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Title: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: umpa on June 22, 2011, 10:02:22 AM
Here is the place to post before , after and during pictures.Don't be shy!! ;D
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:16:34 AM
Umpa!

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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:21:29 AM
Doug!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:24:13 AM
Velvet
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:27:06 AM
LAURA
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:31:06 AM
JJ BOYD
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Post by: Rena on June 22, 2011, 10:35:08 AM
RENA

(http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL663/4073253/8473738/397351591.jpg)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:46:53 AM
ANDREA
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:50:04 AM
AJ and JAY
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:52:16 AM
ANDREW Lost 85 pounds eating FTS Mc'Donalds!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:54:45 AM
DONNA
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 10:58:10 AM
DOREEN
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 11:00:24 AM
GARY
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:13:48 PM
IZZET
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:15:34 PM
JAN
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:17:18 PM
PATTI
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:18:27 PM
SCOTT
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:20:05 PM
SHERRI lost 201 pounds in 15 months!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:22:09 PM
GARY
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:24:41 PM
RICHARD
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:26:51 PM
SHAWN
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on June 22, 2011, 12:29:27 PM
TOM
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Post by: izzet on October 15, 2011, 02:38:25 PM
Here's and updated picture from today.
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Post by: mouseissue on October 15, 2011, 03:59:18 PM
Here's and updated picture from today.

Looking good, izzet! :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: umpa on October 15, 2011, 04:25:54 PM
Your a HOTTIE! ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 15, 2011, 05:35:15 PM
Iz...I'm so happy for you :) You look terrific. I hope the stress of the job has settled in and you're doing well. Maybe Hallmark stores should stock FTS books :)
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: izzet on October 15, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
Thanks everyone!  Doug, it's been a learning experience for me to be a good leader-I don't like telling people what to do but I do expect them to follow my direction. I was put with Hallmark in a position of leadership for a reason.;)  I just had to realize that it's not worth stressing over and let it go...it's just cards and if they don't do what I ask I have recourse.;) All in knowing your parameters and not worrying about if they like me or not.  We are just getting started again for the season so I'm hoping this year will go smoother and less stress...priorities Doug...priorities. :D  I have found peace in my savior. (I hope that is alright to post)
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Post by: binky04 on October 16, 2011, 07:22:08 AM
You look great, izzet!!!
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Post by: suzlyn454 on October 16, 2011, 08:19:28 AM
Wow Izzet, you look great!!! Probably feel great too LOL!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 16, 2011, 09:22:38 AM
Of course it's OK to post your feelings, we're all family :) I'm proud of your personal progress  ;)
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Post by: KFAITH on October 16, 2011, 10:49:11 AM
Beautiful picture Izzet, and Yes amen give your Savior praise!!!! I do not know how many pounds you have lost or what your before pic looks like. I have only been on here a couple months now.  I lost one more pound this week, and thank the Lord for that too.
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Post by: binky04 on October 16, 2011, 11:22:59 AM
Beautiful picture Izzet, and Yes amen give your Savior praise!!!! I do not know how many pounds you have lost or what your before pic looks like. I have only been on here a couple months now.  I lost one more pound this week, and thank the Lord for that too.

Amen, KFAITH!! Happy that you lost another pound! You go girl  8)
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Post by: mouseissue on October 16, 2011, 12:31:50 PM
... I have found peace in my savior. (I hope that is alright to post)

Hi izzet! :)

That is why He's called the Prince of Peace.
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: izzet on October 17, 2011, 07:39:03 PM
Thank you all so much!!!! I appreciate the support you are all so awesome, congrats to all of your on your successes.

KFaith I'm earlier on page one or two with my first before and after.  Lost about 30lb on FTS and a total of 53lbs since I started trying to loose weight.  My best success has been with FTS.  I'm hanging out at my current weight for a while and when I feel ready I'll get on the bandwagon down to my goal.  I feel pretty good where I am though so not sure I will loose more but who knows! lol
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: mouseissue on October 18, 2011, 12:43:03 PM
Thank you all so much!!!! I appreciate the support you are all so awesome, congrats to all of your on your successes.

