new member questions

[Jeannebz54]

I have found using the 8 week plan allows me to adapt menus so that I can eliminate foods I really don’t like – but plain greek yogurts mixed with fruit taste better than some of the others…

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Gary, and welcome! You can read about those issues in our main “Program Guide,” available in “My Downloads” (in the upper right corner of each site page). In a nutshell, avoid overly processed/refined foods and artificial ingredients, and favor whole fresh foods.

[RetiredNP]

Can anyone help me figure out how to upload a picture for my profile. I have chosen a picture from my computer, selected it and it will show up on my home screen but says on the bottom left “crop picture”. When I click on that to crop it, it disappears. What am I doing wrong? I have uploaded pictures to programs or files before but can’t seem to get this one to work. I would appreciate some help or I will just have to leave my profile empty. Thank you.

[Support]

Hi,
To update your profile picture, please follow these steps:

1. Login to http://www.trimdownclub.com
2. In the middle of the homepage, simply left click on ‘Update Picture’
3. Then, click on “Browse” and locate the image on your computer you wish to upload. Then, after you find the image you want to use, simply click Open
4. Now, click on “Upload Image”
5. Next, scroll down, and crop your profile picture. Then, click on “Crop Image” to save your new profile picture

We hope this information helps. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

All the best 😉

[Jeannebz54]

I had a message to say I had completed my first week but I havent done Saturday and Sunday yet but it was hard to go back to my week 1 menus. I’m assuming the programme week starts on a Monday?

[Support]

Hi Jeanne,
Please note, there is no time limit with regards to how long you spend on each week. You can take your time, and go at your own pace. Once you complete a week it will automatically unlock the next week, but you can remain in the week you are on, and also return to previous weeks should you wish.

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.

[nancygurli]

I am not sure I’m doing certain portions correctly. When it says “1/3 cup rice (cooked)” or “3/4 cup oatmeal (cooked)” does it mean I measure it before or after cooking it? I measured my rice after cooking and my oatmeal before cooking and they can’t both be right!

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Nancy. If it specifies “cooked,” then measure it after cooking.

[melanieschwob]

I am starting Week #3 and I am gaining weight. It’s only about 2 lbs. but this is not the direction I am counting on. I am very full and rarely looking forward to the next snack or meal. My choices for menu planner are healthy (89-90%). I seem to be trimming inches, however, as my clothes seem to fit better and others who don’t see me regularly have asked if I’m losing weight. When can I expect the scale to reflect my diligence?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Melanie. How your clothes are fitting is absolutely the bottom line! Scale weights can be misleading at this early stage.
With regard to the second issue, if you are too full, you can definitely cut back. Just be sure to get a total of 5 fruit+vegetable servings and 3 calcium-rich foods/beverages per day.

[karrina310]

I don’t eat bread, are there crackers you can eat instead? There seems to be too many choices and too much cooking especially for 1 person. Is there a easy version to follow?

[gmom33759]

I don’t have many of the foods in my house am I suppose to pay for this program and then be told I have to throw all the foods I have out, & then go buy foods I have never herd of in order to eat your recepies you have on this site. Also if I wnted to measure or weigh all my foods I ould have gone to weight watchers where i could of used the foods I already posses. I don’t get this program at all & I have only been on it for less than a week & have already gined 4 lbs.

[Chayes6812]

Sometimes I just love to enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I usually buy the omega 3 peanut butter. What about jelly? What is a good healthier option of jelly I can buy?

[Olliebeck]

Hi. I’m new and am confused about the Menu Planner vs. the Ready-to-Go meal plan. I need something quick and easy to plan meals around and the menu I’m being shown doesn’t look that quick or easy at all. Can someone please tell me how to access the menu that is intended to be for busy people with low kitchen tolerance? Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, Olliebeck. Ironically, the full Menu Planner application is actually the better choice for you because you can select the foods that best suit your needs. It may be a bit of a time investment at first – about an hour, if you stick with foods you know – but most likely worth it for you.

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