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my Grandson was married in March 2016.I was a lovely, but too heavy,almost 84 year old Grandmother..loved the wedding.But I want to be healthier..Doctor has indicated that should be part of my plan..
So I am back. Looking at the menu’s. How do we know the nutritional info..where does it show cal, fat, carb, etc somewhere I am not looking? It would be very helpful.
Hi, ellasc. When you click on “Exchange mode” in the toolbar above any you menu, you will see the exchanges allotted to you for each meal and day. The following are the nutritional values of exchanges:
1 carb exchange = 15 grams of carbohydrates + up to 3 grams of protein
1 protein exchange = 7 grams of protein + up to 5 grams of fat
1 fat exchange = 5 grams of fat
1 fruit exchange = 15 grams of carbohydrates
1 vegetable exchange = 5 grams of carbohydrates + up to 2 grams of protein
1 sweet exchange = up to 15 grams of carbohydrates + up to 5 grams of fat
1 free exchange = up to 5 grams of carbohydrates or up to 2 grams of protein or fatWas doing really well then fell off the wagon need some words of encouragement and motivation to get back at it. I need to get this weight off help please
Hi, TScott. I would be happy to help in whatever way I can. Can you describe what happened when you took the fall? Did something trigger it? Has it been a sustained lapse or a brief one?
Just a note that if it was brief that there is no need to take it too seriously – everyone has those days (if it’s not food, it’s shopping; if it’s not that, it’s being unproductive at work, etc.). Just pick up where you left off.Hi, Emiturn. Weekends can be challenging! Just learn what you can from the stumble, and keep going. If whatever triggered it may happen again, perhaps use the week to consider how to protect yourself. If you would like some guidance with this, please do repost, and I would be happy to help.
Ok so I have just joined and I’m a little lost. I am holding off on the menu set up until I get home and we can sit down as a family and figure out what we want to add to it. I’m not a super picky eater. My concern is a crazy work schedule I work 3 weeks straight with only 2 days off a month I have no set hours except I start at 7am I could work until 4 pm or 4 am never know. And I am in the middle of nowhere with not too many options for heating up a lunch. Like through the winter I take cans of soup because I can heat them in the windshield kind of heating lol. So how hard is this going to be for me generally I take a salad for lunch through the summer because it can be cold and I keep a cooler with me. Any thoughts? Or suggestions would be greatful
Hi, Jojoross, and welcome. The following list may help:
•Fresh and dried fruit
•Cut raw vegetables (free: Arugula, Broccoli, Broccoli rabe/raab, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Radishes, Spinach, Sprouts, Watercress, Zucchini
•Oven-baked vegetable chips
•Nuts and seeds
•Trail mix combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit
•Sandwiches – good breads with nut butters, hummus and similar spreads, tahini, canned or smoked fish, cheese, homemade “cold cuts” from fresh meats, egg salad, etc.
•Whole grain or Paleo crackers plus any of the above
•Hard-boiled eggs
•Sliced or string cheese
•Cottage cheese
•Yogurt
•Milk (dairy or vegetal), plain or flavored with cocoa powder and a recommended sweetener
•Hearty soup in a thermos (2-3 food groups, i.e. meat or legume, vegetable, whole grain)
•Hearty smoothie/shake in a thermos (2-3 food groups, i.e. fruit/vegetable, dairy/vegan, seeds)
•Edamame or other legume/pulse snacks
•Whole grain or Paleo cereal or granola (cold in small sealable bag, cooked in thermos)
•Canned beans
•Prepared healthy foods in containers – from leftovers or prepared the night or weekend before.
•Homemade whole-food muffins or bars
•Popped grains, i.e. organic popcorn, sorghum, quinoaI have just started my 5th week and I have lost 8.3 lbs. I must admit it was an expensive trip to the health food store, but so worth it. I do not have to spend that much now, because I have replaced many of my common bad foods with good foods that last a long time. I make sure I give myself lots of time to shop until I become really good at it. I, honestly feel better. I have more energy and I am shocked how I eat more than I ever did and I am still losing weight. I only weigh myself one day a week on Monday. The first week, I lost just over 4lbs. The second only 1.4lbs, then 3rd week 2.2, etc. It does work and it takes discipline, however once you do it for a while, it’s automatic. My husband is doing it with me and we have eaten some pretty good meals. It does work if you stick to the program. I have cut out salts to the best of my ability and I do organic sugars in total moderation. I am really happy and it’s been a success to me so far. Thanks, especially for a totally better way of eating and living. My belly fat is going away and my employees have recently noticed the weight loss….yippee!
I am a type 2 diabetic. I am very concerned about all the carbs that are making my sugar go up. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi, kiddymoodyblue. This program is actually designed to be fairly low in carbohydrates to help diabetics manage blood sugar. The best option for this is to use the fully personal version of the Menu Planner application (the right-most option at http://www.trimdownclub.com/menu-planner) and selecting foods for your menu according to our color-coding system wherein the healthiest options are listed in the lighter blue shades. This is likely to provide you with a menu with 42-45% of energy from carbohydrates, which is quite low.
I have back pain and pain in my sciatica. I try to walk, but after about 15 mins, I start getting pain in my back. I do stretches and with bands. I also have two knee replacements that limit me with certain exercises. I dont think Im getting enough exercise to help get rid of ny belly fat. Do you have any suggestions?
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