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Hi, Vegefarmer. Every now and then someone will have a slightly different metabolism than others, and for that we are here to give you individual assistance. It is good that you are too full – this will prime your metabolism and make it easier to cut back when the details are worked out.
If you wish, you can list your details, and I will run some calculations and give some recommendations. Details needed: height, weight, weight goal, level of physical activity, age, and a sample day of your menu.
Thanks.Hi Ossie, I appreciate your input.
My height is 163cm My weight is right now at 66.1kgs, I lead a very active life as a market gardeners wife, lots of lifting and walking, always get at the very least 10,000 steps in mostly round the 14000 each day, yesterday I followed the menu plan on here to the dot.breakfast
2 slices of Rice Bread
1 ounce of String or Block Cheese, Full-Fat
1 cup of Boysenberry
Snack #1
6 ounces of Light Yogurt, 0%
1/4 cup of Dried Currant
Lunch
1 cup of Creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Soup
3 ounces of Scallops
1/2 cup of Kidney Beans
1/2 cup of Parsnips
Snack #2
1/4 cup of Raisins
Dinner
1 Egg, Regular
1 cup of White Rice
1/2 cup of Green Peas
1 cup of Cabbage
1 cup of Milk, Regular, Skim (0%)
Snack #3
6 ounces of Low-Fat Yogurt, 2%
1/2 ounce of Pine Nuts/Kernel
I never had the snack 3, instead I had a 5oz glass of wine.
My goal weight is 55kgs
look forward to your help.
KarynGood evening, good morning or even good afternoon all, how is everyone?
It seems such a long time since I’ve added a post, but I have been reading…excellent to see so many newbies joining too. Angeleana, Terryturtle, NoraWink, Lucklady, Frowsgetfit, Vegefarmer, Marilynne good luck on your personal goal on this program, love reading your posts and await updates to see how you are all getting on too.
Glad you’ve had time to tweaked your menu planner BEV, it must be so difficult fitting everything in when your so knackered (British slang for worn out). Oh before I forget to ask, do you have a note of the foods you needed to avoid to help reduce your uric acid level and avoid gout, don’t worry if not, just thought I’d ask before scrolling through all the back dated posts to find it
KATIE your stubborn metabolism sounds just like mine (hehe) how are you enjoying the break from school, what new recipes have you tried and what the verdict.
Hope your still managing you 15 minute treadmill APENSA.
Oh not long now RADISSON till your be swapping that treadmill for sunshine walks. Big question is do you stick to healthy eating when on holiday too?
PPEDDLE, how are you? You are in my thoughts and prayers, hope your work life is better.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIA….21 again I assume 😀 did you have plans? italian restaurant or have you been good and sticking to the plan and having a SWG muffin instead of birthday cake!!!
DAWNROSE & ANNELEEAMOS…hope all is well with you both?
I had a great time last week when my folks were here but this week has been tough with a migraine stopping me doing so much. Today feel a bit better but trying to keep online activity to a minimum for a few days. I also didn’t lose anything this week but I have only managed one walk so didn’t expect too lose….however I’m determined to see a difference next week. I have been sticking to the plan as best I can, but like some I assume it’s not easy keeping up with the soaring cost of the grocery bill. I read an article in the telegraph about cheap meals… so if your interested check out agirlcalledjack.com there’s some good budget recipes there that I’ve managed adjust to this plan too. Well the sun is due back here tomorrow so fingers crossed the headache is gone and I can get walking…I just love love my new walking trainers, there were a treat to myself for reaching my first 5 kilo goal, only 4 more goals to go 😉 happy healthy eating all
Hi, Newbies! I just joined and don’t know where to start. Suggestions are very welcome!! I’m 66, borderline-prediabetic, need to lose about 25 lbs. I have myofasial pain (undiagnosd fibromyalgia) and hope a different diet will help the pain as well as lose some weight. I’ll start browsing the site and just wish me luck!
Ossie, thanks. And vegefarmer, Angeleana, good to hear your perspective. For me, a lot of this process has to do with finding the new balance that will work better for this phase of life. I was an athlete when younger, very lean and energetic, and could eat or drink ANYTHING and not worry about weight. Even through my childbearing 30’s and early 40’s, I could fairly easily lose any excess pounds gained. Not the case anymore; I’ll admit, the “Change” blindsided me! What I am learning in the last few weeks, is that a basic shift in patterns – to smaller, more frequent meals – can make a big difference. A glass of wine at dinner or not is less the issue than the overall pattern, and for each person to find that right balance. Good luck to all of us!
Hi, VegeFarmer. I ran some calculations, and all seem to add up OK. Assuming the wine is the only change, and that you eat the meals on schedule, a couple of things may be going on. One, your body is so used to the physical activity you have done for years, and so doesn’t recognize it as such. The best way to deal with this is to add a new form of exercise to use different muscles, preferably aerobic – even low-intensity – to complement the start-and-stop type of activity you have now.
Another question – have you been on weight loss diets before? If so, what types? If they were restrictive, it could be that your metabolism has slowed down, which again can be repaired by taking on a new sort of exercise.
And finally, do you have a normal sleep pattern, or do you stay up very late at night? This may also slow down metabolism.
As far as cutting back, the best place to start is carbs, while favoring protein. In the example you posted, I would suggest favoring fresh fruit over dried, and eating it with a source of protein (i.e. moving the egg at dinner to the afternoon snack). Try eating only up to a cup of starch or starchy vegetable (or equivalent) at any meal, i.e. a cup of rice, pasta peas, corn, or 2 slices of bread (so at the dinner you posted, 1/2 cup peas with 1/2 cup of rice).
