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[Xtremesteph]

Hello! I've tried to be a low carber for a few years (i have my moments of weakness) and I just came across this book and it was very enjoyable to read.  My question is how does a diet like this differ from like Atkins (besides all the phases) South Beach or the Paleo diet, I think I start to get a little overwhelmed with all the diet books on the shelves now so just curious.

[umpa]

Welcome to the forum! I am Umpa,Dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.This lifestyle plan works because we break the cycle.We don't remove foods we replace them.That way there are no foods to add back in after you have lost the weight so you don't gain the weight back.Cycle broken. I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.

[Doug Varrieur]

Replacements, Replacements, Replacements    All the "diets" you mentioned are just that....diets. FTS is a lifestyle change. By replacing literally all high carb foods with low carb delicious replacements a person is able to eat the FTS way for a lifetime without any cravings for the old foods. I also think for many the design of the book...especially the sugar spoons make the benefits of eating low carb very easy to understand. 

Finally, you get your own private Umpa Loompa with FAT TO SKINNY 

[Xtremesteph]

Oh ok I see, thats interesting for sure because I have found that I eat healthy but when I get that craving, i'm not sure whats a healthier version so i eat the bad version and somehow get off track then.

[mouseissue]

Oh ok I see, thats interesting for sure because I have found that I eat healthy but when I get that craving, i'm not sure whats a healthier version so i eat the bad version and somehow get off track then.

Welcome to the family, Xtremesteph!

Some of the most supportive folks on the planet are on this forum.
So if you ever have a question about anything regarding this lifestyle, like how to replace something high in carbs, let us know.

If you commit to this lifestyle, it will reward you with better health!!!
I was a type II diabetic that was cured by FTS.
And although I'm on the downside of 59 years old, I can now keep up with my 25 and 30 year old sons!

I'm looking forward to hearing about your FTS journey.

Tony

[suzlyn454]

Oh ok I see, thats interesting for sure because I have found that I eat healthy but when I get that craving, i'm not sure whats a healthier version so i eat the bad version and somehow get off track then.

Welcome to FTS Xtremesteph!  I ditto what Mouseissue posted.  I also want to add that once you have stopped eating all those carbs your "cravings" will also stop.  You will have more energy and not be hungry.  I used to want to sleep all day, eat from boredom and binge eat.  Since I have been introduced to FTS my cravings are all but gone.  I am up before 5 AM everyday and go all day long.  I just now ate lunch; chicken salad on romaine hearts......mmmmmmm good. 

Good luck on your journey.  You will enjoy folks on this forum, recipes and Doug and Umpa.

[Alex Cruz]

Welcome Extremesteph,

I can tell you from personal experience that if you dont "change" completely, the cravings will remain and you will never be free of the carb addiction.  When I first started I made the statement of simple & complex carbs and their differences.. Well experience has shown me that there is no simple or complex.
Its low and high carbs...

When I finally commited myself, my AIC was 8.4 which is high and in July it was 5.9... There are so many replacements out there..

BTW I did Atkins and you will lose at the beginning, but when I started introducing the increments in carb grams, my weight started going up too.. So it really is a lifestyle and an awesome one at that..

[SherriPie]

I just want to reiterate that you have to go all in with FTS. After the first two weeks the cravings for carbs go completely away. I find that I forget to eat from time to time because food is just not a big deal anymore. Trust me, food has ALWAYS been a huge deal to me but on FTS it's just fun fuel and not an addiction.

Welcome to the site and FTS! Start today and change your tomorrow.

[mouseissue]

Hi Xtremesteph!

I echo SherriPie's post... In order to succeed, you MUST be FULLY committed to FTS.
As with most persuits in life, halfhearted attempts will lead to halfa$$ results.

So jump in with both feet and you'll do fine!

[Maddysmom]

Welcome to the forum Steph!  As for the "replacements"....there's some amazing recipes here!  I seriously think that is the key to my success.  I mean... knowing I can have cheesecake and still lose weight still just tickles me!!    I do agree with Sherripie & Tony.....it's all or nothing.   Starting the FTS lifestyle has been one of the best decisions of my life.  Welcome to the family!