Just finished the book

[Nikki]

Hello all,
I read the FTS book during this past weekend and am ready to start today. There are 6 of us in my family, including 4 kids, so keeping sugar entirely out of the house probably won't happen but I've stocked up on plenty of sugar-free foods for myself. This book was just what I needed, it was straight to the point and the recipes are great. I'm glad to be here!!

[SherriPie]

Welcome Nikki! It is hard starting when there is still sugary stuff in the house. I had to do that also but I did it and so can you. It makes it a little rougher, just be sure to have lots of fun snacks for you ready to go.


Good luck and welcome to the the forums!! 

[Maddysmom]

Hi Nikki and welcome!!  You will be fine!  My family also still wants their sugary (poison) treats in the house.  You will find that after the first couple of weeks, you won't even crave that kind of thing any more!  It's really amazing how this works and changes your taste!  Check out the recipes and have fun with this!!    SO glad you are here!!

[Doug Varrieur]

You'll be OK Nikki, your new FTS family will grab hold and hang on to you

[joagain]

Welcome Nikki to the first day of your FTS Life !!!!

[shawn116]

Welcome Nikki

It won't be long before it doesn't bother you to be around all the other food.  Just hang on through detox and you will be fine.    Good luck on your journey!!   

[joagain]

Welcome Nikki , I had to do this with my hubby still eating crap it can be done ,it does make it harder but the only struggle will be the first 2 weeks ,then after that it is not that hard  I smell his bags of microwave popcorn every night . I just enjoy the smell !!!!

[ShihTzuMom1]

Welcome Nikki!  As the others have said, you will not crave sugar after you get it out of your system.  There are so many great substitutes in the book, on the forum, in the FTS Recipe Book, and in the FTS Bakery Book, that you will have so much fun experimenting you won't miss the other stuff.  Your family members will be jealous because your food looks better and they may want to start eating what you do.

[umpa]

Welcome Nikki! i am umpa, dougs wife if I can help please ask.I have a column on the homepage called asak umpa where i can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. Once you get through detox sugary foods will gross you out!And once you start reading labels and your family starts reading labels it will gross them out.A great video to watch with your family is Dougs Sugar,Sugar ,Sugar video on the homepage especially if  you have older kids.

[Alex Cruz]

Welcome Nikki.. It can be hard with others still eating that stuff but if you are ready and determined, you can do it... If you fall, just get up again... The first 2 wks are the rough ones but after that, its all good.. Doug/Umpa cookbook is a must have.. It helps make things easier especially in the beginning and their bakery book is also great...

best of luck!!!!