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pjsaunders — I use Firefox and don’t think I’ve had any problems getting all the posts, etc. from this club. What problems have you been having??
Hi, Ceelea. You can definitely have shakes (smoothies or even soups) instead of solid food meals. We even have a number of recipes you might like. As far as protein powder, we’re not crazy about it, but some are better than others. Which are you using?
Hi I am using a whey isolate, 120 cal per scoop. 2g. fat, 60 mg. sodium, 2g carb, 1g sugar and 25 g protein. I only drink it max 3 times per week when I cannot eat a meal, I mix with almond milk , spinach and either berries or banana
I am in the middle of my second week here and I like the whole menu building process but am struggling with 1 thing. I was thinking maybe to try meatless or at least very little thinking I would be able to submit legumes(beans) in their place. I thought beans were supposed to be high in proteins and would replace the lost protein from the meat but that does not appear to work. Why not? I don’t really want to use the Vegan substitutes because I’ve heard that almost all soybean products are GMO. What can I do?
Hi, Thearnon. First, bravo for trying some plant-based options. Second, if you get organic soy products, they will not be GMO. Third, the reason is that legumes/beans also have a significant carbohydrate portion, and so each 1/2 cup is considered 1 protein + 1 carb. If you note in your profile that you want vegetarian menus (be sure to also click on dairy-free if you want that, too), the system will ensure that you get plenty of protein, no matter what you select.
Hi Hawaiiwahine, and welcome! The best general advice I can give you if to take things slow, ease into changes, and don’t be hard on yourself. Try joining groups (link at the top right of each site page) for support, and read some of our articles and downloads for guidance. If you have nutrition questions, I am happy to help in whatever way I can.
So I made my meal planner for week 4 and it was a 74 health meter I added some things and dropped some things so is that healthy enough? and what should we try to stay above?
thank you Ossie I like the menu for another week better and it is a 85 is there a way that I can put it on my dashboard or do I have to go to Past menus everytime?
I want to incorporate smoothies in my weekly menu…How do I do that? I didn’t see a way to select it on the menu…
It is so good to hear from all of you, who like me, are newbies. So far I’m psyched. Made Michael’s Oatmeal for breakfast and 1 cup grapes, very filling. Around 11:15 I’ll have 1 poached egg on 1/2 whole grain muffin and 1 cup watermelon. It is easy to follow my meal plans, when I’m home most of the day, but difficult when I’m out and running. I made up the Creamy Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup yesterday and will have it all week for snacks, when called for. Also bought unsweetened applesauce to replace the ice cream in my meal plan. I’m diabetic and don’t eat any processed sugars. Making up a pot full of veggies (cabbage, carrots, zucchini, summer squash & onion) – this pot full will be my veggies for the week. I don’t like brown rice, but, found “Minute” Ready to Serve, Whole Grain Brown Rice, in 1 cup portions. I use 1/2 cup. Today’s lunch calls for salmon or tuna (I’m having salmon for diner) – so – I’ll mix 4 1/2 oz. tuna with the rice, add the above veggie mixture and voila – LUNCH! It works if we work it.
Hi, BowlingBabe. Under the “Fruits” category, click on “Beverages” or “Recipes” in the subcategory sidebar, and you’ll see various smoothies and smoothie-type beverages. If you don’t see the specific one you want to use, just select something similar as a placeholder, and make the swap when it comes time to make it.
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