 Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, Bethaniel. In the toolbar above your finished menu, you will find the function the righthand side. |
 rabo1960 10 years ago | I am just beginning my journey. I am a little confused. I did the menu planning and printed out my shopping list. Then I took a look at the recipes and decided some of them sounded good, but I don’t know how to fit them in to my planned menu. Should I still to a planned menu for a week or two before I go in to the recipes? |
 Bethaniel 10 years ago | I can’t find where I create a shopping list. That would be very helpful. |
 apensa 10 years ago | This is a perfect example of how you can work the dietary suggestions in the trim down club into your daily diet. I usually have two olives every evening…………………….usually with a couple of Martinis. Sorry folks, I could not resist that. |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, Sonrise. There isn’t a particular requirement for the same thing each day. Olives can always be swapped for a teaspoon of oil, and bananas can be swapped for another fruit. |
 sonrise 10 years ago | Why so many olives every day and do I understand that a banana is supposed to be eaten every night for a snack? |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, madamsny. GREAT ideas!! Thanks 🙂 |
 madamsny 10 years ago | I find that, because I am diabetic, I can’t eat a lot of the fruit..ie. plums, oranges, apples, grapes…that the menu calls for because of the high sugar content. I found that by switching to berries..ie. strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, I’m able to get the fruit in and cut my sugar way back.
I also noticed several people asking how to cut things down to single portion sizes. I bought a Vacuum FoodSaver…anywhere from $60-600 on line, make the whole receipe, and make single portions up for the freezer with the foodsaver bags. |
 Rozmarie 10 years ago | I just joined yesterday and still getting to know a bit about it. I have lost 35 lbs a few times in the past and sure would like this to be the last time. Unfortunately I have about 50 lbs to lose. I’ll still be away from home for another month or so, but I wanted to try to start now. It’s kind of hard not being home. We go out to dinner quite often which makes it harder for me. I like a glass of wine and don’t know if that’s okay or not. I want to be successful. ? |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, madamsny. That’s actually 1/2 “ounce” of almonds, which refers to the actual nuts. A half an ounce is about 2 tablespoons. |
| madamsny 10 years ago | When the menu calls for 1/2 tsp almond, what is that? Almond What? |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, madamsny. I’m glad to read that you’re progressing. With regard to your blood sugar question, you can have a non-starchy vegetable in place of the fruit, and an extra ounce of protein food in place of each 1/2-cup of starchy carb or slice of bread. Additionally, physical activity can be particularly helpful in managing blood sugar, and steaming any deep green leafy and cruciferous vegetables in general (and avoiding soy) may help with thyroid hormone balance. |
| madamsny 10 years ago | I started this plan a week ago, and while I am loosing weight very slowly…like .2-.4#, I am having problems keeping my blood sugar down with all the fruit it requires. I am a type 2 diabetic, and I am also hypothyroid on medication. Any suggestions? |
 Support 10 years ago | Yes, it is best to follow the Menu Planner as it combines the perfect amount of carbs, proteins, and fats that support long-term weight loss. For more tips, guidelines, and complete step-by-step instructions to help you get the most out of the menu planner, simply click on the following link: Menu Planner Tutorial I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, please let me know. |
 Mufficox 10 years ago | I’m also new to this just today and need lots of help! Are there certain amounts of carbs, protein, fat, etc I need each day? If I’ve done the menu planner and the reading at the top says 86 health, is that a good menu to follow, giving me all that I need? I’ve lost weight many times over the years but just gain it back. I’m hoping that this will be the answer to help me learn to eat better, lose weight and curb my sweet cravings. |
