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Hi hope I’m in the right place. Just started and was picking foods for my menus. I find when reading the suggested daily menu it way too much food for me. I go to bed early and rise late so I don’t have time for all this food at these intervals. I usually have breakfast around 10ish a snack around 1 and dinner at 5:30. I can’t eat after 7 for medical reasons. Would TDC work by combining some of the food from lunch into breakfast and dinner. There just isn’t enough time for me to consume the food at those intervals. What should I do? LSP
I have just spent ages listening to the video on five foods to avoid, rather over long but informative. It got to the point where I had heard about three of them – orange juice, margarine and whole meal bread – and then it invited me to join. I decided to do so thinking it would complete the info afterwards but no it disappears. I have looked through some of the info but irritatingly cannot locate these other two foods. Can someone let me know please.
Hi, I’m new to this site and im really struggling fighting my sweet tooth. Can you suggest any foods please or recipes that might help. Thanks
I’d like to know the other two foods besides concentrated fruit juice, soy protein, and whole wheat bread to never eat too. Wait! I think another was margarine. Just don’t recall the fifth. Please let me know.
How much Avocado is 2 ounces? And is 2 ounces of pizza a slice? Can it be any kind of cheese pizza!?
Hi, dlowe. In our recipes collection, we have an extensive array of sweets that are healthy enough to serve as snacks. I suggest that you get rid of all unhealthy temptations, and portion your own creations into single servings, with the rest out of sight. For extra cravings that go beyond your allotment, try sipping on beverages that are sweetened with something natural and low-carbohydrate, such as Stevia and/or erythritol (widely available in supermarkets and online).
Hi, Vered. Two ounces of avocado is 1/4 cup (60 ml). Two ounces of cheese pizza (any cheese pizza, but without extras) is about 1/8 of a regular-thickness crust 12-inch pie, or 1/12 of a thick-crust 12-inch pie.
As for the foods to avoid, the video discussed artificial or overprocessed versions of popular foods that should be healthy, but have been manipulated into being particularly harmful to your goals. Rather than giving up on them altogether, we encourage better versions in their original, natural forms. Note that the foods discussed in the video are only examples, and many other popular foods have been similarly affected—so it’s good to read labels, be aware of how a food is made, and choose whole foods as much as possible.
1. Regular “whole wheat” bread—this often also contains refined flours, so it is preferred to select “100% whole” grain products (wheat or other). Even with these products, be sure to read the label and avoid hydrogenated fats or similar ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides.
2. Regular margarine—this is often made from chemically altered fats that create health risks similar to those people are trying to avoid by eating a plant-based product. If you must use a hardened oil, t is better to choose those based on coconut oil, and otherwise to use healthy liquid oils, such as olive, as much as possible.
3. Artificial sweeteners—you can read more about this here: http://www.trimdownclub.com/the-best-way-to-sweeten-your-tea-2.
4. Regular orange juice—If it is in a store, it is likely to have been stripped of what makes it healthy. Even if vitamins etc. have been added back in, it really is not the same. Fresh-squeezed is the way to go.
5. Conventional and overly processed soy—organic is fine, and minimally processed items such as tofu, yogurt, and milk, as well as fermented items such as tempeh and natto are fine. However, most pre-packaged mock meats tend to be a problem.Hello Everyone,
I am new to this program and really hope it is what I have been missing. I have been on a yo yo course for the last 10 years . I was a gym rat for several years, didn’t work just worked on keeping my body in shape. I had some health issues, had to stop, ended up with a full hysterectomy and proceeded to wallow in my self pity and gained 75 pounds. Too embarrased to go back to the gym (obviously) so I joined Curves. Ended up getting a job there after losing about 60 pounds and loved being around like minded women. Eventually, I needed a bit more so I joined a bigger gym, started getting my feet wet with running and lost another 25 pounds. I ran several races over 2 years and then became injured. I haven’t been able to run for about 2 years and have succeeded in gaining a lot of belly fat (and lots of other weight too) I have not stopped going to the gym and have included yoga in my routine. My biggest problem without a doubt is eating!!! I don’t eat much during the day, toast and coffee for breakfast, sandwich and veggies for lunch and then HOLY CRAP… I am a crazy person all night long!! I need support in a BAD way. I love my hubby to pieces but he is not a great supporter of my weight loss/healthy life style journey. He is not my excuse, I know I am ultimately in control but he knows my favorite treats and indulges me always. I know I gave probably WAY TOO much info but I’m hoping I can find several people who share my struggle and I hope that I can become a more healthy eater. I have my sons graduation in May in Annapolis and would love to look healthy and thinner when I go.
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I’m new to this and I just did my meal plan…and I’m a little confused….for meals and snacks they list several items of food, am I suppose to choose one or two of those foods to eat…or am I suppose to eat them all?Hi I’m New too plan, so far I’m losing wait! So pleased
Having problems with the last snack , my menu says frozen yoghurt or ice cream , don’t want either!
Exchanges say fruit dice ?
Been subing it with Greek or natural yoghurt
Any thing else I can sub withHi, Ossie. Yogurt is the best option, especially if you get the plain type and add your own fruit and natural sweetener. Homemade pudding is also an option (with a side of fruit), as well as cottage cheese with banana.
I joined up today! I have struggled with my weight following a RTA back in 2010 leaving me with a life long illness. I went from being an active gum member, dancer, walking, hiking, horse riding, loving life kind of a woman to nothing overnight, literally. Obviously the pounds went on.
I was hoping that TDC would be able to help, however, after looking at my menu planner, it’s mainly vegan cheese, lentils, nuts and vegetables! so boring. Yes I know being vegan with other restrictions, i.e. no peppers, no tomatoes, no hot spices, no white potato, is a challenge, but just lentils, veg, nuts and cheese, really? I did try to swap some of the items, however it is only like for like.
Have I done the right thing? I was assured by Justin that there would be plenty for me. I’m not seeing this so far. any ideas?I’ve been on the plan now for just over a week and have been sticking to the menu. My husband has been doing it with me, obviously the menu is planned for my weight and height so I just give him larger amounts. He seems to be loosing the weight as was I initially but I’ve noticed mine has now gone back up by 3 lbs. I’ve also exercised 3 times in one week which he hasn’t but I am hormonal too. Would this effect my weight? As I feel like I’m fighting a loosing battle and feel like giving up. I know it’s early days! Please help as I need the motivation to continue. Thank you
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