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Today is my first day to join the FTS family
« on: January 30, 2012, 07:59:57 AM »
Hi! I purchased the new book a week ago and have read it twice.  Listened to the CD on Friday while driving in my car for several hours to a meeting. I am very excited about making changes for myself and my oldest son, 15, who at 6'1 is 255 pounds.  I am a sugar-addict and want to eat chocolate daily!!  We started the lifestyle change over the weekend however, I have not cleaned out the cabinets yet.  I have a husband and younger son who doesn't want to give up carbs!  Last year I lost 18 pounds in 3 months by going on "my "own" diet which consisted living on seafood, steak, celery w/pnut butter, V8 juice and by completely giving up breads and sweets.  I however gained it all back by October, 2011.  I didn't know anything about carb reduction weight loss plans, but essentially that is what I did last year when I lost the 18 pounds!  I'm excited about the recipes in the book. I have a total of 40 pounds to shed to really feel healthy and my son wants to get down to at least 210 pounds.  I do not have diabetes but it runs in my family so I am making these changes to help both me and my son live a healthier life.  My job is also very, very sedentary so I am working out everyday to wii dance party (30 minutes) and using the total gym for 30 minutes!
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 08:05:14 AM »
Welcome vdilley! I am umpa,dougs wife.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.We have alot of families on the plan. If I can help you please ask. ;)
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 08:19:24 AM »
Welcome Vdilley to FTS .Dropping suga will help for sure !!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 09:04:18 AM »
Welcome to the FTS family!!  The forum is filled with wonderful friendly folks, support, ideas and recipes  :)  Please don't be a stranger...
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 09:41:39 AM »
Welcome to a new way of life.
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Re: Today is my first day to join the FTS family
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 10:09:21 AM »
Hello and welcome to the forum!  You will find so much help and support here, and this lifestyle really WORKS!  ;D  The sweets you used to love can just be replaced with yummy desserts that are sugar free.  I never feel deprived!  Definitely take some time to check out the recipe exchange.  The bakery book is AWESOME too! 
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2012, 11:52:52 AM »
Welcome to the FTS family! You'll do great!!  ;D ;D
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2012, 01:15:35 PM »
Welcome to the party!  8)
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2012, 02:47:20 PM »
Welcome to the family, vdilley!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Between Doug's book, the CD, and this forum, all you need to bring to the party is commitment.
With that, you will lose the weight.

Diabetes runs in my family too.
I believe that genetics plays a role in many diseases.
In other words, we are more likely to get diabetes than other folks who do not have family histories.

So by getting serious with FTS today, you can save yourself and your son future misery from that disease.

I am looking forward to hearing about your FTS journey!

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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2012, 08:57:19 PM »
Ok...well it's 9 pm EST and I've done great all day.  Now I am craving something chocolate so bad! I have a habit of wanting to eat a piece of chocolate every night and wash it down with a glass of milk!  I've had this habit since I was 12 years old...ughhh!  What is the best substitute for a piece of chocolate?  Any ideas?  Thanks
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2012, 09:24:44 PM »
Hi vdilley  don't you worry I don't think you are alone there...LOL   There is plenty of sugar free chocolates out there on the market you just have to taste test to see which ones you like the best.  To me I have never tasted a bad chocolate...LOL  My fav at the moment is the sugar free peanut butter ones....Oh my!!!!  I find them at Walmart for about $2.  5 pieces for 2 net carbs.  I only buy them for a special treat because I could just eat until I'm sick.  That brings me to my next advise.... always stay within the listed serving.  Most you find commercially are made with Malitol that could cause tummy issues.  It's kinda self policing if you know what I mean ;)  Last but not least Umpa has a recipe to make sugar free chocolate chips, cookies, cakes......etc... No need to fear the chocolate!!   ;D 

I must add though if you do stall, the sweets should be the first to go  ;)

I've been a chocoholic for as long as I can remember  ;D
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« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2012, 10:44:58 PM »
doug's one minute chocolate cake is pretty good.  Recipe in the red book.
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2012, 10:53:17 PM »
Welcome to FTS vdilley!  I am fairly new here too...it has been ~3 weeks (I have lost 13 pounds as of today!).  This is a GREAT group of people!  You will love it!
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Re: Today is my first day to join the FTS family
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2012, 08:59:11 AM »
Quote from: vdilley on January 30, 2012, 08:57:19 PM
Ok...well it's 9 pm EST and I've done great all day.  Now I am craving something chocolate so bad! I have a habit of wanting to eat a piece of chocolate every night and wash it down with a glass of milk!  I've had this habit since I was 12 years old...ughhh!  What is the best substitute for a piece of chocolate?  Any ideas?  Thanks

What is the best substitute for a piece of chocolate?  How about a piece of chocolate :) and enjoy a glass of unsweetened almond milk! I never want you to feel as if you MUST break back into the old sugar habits again. Check out this recipe, It's one of my favs- http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=135.0
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« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2012, 10:52:25 AM »
Way to go on the 13 pound loss, froglvr!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Don't ya love watching the FAT disappear? ;)
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