Newbies

Hi, Kat. Fluctuations like that are normal – it is the overall result over longer periods of time (i.e. 2 months) that is important. It is trying on the patience, but do keep doing what you’re doing. You can switch exercise regimes every three weeks to keep your muscles “awake” and burning fat better. If you would like more guidance on this aspect, please let me know.

I’m confused by the menu’s being generated. I try to eat a largely paleo diet and this menu has a lot of dairy added to my diet, and when I look for an alternative, it’s a lot of other dairy options or vegan options (that I avoid because I don’t use vegetable oil-in most vegan dairy substitutes). I also see a lot of rice ,etc. being added, which is something that in my mind should be limited. How can I gage putting the right combination of fat and nutrients together without all the grains and dairy?

Hi, Rumming. Apologies – I didn’t see your earlier post, but I will search for it, in the meantime, I can tell you that i you have been on a restrictive diet in the past, your metabolism may have slowed and it may take several weeks for your body to get used to normal amounts of food again. If you are staying stable and not gaining weight, this is already a good sign.
Another common cause of lack of weight loss or weight gain is an imbalance in thyroid function. For this, we recommend getting tested and followed by your healthcare provider. If you are receiving medication, be sure the dose matches your need.
The most reliable (and healthiest) way to give your body a boost here is through physical activity (not just because of the extra energy it burns, but also because it protects and strengthens your most important fat-burning asset, muscle tissue). If you are new to exercise, please let us know, and we can assist you with resources on getting started if you wish—note that you don’t have to dive headfirst into anything strenuous, and that there are helpful exercises to fit all ability levels and time schedules. Even just walking in place in front of the TV for the length of a sitcom is great—if you feel like you’re “out of shape,” just start with 5 minutes each time, and work your way up to 30 minutes, then twice per day if you need.
If you recently started exercising, the number on the scale may not be reliable at this stage. Since you are now swapping fat for muscle, which is much heavier, you may be getting healthier while the number of pounds or kilos stays the same. In this case, pay more attention to how you’re looking and feeling, how your clothes are fitting, etc. You may be pleasantly surprised!
If you have been exercising all along, the muscles you usually use may have become complacent and don’t burn energy the way they did at the beginning. In this case, we suggest to introduce new exercises, even swapping them out for the old ones for a little while, to wake up new muscles. The best results have been reported with introducing weight training—again, it doesn’t have to be super strenuous, just something you can do on a regular basis. Even just lifting filled food cans in front of the TV counts. Another option is to mix up the rhythm by adding bursts of higher intensity movement to a steady aerobic regime. This can be something like 30 seconds of jogging or going uphill every 5 minutes during a regular walk.
Regardless of your situation, it is recommended to you discuss your plans with your health care provider to be sure any needed safety steps are taken.
If you have additional questions or concerns, or if none of these scenarios appear to apply to you—and/or you are noticing that the food amounts are exceeding your physical comfort level—please do repost, and we will work with you to right-size both aspects of your plan.

Have just finished my 4th week and have lost zero weight – in fact I’ve put on 1 kg. Before starting this programme I was already eating unprocessed foods and even make my own nut/seed butters and milks etc. I cook everything from scratch and use organic as often as possible. I wanted to lose 5-10 kg and do understand that it doesn’t happen over night, but did think I would have lost something by now. I am very disappointed with this programme and feel let down by its promises – not to mention how irritating the never-ending emails are, which all contain information that totally contradicts itself!

If anyone has any advice on how I can turn this around for the positive, I would very much appreciate it.

Hi, Jackie. They are primarily raw salad vegetables (exceptions being higher-carb items like tomatoes, carrots, white and red onions), but also include seasonings. You can see the list here:
Herbs
Spices
Seasoning blends
Garlic
Ginger
Non-caloric sweeteners (Stevia, monk fruit, inulin)
Vinegar
Mustard
Soy sauce
Tamari sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Chili/Tabasco Sauce (no tomato, unsweetened)
Liquid aminos
Liquid smoke
Yeast (Baker’s/Nutritional)
Yeast Extract (Marmite/Vegemite)
Pickles
Pickle relish
Water (unsweetened)
Seltzer (unsweetned)
Coffee (unsweetened)
Coffee substitute (unsweetened)
Tea (unsweetened)

Hi. How soon can I expect to notice a difference – whether it’s weight loss, inches or feeling healthier? I’m on day 3 and have put on 3lbs and feel very bloated! I don’t feel hungry though. My diet wasnt high in processed foods anyway but I have cut out bread as I can’t find SWG at the mo – well, not any with a decent price tag! I have always eaten a lot of veg and limited my fats. Does it take time for my body to adjust? Thanks.

Hi, Knittingal. The foods are raw unless specified otherwise. As a general rule, all animal products are raw. However, if you are using lean meats, it doesn’t really matter.

I’m finding your site very frustrating, first page up after joining was another page showing me how to purchase more offers. You have a 60 Challenge from 2015 still on your site, but no longer available to use.

I was looking for a weight plan for a month to lose 10lbs – any suggestions greatly appreciated.