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I know it seems like a lot, but it really works! Keep it up and keep trying to get into the healthy lifestyle. I started in late December, and I promise, it is worth it! I LOVE not being hungry and still losing weight! 🙂

Hi, Mandy40. I’m glad to read you’re not hungry – that is one of the goals of the menus, as well as keeping your metabolism up. If you really need to cut back, try to do it as little as possible, and mostly from the evening or when you are least active, and try to leave proteins and fruits/vegetables intact.

Hi, jdjunkie (Scrubs?), and welcome.
There are five highly common foods often thought of as healthy alternatives, but which may work against weight loss efforts by causing fat accumulation.
1. Regular margarines – these contain at least trace amounts of harmful trans-fats (even those labeled transfat-free) and are generally based on saturated fat and omega-6 fats, which when unbalanced by omega-3 fats, lead to inflammation in the body and thus accumulation of fat, particularly in the belly – better alternatives
include those that are organic (or labeled non-GMO), based on flax oil, omega-3 fats in general, or olive oil, and in some cases, butter or coconut oils.
2. Artificial sweeteners – found in some studies to contribute to
weight gain and related health problems; this goes for both non-caloric, and caloric (i.e. high-fructose corn syrup). Better alternatives include carb-free Stevia or monk fruit or carb-containing coconut sugar or nectar or organic whole dried cane juice, or xylitol.
3. Regular whole wheat breads – these often contain a combination of flours that includes refined flour, which has undesirable effects on glucose and insulin similar to sugar – it is important to look for “100%” whole wheat or “100%” whole grain when choosing breads, as this number is associated with a legal standard. It is also recommended to avoid breads that contain hydrogenated fats, including margarine.
4. Conventional soy – mostly grown in a manner that has been highly
modified and may produce undesirable health effects; further, soy is naturally high in “anti-nutrients” that can affect the body in ways similar to processed foods, thereby contributing to weight gaint is. I recommended to choose organic soy, for most to be in forms that are fermented.
5. Preserved orange juices (even those labeled “pure” and “fresh-squeezed” on the carton or bottle) – nearly always processed. It is best to eat the whole fruit, but if juice is desired, to drink it squeezed on the spot.

My husband and I started this diet 5 days ago. I love eating 6 times a day. I’ve already lost 3 pounds. My husband is complying about feeling a little under the weather, and pooping a lot. Has any one had this problem when first starting this diet? He is Type 2 diabetic, will this mess with his blood sugar level?

Hi, Bella10. Congratulations on your results. Regarding your husband, I just want to assure you that this program is based on the principles of diabetes management – so he is in the right place.
As far as his intestines go, it is important to note that this diet tends to be very high in fiber. If someone is not used to that, there can be a period of adjustment. It is important that he drinks plenty of water. If the problem persists to a disturbing degree for weeks more, please repost.

it’s frustrating at first making the menu’s. I made about 12 of them before I finally said this is the one! Looking at what you will eat & cook relistically when you make out the food list is the key. Don’t give up! keep working on the menu, you will find something soon~

Hi, Lynne55a. Did you use full-fat Greek yogurt? That can make a huge difference. Another option is to add egg whites (we will add that feature).
Regarding the muffins, the following can make a difference: ensuring you use whole brown rice flour, mini-muffin tin, and almonds ground to a flour-like powder.