KFaith I'm earlier on page one or two with my first before and after.  Lost about 30lb on FTS and a total of 53lbs since I started trying to loose weight.  My best success has been with FTS.  I'm hanging out at my current weight for a while and when I feel ready I'll get on the bandwagon down to my goal.  I feel pretty good where I am though so not sure I will loose more but who knows! lol

Funny you mention that, izzet. :)

My wife was telling me that I look like I'm close to where I should be and should soon start heavier fitness training to rebuild my muscle mass.
However, I know that if I start too soon, I will have to maintain that level of exercise or risk getting very flabby (bat wings, etc.) later on.

I very well could be 20-25 pounds closer to my correct goal weight than my ticker says.
After another 20 (or so) pounds, I will reevaluate my situation.
One thing I don't want to do is to lose too much... Been there. Done that!
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: umpa on October 18, 2011, 12:45:19 PM
72 pounds is fantastic Tony ;D
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Post by: izzet on October 21, 2011, 06:55:36 PM
Tony I think you have to go with where you feel best.  I'm still thinking maybe another 20 lbs so I have wiggle room.  :D  I wish I could get rid of my "bat wings"...it's not attractive!  ::) I've tried everything...I use to do pilates with strength x-bands and boy did that work to tone.  Hey! Silly me I should probably try that again...two weeks of it everyday and you will see a difference. 
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Post by: derkaderka on October 25, 2011, 09:27:40 PM
The picture on the left was taken at last years Work Xmas party, the one on the right two weeks ago after walking in the park.

I am never hungry, everyone at work is complimenting me and a lady at my workplace that I hadn't seen in months today came up to me hugging me tearing up.  I've got the attention of some ladies, which I must say I do enjoy.  I got a promotion at work as well.  Everything is falling into place, I'm going to keep this up and hopefully drop another 100 lbs.  I've turned a few friends on to the book and the lifestyle and they are all about it.  They are hesitant at first because they don't want to give up some of the things they love but if I can do it surely they can do it.  I am no miserable, I can walk up stairs without problems, even jog at times without problems.  I walk at the park here and there just for fresh air and exercise.  My roommate has started on this lifestyle and is already down around 30 lbs in the last couple of months.  This should be the way for everyone no matter how big or small they are.  You feel great, eat great, and love life!!

Thank you FTS, you are saving my life one day at a time.
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Post by: umpa on October 26, 2011, 09:52:34 AM
YOU ARE AMAZING! ;D YOU LOOK HAPPY!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on October 26, 2011, 10:33:48 AM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 17, 2011, 01:38:05 PM
me after two weeks on FTS and 20 pounds lighter..this is the only Before pic I have
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 17, 2011, 02:13:04 PM
previous pic I call my "inspiration picture" hehehe this is me now, all made up and not deer hunting LOL this was early September of this year
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Post by: mouseissue on November 17, 2011, 03:17:31 PM
Wow, zombiegirl!!!... You look great! :) :) :)
Amazing transformation in such a short time!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 17, 2011, 06:06:31 PM
Zombiegirl I bet that horse is SOOOO much happier when you ride it now :) I'm so happy for you!  8)
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Post by: umpa on November 17, 2011, 07:04:05 PM
You are so pretty zombiegirl!!! You look great!!!! ;D
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Post by: suzlyn454 on November 18, 2011, 07:06:26 AM
Wow zombiegirl....congratulations on your transformation!
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 18, 2011, 03:54:01 PM
Thank you SO much everyone!
Doug, I haven't ridden that horse, I was ground training her for a friend...but I bet she was worried LOL

I have had a few people question if I have 40-50 pounds left to lose..that feels VERY good!!! I think I'll just see where my body gets to when I'm done shrinking I guess ;D

This go-around I'm incorporating excersize, because I need to keep my lungs healthy, and I'm also not wanting so much loose skin! God Bless everyone of you, I pray and give thanks for my FTS family everyday xoxo ~Renae
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 18, 2011, 03:59:17 PM
P.S: I wouldn't be where I am now if Doug wouldn't have friended me on Myspace (a site I was barely using)..it took me a couple weeks to really take time to see what he had to say..but I am eternally grateful and glad I did Thanks! Doug!!!
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Post by: izzet on November 19, 2011, 08:17:37 PM
The picture on the left was taken at last years Work Xmas party, the one on the right two weeks ago after walking in the park.

