Been gone a LONG while ... 2 more weeks and I'll be back, though!

[SeaGail]

I did lose 41 lbs on Medifast, but I am so sick of the prepackaged dried "food" and can't wait to get back to REAL food.  I have two more weeks remaining of food I purchased, and I just can't waste $150, so once that's done, I'm comin' back - back to real food, good food, healthy food, and food that will help me get rid of the rest!  I just watched a video on Amazon streaming called something like The Perfect Human Diet, and it is low-carb, whole foods, etc.  It helped me work my way back to what I know works and what I know is so much better for me, although getting rid of 41 lbs I am very thankful for.

I will come back on a regular basis once I get started again and I hope I can join Sherrie Pie as a big success and motivation for others, as she is for me.

I am SOOOOOOOOOO ready.

Gail in WA

[SeaGail]

Even better - since I joined Fat & Skinny a long time ago, I've actually lost 49 lbs!  Woo hoo - that should be motivation too!

Question - how do I change the ticker background so that you can see my progress/results so far?  The font color makes it very hard to see, and I want to be loud and proud of how far I've come so far!

Gail in WA

[shawn116]

Welcome back to the forum Gail    Congratulations on the 49 lbs gone 

To do any changes to your ticker you just click on it.  That will open another page where you will then need to log in with your pin to make changes    You can review this post that may help:  http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=46.15 

[mouseissue]

Welcome home, Gail!!!

Like you, many have walked away from FTS, only to find their way back home!
You know what they say about the "greener grass".

I've been living the FTS lifestyle for three years now.
And could never imagine managing my weight and health any other way.
I am SO MUCH HEALTHIER!... I feel SO GOOD!... And, I EAT SO WELL, why change?
As you continue your FTS journey, I'm sure you'll feel the same way.

Just remember that we spent a good part of our lives getting FAT and unhealthy.
Our metabolisms have been severely damaged. Metabolisms heal slowly.
So, we can expect that it may take some time to reverse the damage.

As before, we're still be here for you on your way to good health!

Tony

[umpa]

Welcome Back SeaGail! Sell the medifast and have a burger!

[Maddysmom]

Welcome back Gail! 

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Gail, welcome back! Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Poultry, Cheeses, Cream, Veggies and many other goodies await you! 

[Maddysmom]

...and don't forget about one of the main food groups...CHEESECAKE!!   

[umpa]

  yeppers!

[mouseissue]

...and don't forget about one of the main food groups...CHEESECAKE!!   

 

Tony

[SeaGail]

Thank you all for the encouragement and inspiration!  Well, it's gonna be 2 more weeks - I miscalculated how much "food" I still had left, but I am SO anxious to get back to REAL food.  My main issue that I have to address is providing myself with enough what I consider "treats" - at least in the beginning.  That's where I get into trouble.  I feel deprived of those things that make me ultimately feel crummy and gain weight (bread, sweets).  But there are options, and I still have the dessert cookbook and I'm gonna make sure I at least have a little treat available when I get that overwhelming feeling.  I know that eventually that will pass.

I'll keep you posted when I get going!!

Gail in WA

[mouseissue]

Hi, Gail!

In the beginning, especially during sugar detox, our bodies will have very strong cravings for carbs.
But if you prepare yourself for those "craving" moments, you'll do just fine.

I always carry around some sugar free hard candy and sugarless gum for those times it's inconvenient to have a low carb treat. Usually, just one piece is all it takes to crush the craving!

Tony

[SeaGail]

Excellent suggestions - I'll make sure I have those two items at the ready, but only use when really needed of course.   I'm going through the cookbooks right now and I'm gonna have everything planned out for my first week and by the time I get started, I'll have my grocery list ready too, so it will be a piece of cake (or rather, a piece of cheese maybe?).

Gail in WA

[Doug Varrieur]

Hey Gail, why not list and sell that junk food on Craigslist and enjoy a nice steak, salad and caulimash instead 

[SeaGail]

When I went shopping this weekend, I basically came to the same conclusion - why delay something that will be so much better for me (not to mention tastier)!  Unfortunately I didn't have the cookbook with me; however, so I'll make it fairly plain and simple the first week.  Next week, I'll plan some different dishes to make sure I have variety.  I even ordered your new revised book to give myself an extra boost.

I didn't think about selling that stuff elsewhere, but that's a great idea!   I had delicious fried eggs with some melted cheese on top this morning (at 4:30 a.m., no less - I commute via ferry) and it's almost 9:00 a.m. and not a hint of hunger AT ALL!

Thanks again for the suggestion about selling that garbage.  Can't wait to share the joys of eating good food and losing weight!

Gail in WA