new member questions

I really don’t care for the menu much…what is the point? What is the premise/guidelines for me to eat by? There must be a formula to follow.

Welcome Stephanie,

don’t let the amount of food discourage you. I felt the same way but as time went on and I discovered new things I realized I don’t have to buy all that stuff all at once. Look at your daily menu for say, tomorrow, see what foods you will need for the day and then check your cupboards. If you have items already, check them off. Now all you have to buy for tomorrow, is those items you don’t have checked. You will find that by the end of the week, doing it this way, you will have filled almost the whole list. The next grocery list you print off, you will see that you already have most of the items already bought. One step at time eh?

Hi, Laurie. Yes, it is about a balance between carbohydrates and protein, as well as getting good quality sources of all of the food groups and nutrients. Given your questions and concerns, I suggest you use the full Menu Planner application (in “Apps” above), so that you can select the foods that go into your meals – in contrast to the Ready-to-Go menu, which uses items that are popular with other Clubmembers who may not share your tastes or lifestyle.

I have now been on the TDC diet for nearly two weeks. The first week, I lost approximately 5-1/2 pounds (probably water weight), but now it seems as though I have already plateaued and have not lost any more weight. I, too, noticed there are so many carbs in this diet; I also noticed that there does not seem to be any rhyme or reason to the food combinations as was mentioned in the video, but rather, it appears that the menus are based on the basic (and now outdated) food pyramid, which requires a certain number of daily servings of proteins, fats, grains, fruits and vegetables. I only know that eating 6 meals a day of foods I never would have even thought of eating, i.e., breads and fruits (due to the amount of sugar), I just can’t imagine this is good for me. I haven’t noticed any change in my energy levels or my pants size. And I certainly cannot understand that the only time you get a “chocolate” or “sweet” snack (whether it be dark chocolate, a cookie, ice cream, etc.) is the last meal before bedtime — which makes absolutely no sense. I am becoming very disenchanted with the TDC diet, and what it claims it can do for me. I cannot exercise due to chronic Achilles tendinitis in both my ankles. I am always in extreme pain when I walk. But the TDC diet claims you don’t need to exercise, which is why I joined. If I have to exercise to lose weight, then why bother suffering through the TDC diet. If you exercise, you can basically eat three meals a day like normal people and eat the foods you like (as long as you don’t overdo the portions). I will give this one more week, but if I don’t see any further weight loss, I guess I go back to my basic three-four meals a day of low carb/low fat eating and just face the fact that I’m fat and I will always be fat.

Hi Truebrant

I just joined a few days ago and looked Into the sprouted whole grain online. I is a process of making the flour that I think adds nutrients. I am going to look in my food store next time I shop. I’ll let you know if I find anything, although I’m in the US so not sure we will have the same brands. Ruts so is a turnip, if that helps. I think you can substitute another root veggie if you don’t have those near you.

Laurie

Hi I’ve just joined today and live in the UK. Can you offer some advice on the American terminology as looking at the variety of muffins and some of the ingredients required it’s rather confusing. Can you clarify SWG – is this wholemeal or whole grain, or something else? Also what is Rutabaga, I’ve never heard of it. Also I don’t think we have Stevia here, is there an alternative? Thanks, overwhelmed and a little scared 🙂

Just joined yesterday and was a bit overwhelmed by the menu planner. I always have a very simple breakfast for cold cereal with almond milk, unsweetened, and fresh fruit. I eat kashi because it has high fiber and protein but it didn’t seem like one of your preferred cereals. What do I look for on labels when I shop. Is it a balance of protein and carbs?
Is Greek yogurt ok if it has fruit in it? What about fresh mozzarella?

Thanks

HELP!! I just started & I got the Hot Turkey & Rutabaga Soup in my menu. I can only get Rutabagas & Parsnips, Turnips & the like in the winter. Any suggestions fore what I can replace it with?