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[Renee1964]

If you can’t eat all the snacks …can you eliminate them..too much food for me.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Renee. Sure – but do try to get at least 5 total fruit/vegetable servings and 3 total calcium-rich foods/beverages daily.

[Renee1964]

If I started on Friday do I consider this my start day every week..or do I have to start new on Monday. .
Do I have to do new menus every week.
Thank you

[Support]

Hi Renee,
Thanks for posting!
I suggest that you start your week on a Monday, which is the start day of your menu. Also, it is always better to create a new menu each week, especially if your weight has changed since the last menu, this way the portions and amounts of foods are correct. Remember, all your foods will be populated in the selection process to make future menus easier to create.
Best 🙂

[Hripsik]

I am not happy at all this is my 5th week and I am not loosing any weight.
I follow the menu…. but remain the same.

[Support]

Hi Hripsik,
Slow weight loss and even slow starting is normal in this program, because it is focused on meeting your nutritional needs. If you have been on a restrictive diet in the past, your metabolism may have slowed and it may take several weeks for your body to get used to normal amounts of food again. If you are staying stable and not gaining weight, this is already a good sign.

The most reliable (and healthiest) way to give your body a boost here is through physical activity. This is not just because of the extra energy it burns, but also because it protects and strengthens your most important fat-burning asset, muscle tissue.

If you are new to exercise, note that you don’t have to dive headfirst into anything strenuous, and that there are helpful exercises to fit all ability levels and time schedules. Even just walking in place in front of the TV for the length of a sitcom is great—if you feel like you’re “out of shape,” just start with 5 minutes each time, and work your way up to 30 minutes, then twice per day if you need.

If you recently started exercising, the number on the scale may not be reliable at this stage. Since you are now swapping fat for muscle, which is much heavier, you may be getting healthier while the number of pounds or kilos stays the same. In this case, pay more attention to how you’re looking and feeling, how your clothes are fitting, etc. You may be pleasantly surprised!

If you have been exercising all along, good for you! Ironically, the fact that you are in good shape may be slowing you down a bit here, as the muscles you usually use may have become complacent and don’t burn energy the way they did at the beginning. In this case, we suggest to introduce new exercises, even swapping them out for the old ones for a little while, to wake up new muscles.

The best results have been reported with introducing weight training—again, it doesn’t have to be super strenuous, just something you can do on a regular basis. Even just lifting filled food cans in front of the TV counts. Another option is to mix up the rhythm by adding bursts of higher intensity movement to a steady aerobic regime. This can be something like 30 seconds of jogging or going uphill every 5 minutes during a regular walk.

Regardless of your situation, it is recommended to you discuss your plans with your health care provider to be sure any needed safety steps are taken.

If you have additional questions or concerns, or if none of these scenarios appear to apply to you—and/or you are noticing that the food amounts are exceeding your physical comfort level—please let us know.

Best 🙂

[janetgreenwell]

I agree with Dstpdman62 the videos are torture; a real turn off.

[obleeks]

I’m in week 5 but can’t get the site to go to my favorite foods list so I can alter it. I tried on another page to send a message and it kept saying the code I entered was wrong (6 times and it was right).
I’ve lost 9lbs and some inches and feel great. Before I was hungry 24/7, now I’m not at all.
But I wish the site was easier to use.

[Support]

We’ve created 3 special and unique menu options to ensure that you get a menu that fits you. These options include: the Instant Menu, Favorite Foods and Personal Menu Planner. Each of these options have different levels of customization. Below is a brief explanation of all 3:

Instant Menu: a quick done-for-you menu based on your dietary needs, using the most popular foods.
Favorite Foods: an easy-to-follow menu based on the foods that you like, to reach your weight loss goals.
Personal Menu Planner: a complete menu with full flexibility. Go through our entire list of foods and build a menu that fits you.

Now that you have a better understanding of the options, simply follow the steps below to create a menu:

1. Go to http://www.trimdownclub.com
2. On the top right corner of the homepage click Login
3. Enter your Username and Password (You can also use your email address connected to your purchase as your username. If you lost or forgot your password, click on “Lost your password?”)
4. Once you are logged in, go to “Create a Menu”
5. Now simply click on “Start Now!” under the menu option that fits you best

[ladyj5]

I joined 4 weeks ago, I try to follow the menu but can’t eat all the food that is on there I have l loss 7 lbs.

[annfrost1]

Hello

I am new to this but finding it rather confusing, my meal planner especially breakfast does not include porridge ? I have always eaten this thinking it was healthy. how do i incorporate this into my meal planner and what protein could I have with it?

[Support]

Thanks for posting, Ann!

1. In order to make changes to specific foods in your menu plan, simply click on “Apps”, followed by “My Menus”. Then, select the menu you would like to edit by clicking on “View”.

2. Once your menu appears, to favor a meal so that it appears more frequently in your future menus, simply click on the ‘Heart’ icon to the right of the food. And, if you are looking to remove a food from your current and future menu/s, simply click on the ‘Remove’ icon. You will be able to find all of your Favorite Foods and Removed Foods at the bottom left of the Menu.

3. Additionally, to change an entire meal you can click on the white rotating arrows to the right of the meal.

4. If you would like to create a completely new menu, click on the “Apple” logo entitled “My Food Choices” to return to create a new menu by deselecting and selecting foods that you want. If you choose this method don’t forget to click the “Save and Create Menu” button afterwards.

5. If there is a food that you can’t find in the menu, why not make a suggestion by clicking on this link to suggest foods to add to the Menu Planner: http://www.trimdownclub.com/suggest-foods/

Hope this helps 🙂

[HarrietteMcGee]

I slipped last week — ate too many carbs and drank soda — shame on me — I need advice on how to jump start my plan again and get back on track.

Harriette64

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Harriette. The best thing to do is to not let it get you down 🙂 Just do your best with each ensuing step.

[Deborahjjhayes]

wantowin If you are not losing it is because your body is adjusting… However, I always do two things when it is slow…change something in my exercise , drink more water, and cut one carb a day. OOps, that’s three. Hope this helps! 😛

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