of lettuce leaves...as soon as I got home I made a little BLT with 1/2 of a pita and it was great! I took Doug's advice and gave up all sweet treats except for the most important, which is in AM tea or coffee. I made it through last night with zero sweets and extra appreciated my AM tea. It is only a small victory yet it feels great! I'll work to drink water all day and I'll order the FTS zero sweetener today. Thank you all again for your kind responses. The knowledge and encouragement is irreplaceable. I really think that I would already be giving in or up if it wasn't for this forum! Catznflwrz

[mouseissue]

That's why we're here, Catznflwrz!

We become stronger by helping others!
It is our pleasure to help you!

[Andrea]

Ditto what Tony just said.  You'll get it all figured out and be one of the supporters, soon.

[SarahC]

Don't you just love success stories?

[Elizabeth779]

hi catnflowers....you're right, this is a great site -- i'm new also.  I noticed in your writing you are working out the kinks to changing over to eating FTS style and adapting...and that is what will make us successful instead of expecting a quick fix -- or giving up when the going gets tough....you and i are doing the same things...my days off are the next 3 days and i'm on a mission to try recipes, find the crispbread, etc., etc...

hang in there -- "We CAN do this!"

[umpa]

catznflwrz there are also breads in The Bakery book you can make yourself.I love the Josephs pitas though very convenient and they freeze well You are welcome

[LalaK]

I just discovered these delicious littla pitas.  I found them at Wal-Mart.  They make a marvelous tuna - pita sandwich.

I cannot say it enough!   THANK YOU DOUG for writing FAT to SKINNY.  It has changed my life.  I am quick to tell anyone who asks where to find the answer to weight loss.[/font]

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Lalak, you are very welcome!  Are the the Josephs Pitas?

[LalaK]

Yes they are.   only 5 net carbs per pita -  I also found that Sara Lee makes a whole wheat light bread that is only 6.5 net carbs per slice.  It is nice to occasionally enjoy a sandwich on real bread. Sara Lee Delightful 45 calorie 100% Whole Wheat bread.  Notice, I said occasionally.    And it only took me 7 months to discover the Carbmaster Yougart that Kroger sells (4 carbs).  I should surf the forum more ofter.  

[umpa]

Do you have the Fat to Skinny Bakery Book?