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Hi martam and agisa,
Thanks for the questions!
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The video discussed artificial or over processed versions of popular foods that should be healthy, but have been manipulated into being particularly harmful to your goals. Rather than giving up on them altogether, we encourage better versions in their original, natural forms. Note that the foods discussed in the video are only examples, and many other popular foods have been similarly affected—so it’s good to read labels, be aware of how a food is made, and choose whole foods as much as possible.1. Regular “whole wheat” bread – this often also contains refined flours, so it is preferred to select “100% whole” grain products (wheat or other). Even with these products, be sure to read the label and avoid hydrogenated fats or similar ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides.
2. Regular margarine – this is often made from chemically altered fats that create health risks similar to those people are trying to avoid by eating a plant-based product. If you must use a hardened oil, it is better to choose those based on coconut oil, and otherwise to use healthy liquid oils, such as olive, as much as possible.
3. Artificial sweeteners – you can read more about this here: http://www.trimdownclub.com/the-best-way-to-sweeten-your-tea-2.
4. Regular orange juice – If it is in a store, it is likely to have been stripped of what makes it healthy. Even if vitamins etc. have been added back in, it really is not the same. Fresh-squeezed is the way to go.
5. Conventional and overly processed soy – organic is fine, and minimally processed items such as tofu, yogurt, and milk, as well as fermented items such as tempeh and natto are fine. However, most pre-packaged mock meats tend to be a problem.
Best 🙂Just finishing week two here. I dropped more the first week but cannot be unhappy with the 1.4 lbs lost this past week either…after all seems like all we do here is EAT! Hard to believe you can eat 3 meals a day PLUS 3 snacks and STILL LOSE weight! So in 2 weeks I’ve lost 4.3 lbs. At that rate, I will lose 8.6 (approx of course) over a month…by Sept that will translate to a wonderful weight to go meet all those “old” people I went to school with…our 50th class reunion is either in late Sept or early Oct. Can’t wait! Now if I can just manage to get back to exercising. Haven’t been able to due to pain but that has even lessen to the point I think I can manage some kind of activity! Don’t give up…that’s my plan! 🙂 Ginger Ware
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I joined TDC nine days ago. As expected I lost weight (8 lbs) but that isn’t what I’m most excited about. I’ve suffered from constant knee pain for five years. So far I’ve just worked through the pain but lately it had gotten worse, making me re-think possible knee replacement. Within two days eating the food recommended in the TDC I am 90% pain free! If I were religious I would aliken it to an epiphany. I’ve since quit taking my Melaxicam (anti-inflammatory drug). I knew some foods I used to eat weren’t good for me, but I never realized till now the relationship between food and inflammation.I followed the 8 week plan and despite a ‘blip’ in week 2 which involved a trip to Dublin to celebrate my Mum’s 80th birthday and resulted in a 5lb weight gain, I have lost 8lbs (13 if I count that extra 5 I had to lose again!) I am happy to be losing slowly as I believe there is more chance of the weight staying off. I feel generally healthier and more energetic. I have also found that updating my weight on a Sunday as opposed to Friday means that I haven’t fallen into the weekend “sins” trap that many of my work colleagues fall into…and regret every Monday morning! I am no saint. I have ” splurge days”, but believe that because TDC is about healthy eating, and I’m doing what I should either side of such occasions, my weight loss is not affected too dramatically. My dieting work colleagues are all amazed that I am “allowed” to eat so much and still lose weight…
Hi, Jane. That’s wonderful news! I’m glad that you were able to celebrate and are not hungry. We wish you continued success and good health 🙂 🙂
I have never tried to lose weight by eating 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. This is perfect for me. I am never starving for that next meal, but I do try to eat at approximately the same times give or a take 30 minutes. I started excercising the same time and both are working great. Firming up and I am down 7 #s in just 4 days. Im sure this will slow down, but I feel great!
Good job everyone. I am happy to hear that I am not the only one who has set backs. It is very encouraging to know that I am not alone. It’s not easy changing old eating patterns. I appreciate the encouragement I get from reading everyone’s postings! Let’s keep it up! 🙂
I found this program while surfing the net and decided that I would try it. What got me going was lifting my 50 lb suitcase and it hit me how much harder it was to carry the extra weight. I have “2 SUITCASES TO LOSE”
It’s an awesome program because I am seldom hungry and my sweet cravings have almost disappeared. I have lost 23 lbs in 7 weeks. I had good weight control until at 42 years old I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and I gained weight steady. That was 14 years ago …….apparently it was a medication that I was taking. I’m now off it but am left with 100 lbs to lose. I hope to lose 2-3 lbs a week and am determined to stick with it. Just 23 lbs makes a difference in how I feel.I had a replacement hip operation 4 months ago , before that I broke the same leg! So after almost two years I have put on 1st 8lbs.
So I’ve not been able to properly excersice and eating the wrong things has added to my weight gain
I’m desperate to feel better and lose this weight, So hoping joining TDC will give me my old self back xxI’ve tried all the diets from low carb to high fat. Several months ago I started eating 6 meals a day[200c ea]. That worked for awhile, but the stomach fat started coming back [couldn’t have been the occasional cookie]and I was always looking in the frig. I partly started this week on Trimdown, but I’ve lost a couple of #. I’m noticing I’m not wanting to nibble which is great. Just can’t get hubby to go for it!
Hi, woodchris, and welcome 🙂 You can find the link to the 8-Week Plan under “Tools” in the toolbar near the top of each site page.
THANK YOU!!!! I started with you about 6 weeks ago to shift the stone from my ideal weight. In 6 weeks I’ve done it! Even the last few awkward pounds- no problem at all- I feel fantastic! Please supply more vegetarian main courses , you’ve put me on a track for life but being a vegetarian I’m scared it will become too much of the same.
Thanks again so much. X
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