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 | Hi, Sue. Those other guides are indeed because not one size fits all. As for the gain, I suggest you stick with the main program here, but change the wait in your profile to 197 – this will drop you into a sightly smaller meal pattern that might better suit you. If you are not physically active, I suggest adding something to give your metabolism a boost. If you would like more information about that, please do repost here, and I will get back to you. |
| | Hi, Greg. Fluids are discussed in the Program Guide (in “My Downloads” above) and in some of our articles and recent study summaries. We of course favor water (including carbonated), but tea and coffee are also fine – it all depends what you put in it, and the guide covers that as well. If you have questions about specific beverages, please do repost here. |
| | Hi, Lovework. The cookbook and guide are electronic, available in “My Downloads” (above), along with a few other items. |
| | Hi, Maureen. Yes to both! |
 | Hey lovework, you can find your guides and cookbook in the My Downloads area. It is at the very top right of the homepage. I suggest using the Menu Planner application to plan a menu that is based on your favorite foods. This is what I love most ! Good luck to all of us. |
 | Hi everyone. I’m really confused. I’m trying to create my second week menu, and no matter what I do it keeps saying ‘Week 1’. The other thing is that it’s so much food that I’m still full when I wake up n the morning. It’s making me dread eating–and I NEVER dread eating. I’m also having a difficult time finding out when I’m going to receive the cookbook and the Guide. Or, do I have to copy them from some website and cut and paste them. I like the program, but no one really answers the emails, and I’m not getting anywhere on the website. HELP!!!! |
 | Hi I’m a new user and started yesterday can you advise what fluids I should or should not be taken as there appears no reference in the menus unless it’s wine ? |
 | Since I have signed up for Trim Down Club, I have gotten emails which have included articles from affiliated companies like Bikini Butt and Biotrust. Each and every program has their own ideas about how and what to eat so as to lose weight, and all seem contradictory to one another. Bikini Butt says to eat protein in the morning, regular foods during the day, along with veggies and then a veggie or salad and protein in the evening. However,, Biotrust has several ideas, one being to eat nothing at all until noon, take one of their shakes at noon and at hen one at 3 p.m. And then…eat a well balanced meal in the evening. And Trim Down has a lot more food on their list to eat managed all throughout the day. Is this because there is no one size that dits all? Listening to the different plans and trying each of them has gotten me all messed up and to be honest, I don’t know which would be best for me! I am gaining weight as a result of it which is disappointing, My concern is that Trim Down Club should only affiliate themselves with companies who align with them so that the articles and menu plans all coincide, rather than opposing one another. I have no problem learning about new ideas and supplements offered to help, but when varying Manu plans are introduced with each company affiliated with Trim Down, it can be downright frustrating, expensive, and confusing! |
 | Hello, Also, leeks are not mentioned in the list, presumably they are a free vegetable too? Thanks |
 | Hi shortcutz, 1. Go to https://www.trimdownclub.com You’ve taken a huge step in the right direction, and the Trim Down Club Support Team and I are here to help you. Don’t hesitate to contact us, if we can be of any service. Please drop by the website from time to time, since we’re continuously adding to the members’ area to enrich your Trim Down Club experience. To your success! |
 | New to program. I am just looking through web site for the first time. OMG it seems very hard to understand. |
 | Hi My name is Dottie & this is day 1 on this program. There sure is a lot to learn. I was diagnosed type 2 Diabetic in 2007. My A1C is 5.9, Down from 7.9,My main reason for joining this club is of course support but I need help balancing Carbs with protein. I have been following the DASH program for a lot of years due to hypertension. So maybe this is where I can get the help I need to lose weight. I don’t seem to gain but stay the same. thanks |
 | Hi, my name is Diane & today is my 1st day on this program. I am a Type 1 diabetic for 40 yrs now. I am on an insulin pump only for 11 months. I have also been on a weight loss journey for nearly 2 yrs & have gone from 181 lbs to 143.2 lbs. I have not lost an ounce in months & have actually gained 5 lbs. Sooo discouraging!! I belong to a site called My Fitness Pal which is great for tracking food & exercise & giving you all your nutrition values. The negative side is they don’t give you a meal plan. You are completely on your own!! I’m very excited to have a place that does all the work for you by providing a meal plan that’s so easy to follow. I want to lose another 16 lbs, improve my A1c & achieve great blood sugar control. I’m hoping to do that with this program. Any other Type 1’s on this program? |
| | Hi, Lisa. How much water are you drinking each day? If you are working out as you say, you need more than the average person, about 10 glasses per day, more if you are in a hot climate without air conditioning. Be sure not to count diuretics such as coffee as water. Water is a major diluter of blood and therefore blood sugar. |
 | I try to control blood sugars with diet and exercise, I am actually only taking 3-5 units with meals, and 5-10 of levemir. but im still having a hard time keeping the bloodsugars low. but working on it. I have been doing this workout routine for about 4-5 weeks now, but maybe I just need to give it some more time. |
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