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[eebutin]

Hi Sharon, I took a little hiatus from Trim Down and began eating Paleo. It did work in that I lost the last few pounds of niggling pregnancy weight and have gained muscle mass and energy! I would like to add some gluten free grains and maybe SWG bread, because they do help me feel more satiated. Also, I do find the menu choices a bit limiting, as have others, and look forward to being able to add from your recipes. Loving to bake, and having eaten paleo, I’ve got some good ones myself. Anyway, I found the exchange list, but would like to know the daily ratios for each of the macronutrients (if that’s the proper term)?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, eebutin. The Menu Planner includes several gluten-free grains, including quinoa, brown rice, millet, and amaranth that you can add to your menu, as well as the SWG bread (though it is not gluten-free). Try to add these in gradually because weight loss through programs such as the paleo diet can often result in rebound weight gain.
What foods do you feel are missing from the Menu Planner lists (when you noted that the choices are limiting)?
The approximate ratios here are 3 grams of carbohydates to 1.5 grams of protein to 1 gram of fat.

[eebutin]

Hi Sharon, there are so many interesting recipes on Trim Down that I would love to substitute, but when I choose a substitution, they aren’t listed–it’s the “bland” but I suppose simpler options that are listed.

Thanks for the info on the ratios. That’s about what I’ve been eating. Paleo as a lifestyle is meant to be 80 % paleo/20% “cheating”. I ate cake at a birthday party as one of my 20 % and regretted it, so I’m very wary of gluten. Gluten free grains/baked goods are fine for my tummy. I’m also concerned about the lack of dairy; though that may be unfounded.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, eebutin. Just choose a similar recipe in the Menu Planner as a ‘placesaver,’ and swap it out when its mealtime. If you want some help with that, just list the recipes you like, and I’ll list some options.

[Deborahjjhayes]

Eebutin, In our group Talking, cooking,Nana’s & women and a few men!!! We have many gluten free recipes under each forum topic. would LOVE it if you’d join us and share ! We are such an encouraging group by design!! I’m so excited to find someone who is gluten free and has recipes!!! I wrote a Southern cookbook in May and began this diet 1 month and 1 week ago. I’ve lost 11 lbs. I’m in the process of changing over those family favorites to fit this diet. Looking forward to getting to know you. ttyl.

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