Amazing! Good for you!
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Post by: izzet on November 19, 2011, 08:19:37 PM
Kfaith sorry for the long delay in response...this is my hectic time I am a supervisor for a team of Hallmark merchandisers.  Thank you for your positive words and I can only give my savior the praise...all things are possible through Him. :D
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 26, 2011, 09:54:12 AM
Hey guys! I found a pic of me pre-FTS, but it says the pic is too large to post.....how do I shrink it??? And also, I tried making the side-by-side for my before and during in paint, one pic is HUGE and the other teeny, not good for comparison..how do I fix THAT?? Thanks!
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Post by: joagain on November 26, 2011, 03:41:29 PM
go to paint then image then resize  I do 50 in each also when you do the side by side you have to resize them both then do it .
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Post by: zombiegirl74 on November 26, 2011, 08:41:20 PM
okay, I will try it again ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on November 27, 2011, 11:55:31 AM
or, open the pic in Microsoft picture manager, click edit, re-size and reduce the size of the photo to less than 128kb, save the reduced pic with a new name so you still have the original.  ;)
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: zombiegirl74 on December 07, 2011, 10:03:50 AM
yeah, paint did NOT work for me..I'm not sure I have microsoft pic manager, I'll look for it..either that or I'll print, and scan them together! hahahaha
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Post by: mouseissue on December 07, 2011, 12:28:50 PM
yeah, paint did NOT work for me..I'm not sure I have microsoft pic manager, I'll look for it..either that or I'll print, and scan them together! hahahaha

Hi zombiegirl! :)

Microsoft Picture Manager is part of Microsoft Office.
I you have Office, you have it too.

You might check out this software.
I like it because it allows resizing images by right clicking them in Windows Explorer. Plus, it's easy to use. 8)
http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/ (http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/)

And some discussion about how setting image sizes in KB.
http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/discussions/79584 (http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/discussions/79584)
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Post by: msmac on December 12, 2011, 03:36:21 AM
New member here ;D !!  I can't see any of the pictures.....am I doing something wrong??
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 12, 2011, 08:53:29 AM
Hi MSMAC, welcome to the family! You should be able to see the pictures ...do you see members avatars? Check page 3 of this topic there are 3 or 4 member B&A pics  8)
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Post by: Marty on December 12, 2011, 09:46:19 AM
Hi, Msmac! Welcome to the forum! You've come to the right place! We tend to run off willy-nilly with the threads, so usually the gist of the post is at the very beginning or close to it.  :D
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Post by: umpa on December 12, 2011, 09:46:59 AM
Welcome MsMac! i am umpa ,dougs wife if I can help you please ask.i have a column on the homepage where I can convert your favorite recipes to fat to skinny friendly.Enjoy the forum and the food! :)
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Post by: msmac on December 12, 2011, 09:58:51 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome.  I am sure this is going to sound very strange, but I can see the pictures now!!  When I was browsing the site in the wee hours of the morning, I could see peoples names in large fonts and others replying to their posts giving congrats on their success, but there wasn't a picture in sight.  Whatever the case, I am glad I can see them now....you guys have had AMAZING success!!!  Hope I can follow suit.
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Post by: umpa on December 12, 2011, 10:00:10 AM
Your gonna do great! Have you read the book? :)
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Post by: mouseissue on December 12, 2011, 01:07:39 PM
Welcome to the family, msmac!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Reading the book is very important... If you haven't read it, do so ASAP.

Typically, the hosts for websites (web server owners) run maintenance processes late at night.
During those times, things can look weird and/or web sites can become temporarily unavailable.
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Post by: Kim P on January 18, 2012, 08:44:27 PM
WOW ~ Ya'll have done fantastic and the pics are such an inspiration to someone getting started ~ Congratulations to all of you!!
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Post by: umpa on January 19, 2012, 09:19:22 AM
You can be next! ;)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on February 25, 2012, 08:17:43 AM
Hey gang....how about some new pictures :)
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Post by: BigTex on April 15, 2012, 11:29:43 PM
Here is some of my progress ........
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Post by: shawn116 on April 16, 2012, 04:26:18 AM
Looks like some great progress....lookin good!!!  Keep up the good work  ;)
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Post by: Kim P on April 16, 2012, 07:41:32 AM
WOW!!  Lookin' Good BigTex!!
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Post by: umpa on April 16, 2012, 09:58:38 AM
Good job Buddy!! You know I cook alot of TexMex! So does TooSweet! Her husband is a mexican food addict. :D 
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Post by: BigTex on April 16, 2012, 10:03:57 AM
Thank you all very much! :D I feel so much better...... Now if I can just get over this plateau I've hit, I'll be doing a lot better.


