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 | I’m just starting too. I’m wondering if SKIM PLUS is okay to use? Also I know sugar is a no-no, but I can’t drink my morning coffee without it. Could I get away with 1-2 packets of Sugar in the Raw, or am I setting myself up for entering the fat storing mode? Thanks. |
 | Cool, me too. I really don’t know how to get started either, but I went and visited a Food Co-op and bought some of the bread and oats, I spoke with one of the workers and got advice on making granola instead of buying the really expensive stuff. I’m just starting by trying to eat more healthy and cutting the processed stuff from my diet. As I’m able to purchase more of the ideal foods, I will start using the recipes and learning which I like and don’t. Eventually, I hope to use the meal plans as stated in order to really lose weight. Hope this helps you. I’m still learning. Dee |
 | Hello evryone!, |
| | Thank you, I really believe that getting away from this mega-processed American diet is healthy and I like that this seems to be a gluten-free life style also. I’ve long believed that wheat may be the enemy. |
 | Welcome, Dee! Gradually sliding into a new lifestyle is often the key to long-term success. We hope you find you can build a healthy menu according to your needs, and can grow with the program. If you have any questions, this is the place. |
| | Hi my name is Dee and I just started. I’ve been on Nurtisystems but the food was totally nasty and way over processed. I’m hoping this food tastes better. So far, I like the SWG Bread that I got at the co-op. I want to try the other stuff, but I can’t afford to jump in with the total diet stuff right now. I will make little changes to our diet. Hello to everyone. |
| | For individual, unprocessed foods, the following is the link to the United States government searchable database |
 | I’m just starting this program. Is there a reference that tells how the nutritional values of various foods? |
| | Hi, Susan and welcome to you and your husband. Our team is considering a smart phone interface, so stay tuned there. |
 | Hi, I am new to the program as well. You have a great question and I am looking forward to your answer. I like to do simple foods that are quick, easy, good for my budget as well as my blood sugar. Good Luck 🙂 |
 | Hello All! My name is Susan and I just signed up to do this program. My husband is doing it with me. Was wondering if there is a place to create a custom menu. We are pretty routine for breakfast (cottage cheese, fruit, granola) and lunch (soups, salad, or lean meat sandwiches), it is the dinners and snacks that I would like some variety. Also, is there a place to put favorite recipes so that I can view them with my iPhone when shopping instead of printing up recipe? I am a bit overwhelmed, but really want to make this work! |
 | “My Downloads” above in the orange tab at the top of the webpage. |
 | where is the 14 day start up planner found on the website |
| | Thanks for your great input. We are trying to open people up to healthy food options they may not know about, to make up for what may be a reduction in other less healthy foods. At first it takes a bit of exploration and adjustment, but it can be really fun. We are looking into how to make the most user-friendly shopping list possible. In the meantime, I would suggest going over your menu (which hopefully is built from foods you like or would like to try) and just start listing items. The easiest is to type each item into a spreadsheet and then sort in alphabetical order to clean out any repetition and get a sense of how much of each item to buy. The first time shopping is the most overwhelming – when you are stocking up on staples. They, each time you shop you are just replacing things that run out once in a while, as you already do. |
 | I am new to the program and am a bit overwhelmed with the menu planner which demonstrates that most of the food items I am not familiar with. I hope I have done the right thing with this plan. Is there a shopping list available (without a charge) for us beginners? |
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