 Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, maddistealfox. The portion depends a lot on what else you are eating at the meal, but the average serving is a quarter of a cup dry – you can soak this in a cup of water instead of cooking it. You can heat the water to 50 degrees Celsius (up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit), and the oatmeal will still be considered raw. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Lydia46. Alcohol is the most commonly used material used for herbal extracts – it is not considered ideal health-wise, so there are non-alcoholic extracts available, including on Amazon. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Sperko. When you feel full, it is best to stop eating. You can always save the extra for between meals. The important thing is to not feel hungry (and tempted at the end of the day, when most people are least active), miss out on nutrients, or eat so little that you slow down your metabolism. I would suggest to ensure you get in all your proteins, fruits, and vegetables, and save the carbs and fats for cutting back. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Chia. Even though it says “organic,” it is still refined. The organic reference just refers to how the wheat was harvested, not how it was milled. When it’s time to buy more flour, I would suggest to look for whole grain. |
 apensa 12 years ago | Common sense and exersize…..that is the answer. Too bad I have neither. Jackiee: We usually shop at Esselunga or COOP when we are in florence. We really never looked for any foods based on dietary needs while we are there, but I am surprised at all the Gluten Free sections we have found in Italy. Someone told me that the reason there is so much Gluten intolerance nowadays is because the wheat is harvested when it is shorter than in the past. Ozzie, any coments? Ozzie:
Regarding SWG bread: I still have not found any product with that designation on the package. I did find a bread at Costco from Alpine Valley Bread Company in Mesa, Arizona, USA. It has 21 whole grains, is “Certified” Organic, Low Fat, “All Natural”, No oils, 97 calories per slice (5 from fat), 94mg Sodium, 18g Carbs, 5g dietary fiber 5g, 4g Sugars and 6g Protien. How does this sound as a bread of choice? Comments welcome from anyone. I still say my biggest problem is lack of exercise…..like why am I sitting at the computer instead of at the gym or on the treadmill. Why????? Because I hate it!!!!! |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, AnitaMarie. The intention is for you too eat all the food, but if you want to move some of it to a between-meal snack, that is fine too – you can also swap out those extra portions. For example, using the meal you gave, you can swap 1/2 cup of oatmeal and 6 oz yogurt for a slice of bread and ounce of cheese to have with your fruit at 10 am or 4 pm or whenever you like your between-meal snacks. If overall the daily total is too much, you can cut back on carbs and fats, but try not to cut more than 1/4 – you don’t want to be hungry and gorge later or slow your metabolism down. |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Liberated. Yes, you can have popcorn. Just choose a type without undesirable additives (usually called “Natural”), and count 3 cups as one carb exchange (i.e. a slice of bread, 1/2 cup of cooked cereal or rice/pasta/potato, etc.). |
 jackiee 12 years ago | it does get easier scotlandnell..honest and it’s worth the time and effort for the results…I am eating more now than before, but my energy levels are great…have a bounce in my step now..plus weight lose 🙂 good luck, add a post if you need any help with anything, soemone will always help |
 scotlandnell 12 years ago | Thanks apensa and jackiee for helpful suggestions. I think I really need to take time and study this programme.
Guess it’s easier when you get used to it but busy women need simple programmes.
I’ll plod on……………………! |
| jackiee 12 years ago | lol apensa…it was sure expensive anyway and did get bits stuck in my teeth..as for sweet well if its not nutella then I can’t taste the sweetness..hehe.. but I was at a hypermarket 30minutes away from here…it would have helped if i could actually translate what ‘sprouted wheat grain’ is but me and my friend had a good try…the poor italian lady just kept nodding, she probably thought we’re nuts….another bonus is my hubby say ‘mmmm it tastes good’…wish I had bought 2 loaves now |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Scot Landnell. The items in the Menu Planner are just the basic foods – by all means, add seasoning! Taking the example you gave, add lemon and spices to the salmon, cook the barley in broth (low-salt, if possible) with a bay leaf, and spray the vegetables with macadamia nut or a flavored olive oil with a mister (you’ll end up with less than a teaspoon, but it will be delicious). Those are just some ideas. |
| apensa 12 years ago | Sounds like you got it, Jackiee. It probably has a lot of grain particles in it that love to get stuck in your teeth and probably has a rather sweet taste…….and is expensive….right? |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, BillyLynn. Many of the Ezekiel breads are SWG (they will say “sprouted” on the label), but even those that are not are very healthful and consistent with Trim Down Club principles. |
| jackiee 12 years ago | HELP PLEASE – anyone thats tried it can you tell me what does SWG bread looks like – I found a bread today here in italy. it looks like a brick of s*** em or maybe better say a bit like a malt loaf, dark brown and very dense. The lady explained it’s 100% wholegrain with BLAH BLAH but she seemed to be imitating that the grain opned like a flower, so I wasn’t sure if it is SWG but bought it anyway since it has no additives ect….it’s take nice but would like to now if it possible that I’ve finally found SWG bread here in Italy |
| jackiee 12 years ago | Afternoon from italy, I had a lovely lunch out with my friend but didn’t have the salmon cook in vodka, so opted for mixed sea food – delicious, then was naughty and had ice-cream for desert. Hayhoo…once in a while will not hurt surely and I suppose a day after weigh in is the best time to be naughty, gives me another six days to get back on track. 😀
Like your alternative walking plan Norunyan and well done on the weight lose, slowly slowly is best if you ask me. I do hope it all goes well with your husband. Steventinesmith…there’s always alternatives….rice bread, spelt bread, 100% whole grain\wholemeal bread, organic, pumpernickel, rye bread, rye crispbread. Have you done your menu planner yet, on there just choose the breads that are available to you until you find others, than you can add through time. There’s also a refresh button after each food item, hit this and you get alternative choices for the food item. These loads useful info in the FAQ’s too, listed below. Good luck
Right I’m away to make a carnaval outfit for my wee one. Till next time 🙂 |