TooSweet you'll have to give me some tips on some good recipes ;) WB
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Post by: Andrea on April 16, 2012, 10:42:17 AM
Very impressive.  Congratulations on all your hard work.

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Post by: BigTex on April 16, 2012, 10:52:24 AM
Very impressive.  Congratulations on all your hard work.



Thank you Andrea :D
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Post by: mouseissue on April 16, 2012, 10:59:44 AM
Here is some of my progress ........

Congrats on the 52 pound loss, BigTex! ;D ;D ;D
To appreciate that progress, pick up a 50 lb. bag of something. ;)

Plateaus are sometimes part of normal weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) progress.
And, they can also sometimes last quite a while.

But don't let that bother you!

You should measure yourself periodically.
I've been on a plateau of a couple of months but am slowly losing size.
I'm also gaining some muscle mass (which is heavier than FAT).

Also, during weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/), our bodies are making many biochemical adjustments.
This often goes on while the scale is not moving.
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Post by: BigTex on April 16, 2012, 12:02:27 PM
Thank you mouseissue.... I'll keep that in mind.
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 16, 2012, 05:39:25 PM
Keep going Tex, this will save your life on and off the "job"   ;)
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Post by: shawn116 on April 16, 2012, 10:13:21 PM
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TooSweet you'll have to give me some tips on some good recipes WB

You bet WB!   ;)  there are lots of recipes on the forum and in the bakery books that Doug and Umpa have on here but if you need any help just holler and myself or one of the other forum family members will chime in!  Lots of great minds with great ideas and good cooks on here  ;D ;D 
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Post by: SkinnyEagle on April 29, 2012, 09:32:21 PM
This is my before picture. I started the FTS program on April 15, 2012. I'm doing well. Things are starting to fit. I wore a dress to church today that I haven't been able to wear in a while.
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Post by: SarahC on April 29, 2012, 09:56:32 PM
You have a gorgeous smile, Annie! You'll be that SkinnyEagle in no time flat! Welcome to the FTS family!
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Post by: BigTex on April 30, 2012, 12:25:49 AM
Welcome to the family Annie  ;D ;D I hope you get as much from everyone here as I have. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable.
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on April 30, 2012, 08:34:50 AM
Welcome Skinny Eagle! Before you know it you'll post a "SkinnyAnnie" Pic  ;)
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Post by: Andrea on April 30, 2012, 08:49:51 AM
Welcome to the family, Annie.

We love having new people join in on the converstions.

Come visit any time you can.
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Post by: umpa on April 30, 2012, 09:14:45 AM
Welcome Skinnyeagle! Are you a scorpio? I am umpa, dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.You are gonna do great! Enjoy the forum :)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 30, 2012, 12:53:50 PM
Welcome to the family, Annie!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You're gonna love it here!... We'll support you every step of the way to becoming SkinnyEagle!
Please join our conversations often! ;D
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Post by: tonia175 on April 30, 2012, 03:54:05 PM
Welcome to the family Skinnyeagle!!!! :)
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Post by: shawn116 on April 30, 2012, 09:30:36 PM
Welcome Annie  :)  What a great picture
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Post by: BigTex on May 06, 2012, 12:34:05 AM
Here is some of my progress ........

updating to my most current pic..... can ya'll tell any more is gone?????
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Post by: umpa on May 06, 2012, 08:43:43 AM
WWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!! You look AWESOME!!! 54 pounds I am so happy for you!!!! YYYIIPPEE!!!!!!
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Post by: owensmath on May 06, 2012, 08:45:11 AM
You already look like a different, more healthy person! Way to go!
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Post by: BigTex on May 06, 2012, 10:28:54 AM
Thank ya'll very much I feel a lot better ;D ;D
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Post by: SarahC on May 06, 2012, 10:38:36 AM
What a difference! You're doing great, BT! It won't be long and you'll be slim and svelt!!! You know the answer now to a healthy body.
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Post by: shawn116 on May 06, 2012, 10:55:54 AM
Awesome!!!  keep up the great work!!  ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on May 06, 2012, 03:04:56 PM
Way to go, Tex!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

