Newbies - Trim Down Club

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Evalen 5 years ago	Hi I a new, just started yester, well not started as yet. I won’t be starting until Sunday, as I have some meals made up until then, I like to cook a meal for 4 and eat one and put the other 3 in the ref. for the next 3 days, I know it sounds silly, but I find it better and I only cook every 5 days. I can’t waste the meals, but I have been trying to do Trim Down club breakfast to kind of get started. I also have been just going over all the stuff here and reading a lot of community threads, Sunday I will be doing the 8 day things, I hope that is ok. I just doing a learning curve right now. I have read a lot of reviews and can’t wait to get started. I am trying this program, because I have lost some weight, but have come to a place where I am afraid of food, dinging myself of any snacks, I am afraid to have them in the house, so I need help on that end also. I do believe in Clean Eating, and like the idea. I am praying that is is my answer to a healthier life style, I am kind of slow getting started on healthy life style, as I am 78 and will be 79 in Oct. Someone said to me why are trying to lose weight at your age. I laughed and said I want to die healthy. LOL. I guess I just want to feel better and be able to do more. Well hope to see everyone around.
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, Evalen. The keto recipes are simply the most recently added. Just keep scrolling down or clicking “page down” (“PgDn”) until you see “ABC Green Smoothie” – from then on are regular recipes.
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, rocd. Each 2 tablespoons of trail mix (without chocolate pieces) is 1/2 carb + 1 fat exchange.
Evalen 5 years ago	Hi I just downloaded the program, 3 min ago but I have a question. when I clicked on recipes for Breakfast, they all said Keto, I did not sign up for Keto plan.
rocd 5 years ago	A Trail Mix made up of a combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruits is often mentioned as an option for on-the-go type snacks, but I can’t find how much one serving would be and what the exchange would be. Please help?
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, Eliza2727. The keto menu pattern has one snack instead of three, and includes only one main recipe that incorporates vegetables with protein and fat sources. If you are looking for something more flexible, please do repost, and I would be happy to help. Keto diets don’t generally include juices or regular toast. You can make regular toast from a keto bread (usually made from coconut or almond flour, such as our recipe here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/keto-coconut-flax-bread/).
Eliza2727 5 years ago	I am creating my menu plan for week 1, but have a question about snacks. When I print out my menu for the week it skips giving me an option for adding snacks #1 and Snacks #2 and only adds Snack #3. Why is that? Am I not allowed to have snack 1 and 2 for week one? Also, Am I only supposed to have what is listed in the options I select? Example, this morning I had 3 scrambled eggs with 2 cups of spinach with some shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It was good, but I didn’t see an option to have coffee or juice or maybe toast? So I guess what I’m asking is, Am I only able to eat what is listed on the menu and nothing else?
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, Kimberlyred1, and welcome! We are happy to help however we can.
Kimberlyred1 5 years ago	Just created my first week of menus. Not used to dieting this way but I want a lifestyle change that starts with losing weight. I want to lose about 30 pounds and keep it off and I hope this new way of eating will also help me get rid of the aches and pains that my 50’s have brought on…..
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, KirstiJ. Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern egg dish with lots of tomato and red pepper.
KirstiJ 5 years ago	What is shakshuko
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, Janel428. Do you want to substitute the almond milk for something in particular, or just add some to your menu? If it is in place of regular milk, just keep in mind that almond milk basically has no does not have the same nutrition as regular milk – sometimes it is fortified with calcium and vitamin D and B12, but rarely with protein. If you like it, that’s fine (just be sure to get the type without added sugar) – just be sure to get your protein elsewhere. With regard to the menu issue, I will forward your query to tech support.
Janel428 5 years ago	I like almond milk, how can I substitute this one n menu plan? It seems like when I substitute something it doesn’t stay I have to keep changing this.
Ossie-Sharon 5 years ago	Hi, msdora. I’m happy to help. The program is quite simple – you get a set of keto menus when you sign up (if you didn’t get the set, please do let me know), and you can use t hose as you like. You can repeat meals and days, or swap meals between days as you wish. You can substitute dairy foods for vegetarian versions made from coconut, or even avocado, tahini, and nuts. If you would like to make a personal menu, To make your menu keto-compliant, access the subapplication of the Menu Planner by clicking on the circular arrow icon on the right side of each meal header. Once in that area, select foods of your choice to match the food group exchanges listed, but making the following substitutions: 1. Two fats for each carbohydrate exchange 2. Non-starchy vegetables instead of fruits, one exchange for one exchange 3. No sweet exchange 4. Talk to your health care provider about multivitamin/mineral and calcium supplements. If you have additional questions, please do repost here, and I will get back to you.
msdora 5 years ago	I like cheese and milk but both upset my stomach. Just need help with all not sure how this program works and I dont want to get discourage I just need some good coaching because I know if I had a det partner it will motivate me to continue with this program. Please help.