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Don’t know what I am doing wrong. I am measuring and eating what the plan says to do for last 2 weeks and still haven’t lost. I hope this is the right place to ask a dietian. I am tired of popcorn and don’t care for so much fish. Chile is O:K once a month but not every day.I really don’t like that either. I admit I did put some things on my list I don’t really care for because it said I had to fill up the blue area before going any further. Is there anyone to talk to that can give me some advice.
Hi, Ms. Carr. Have you been on restrictive diets in the past? If so, your body may need some time to readjust to regular amounts of food. Sometimes making changes to your exercise routine can help jumpstart things – either swap different exercises to work new muscles and/or add little bursts of higher intensity exercise here and there in your regular workout (for example, if you walk or use a treadmill, insert a half-minute run every 5-10 minutes, or add an incline, etc.).
Aa for the food itself, you don’t have to get stuck with anything you don’t like or are sick of. Attached is the list of exchanges (http://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists), and you can swap these freely, without worrying about filling out the menu choices (just be sure to follow the pattern in the Exchange View (to see this, click on the third toolbar icon from the left).I have a question concerning the “free” veggies. I was trying to explain the diet to my significant other, and he keeps telling me that I should keep the portions conservative, even if I’m eating celery or cucumbers, which happen to be my favorite snack veggies. Would you please explain to me, so I can explain to my stubborn man, that if I want to crunch on cut of celery, I don’t have to limit myself to 1 rib or stalk. I can eat a whole bunch of celery in 3 servings. I don’t think that’s so unreasonable if it satisfies my need for crunch, and if I add my grains and a dairy choice, shouldn’t that be a good snack? or is it too much? On the menu samples, there is a serving of Vegetable of your choice and an ounce of walnuts. I am so confused…
Hi not sure we’re to ask but I’ll give it ago !! As a snack is it good to eat tangerines an nuts together ? As I thought fruit broke down a lot quicker then fruit ?
My question- I’m following my menus plan with some tweeking ( in allowed changes) but what is puzzling me is when I use a recipe for seasoning and sauces. There are the ones that add exchanges to my menu. For instance Avocado butter would be good on the dry toast but it adds fat exchange. How can that be following the plan? I would love to spice up my foods but I am very confused about that . Can I have an explanation?
Hi, Dorithm. Moderate portions for “free” vegetables would be anything less than 10 cups. You’re probably fine.
Hi, Dawniedark. Herbs, spices, extracts, lemon and lime juices, and vinegars are free. For other items, add up the ingredients in them to see to what a single portion might add up. See this recipe here as an example: http://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/tangy-turkish-tkemali-sauce/. For others based on tomato sauce and sugar, such as ketchup and barbecue, or white sauces based on cream or butter, 2-3 tablespoons are usually a serving of carb or fat, respectively.
Hi Maria77. I also enjoy eating primarily whole foods, plant based, gluten free and dairy free diet. I like this program, primarily just for the accountability, e.g. the diet journal, and the contact with others, including nutritional support. This is just my opinion, but when we are on a rather “quite different” type of diet than most, it is harder to follow a planned menu exactly. But what has helped me is to note what I can substitute that is still within the same type of nutrition that I know I can eat. Too many crackers for you is definitely all too much in one food group. How much protein, high fiber green veggies and fruit are you eating? You should be eating at least 5 helpings of green veggies (kale, spinach, broccoli…), 3 helpings of fruit (apples, berries, oranges…), several high fiber grains (quinoa, brown rice, millet…), and 2 or 3 proteind such as lentils, black beans… Quinoa is a grain that also has a good amount of protein in it. When you are hungry, don’t grab more crackers. Have a green apple or some black beans with chopped parsley with a little olive oil and apple cider vinegar mixed in, for example. Hope this helps. It is helping me a LOT.
Sounds great! Nice to connect with another following more similar plan as me. Sorry to hear about your injury! I’m sure getting some exercise again will be very beneficial for you. Would love to hear more about some of your favorite recipes, toppings, foods. I also like making things from scratch. 🙂
Don’t know if this ‘club’ will work for me? I need low sodium, and no(minimum amount) red meats. All of the blue, areas seem full but I get the message that they are not full? Not even sure I am adressing the right person(s). Thank you for any help that anyone can send my way. Can my subscription be cancelled if I feel it will not workout, and if so, how can it be done?
I am new to this and hopefully am in the right place to ask a question:) My question is this: My husband and I have a smoothie every morning for breakfast which consists of 1 handful of almonds, 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 frozen banana, 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 tsp cinnamon and enough water to make the concoction easy to drink through a straw. This makes enough for the two of us. I like routine and would like to continue to drink this everyday instead of what is being recommended. Is that possible or am I defeating myself from the get go?
Hi, Sheila. You are in the right place. This program encourages sodium control, as well as healthy intact of its competitors – potassium, magnesium, and calcium. You definitely do not have to eat any read meat, and can choose any other foods you want instead.
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If you have any nutrition questions, you are more than welcome to post here, and I will get back to you.Hi, Kathy. Your shake sounds great, especially if it is something you like and works for you. Go for it.
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