You'll be SkinnyTex before you know it! ;)
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Post by: SkinnyEagle on May 27, 2012, 08:58:34 AM
Thank you all for your support! I'm really enjoying this eating plan! Yes, Enjoying! I tell everyone who will listen about the evils of sugar and about your amazing program, Doug! Umpa, I'm actually a Leo. Do I sound like I have Scorpio tendencies? Thank you both for your commitment to the "special" people! I'm down 15 pounds!
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on May 27, 2012, 09:07:08 AM
Congratulations Eagle, keep it up  ;)
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Post by: BigTex on May 27, 2012, 09:57:53 AM
Congratulations !!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on May 29, 2012, 09:15:21 AM
15 POUNDS THAT IS GREAT!! ;D
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Post by: suzanneT on May 29, 2012, 10:31:54 AM
These are SO inspiring!! Thanks for sharing guys! Gimme a few more weeks, I want to hit that 50lb GONE mark before I post my first set of pictures!! ;D
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Post by: mouseissue on May 29, 2012, 12:29:42 PM
Hooray Suzanne!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: umpa on May 31, 2012, 08:51:07 AM
You have  a great attitude Suzanne! ;D
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Post by: ereino on January 21, 2013, 01:40:36 PM
Izzet, the Savior doesn't mind, so why should anyone else?  One should never go luke warm with their beliefs and no one should expect luke warmness out of you.  Be who you will be in God's heavenly name - AMEN!
Title: Re: Post Before and After Pictures Here
Post by: mouseissue on March 11, 2013, 03:38:59 PM
Hi, Gang! :)

OK!... I finally relent! ::)

Although I'm close to, but not yet at goal, I thought it only fair to post what I looked like when I started FTS in August 2010 and Thursday of last week.

The pictures do not even come close to describing how much better I feel and how much healthier I am thanks to Doug and FTS!
You guys saved this guy's life!!!

GOD BLESS YOU!!! :) :) :) :) :)

Tony
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Post by: shawn116 on March 11, 2013, 03:42:51 PM
You look awesome Tony!!!!   ;D ;D
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Post by: BigTex on March 11, 2013, 03:51:13 PM
 ;D ;D great job Tony!!!!
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Post by: jay12 on March 11, 2013, 03:56:01 PM
You look so fantastic Tony
8)
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Post by: Doug Varrieur on March 11, 2013, 04:08:00 PM
Wow! What difference :-) I'm so happy for you buddy
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Post by: mouseissue on March 11, 2013, 04:42:22 PM
Thanks, guys!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

I was going to change my avatar pic too.
But I thought I'd leave it up a little while longer.

All the Best!

Tony
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Post by: jetfan on March 11, 2013, 06:26:11 PM
GREAT JOB.
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Post by: Joanne on March 11, 2013, 07:47:52 PM
Wow! You look wonderful! Glad you finally decided to post,what an inspiration !
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Post by: getskinny on March 11, 2013, 10:42:31 PM
Awesome job. Tony! :)
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Post by: morgan on March 12, 2013, 03:16:45 AM
 ;) ;) ;) WOO HOO tony - wow - you look so much fitter and healthier. 

Well done - take a well deserved bow.
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Post by: Stephanie on March 12, 2013, 08:49:27 AM
OMG! You look great! It makes you words of wisdom that much more "inspirational" seeing those pics! Way to go Tony!
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Post by: umpa on March 12, 2013, 08:55:16 AM
Tony not only do you look half your size,you look half your age!!!!  I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! ;D
I think there are some turtles here that needed to see that picture right now.Thank you! ;)
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Post by: jay12 on March 12, 2013, 08:59:39 AM
I have to agree with umpa lol
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Post by: umpa on March 12, 2013, 09:00:54 AM
Amazing huh Jay? :)
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Post by: mouseissue on March 12, 2013, 12:01:15 PM
Awww!.... Thanks again, guys! :) :) :) :)

And Umpa, I'm glad to hear I look half my age, because I certainly feel like it! ;D

Hey, Tex!... Good buddy!... How have you been doing?
I see a post from you here once in a while, and every time, I wonder.