Do continue to listen to your hunger and satiety signals, and take advantage of the “too full” feeling to pace yourself – again, favor the proteins and also the vegetables.Thanks Ossie, I will add some cardio, low impact to my daily exercise and do some strength training. I haven’t really been on a restrictive diet, I used WW until I reached goal weight and it is over the last 2 years that I have put it back on and thought I’d try the trim down as it has so much variety to it.
I will cut back on the carbs, I love carbs but they don’t like me and use only fresh fruits and see if this will make a difference.Jackie…I have loved being out of school for a week. I got a lot of my spring cleaning done, went to lunch with a friend, and hosted a cooking club tonight (which I prepared healthy foods, and really gave them the low down on this program! lol) They all loved the chicken soup for the gods, and I made a honeyed yogurt blueberry tart, that was also yummy! My favorite recipe this week was the creme brule French toast!
I’m sorry to hear about your headache…I have had only one of those in my life and it felt like someone was hammering my head with a hammer! When ever I stood up, it was very painful. I hope you are feeling better. Sorry to hear that you have a slow metabolism too, but it does give me comfort knowing I’m not the only one!Bev…how are you mate? lol Do you like my Australian? You are such a cutie, I hope you get things straightened out quickly so that you can get better sleep and feel more energized! You take care, Girl.
I have dropped 7 pounds since the first of Feb. (nothing to brag about), but at least the scale is going in the right direction. I still feel like this is a great program. I’m even getting a bit better at making things in bulk and storing them in the fridge so that I can quickly pull things out and make a healthy meal without having to make a new recipe for every meal.
Probably my favorite treat is SWG bread toasted and spread with an oz. of goat cheese! Yum! Try it you’ll like it!
I appreciate Ossie’s advise about exercise. I exercise six days a week, but it’s the same routine every other day. I’ll have to try mixing it up a little bit and see if that can help get my stubborn metabolism going again.
Well, it is that bewitching hour again when I need to get to sleep. (11:30 PM), a little late to be going to bed, I know, but I had to unwind from the day!
Good Night, Everyone! And keep up the good work!
Jackie…I have loved being out of school for a week. I got a lot of my spring cleaning done, went to lunch with a friend, and hosted a cooking club tonight (which I prepared healthy foods, and really gave them the low down on this program! lol) They all loved the chicken soup for the gods, and I made a honeyed yogurt blueberry tart, that was also yummy! My favorite recipe this week was the creme brule French toast!
I’m sorry to hear about your headache…I have had only one of those in my life and it felt like someone was hammering my head with a hammer! When ever I stood up, it was very painful. I hope you are feeling better. Sorry to hear that you have a slow metabolism too, but it does give me comfort knowing I’m not the only one!Bev…how are you mate? lol Do you like my Australian? You are such a cutie, I hope you get things straightened out quickly so that you can get better sleep and feel more energized! You take care, Girl.
I have dropped 7 pounds since the first of Feb. (nothing to brag about), but at least the scale is going in the right direction. I still feel like this is a great program. I’m even getting a bit better at making things in bulk and storing them in the fridge so that I can quickly pull things out and make a healthy meal without having to make a new recipe for every meal.
Probably my favorite treat is SWG bread toasted and spread with an oz. of goat cheese! Yum! Try it you’ll like it!
I appreciate Ossie’s advise about exercise. I exercise six days a week, but it’s the same routine every other day. I’ll have to try mixing it up a little bit and see if that can help get my stubborn metabolism going again.
Well, it is that bewitching hour again when I need to get to sleep. (11:30 PM), a little late to be going to bed, I know, but I had to unwind from the day!
Good Night, Everyone! And keep up the good work!
Good morning all, thanks Katie the headache is better, reduced to the feeling a little fuzzy so hopefully the fresh air will clear it up. Got to ask did you do the blow torch part of the cremè brulè french toast? it looks yummy but I’m a pain french toast girl, have been all my life…bread dipped in egg and milk with seasoning of course then cooked. The version on here sounds like the Ritz version very swishhh. Oh before you think I forgot WOW 7 POUNDS AMAAAZING…never knock it your doing brilliant, following a healthy lifestyle change, not depriving yourself of food and still losing weight! in my book that is BRILLIANT, WELL DONE
VEGEFARMER, I’m sure with your reach your target weight soon, you have such a good attitude and postivity, when did you join the program? sorry didn’t notice, but my weight always yoyo-ed during the first 2 weeks, it wasn’t easy watching it go up at first. Good luck and enjoy your new excerise.
CARTAB…I recommend when doing your weekly menu planner, select simple foods you know at first, take a note of other food items you don’t know and source them in your area then add them to the menu planner. Same with recipes, add them when you feel ready and have the ingredients. When you have a menu for the week, your see a refresh button at the end of each food item, hit this and it will give you alternatives to the particular food item (I used this a lot until I got to now the food groups) Theres also a list of free veggies at the end of the menu planner. If you have any problems just post on here, there always someone around who knows the site well and Ossie the trim down dietition is brilliant at answering your questions. good luck
LaurieJ hope the transition to smaller regular meals helps shift the weight you want to lose soon, good luck.
Hope everyne else is doing well, right off to get wee one to nursery and get my walk done, take care and good luck all, byeee 🙂Ossie,
I question for you…Is mineral water better for you than drinking the Club Soda with lime or lemon? I don’t drink the Club Soda often, but it is a nice change for a snack now and then.
Thanks for all your help!
KatieJackie….I did not torch the Creme Brulee with coconut sugar because I didn’t have any, but the orange zest in the recipe really adds a wonderful flavor to the French toast! I topped it with fresh strawberries and it was delicious. This morning I took out one of the ones I had frozen, heated it in my microwave and it was just as good the second time around! Give it a try. I think you’ll like it! Have a great day!
Katie
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