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I joined today and also thought I was getting Keto. The recipes seem sound good, but some items are difficult to find in my supermarket.
Hi, tulefogg457, and welcome. We have a keto program and a low-carbohydrate program here. If you signed up for keto, did you get some tools from Customer Service? If not, you can request them through the “Contact Us” link below (or let me know, and I will contact them).
If you are interested in the low-carbohydrate program, you can use the menus you generated through the Menu Planner application, or generate personalized menus by selecting the foods you want (to get to the food lists, click on the “My Food Choices” icon in the toolbar above your current menu). If you would like to use specific foods you like AND make your menus keto through the application, please do repost here, and I would be happy to help.
With regard to the foods, you can find them in health-oriented stores such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, and TraderJoe’s, and even some warehouse-type markets like CostCo, WalMart, and even Target; they are also available online. See our shopping guide at http://www.trimdownclub.com/shopping-links-for-healthy-foods.Hello, I just signed up for the keto meal plan and my meal plan contains alot of food that I know is not keto???
Hi, Mc920173. There are two routes in this program: the low-carbohydrate one of the Menu Planner application (which you are likely seeking and questioning), and the keto route, for which you received a set of menus based on your nutritional needs (if not, you can request it from Customer Service through the “Contact Us” link below).
If you would like to use the Menu Planner application so that you can select the specific foods to go into your menus, just access the subapplication by clicking on the circular arrow icon on the right side of each meal header, and follow the directions in the pop-up menu. To make your menu keto-compliant, make the following substitutions:
1. Two fats for each carbohydrate exchange
2. Non-starchy vegetables instead of fruits, one exchange for one exchange
3. No sweet exchangeHello im new to this and I want to do the keto diet plan and I need help with my menu plan and what to eat. And with the measurements of the food intake.
I like cheese and milk but both upset my stomach. Just need help with all not sure how this program works and I dont want to get discourage I just need some good coaching because I know if I had a det partner it will motivate me to continue with this program. Please help.
Hi, msdora. I’m happy to help.
The program is quite simple – you get a set of keto menus when you sign up (if you didn’t get the set, please do let me know), and you can use t hose as you like. You can repeat meals and days, or swap meals between days as you wish. You can substitute dairy foods for vegetarian versions made from coconut, or even avocado, tahini, and nuts.
If you would like to make a personal menu, To make your menu keto-compliant, access the subapplication of the Menu Planner by clicking on the circular arrow icon on the right side of each meal header. Once in that area, select foods of your choice to match the food group exchanges listed, but making the following substitutions:
1. Two fats for each carbohydrate exchange
2. Non-starchy vegetables instead of fruits, one exchange for one exchange
3. No sweet exchange
4. Talk to your health care provider about multivitamin/mineral and calcium supplements.
If you have additional questions, please do repost here, and I will get back to you.I like almond milk, how can I substitute this one n menu plan? It seems like when I substitute something it doesn’t stay I have to keep changing this.
Hi, Janel428. Do you want to substitute the almond milk for something in particular, or just add some to your menu? If it is in place of regular milk, just keep in mind that almond milk basically has no does not have the same nutrition as regular milk – sometimes it is fortified with calcium and vitamin D and B12, but rarely with protein. If you like it, that’s fine (just be sure to get the type without added sugar) – just be sure to get your protein elsewhere.
With regard to the menu issue, I will forward your query to tech support.Just created my first week of menus. Not used to dieting this way but I want a lifestyle change that starts with losing weight. I want to lose about 30 pounds and keep it off and I hope this new way of eating will also help me get rid of the aches and pains that my 50’s have brought on…..
I am creating my menu plan for week 1, but have a question about snacks. When I print out my menu for the week it skips giving me an option for adding snacks #1 and Snacks #2 and only adds Snack #3. Why is that? Am I not allowed to have snack 1 and 2 for week one?
Also, Am I only supposed to have what is listed in the options I select? Example, this morning I had 3 scrambled eggs with 2 cups of spinach with some shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It was good, but I didn’t see an option to have coffee or juice or maybe toast? So I guess what I’m asking is, Am I only able to eat what is listed on the menu and nothing else?
Hi, Eliza2727. The keto menu pattern has one snack instead of three, and includes only one main recipe that incorporates vegetables with protein and fat sources. If you are looking for something more flexible, please do repost, and I would be happy to help.
Keto diets don’t generally include juices or regular toast. You can make regular toast from a keto bread (usually made from coconut or almond flour, such as our recipe here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/keto-coconut-flax-bread/).
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