 annaleeramos 12 years ago | Hello everyone. I have been out of the loop for a while. But today I have put in my flotys and am ready to get back on the cruse with you all. Had me a great healthy breakfast and printed out my menu for today. |
 Yvonnebaker 12 years ago | Hi Ossie, Am I doing something wrong to submit a question, as twice now we have asked for your help, but we cannot seem to get a reply. Should I do anything other than submit here. My last question was one day ago, if you cannot find it please shout and I can repeat it. Am I looking at the right forum. Help would be appreciated please. |
 CHIA 12 years ago | OSSIE: HELP! I just read your post to Roxxy38 regarding the number of calories, and it scared me. I don’t think I am probably eating enough calories and maybe that’s why I’m not losing weight??? Will you please figure this out for me? I am 70 yrs old, weigh 180.5 today, am 5′ 2″, don’t exercise because of bad knees and back. I felt best when I was 40 to 55 and was 138 lbs. I felt great. That’s what I want to get back too if possible. Do I need to start making some of the recipes? I try mostly to eat fruit, veggies, canned tuna or chicken, cottage cheese, no sugar jello, steel cut oatmeal, a little dry cereals, skim milk, hard boiled eggs, low fat fruit flavored yogurts, SWG bread and english muffins, lettuce and veggie salads, green beans, beets, fresh peppers shopped in my salads, onions and celery in my salads, baguettes, Barley, and a few other small things. Once or twice I had a tiny piece of beef roast or pork roast. Several people on this diet seem to know how many calories they are eating. Does this mean I should be counting calories too, to get the correct amount? |
 roxxy38 12 years ago | Thanks Ossie.
I am 53, 5’5″, weigh 257lbs. My activity level is low, I have fibromyalgia and have alot of pain. I have been over weight my whole adult life but when I was 35 I was the lowest at 190lbs. Can I use Kasha in my dinner planning? Do you recommend Rice pasta? Thanks for all your help! |
 Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Roxxy38. Kasha and bulgur are both “groat” grains, but they are not the same. Kasha is also known as “buckwheat groats,” which despite the name, are actually wheat- and gluten-free, whereas bulgur is actually made of wheat groats, and therefore contain gluten. Both are high in fiber and very healthy.
As an aside, 1400 Calories sounds kind of low, and while weight loss is good, I’m concerned that it may be too challenging and not last. If about 550 is your natural instinct during the first part third of your day, then apparently, you need at least 1650 per day. If you want to post your age, height, weight, and activity level (and even the weight at which you remember being healthiest), I can do some calculations regarding the recommended food amounts to meet your nutritional needs for “right-sizing”. |
| roxxy38 12 years ago | Hi again! I have started today following my menu. Last week lost 3lbs just watching calories. It would of been more but this was a busy weekend with the superbowl, but I passed on the buffet! I have just made kasha. Can you, Ossie or someone else let me know if this would be the same as bulgar? It is called Good Food Roasted Buckwheat Kasha. Please let me know so I can use it. I am also concerned with the calorie intake. So far I only had breakfast and I am 547 calories into my day. I am trying to stay under 1400. Thanks all!!!! And of course have a healthy eating day!!! |
 jackiee 12 years ago | Thankyou Radisson… will check that out….although i assume it doesn’t involve me ringing bells while I put the kettle on!!!! 😀 Lohackett, Well done on the weight lose, excellent news. I swap a lot, to suit my cupboard stock and taste buds that day, although I do keep to the portion size and keep nutrition benefits ect, I assume you use the refresh button beside the food items too. Good luck getting you hubby on board too. 🙂 |
 Radisson 12 years ago | Lohackett Substitution is the key to success. Otherwise you get bored and fail. I play with the menu as much as I can. Try to stick with the healthier choices, sometimes you can’t. Flexibility is one of the major benefit of TDC, enjoy it. |
 Lohackett 12 years ago | Good morning everyone. I’ve been at it only a week and lost 4 pounds, I feel great and I am very pleased. I got my husband to join me this morning. Hope he likes it as much as I do. I am a person who needs lots of encouragement to continue. I have tried everything but failed, I don’t want to fail this time. I need to as you a question, do you all follow to the letter what they tell you to eat or do you substitute? Please let me know would appreciate your response. |
| Radisson 12 years ago | ppeddle You might consider dropping orange juice. Have a real orange instead. No matter what kind most juices contain sugar which is converted to fat in your body. I lost a few pounds this way and used the money to buy heathier foods instead. |
| Radisson 12 years ago | jackiee Have you considered kettlebells exercises, see references and détails Under fitness topic |
| jackiee 12 years ago | Good afernoon, evening or morning whereever you all are, just a quickie to say hi to all the newbie who have come on board over the weekend…best of luck with reaching your goal…
Thought I have to post a quicky Seaborn….just in case you think I’m sulking, as if I could, hope you had a lovely weekend with your family. maybe you should put up a few posters locally calling for fellow walkers or swimmers, maybe theres other like you…wanting to go but need a excerise buddy 😀 ……..R2B2 & Kelz and Char howa re you all getting on? Rebeccadors, I’m pleased your getting quality time just for you at midterm, you deserve that time for you, hope you have fun exploring….Ginnerlou, glad your back cooking and hope all the pain has subsided now….hope you enjoyed your Pizza and super bowl Apensa!!!
I’m still on track but no weigh lose this week, it does look like I’m down another 1\2 kilo but the scales are that clear so I’m classing it as nothing so I try harder this week. I’m still doing my walks in the morning but want to start something else any ideas for home excerise is welcome folks…..right need to go, as making a carnerval outfit for my wee girl…she want to be a fairy princess! 2 in 1…..keep up all the good efforts all. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Lckygal, and welcome! Good for you for making your son’s needs a family effort – that is indeed one of the secrets to success. Sami’s Bakery products do indeed appear to be whole grain, but I am clarifying this and will get back to you if I find out otherwise. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Apensa. Everyone needs to rant once in a while! No offense, of course. Just let the period of adjustment run its course – many of us have been there. When I first started studying nutrition and heard how awful fast food really was, I couldn’t get enough of it. But the cravings went away as my subconscious took over, and now it doesn’t even look like food to me. Don’t jump in head-first – just every time you go to do something (like eat at a Super Bowl party), just think, “how can I make this just a little bit better?” Even if it means a slightly smaller portion of this or that. The little steps add up and gradually absorb into your habits. Don’t try to be perfect, and don’t regret that you don’t do things as well you used to – your life has probably improved in other ways, and now you’re just finding the balance. Best of luck – we’re all rooting for you. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Journey, and welcome! The intention is indeed for you to eat all the foods, but it is good for you to go with your satiety signals. If you cannot finish all the food, it is best that you focus on finishing the sources of protein, calcium, and fruits and vegetables – in other words, cut back on sources of fats and carbohydrates. However, do be sure you don’t cut back so much that you slow down your metabolism or create cravings, especially toward the end of the day when most people are least active. |
