Newbies

Hi, Vickylana. The lists of foods in your menu are intentionally generic to give you the freedom to use them as you wish. In the example you posted, you can put the tuna directly on the Ryvita, or mix it with a free additive like horseradish to make a spread for the crackers.

Hi, Chellepike, and welcome. We actually don’t favor diet sodas because artificial sweeteners can work against your efforts here. However, quitting cold turkey isn’t necessarily the answer either. I would suggest considering cutting back gradually to 1 can a day, then maybe not every day OR perhaps make your own – mix plain carbonated soda water with cola flavoring (extracts are available in bake shops or online) and a good natural sweetener like Stevia (e.g. Truvia) or monk fruit.

JACKIE!!!!! So good to see you here again. Missed you and some of the other “old” regulars. I have the same lament. I too seem to get nowhere when it comes to this darn spare tire I carry around my waist. True I am not exercising to the point where I am sweating out my mother’s milk, but I am anything but sedentary, eat sensibly…maybe celebrate when there is a special day (I even cut out the daily Martinis), eat SWG if I have bread, a salad for lunch and a light evening meal, don’t snack, no diet sodas, etc etc. I’m 5′ 7″, 74 years old and weigh 150 to 155lbs. …..anyway, I hear you. Having said that, I hope all is well with the family.

Hi, Jackiee. It is good to “read” from you again. Sorry that your health is acting up, and would be happy to help.
The vegetables that are most often associated with bloating are broccoli, cabbage, and kale – though steaming them first often helps control that. Among fruits, apples, pears, peaches, and prunes can also contribute. Legumes (e.g., beans) are a major problem for many people, though soaking and sprouting them can help. You may also wish to be tested for lactose and/or other food intolerances (FODMAP, gluten).

The knee is doing well with semi annual injections of some sort. Toured Napoli on foot in December. When you are on tour is when the TDC program really gets difficult but I figure by keeping in mind certain principles, it is better than not know ing about them to begin with, so try to balance carbs and proteins at least.

That is what is so great about being a part of this. You come a better educated consumer (eater).

Hi I am new here as well. When the menu calls for waffles does it allow for butter or real maple syrup? if not what am i suppose to eat on them?

Hi can any1 tell me how to read the menu layout I don’t get the measurements and it doesn’t tell u how to make the meals

Thanks Sharon,that sounds great, my email address is j.cowie@yahoo.co.uk, I have been busy reading all about fodmaps the last few days, which has been intersecting while also ringing a few bells.
Glad your knees under control Apensa. It must have been fun getting round Napoli on foot, heard its gorgeous but not been there yet (fingers crossed that changes) . it true the information on here has been life changing and priceless. the lifetime membership is a blessing too on the purse strings so refreshing having a site that doesn’t encourage spending more. Just wish it could tell me off when I resorted back to old habits!!
take care all