And to all the rest of you... No matter how slow or fast your progress may be,
keep the faith, stay the course, and FTS will change your life forever! :) :) :) :) :)

Tony

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Post by: mdanziger on March 12, 2013, 02:18:08 PM
Tony,

Awesome.  If you feel as good as you look, you must be so proud.  I can only hope my eventual after picture looks so good.

Mark

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Post by: katary on March 12, 2013, 03:52:44 PM
 :o....................... all i can say is CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Tony..... wonderful results for your days,weeks....months......years of dedication to FTS......   LESS man than before FTS that for sure!!!! and i know that you're proud of what you've accomplished and I'm certain you've been and will continue to be an inspiration to all that have passed through the FTS on line community and the ones that are yet to find this life changing source of knowledge and support:)

    Go tOnY.....rIdE ThE SkInNy PoNy IntO ThE SuNsEt........aWeSoMe!
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Post by: SherriPie on March 12, 2013, 05:04:03 PM
Tony CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you and you look WONDERFUL!!

You are true testament at how if you stay with it, FTS works!
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Post by: Kim P on March 13, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
Wow!  You look fantabulous Tony and I agree much younger also.  Congratulations!
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Post by: Joagain on March 14, 2013, 07:40:58 AM
Well Tony you did accomplish the shock and awe !!! Although I thought you avatar showed you as a very handsome man you look great now !!!!!!

 I know you feel like a new man !  Congrats to you my sweet online friend  :-*

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Post by: mouseissue on March 14, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Aw shucks, Jo!... You're so sweet! Thank You! :) :) :) :)

As a fellow "turtle", I pray that my before/after pics help you and all the other turtles in our FTS family keep the faith and stay the course!

Tony

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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on March 15, 2013, 10:58:04 PM
Wow Tony, you should be so proud of yourself.  Love the pictures and your ticker, but the healthy aspects are what are most important.  Congrats!!!
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Post by: umpa on March 16, 2013, 09:37:52 AM
Hi Patty! You look great! :)
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Post by: mouseissue on March 16, 2013, 02:00:24 PM
Thanks, Patty! :) :) :)

I agree with Umpa!... You look fabulous! :)
And I also agree 100% with you about what's most important.

The FTS lifestyle is designed to make us healthier.
The weight loss (http://www.fattoskinny.com/) is a fringe benefit! ;)

Tony

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Post by: Doug Varrieur on March 17, 2013, 09:46:03 AM
Hi Patty, good to see you! I hope all is well with you and the family  8)
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Post by: ShihTzuMom1 on March 17, 2013, 03:00:06 PM
Yes all is well.  I added to my "Enjoying my Journey " thread http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=975.195 (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=975.195) along with 2 pics, 1 being from my daughter's wedding.
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 31, 2013, 06:59:12 PM
those are beautiful pictures! What are your favorite meals you like to make?
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Post by: umpa on April 02, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
I love to cook but Chili (leftover for chili dogs is awesome)and Fish(I eat 4 times a week).  :)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 02, 2013, 08:02:41 PM
My daughter, Mary, loves chili!!!! I plan to buy black soy beans next payday and make chili for her. She also likes fish.. :)
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Post by: umpa on April 03, 2013, 09:30:02 AM
We have lots of fish recipes.Do you have a good chili recipe? Just remember when you make chili with the black soy beans put them in with the raw ground beef they take alittle longer to soften. For cuban beans they are just cooked at a higher heat.I haven't made chili in crockpot , but I think TooSweet or Suz has and they will chime in ;)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 03, 2013, 12:12:14 PM
Ahhh that's really good to know. Mary does not like hard beans. I make chili on the fly, lol. I add onions and green bell pepper, diced, as well as chili powder & cumin. I run out of spices a lot, lol. I dice fresh veggies and store in freezer in freezer bags. I grab handfuls and throw in the pan. :)
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Post by: shawn116 on April 04, 2013, 08:39:13 AM
The crock pot is perfect for chili   :)  Like Umpa said be sure to cook the soybeans with the hamburger to soften them otherwise.  I have even put them in the micro if I'm in a hurry or want to use the pre-cooked hamburger I always have in the freezer but if you are going to cook it in the crock pot all day....they should soften as they go  ;) ;)

