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My husband would like to join me on this plan. Is there a family plan and what’s the easiest way to be on this together? I can see buying food for 2 different menus (he might pick different foods than me) would be difficult. Thanks
Hi, bd2486. It is better that you use the same menu to ensure you don’t have to prepare separate meals, and just adjust the portions. What are your husband’s age, height, weight, and general activity level? I will tell you how much of your portions would fit him.
My husband is 72, 6′,174lb, does weight lifting about 2xday and walks the dog almost everyday. Thanks
I would like to utilize recipes in some of the weekly meals. How do you figure out the balance needed? I think the TDC recipes list the grams of the different food groups so do you have to add, subtract grams from the food group lists? There has got to be an easier way!
What is fast food veg salad and does coffee count for water intake?Hi, bd2486. Yes, there is an easier way – just substitute for a recipe that resembles the one you want – i.e. vegetable or meat soups or stews for each other, stir fries or pasta dishes for each other, etc. As long as the portion sizes are the same, you’ll be fine.
I just started the plan and my husband wants to follow it also. I have the same problem as bd2486 – I can’t imagine cooking two different menus everyday. My husband is 58, 5’9″, 280 lbs, and he recently had a total hip replacement and shoulder surgery so his activity level is very, very low.
Hi quicksilver – I got an answer that says the easiest way to address that is to pick the same menu (of course if there is something he really doesn’t like, you can always substitute) Also I got how the portions would differ from his, but that’s something they will have to figure out based on his age, wt., ht., and activity level. For example my husband is 72 and is quite active and they said he would need 1/4 to 1/3 more of the menu items.
I know exactly what you mean, but hang in there. I am driving our forum leader crazy with all my questions! It takes time – even though I can always come up with questions, I think I’m finally getting it! And I’m seeing that it really does work!
Hi, quicksilver. We’re happy to help. We definitely do NOT want you preparing different meals at home. According to the measurements and situation you posted, your husband would need only a little more than you. To aid in his recovery, two extra helpings of lean dairy and two additional ounces of lean red meat would do the trick.
Hello,
I was wondering if any one has knowledge of how to include recipes for a family, one member is diabetic and also on warfarin due to a mechanical valve. We would also like to stay with a vegetarian diet. We are new to this change, and I am really overwhelmed trying to figure out what to feed my husband, who is also a picky eater.
Can I make the changes in this program to show the diet changes needed for the warfarin?
Thank you for your help,
SusanHi, Susan. Ideally, you would be eating nearly the same diet. This program is based on the principles of nutrient for diabetics and heart disease patients – which is basically just a very healthy diet that supports weight loss and maintenance. The only potential difference would be which vegetables you eat, but even then if your husband eats the same amount of a vegetable high in vitamin K every day, the doctor can just adjust his warfarin.
If you post your husband’s age, weight, height, and general activity level (including any exercises he does for rehab), I can get back to you with the general amount recommended for him based on your menu.
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