Just starting
 | If you join us in successful Beginnings and Support you will have all the support and encouragement you need. Here is something I know you will find useful. Good luck, Debbie |
 | Oh and to Sabrina. I agree where is the chicken and pizza and what happened to the sales pitch on avoid these 5 foods (fruit juice concentrate, margarine, non whole grain bread…okay I will and I can do that. Not I problem I get it? But the alternative is 5 olives, a half a cup of almond milk, a cup of coconut water and some chia seed. Really need some additional support. I know it will work and using the “Trim Down” term certainly “sustainable” but very difficult and not to mention expensive. But you can’t put a price on health. |
| | Hi Trim Down Members- |
 | Hi, susanj44. You are right – we do indeed recommend getting protein from natural sources. First, I would suggest to swap in kale instead of the spinach, which will already increase the protein. Second, instead of almond milk, try hemp (or organic soy, if you want some additional help with menopausal issues) milk if you wish to stay away from dairy – if not, dairy milk and concentrated sources such as Greek yogurt of course provide the most protein. The rest of your menu through the Menu Planner already provides a lot of fat, so you won’t be missing out. |
| | Hi, Elsabrina7. Have you checked out the online recipe section? We have many chicken recipes (just type “chicken” in the search box on the Recipes landing page), and are working now to add more pizza recipes. |
| | Hi, skinnybobm. Don’t forget about all the water (there is a lot more than you think – even in relatively dry foods), fiber, vitamins, and minerals. |
 | I’m also new to this program. For the last 2 years I have been drinking my breakfast in a form of a Smoothie with Almond Milk, spinach leaves, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/3 c. frozen blueberries, ground flaxseed and whey protein powder. I have lost a lot of weight, but now have reached menopause which has changed my body again. I don’t see any mention on the site about using protein powder. Should I give it up or is there a natural source I can use in my smoothies. |
 | Hi, My name is Sabrina. I have just joined the club, however I don’t see everyday recipes like pizza and chicken. Where are they? Was the sells pitch untrue? I don’t eat these everyday ,but I do eat them. |
 | my first hour here as member subscriber. My question is my holistic doctor and nutritionist have recommended 1500 calories. They recommended 50 gm protein, 50 gm fat, which will equal 690 calories. Remaining is 810 calories which will be as far as I presently know be from carbohydrates. This will be 200 gms carbohydrates. Total gms to fulfill this dietary need for 1500 calories will be 310 gms. This calculates to total a weight of 10.93 ounces per day of this nutrition. How can this possibly be correct? What am I missing. I love math and do lots of calculations so i can maintain what I think is correct for my nutrients etc. Thanks |
 | I agree that would be a good idea, as I just want to start graddually |
| | Hi, Pat. Not at this time. I have forwarded your query to Tech Developoment, though. Thanks for the great idea! |
 | Hello: |
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.