 Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Hi, Stacy. Overall, the program is quite low in carbohydrates, about 45% of energy (40% from available carbs). Protein is important if you are unable to be active while you’re losing weight, to protect your metabolism and muscle tissue. You can trade the foods you’re describing for legumes. Is that something that would work for you? |
 stacaz 9 years ago | Ossie-Sharon, I noticed that you said pas1557 could skip the cereal, skip the rice, etc. I feel like my menus are coming up with an awful lot of bread, and I’m trying to stuff all this bread, English muffins, tortillas down, and thinking I am not able to skip anything? How does that work? For instance, I just don’t care much for meat, and 4 ounces of chicken seems like waaay more than I would normally ever eat. Can I cut this back to 3, or even 2 ounces? I am disabled, but able to walk short distances, and have been doing a little of that, but as far as cardio or pilates — I wish. Thank you in advance for your help. Stacy |
| Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Hi, pas1557. There are a couple of options.
First, you stated “often” – what sort of activity can you safely do? I ask because there is generally a type of exercise for everyone, even people with limitations, and even a little can be a powerful ally to your health. If you are interested, please let me know the nature of your situation, and I would be delighted to provide you with ideas.
Second, I recommend that you consider focusing on proteins, good fats, and produce in your menu, and perhaps cut back on the starchy carbs and random extras. In your menu, for example, on Monday morning perhaps you can skip the cereal, then at lunch have 1/2 the sweet potato amount and salad dressing (or just skip it and use the olive oil and so me “free” lemon juice or vinegar on a salad), and at dinner, skip the rice. |
 pas1557 9 years ago | Unable to exercise often, daily menu changes? |
