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Hi, Sharon. Stevia can have a very strong aftertaste. If you are sensitive, I would highly recommend using xylitol, which has the same use and taste as sugar, but with a much, much lower carb effect. If you used a teaspoon of Stevia, then you probably need about 3 Tbsp. of xylitol here, but taste the batter for sweetness before baking.
Can someone tell me why the different shades of writing in the menu plan. when it says 1 ounce of tuna 1 ounce of cold cuts does it mean both or either
HOW CAN I PRINT A LIST OF ALL THE FOODS ON THE FOOD MENUS SO I CAN SIT IN COMFORT AND PLAN MY MEALS AS I HAVE A PROBLEM SITTING AT MY COMPUTER FOR A LONG TIME
The video said it would list 10 foods to avoid, then listed the first three and asked us to join the trim down club which I did, but now I can’t find the video to get the other 7.
5 foods
Regular wheat bread (recommended: sprouted whole grain or 100% whole grain)
Regular soy and processed soy (recommended: organic soy, fermented soy such as tempeh, fuyu)
Soda, even diet soda with artificial sweeteners
Regular corn (recommended: organic or family farm-grown sweet corn)
Regular margarine (recommended: good oils such as olive, organic canola, hazelnut, almond, chia, avocado, or organic/natural margarines made with good oils, or of course, natural dairy or coconut butter in small amounts)I am also confused…and need help!! I do not want to use the menu given and need to know what are the good foods, the bad ones to avoid, and lastly, how much of what to put together in a given day. Do we count carbs, proteins, or what and if so, how do I know what I personally need to take in. Someone please reply so I can get started. I know this will work, BUT, I need some help to get it started. I chose my foods, was given a weeks menu and now I want to take the foods, put them into my own recipes and get on with life.
Welcome Dotbibber
If you click the grey arrows to the right of each food item on your menu, you can view the alternatives.
Sandy
Hi, Dotbibber! Sandy is right, using the menu that you receive is the perfect way to start. One of the ways we have gotten heavier is because our own recipes are often not prepared with the best ingredients or with the best ratios. Using the menu with its portions for your size is really best for a while til you get a better handle on what is best for you and how to use it to lose weight. With it, you will become accustomed to weighing and measuring how much food you in particular should eat. And, the menu spells this out for you. You can click the arrow to the left of each meal or snack and switch out the whole thing, food by food, but this is more advanced by those who have become familiar with the program and what they individually need to eat. Let me invite you to a group here on TDC, “Successful Beginnings and Support”. It has forums dedicated just to newcomers. It will answer a LOT of your questions. Also, there are almost always people on that group site who will give you the answers and support you are looking for! 😉 May you have success here!
Hi, dotbibber. You can still use the Menu Planner food lists as a guide for “good” foods – the ones in the lighter blue are the healthiest. You can also look through the Program Guide and/or Quick Start Guide to get a sense of that. We also have articles you can read on that topic.
To know how much of the carbs, proteins, etc. to take in, click on “View Menu Exchanges” to the right of your finished menu (even if you don’t use it) to see the exchanges. The exchanges are listed at http://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-listI agree with Dotbibber in that I chose the foods I like but I find the menu plan rather bizzare (gravy with pasta) and would find it more useful if I had more information to go on so that I can create my own menus.
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