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Hi, ane2014, and welcome! It is too bad that the market is full of foods that work against you, where the healthier stuff is less well-known. We’re happy to help with getting you familiar with the items that can really support your efforts. In addition to covering these in our online guides, if you enter into the Articles section, type in a food, and there may be something written specifically about that. If not, you are welcome to repost here, and I am happy to help.
True it can be confusing and hard to find everything you need,
especially when you can only get to a Wal-Mart Supercenter. The first thing that I read said to take it slow and ease into it. So
that is what I am doing. If I don’t have everything on the 14-day
menu, then I find a substitution that I do have. For the first week,
I am not 100% organic and “on target”. I am just trying to have a
good attitude and try my best. They say you don’t gain it in one day
and you can’t expect to lose it in one day or one week. In my case,
I did gain it immediately upon being treated for my thyroid (20 lb.
in less than a month, with more continuing until I reached a normal
thyroid level) My advise is to not feel overwhelmed and just do the
best that you are able to do, and that you can afford. Pay attention
to the ratio of meat to carbs, fruits and veggies, and fiber content
(100% whole grains). As you go, you will feel more comfortable and
more aware of the nutritional content of the foods you are eating,
resulting in a better plan each week. My question is, “How often
should we be eating, and what is a good cut off time?” (if you go
to bed at 1:00am what time should you eat your last snack) Right
now, in a 16 hour time period, I eat every 2.5 hours. My children
love it, but say, “How are you ever going to lose weight eating so
much food?” They still feel a little deprived in the “sweets” area.
I hope this helps someone; it helps me to put my thoughts into words and motivate me to keep going. Thanks, SheilaHi, Sheila. You have a great grip on things! Most people do well eating every 2-3 hours. If you retire for the night at 1 am, probably about 11 pm would be the best time to have your last meal/snack. As for your kids, eventually, you all will find ways to turn healthy foods into sweets. Take a look at some of our dessert recipes – perhaps they will find something there that they like.
I\’m having trouble with the menus, also. I don\’t know if it\’s a technology issue or if I\’ m in a fibromyalgia fog in the moment. I have made the change to fresh fruits and veggies and away from processed foods and canned goods whenever possible.I have eliminated sodas from my diet and have replaced coffee with hot tea three mornings a week,but it\’s awfully diffficult to get in 6 mini-meals a day. I know I eatinv too much! I am also on Garcinia Cambogia. Can someone please help me and simplify the plan for me? I am so confused!
Hi, Mary 551. See the tutorial here: http://www.trimdownclub.com/wp-content/uploads/mfiles/Menu%20Planner%20Tutorial.pdf. It may help you navigate. As for the meals themselves and amount of food, I can help you troubleshoot if you wish. How long have been with the program?
I am brand new to this, any tips or advice is appreciated. I am finding the menus tricky, also… I want just simple healthy meals I can prepare easily… I wonder if that’s asking too much? 🙂
Hi, Wheezy, and welcome! You can find some great support in the “Tips, Tricks, Recipes & Encouragement” forum thread (http://www.trimdownclub.com/forums/topic/tips-tricks-recipes-encouragement/), as well as in the Groups (link above), especially “New Beginnings” (http://www.trimdownclub.com/groups/talking-cooking-nanas/), though there are plenty of good ones.
If you have specific nutrition-related questions, you can repost here, and I would be happy to help.
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