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First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« on: October 25, 2012, 04:37:19 PM »
Well I started on a weight loss and better health journey on September 1st. I am an old follower of Atkins and knew this had worked in the past till I started to re-introduce the carbs.   :( I found FTS at the end of the month and have been doing FTS effectively since October 1st. I am down just under 30 pounds!!

I have to say the part that really made me open my eyes was the part about the French Fries! HOLY COW 12 Teaspoons? ! YUCK!!

Today at work, the girls all brought in food. Minestrone soup, (yep, with pasta), Bread, chips, Cookies and other stuff that I knew I couldn't or wouldn't eat. I planned accordingly. Veggies, cheese, sliced turkey and a little Blue cheese dressing.

This is wonderful!! I feel ALIVE again and I am not craving. I had the withdrawal headache for the first 2 days but after that I was good. Sugar free gum helps!

I'll try to be active as I would love the support of those who understand the challenges!

Thank you!!!
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 06:45:52 PM »
hi marofld - welcome. Congrats on the weight loss - fantastic - sooo jealous. I tried Atkins many many years ago and just couldn't get passed what to have for breakfast.  Here there are so many options to chose in the recipe sections.

Looking forward to seeing your posts.
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2012, 08:53:14 PM »
Hi Marofld!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :)
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2012, 01:06:40 AM »
Welcome to the forum Marofld!!!  Congratulations on your weight loss so far!!  You are doing fantastic!   :D   You've come to the right place for support....there are a lot of wonderful folks here.  Come in and join in on the conversations often.  It really does help you to be accountable and to stay focused.   I look forward to reading your posts   :)



Kim I love the new profile picture  ;D
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2012, 06:20:14 AM »
Welcome!  30 pounds gone feels great, doesn't it?  So happy you found FTS!
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2012, 09:21:27 AM »
Welcome.  30 pounds is awesome.

As you stated, being prepared is key.  Having food you can and want to eat available makes passing on the high carb food others bring in easier.  That is how I plan to approach the holiday season.  The pre-halloween candy dishes have already come out and I see people repeatedly having "just one".  I know I was that guy in the past.  The food sign up sheets are beginning to circulate for the Thanksgiving and Christmas grazathons that are a tradition at my job.  Well now I have lots of healthy low carb recipes to choose from.

Mark
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2012, 11:56:54 AM »
Welcome to the FTS family, Marofld!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Congratulations on the fantastic start! ;D ;D ;D

I too tried Atkins and lost LOTS of weight... And sadly, put it all back on and more! :'(
The problem was the way I was eating and the constant craving for high carb junk.

Unlike Atkins, with FTS we enjoy marvelous replacements for those high carb foods.
That means we don't have to feel compelled to return to our "old ways" that made us FAT.

The FTS program is designed to help us learn about how our bodies respond to different foods and amounts.
Knowing how your body will respond to something you're about to eat, gives you power over the circumstance.
I never felt that way with ANY weight loss program before!

With FTS, you too now have that power!

I'm looking forward to hearing more about your FTS journey! :)

Tony
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2012, 08:26:10 PM »
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!  :)
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2012, 10:17:10 AM »
Welcome marofld! I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask.Congrats on the weight loss!! I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. Enjoy the forum! :)
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2012, 08:22:26 AM »
Welcome, marofld.  Come visit as often as you can.  There's lots of support and ideas and encouragement available here.  Congratulations on the great weight loss so far!
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2012, 09:17:22 AM »
Hello Andrea! You have been MIA :)
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Re: First time posting, down almost 30 pounds!
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2012, 09:23:38 AM »
Welcome to the family Marofld, congratulations on the wonderful start  8)
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« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2012, 11:25:38 AM »
Wow!!  :o  You are doing GREAT!!!  Welcome to the family!!!  :) 
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« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2012, 01:31:11 PM »
One of my daughters had a baby on October 12th and I took off last week to help out.  She lives nearby so I spent mornings helping with the household stuff and with the grandkids as needed.  It was a wonderful chance to spend time with her and hold babies, read stories and smell all the good baby smells. 

Now I'm back to work and near a computer.
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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2012, 01:58:23 PM »
Quote from: Andrea on October 29, 2012, 01:31:11 PM
One of my daughters had a baby on October 12th and I took off last week to help out.  She lives nearby so I spent mornings helping with the household stuff and with the grandkids as needed.  It was a wonderful chance to spend time with her and hold babies, read stories and smell all the good baby smells. 

Now I'm back to work and near a computer.
Hi Andrea! :)

Congratulations for the new family member!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'm very happy for you and your daughter!

Being a grandparent is great!
You can love and spoil 'em while leaving the real "work" of parenting to the parents! ;)

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