Newbies
 | what is the correct % for menu’s.. I seem to have a lot of bread on my menu |
 | Hi, Kathleen. You can either substitute what you want for the corresponding exchanges in your menu (you can view them by clicking on “Exchange mode” in the toolbar above any of your current menus), or selecting them in the food lists in the personal version of the Menu Planner (you can access it by clicking on the “My Food Choices” icon in the toolbar above your menu), located in the “Beverages” subcategory of the “Carbohydrates” category. |
 | Hello, how do I incorporate alcohol, such as wine? |
| | Hi, kathyed. Yes, you absolutely can eat “normal foods,” as long as they are as normal as possible – meaning no excessive processing or artificial additives. It is about portion control and making sure those high in carbohydrates are accompanied by fiber and protein to slow down their impact on your metabolism, while enjoying their benefits. You absolutely have the right idea by using CostCo’s chicken breast products – that’s the type of thing we’re talking about. |
| | Hi, Tartop. It’s not recommended to cook with MCT oil, sorry. It’s great for salad dressings, though. |
 | I have another question. (one of many more to come I;m sure!) are the grilled chicken breasts (precooked and packaged) from Costco good on this diet? They say there are not any added preservatives or other ingredients. |
| | HI everyone. This is my first day after subscribing to this club. I am trying to navigate all the options. When I generate menus, I’m getting a little freaked out to be honest! IT looks like I’ll be able to eat “regular” food on this program. Meaning corn, white potatoes, white rice, etc. Is that for real? Am I going to lose weight? Am I doing something wrong? |
 | Hello. This is my first day so I hope I don’t drive anyone crazy with my questions. First, is it OK to cook with MCT oil versus coconut oil? Also, what does the fish oil mean that shows up on my daily menus? TIa |
| | Hi, George. If you’re stuffed, don’t fight it – it’s great that you’re not hungry, and it’s more important that you’re in tune with your satiety signals! |
| | Hi, Jamie. The pizza is just a generic listing that could refer to any homemade recipe or restaurant or frozen pizza. We do have a recipe though, if you wish – https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/simple-snappy-skillet-pizza/. |
 | I did my first day. I was stuffed and could not eat dinner. Too much food. Must I eat all that is listed on the Menur? |
 | 4 ounces of Pizza, Plain Cheese, Regular Crust |
| | 4 ounces of Pizza, Plain Cheese, Regular Crust is there a recipe for this menu item as I cant find one in the recipes link? |
| | Hi, Hopemay, and welcome. The items in the menu are provided generically to enable it to suit a wide range of tastes. The list of foods you posted here is actually quite close to what you stated suits you – you can prepare the egg yolk (or whole egg, if you wish) scrambled if you like. |
| | Hi, dottie. That list would be different for everyone, so it’s something that is generated from your personal food choices. Click on the “My Food Choices” icon (an apple) in the toolbar above your menu, then make selections for staples that you like – you will be guided there by our color-coding system, wherein the healthiest foods are in the lighter shades of blue. Then when you generate menus, click on the “Grocery List” icon in the toolbar above it. |
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