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I did this diet in 2014 and could of sworn that you’re supposed to make sure you pair certain foods, like carbs with protein, but I didn’t notice that when I reread the Quick Start Guide. Am I thinking of another diet or something? Also if I were to ever wake up late like say 11am do I still eat the 6 small meals a day or half that?
I need to lose well over 100lbs because I have diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, plus a bunch of other medical problems that aren’t weight related. I’ve been overweight since I was a little kid and I’m 34 now. I might have to have an ileostomy because of my crohn’s disease and the surgeon says if I ever need surgery it’s a lot more dangerous to have it done at my weight. I’m 5’2″ and weigh 270lbs. Plus I have a large abdomenal hernia which makes me look even bigger than what I am. People keep asking me if I’m pregnant because of it.
I tried the Bright Lines eating plan but I just can’t live without eating anything that has flour and or sugar in it. It’s too restrictive for me. Plus I gained back the weight plus like 40lbs more when I stopped it!! Plus you have to weigh your food every single time you eat!! I think thats nuts! You also have to write what you’re going to eat for the next day, every night. You can only have 3 meals day and never ever have any snacks! Plus there’s other stuff you’re supposed to do too that I just can’t remember right now too.
And Weight Watchers is very expensive and I hate the way their payment system is. I’m so glad that I don’t have to pay for this program again, but I still feel a little lost. How much of a protein, carb, fruits, and veggies can you have to make one portion of each? Like how much of a peice of meat can I have or even a peice of cheese kind of thing? Also when I see a bread that says 100% whole grain bread and look at its ingrediants it says whole wheat not whole grain. Does this matter?Hi, Nylsor. Welcome back! In general, we do recommend that starchy carbohydrates be accompanied by a good source of protein to prevent jumps in blood sugar (key if you’re prone to diabetes). As far as your allotted amounts, you can see these by clicking on “Exchange mode” in the toolbar above any of your menus. Our larger list of exchanges is here: http://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists. For example, each exchange of meat is 1 ounce, but you likely are allowed 3 or 4 at lunch and dinner (about the size of the palm of your hand without the fingers). As for bread, wheat is a grain, so as long as it has “100%” on the label, you’re good. If you would like further clarification or assistance, please do repost here, and I would be happy to help in whatever way I can.
What do I do if I wake up late like at 11am? Do I just eat lunch instead and do the rest of the other small meals? Also do I eat every 3 hours or 4?
Hi, Nylsor. That sounds good. Just try to make sure you get a total of at least 5 fruit/vegetable and 3 calcium-rich food/beverage servings each day.
Hi, Nylsor. Sure, but it doesn’t have to be exact. Some people count it as the beginning, making the gap 2.5 hours from end to the next beginning, and that’s fine, too. Let your regular activity schedule and body response drive it :).
I’m curious how and when the recipes come into play with the program. I was expecting the recipes to be included in the meal plan.
Hi, Angelarb27. If you use the personal version of the Menu Planner application (access it by clicking on the “My Food Choices icon in the toolbar above your current menu), you will see some of our recipes in the “Recipes” subcategory of each major food group – if you select these, they will be added to your menus. For newer recipes that have not yet been added into the system, you can use them to substitute for the main ingredient in your meal. You can also match up the exchanges visible at the end of each recipe and when you click on “Exchange mode” in the toolbar above your menu. It doesn’t need to be a perfect match to work.
I am a baked potato person, white and sweet. I personally enjoy baking white potato and eat the skins as well. Is there room in my meal plan for baked potato?
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