 Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, bd2486. Yes, you’re right about the substitution. |
 bd2486 10 years ago | I know exactly what you mean, but hang in there. I am driving our forum leader crazy with all my questions! It takes time – even though I can always come up with questions, I think I’m finally getting it! And I’m seeing that it really does work! |
 quicksilver 10 years ago | Thanks for the help. I’m feeling really overwhelmed right now by all the information to read! |
| bd2486 10 years ago | Hi quicksilver – I got an answer that says the easiest way to address that is to pick the same menu (of course if there is something he really doesn’t like, you can always substitute) Also I got how the portions would differ from his, but that’s something they will have to figure out based on his age, wt., ht., and activity level. For example my husband is 72 and is quite active and they said he would need 1/4 to 1/3 more of the menu items. |
| quicksilver 10 years ago | I just started the plan and my husband wants to follow it also. I have the same problem as bd2486 – I can’t imagine cooking two different menus everyday. My husband is 58, 5’9″, 280 lbs, and he recently had a total hip replacement and shoulder surgery so his activity level is very, very low. |
| bd2486 10 years ago | So if a menu plan says 3oz of chicken, you use 3 0z of the meat recipe? |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, bd2486. Yes, there is an easier way – just substitute for a recipe that resembles the one you want – i.e. vegetable or meat soups or stews for each other, stir fries or pasta dishes for each other, etc. As long as the portion sizes are the same, you’ll be fine. |
| bd2486 10 years ago | I would like to utilize recipes in some of the weekly meals. How do you figure out the balance needed? I think the TDC recipes list the grams of the different food groups so do you have to add, subtract grams from the food group lists? There has got to be an easier way!
What is fast food veg salad and does coffee count for water intake? |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, bd2486. Thanks for the information. It looks like he needs between 1/4-1/3 more than you. |
| bd2486 10 years ago | My husband is 72, 6′,174lb, does weight lifting about 2xday and walks the dog almost everyday. Thanks |
| Ossie-Sharon 10 years ago | Hi, bd2486. It is better that you use the same menu to ensure you don’t have to prepare separate meals, and just adjust the portions. What are your husband’s age, height, weight, and general activity level? I will tell you how much of your portions would fit him. |
| bd2486 10 years ago | My husband would like to join me on this plan. Is there a family plan and what’s the easiest way to be on this together? I can see buying food for 2 different menus (he might pick different foods than me) would be difficult. Thanks |
