Newbies
 | Hi, Newbies! I just joined and don’t know where to start. Suggestions are very welcome!! I’m 66, borderline-prediabetic, need to lose about 25 lbs. I have myofasial pain (undiagnosd fibromyalgia) and hope a different diet will help the pain as well as lose some weight. I’ll start browsing the site and just wish me luck! |
 | Good evening, good morning or even good afternoon all, how is everyone? It seems such a long time since I’ve added a post, but I have been reading…excellent to see so many newbies joining too. Angeleana, Terryturtle, NoraWink, Lucklady, Frowsgetfit, Vegefarmer, Marilynne good luck on your personal goal on this program, love reading your posts and await updates to see how you are all getting on too. Glad you’ve had time to tweaked your menu planner BEV, it must be so difficult fitting everything in when your so knackered (British slang for worn out). Oh before I forget to ask, do you have a note of the foods you needed to avoid to help reduce your uric acid level and avoid gout, don’t worry if not, just thought I’d ask before scrolling through all the back dated posts to find it KATIE your stubborn metabolism sounds just like mine (hehe) how are you enjoying the break from school, what new recipes have you tried and what the verdict. Hope your still managing you 15 minute treadmill APENSA. Oh not long now RADISSON till your be swapping that treadmill for sunshine walks. Big question is do you stick to healthy eating when on holiday too? PPEDDLE, how are you? You are in my thoughts and prayers, hope your work life is better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIA….21 again I assume 😀 did you have plans? italian restaurant or have you been good and sticking to the plan and having a SWG muffin instead of birthday cake!!! DAWNROSE & ANNELEEAMOS…hope all is well with you both? I had a great time last week when my folks were here but this week has been tough with a migraine stopping me doing so much. Today feel a bit better but trying to keep online activity to a minimum for a few days. I also didn’t lose anything this week but I have only managed one walk so didn’t expect too lose….however I’m determined to see a difference next week. I have been sticking to the plan as best I can, but like some I assume it’s not easy keeping up with the soaring cost of the grocery bill. I read an article in the telegraph about cheap meals… so if your interested check out agirlcalledjack.com there’s some good budget recipes there that I’ve managed adjust to this plan too. Well the sun is due back here tomorrow so fingers crossed the headache is gone and I can get walking…I just love love my new walking trainers, there were a treat to myself for reaching my first 5 kilo goal, only 4 more goals to go 😉 happy healthy eating all |
 | forgot to mention that I am 60 yrs young. |
| | Hi Ossie, I appreciate your input. breakfast |
 | Hi, Vegefarmer. Every now and then someone will have a slightly different metabolism than others, and for that we are here to give you individual assistance. It is good that you are too full – this will prime your metabolism and make it easier to cut back when the details are worked out. |
| | Hi everyone …………. has anyone else found that although they are sticking to the food as listed on daily menu that they are feeling too full and putting on weight. |
 | Hi Bev! Great to hear from you! So glad you are sticking with the program and getting ready to make meals today. In September I had a double mastectomy (i’m 46 with three boys and one girl). Over the years I packed on almost 40 extra pounds. Haven’t been on the program but for a few days–yet giving up the wine and eating more fresh foods has me feeling fantastic. No weight loss yet–but its only been 5 days since I started. As women we are often called to do so much–sometimes to the neglect of our own needs. In adopting this program, I use my friends in Afghanistan as inspiration. I figure if they can sacrifice comforts, amenities, time and sometimes their lives–I can manage my health. I view this program as a gift to us–because its a pleasure to meet “e-meet” women like you, Bev. I will keep you daily in my prayers, along with Mr. James Height, my fellow graduate school classmate at GWU, who is now in Afghanistan, along with another friend, Daryl Holland. I know its hard sometimes–but you can do this! 🙂
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 | Hello! I am new to this program and probably like many of you need to loose weight to be healthy and feel better. I am 69 and had 2 knee replacement. It is so important to get this weight off and hopefully will be able to get into exercising to help. I have been on the program for 3 days and loss 3 pounds. It will take time to get use to this schedule, but willing to work hard. Marilynne |
| | Goodmorning all my cruising buddies…. |
| | @vegfarmer & Laurie J: I’m in the same boat and like my evening wine. Every body/metabolism is unique. I have friends who can imbibe and successfully lose or maintain their weight. I have tried to diet and still drink wine or vodka–but for me–it greatly impedes the weight loss. Alcohol converts to acetate and blocks fat reduction–and the sugar–well, we can all read here how that is poison for weight loss/health. Yet I LOVE my nightly wine. I had to face facts: I made a decision four days ago, when I joined the Trim Down Club, to abstain from alcohol for one month, follow the meal plans and see if I make more progress. Thus far, I feel great–am sleeping better and feel full. Its too soon to report any weight loss–but we’ll see. If you can drink your wine and have your cake too–oh, how I envy you! 😉 On another note: @seaborngirl: I hope you’re doing better. Prayed for you today. |
| | Laurie, I like you enjoy my glass of wine each night, I haven’t been on this programme for very long so unsure if it will effect my weight. |
 | As a newbie, I’m very hopeful. I’m 40 years old and the weight is creeping up on me. Nothing that has worked in the past is working anymore. We are a “healthy” family, lots of organic foods, very limited dairy and meat. In spite of all that, I can’t seem to combat the weight gain. I’m just hoping that with the right combination of foods that I can get a handle on it now. My daughter is getting married in 4 months….now is the time!!! |
| | Hi, LaurieJ. If you are already losing weight at a steady pace, there does not appear to be an urgent need to give anything up that you really like. After all, this is not a short-term diet, but a long-term lifestyle. |
| | Hi, FrowsGetFit. You can generally substitute with non-dairy products – just note that the cheeses don’t melt the same way, and if the milk is low in protein (i.e. all but soy), it will not curdle or whip. Very few of the Trim Down Club recipes will be affected. |
 | I am a 56 year old woman, and have been on this plan for about 5 weeks. Being post menopausal, I find the weight gain creep very difficult to deal with; this plan seems to be working, I’m losing 1-2 lbs per week. |
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