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  • July 12, 2013 at 2:37 am #13236
    Rcmntgf69
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    I’m finding lunches are much larger than I’m used to or can manage! Any adjustment according to person’s age?What is avatar?

    July 12, 2013 at 1:49 pm #13246
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, Rcmntf69. The afternoon snack between lunch and dinner is the smallest – some people move some of the lunch items to there, or just reduce the lunch and increase the snack with similar items (for example, instead of a full cup of pasta with sauce at lunch – half a cup, and add a slice of bread with nut butter to the afternoon snack.

    July 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm #13328
    Rcmntgf69
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    Thanks Ossie – not completely on program but trying to increase type of food recommended into diet. I saw a post that occurred to me. Is there some formula for meals e.g. 1 cup carb. 1/2 cup protein etc. that would be easy to make up own meals? Also I found Pamela’s Whenever Bars (very good) is this OK on program? – thanks for assistance

    July 15, 2013 at 6:37 pm #13332
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, Rcmntgf69. If you list your gender, height, and weight, I can give your recommended pattern.

    July 16, 2013 at 5:11 am #13337
    Maktub
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    Hi Ossie,

    I would also like to know the formula. I am 62, 5’3″,154.4 pounds. Oh, and I’m female! Thanks,
    La Rae

    July 16, 2013 at 10:05 am #13338
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, LaRae. The following is your pattern. The exchanges are similar to those used by the American Diabetic Association.
    Breakfast: 1-2 starches, 2 proteins, 0-1 fat, 1 fruit
    Morning Snack: 1 starch, 2 protein, 1 fruit, 0-1 vegetable
    Lunch: 1-2 starches, 2 proteins, 0-1 fat, 1-2 vegetables
    Afternoon Snack: 0-1 starches, 1 protein, 0-1 sweet, 1 vegetable
    Dinner: 1-2 starches, 2 proteins, 0-1 fat, 1-2 vegetables
    Evening Snack: 1 starch, 1 protein, 0-1 fat, 0-1 sweet, 1 fruit

    July 16, 2013 at 10:06 am #13339
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi, again, LaRae. It is important to note that when there is a range (i.e. “1-2 carbohydrates”) that is for when you do not or do have physical activity during the day – more food for more activity.

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