 Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, RuthHild. Thanks for the information. What you listed – is the above what the Menu Planner gave you or what you are eating now? If it is how you are eating now, how long have you been eating this way instead of per the Menu Planner.
I ran an analysis, and the above appears to meet your needs, except for being a little low on calcium. I would suggest swapping out a little of the meats (i.e. eat 3 oz instead of 3-4 ounces) and make up the difference with lean cheeses.
Overall, it looks like your body needs an adjustment period after being on various weight loss diets. I would not recommend to cut back any further – it really is worth it to wait for your metabolism to recover. If you can, try adding a new exercise to wake up new muscles – you don’t need to up your overall time, just work new muscles. |
 RuthHild 12 years ago | Thanks I am 5’2″, 205 lbs, 62 years old. Sample diet Breakfast – 1/2 C. oatmeal, 1/2 oz. walnuts, 1 C. fruit, 2 T. sour cream. Snack #1- 1 rye crisp or crackers, 1 C. fruit, 1/4 C. cottage cheese or cheese stick or egg. Lunch – Salad, with 3 to 4 oz.salmon or chicken,1 slice SWG bread, Snack #2 – Egg, cheese stick, rice cake, veggies celery & carrot sticks, Dinner – Meat 4 oz. pork chop, steak, salmon, chicken, 1/2 c basmati rice or potato or pasta, vegies summer squash & onion cooked in 1/2 t. olive oil, tomatoes. Snack #3 – 1-2 oz. goat cheese, rice cake, carrot & celery sticks or sliced of raw zucchini. Thank you for you help. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Ruth. When you say the food seems like “too much,” do you mean compared to the previous diets or to how much you can eat. Hopefully you are not hungry, and it is great that you listening to your hunger cues to make decisions. I would be happy to do some calculations for you, if you wish. I just need your height, weight, age, and sample day from your menu planner, as well as the changes that you make (i.e. what you actually eat). How long have you been cutting back on the menus you get here? Have you also not beein losing weight with the lesser amounts? |
| RuthHild 12 years ago | Ossie I started this program the end of July and been off and on with traveling. Since the first of the year I have tried several weight lost programs(herbal life)to no success. I have been walking 1.5 miles 4 to 5 times a week since then as well. I have also started water aerobics once a week. The first couple of weeks on this plan I ate all assigned food but have cut back the portions as it just seems too much. Thanks for any help. |
 purpleskye 12 years ago | hi Ruth..sometimes you loss inches before the weight comes off..crazy i know but try measuring yourself ..then after 2 weeks measure yourself again and see if you loss any inches..love and light . |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Ruth. How long have you been using the program? Have you been on weight loss diets before? How long have you used walking as part of your weight loss efforts?
Sometimes there is a period of adjustment at the beginning of this program, as it does differ from restrictive diets. I would be happy to work with you on ensuring a good fit. |
| RuthHild 12 years ago | Following meal plan and walking but not losing weight |