When they are soft enough my hubs can't tell they are soy....Haha
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 04, 2013, 09:50:52 AM
Awww my crockpot cracked and I can't use it anymore. It was a beautiful rich red color too. I miss it. Too many expenses now to get a new one. I'll just cook, cook, cook on the stove for this.
Hmmm maybe microwave if I need to.
Thank you soooooooo much TooSweet!
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Post by: shawn116 on April 05, 2013, 06:44:16 AM
No problem  ;)  Many times I just simmer on the back of the stove if I'm going to be home.....works just as good   :)  Love me some chili  ;D
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Post by: umpa on April 05, 2013, 09:13:59 AM
Its wicked filling too ;)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 05, 2013, 10:25:30 AM
Today's payday, I ordered ZeroSweet, now going to get chili makin's.... woooo-eeeeee!!!!!
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Post by: Amber on April 05, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
Wow Tony!  You look years younger!  Way to go!
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Post by: mouseissue on April 05, 2013, 05:54:55 PM
Thanks, Amber!... I feel years younger, too! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: suzlyn454 on April 06, 2013, 08:15:28 PM
Golly Gee Tony!!! I almost missed your pics....WOWOWOWOW.  Congratulations to You.  I am impressed.  You look so much happier. 
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 06, 2013, 11:33:24 PM
It is nice to get compliments like that, isn't it Tony?
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Post by: mouseissue on April 07, 2013, 05:08:28 PM
Thanks, Suz! :) :) :)
Being healthier is good reason to be happier!  ;)

And, yes Susie... it is nice! :)

Tony
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 07, 2013, 09:01:59 PM
In January 2012, at 207 lbs, my doctor said I had high cholesterol and wanted me to lose my  weight to lower it. She said  to eat low sugar and low carbs. I had no idea how many carbs to eat. Took all processed foods, flours, rice, pasta & high sodium spices out of house. I made many mistakes but kept trying to eat healthy. Now that I am in this FTS family, I know I'm on the road to being healthy!

(http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/2/2/l22978915.jpg)
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Post by: jay12 on April 07, 2013, 09:20:43 PM
That's right!  We all have made our mistakes but we surely have learn and we are all happier like Tony said.
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Post by: umpa on April 08, 2013, 09:50:01 AM
WOW Susie!!! Hot Chick Dance!!
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 08, 2013, 07:05:41 PM
Awww..hehehehe...thank you Umpa!
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Post by: umpa on April 09, 2013, 09:17:20 AM
You are welcome Susie ;)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 11, 2013, 03:52:24 PM
Here is Mary. She was quickly on her way to obesity. She could not walk far & was using a wheelchair when we went to the store and other places to walk. Now that she is off sugar and carbs her fibromyalgia has not flared up and she has more endurance, less tachycardia. Most of all....... no more wheelchair at the store.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/319996_597730136904472_325444394_n.jpg)
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Post by: shawn116 on April 11, 2013, 08:26:53 PM
What a beautiful daughter you have there  ;)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 12, 2013, 01:51:36 AM
Awww Thank you so much TooSweet. She loves Low Carb foods!
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Post by: morgan on April 12, 2013, 04:59:14 AM
A beautiful young woman  :)  Also good that she is taking control of her health at such a young age.
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 12, 2013, 09:11:02 AM
She took control of her health because she was sick & tired of having to be in a wheelchair for years. She knows if she doesn't stay away from wheat & sugar and do her exercises she will not be able to walk in a store too. She has a VSD heart defect, tachycardia, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis w/ Uveitis, fibromyalgia which are are controlled by diet, supplements & exercise. The only prescription she is on is Zoloft for her anxiety disorder.
She is extremely happy to be walking among other girls & participating in volunteer projects like a "normal" person. Most girls she knows are lazy, so no worries about having to run a marathon, lol.
At Jobs Daughters they watch her closely. The last event she volunteered at she got overheated and was dizzy and fatigued. Her heart rate was soaring, they could feel it easily. They quickly gave her ice to cool down.
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Post by: umpa on April 12, 2013, 05:15:28 PM
She is stunning :) It so cool at such a young age she is taking control of her life.For most women that doesn't come till their 30's. :)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 13, 2013, 12:45:47 PM
Thanks Umpa, I really need to show her your supportive words. She is at Jobs Daughters Leadership camp now for the weekend. I packed all her supplements and prescription with her with instructions to give to nurse. Instruction them that she eats no sugar or starch. She eats meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts & seeds. Mary is really good at making good food choices away from home, so I am not worried. I just want them to give her food she can eat. She packed a big bag full of 1 oz packets of raw almonds just in case she can't eat a meal.
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Post by: umpa on April 14, 2013, 09:20:46 AM
You have given her the tools for success,she is going to do great!! ;)
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 14, 2013, 09:56:58 AM
Thanks. I miss her. We are rarely apart. I'm thankful though that she is able to be away from me now.
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Post by: Janekay on April 24, 2013, 07:55:09 AM
Wooow. It is amazing the pictures of you guys. I have been battling with weight since I was a teenager and the struggle continues. Hope to post my pics too soon.
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Post by: Kim P on April 24, 2013, 06:56:33 PM
I NEVER get tired of looking at the pics on this board!!   :)
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Post by: umpa on April 25, 2013, 08:47:43 AM
Welcome Janekay! I am Umpa, Dougs wife. if I can help you please ask.You are gonna do great and we are going to help you. ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on April 25, 2013, 02:38:58 PM
Welcome to the FTS family, Janekay!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

