Long time no here! But it ain't good news :(

[eliruthy]

Hello old friends!
I have had a ROUGH ROUGH year.  Bad.  Funerals, moving, gallbladder surgery---you name it.  Needless to say, I'm back with bad bad news....GAINED.  Almost everything I lost   I'm SOOOOOOOOO disappointed in myself and it's adding to my stress and misery!  I had my gallbladder out in June and I think it's contributed to weight gain also--I would almost bet it has.  I NEED HELP.  I feel like my metabolism has slowed down ALOT and even tho I have tried OVER AND OVER to stay on track---fail fail fail.  It's really unreal that I let this happen...and it happened fast    Please, can you help me get back on track??  Desperate.

[shawn116]

Hi Eliruthy   I'm so sorry you have had such a hard time of it.      The good thing is you know exactly how to get back on track.    We are all here for you...come in often we will be here all the way 

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Eliruthy, sorry you had a bad year and I'm sorry you've gained back all the weight BUT you do know what to do. Start by re-reading the book then empty out the cabinets, fridge, pantry of all those carb laden foods and bring them to a food bank. You learn to walk 1 step at a time and our eating plan is no different....1 meal at a time. Make every bite delicious and fulfilling, enjoy your FTS recipes 

[umpa]

Welcome Back Eliruthy! You can do it and we are gonna help!

[mouseissue]

Welcome home, eliruthy!

I too, am very sorry to hear that you've had such a terrible year.
But today is the first day of the rest of your life.
And coming back home to your FTS family is a wonderful way to start it.

Like you, I know how it feels to gain back everything you've lost... I know it's awful!
I've done that many times in my life. But that doesn't mean "game over".
We know that the FTS lifestyle will work as long as we live by its rules.
And today, you get a fresh start at it.

So follow the wonderful advice Doug gave you.
And prepare to go thru the challenges of sugar detox again.
But remember, you got thru it before. And you will get thru it again!
And when you pass it, that wonderful energy surge and sense of wellness will be great!

Never hesitate to reach out to us for ANY support you may need.
We are here to help you in any way we can.

Tony

[skychant]

Eliruthy...I know where you're coming from...especially the weight gain.  Just remember that you are in control of what you put into your mouth.  I started back Sunday and have already lost 7 pounds...I feel great and know that I am taking charge of my health. You have all the tools to succeed such as Doug's book and this website...Just Do It!

[eliruthy]

Thanks all!  My biggest problem is when I get stressed, or am unprepared and desperate for food---I fail...and instead of starting right back....I allow myself to keep failing.  Then I gain more---then I am depressed and round and round I go!  I'm concerned that my gallbladder being out has messed something up digestion wise.  If I can just get myself to STAY STRONG and lose it again it would make me soooooooooo happy.  All my nice small sized clothes are hanging in the closet, unwearable    UGH.  Just a terrible year...Thanksgiving tomorrow---so Friday, I begin....again.

[morgan]

eliruthy - life can really 'suck' sometimes.  There isn't much choice but to deal, and sometimes it is really hard to drag ourselves up from the 'quagmire'.   Choices have consequences - in life or food.  You've chosen to deal and that's FANTASTIC.  Forget the past;  as tony suggested today is the first day of the rest of your life.  You know what to do and we are all here for you.  Get yourself in the mindset and away you go.

If you want encouragement, we are here.  If you need suggestions, we are here.  If you want to rant and rave, you got it - we are here.

Check in often, post often, get to know us and we you.  We got ya.

[eliruthy]

Thanks!!!!

[skychant]

Wondering how you are doing

[eliruthy]

Um. Eating spaghetti and meatballs and fruit snacks!?!?!  I think I am depressed and exhausted. Still trying to get started. Can't believe how I have FAILED. I am going to try to start TOMORROW.

[morgan]

Um. Eating spaghetti and meatballs and fruit snacks!?!?!  I think I am depressed and exhausted. Still trying to get started. Can't believe how I have FAILED. I am going to try to start TOMORROW.

oh dear 

Never mind, tomorrow is a new, shiney day.   Deep breath ... and we begin ...

[Doug Varrieur]

Eliruthy.... you sound as if eating steaks, chops, salmon, chicken, lobster, crab, turkey, sausage, and a zillion other proteins, great veggies, wonderful FTS desserts is a punishment!  Look, enough is enough. TODAY you are to empty all the carb laden foods out of your house therefor out of your reach. Everyone in the home goes on the FTS plan at least until you've made it through detox and new habits have formed.

Ruthy, it's only food, you are in control of it, it is NOT in control of you. We eat great and so will you 

[eliruthy]

I know. You are right. I guess I have never thought of myself as an emotional eater and I hate the term but I suppose I am.  I start today I started right now!!!!

[anjelhands]

Yea, love yourself enough to take care of you! You are worthy! You are deserving!