 Ossie-Sharon 11 years ago | Hi, Vickie, and thanks Spongy!
Vickie, are you physically active? That can help as Spongy noted. I’m re-asking for emphasis, because the benefits go beyond just weight control.
As for the rest, try getting rid of one starchy carb per major meal, or substituting for it with a serving of vegetables. |
 Spongy 11 years ago | Vickiec, I wish that I could give you an accurate answer but I am not a nutritionist nor a doctor. It could be possible that maybe your not eating the correct combinations or are missing key nutrients? How’s your calories intake compared to your exercises performed? Any health problems? I suggest that you ask the nutritionist Ossie-Sharon for advice. I am sure that she will be able to provide you with her professional advice and suggestions. You may also want to mention it with your doctor. I wish you that best. Keep me informed on your progress:) |
 vickiec 11 years ago | Hi spongy thank you for your reply. The problem is I already eat healthy. All organic and no processed foods low carb the food on here isn’t much different then what I already eat. Just more carbs and I can’t eat many simple carbs carbs I blow up. |
| Spongy 11 years ago | Hello, Vickiec. I noticed the same situation with me. I gained two pounds. The following is a post that Ossiesharon the nutritionist posted. It may answer your questions. Hi to all. Again, if you have been on restrictive diets in the past, it may indeed take your body a while to adjust to normal amounts of food again. Note that the menus are low-carb – about 45% of energy, while regular diets are 50-65%. The best way to give yourself a boost is to make adjustments in your physical activity – any of the following:
1. If you are not active, consider adding exercise to your weekly routine. You don’t have to jump into an hour a day, but start with 5-10 minutes 3 days a week, and gradually build up in time per session, perhaps from 1 to 2 times per day, and then to more than 3 times per week.
2. If you have been active, try changing the specific exercises to work new muscles.
3. Try breaking up your workout with bursts of intensity – for example, jogging for 30 sections every 5 minutes during a steady walk.
If you have tried these and are still stagnant or gaining after a few weeks, please do repost here, and I will troubleshoot with you. |
| vickiec 11 years ago | Stevia is all natural if you buy the organic brand, and has 0 calories. Besides that I have eaten healthy for a long time and the food on here is almost the same as what I was already eating and the first week I gained 3 pounds and still haven’t lost any wt. I have always eaten organic. I don’t eat fast food, cookies or cake . Sometimes dark chocolate and organic popcorn I pop myself. so this program is no different from what I eat normally. I wish someone from the program would tell me why I’m gaining. |
| Ossie-Sharon 11 years ago | Great, Spongy! Be well 🙂 🙂 |
| Spongy 11 years ago | Hello OssieSharon, I viewed the low impact cardio video on the website. I am going to give it a try. Thanks:) |
| Spongy 11 years ago | Thank You, Ossie Sharon. I am so sorry to read about your situation, Leadbutt and I wish you a well recovery:) |
| Ossie-Sharon 11 years ago | Hi, leadbutt. Your case may indeed require special attention – not only because of the reduced level of physical activity, but also because your weight puts you on the border between menu levels. I suggest one or both of the following:
1. Enter “158 lbs” or less as your current weight in your profile – this will bump your menu down a level and give you smaller amounts of food, without sacrificing nutrients.
2. Try cutting back on starchy and/or sweet carbs (even if high in fiber) and favor lean protein foods and vegetables. Getting a good protein-to-fat ratio can help preserve muscle mass and metabolic rate, especially in MS that has already limited mobility.
3. Take advantage of “free” vegetables for antioxidants, and “fat-burning” seasonings (also for antioxidants!), especially spices such as turmeric that scientific studies have found may be helpful in MS. |
 leadbutt 11 years ago | I have the same limitations (in a wheelchair) as spongy. I have gained at and am eating a huge amount of food and a very eclectic diet according to your menu planner. I go an Adaptive Fitness gym once a week, Aquasize 1x a week and physio exercises between. I have had MS for 18 yes and had a stroke last year. I started this diet to lose 10-15 lbs but so far am going backwards. The food portins seem to be 2x what I need, more like for an active 30 yr old. See my profile. |
| Ossie-Sharon 11 years ago | Hi, Spongy. I responded to a similar question of yours in another thread. In brief, there are exercises you can do, and we offer videos to help. If you can’t find them on the site, please do try through Customer Service (the “Contact Us” link below. |
| Spongy 11 years ago | Hello, Ossie-Sharon. I am restricted to the types of exercises that I can perform due to physical limitations. I am able to perform(light-medium level physical activities)which I have been doing. Is there the possibility that the amounts of nutrients that I am ingesting according to your meal plan be too much food for me? I must admit though that although I was eating healthy prior to the program, I was not eating as much food nor a variety of it. So it may take some time for my body to adjust as you stated in your previous message. Any other suggestions, tips on what I can do to reach my goals? Thank You again. |
| Ossie-Sharon 11 years ago | Hi to all. Again, if you have been on restrictive diets in the past, it may indeed take your body a while to adjust to normal amounts of food again. Note that the menus are low-carb – about 45% of energy, while regular diets are 50-65%. The best way to give yourself a boost is to make adjustments in your physical activity – any of the following:
1. If you are not active, consider adding exercise to your weekly routine. You don’t have to jump into an hour a day, but start with 5-10 minutes 3 days a week, and gradually build up in time per session, perhaps from 1 to 2 times per day, and then to more than 3 times per week.
2. If you have been active, try changing the specific exercises to work new muscles.
3. Try breaking up your workout with bursts of intensity – for example, jogging for 30 sections every 5 minutes during a steady walk.
If you have tried these and are still stagnant or gaining after a few weeks, please do repost here, and I will troubleshoot with you. |
 nicolemanson 11 years ago | I’d like to say this as nice as possible…but Diet Dr.Pepper is horrible for you. It contains Aspartame, which is the worst artificial sweetener. Your main intake of liquid should be water. You can also have seltzer water, unsweetened tea & unsweetened coffee.
I personally use a little sugar free creamer in mine, but it doesn’t not contain Aspartame or Saccharin.
As far as time in between snacks & meals…i think it’s up to your body. If i’m still satisfied a couple of hours after a meal, i will skip the snack or just have a smaller snack. Every 3 hours is pretty typical, when you are eating about 6 times a day. But again, it depends on the person. What works for me is;
Small breakfast
Small snack
Medium Lunch
Small Snack
Large Dinner
Small Snack.
Just make sure you are keeping a food journal so you know what you are eating, how often, and portion sizes. You’ll eventually learn what works for your body. |