I believe most of us here have fought the "weight battle" from an early age.
So you're in good company here! ;)

Stay the course with FTS and stay involved in our conversations here for support, and you'll do great!!! ;D ;D ;D

Tony
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on April 25, 2013, 07:39:51 PM

Stay the course with FTS and stay involved in our conversations here for support, and you'll do great!!! ;D ;D ;D

I agree.... also enjoy the journey with wonderful recipes Doug, Umpa & others have given us here!
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Post by: TabyTaby on June 06, 2013, 09:30:15 PM
I'd like to post my previous before and after photos...I lost 90 pounds in 4 months :) but I don't know how! It keeps saying that my files are too big and I don't know how to resize :\
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Post by: umpa on June 07, 2013, 09:44:46 AM
email doug he will help you ;)
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Post by: TabyTaby on June 07, 2013, 11:12:00 AM
K thank you! that picture is the before, my profile picture is after...now I'm back to being closer to the "before" SMH
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Post by: SStephanie on February 18, 2014, 02:32:14 AM
I can't wait to hit my goal and post my own before/after.  These photos are inspiring!
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Post by: umpa on February 19, 2014, 08:03:17 AM
Welcome SStephanie! i am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask! I have a board on the homepage where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.You are gonna do great and we are gonna help you ;)
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Post by: SStephanie on February 19, 2014, 09:53:01 AM
Thank you, Umpa (cute name!)--I appreciate the welcome.

I'm so determined to make this work for me!  The pictures and stories here are very inspiring, and I LOVE the book, and how it's written so simply!  Most "diet" books are full of so much filler and mumbo-jumbo.  This one is fun to read and when put so simply makes lots of sense. 

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Post by: mouseissue on February 19, 2014, 02:26:55 PM
Welcome to the FTS family, SStephanie!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Anytime you need any help, support, or have questions,
please don't hesitate to use your support system that's right here!

Tony
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Post by: Stephanie on February 19, 2014, 10:23:04 PM
Sstephanie welcome !! Love your name 😉 come often and post any questions you have along the way
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Post by: o0OSusieO0o on February 20, 2014, 11:32:50 PM
I'm so glad you are inspired!!! We are here for you!
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Post by: SStephanie on February 22, 2014, 07:23:48 PM
Thanks, Stephanie!  I like your name, too. :)  And thanks, Susie.

I keep referring to the book, the CD and this forum to keep focused.
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Post by: wawaperry on May 12, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
Good evening folks. My name is Warren and this is my 3rd time starting this phenomenal way of life as of today. This time it's different because I will not be "Distracted, Defeated, or Denied. I am so grateful for this Awesome forum, of encouragement. I think you all are wonderfully fascinating and I look forward to sharing my journey with you. Doug and Umpa, I sincerely thank God for all that you have done to empower thousands of people with your wisdom. Be Blessed everyone.
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Post by: umpa on May 13, 2014, 08:21:25 AM
Welcome back Warren! :) You can do this and we can help ;)
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Post by: mouseissue on May 13, 2014, 11:00:28 AM
Welcome home, Warren!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You know the secret. And we're right here to help you, too! ;D

Tony