OMG, I just read the book cover to cover and I am so inspired to start my new sugar free lifestyle and get SKINNY once and for all.
I'm making my announcement here because I'm a big believer in making yourself accountable and putting it out there!
I also want to send a sincere shout out to Doug, not only for writing such a great straight forward book but to you and Umpa for answering my nervous posts! :-)
This lifestyle plan makes so much sense. I can't believe I thought this was like Atkins. Doug is not suggesting to go low carb/high fat/moderate protein like Atkins...he's saying kick the sugar! I was eating so much fat on Atkins (that contained sugar) and wondering why I wasn't losing weight. I should be focussing on eliminating sugar, not on mixing fat and protein.
I have a pretty bad binge eating disorder and I truly believe it is my addiction to sugar and following silly, restrictive plans that have escalated this disorder. I just threw out all my diet books (Fat Flush Plan, Atkins etc.) and I am going to give FTS an honest and whole hearted try.
I stopped myself from buying the kiddies some mini muffins and croissants today (because I don't want to be tempted any longer and end up eating it all!) and threw out some heavy duty carbs in the house.
I even found a Low Carb Grocery store 20 minutes from my house (who knew it existed?..is this fate?) and stocked my cupboards with Doug's suggested items (GG crispbread, etc) and am looking forward to my Smaps, almond milk and strawberries for breakfast tomorrow! I then bought sugar free peanut butter cookies for my little kids and have decided we're all going sugar free (even though they won't really know it at first) and see how my hubby and kids do a month from now.
I finally feel hopeful about losing this weight, feeling better and taking back control of my life. Sugar will never control my life again.
Now I just have to not think about calories (because this is ingrained in me after 25 years of dieting) and not weighing myself all the time but I'll work on that!
Thank you for reading and for all of your support.
Nic
