Thank you both so much. Doug, I will keep an eye on my blood sugar level as well as my blood pressure. And I go back to my doctor in a few weeks.
The Protein Power diet is a lot more scientific which is probably why my Dr. liked it . It includes a lot of stuff about calculating your ideal body weight, and body fat ratio. Way to technical for me. However it does follow closely with FTS eating plan and supports the physical findings of the detriment of insulin resistance on our bodies and supports low carb for losing weight, feeling fit and improving overall health, including lowering cholesterol. It was easy for me to set that one aside and focus on the FTS plan.
It's only been 6 days since I started FTS but I already feel better than I have felt in years and can see a difference on the scales. When offered goodies at work, I just tell them that my doctor has me on a strict diet.
(which is the truth) However, I don't plan on it being a diet, I am aiming for it becoming a lifestyle.
I, as many others have stated, have tried all the others diets. Last year, I spent 6 months on the "dr. recommended" low fat / low cholesterol diet, and followed it exactly to a "tee". The next round of blood work showed that my cholesterol was
higher after the 6 months of following the low fat/low cholesterol diet.
I'm so thankful my doctor was willing and did suggest a different approach this time and I "happened" (
thank you Lord across
Your book. Looking forward to keeping in touch.
BTW - I've just ordered the cookbooks, carb counter and 2 bottles of the zero sweetener.
LalaK