New member questions - Trim Down Club

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marieschal 12 years ago	I am really confused … Is there a dietician consult charge, or is it free?? Not sure this program will work for me either. 🙁
Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago	Hi, Melg612. If you look up the recipe on the site, toward the bottom (before the Comments section), you may see a listing of the exchanges. The value of the exchanges are here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/exchanges-lists. In the future, we will have a more detailed assessment of the recipes available.
Melg612 12 years ago	Where can I find the nutritional info for the recipes? Thx!
blessingcatcher 12 years ago	Hi, Evelyn, yes, it seems like a lot of food, but that is the beauty of TDC. You will be full and won’t be binging on food that is not good for you. If it is too much, try smaller portions, but eat all the types of food listed. And, Dotbibber, I know you want Ossie, but there are helps for you in your menu. If you click on the “view exchanges” to the right of your menu plan, you will see exactly what each food item counts so you will know how many carbs, how many proteins, how many fruits, fats and veggies exactly you will need for your day … and broken down into meal and each food. That should help you. 🙂 Also, peanut butter is on the exchange arrow to the right of the foods (like nuts, or sometimes cheeses) in your menu. It is listed as “nut butter”. 🙂 Hope this helps a bit. jan
evelynmills9 12 years ago	Am I really supposed to eat all the food listed for the days menu or am I supposed to choose 1 or 2. Seems like an awful lot of food if we are really supposed to eat this much.
dotbibber 12 years ago	hi ossie….how many carbs, proteins, fats, am I supposed to have in entire day, and also, should it be equally distributed with the meals. How would I know the count in a particular food, such as the peanut butter I spoke with you last time.
Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago	Hi, DotBibber. The foods listed in the lighter blues are the best health-wise, and the darker blues are OK in small amounts. Peanut butter: 1 tablespoon (14 grams) is equal to 1/2 protein and 1 fat exchange. That means you can use it in place of nuts or even 1/2 ounce of a rich cheese.
dotbibber 12 years ago	I would like to ask ossie how to make changes to my menu…I know there is an exchange list, but how do I use peanut butter….and is there a list somewhere that lists good and bad foods….I’m starting to finally get into this but finding it still a little confusing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
blessingcatcher 12 years ago	Hi, Debbie! You need to give the diet a good try. Just eat the amounts that are suggested for you. It is particularly made just for you. You will be full. We have several members here on TDC that are diabetic. They have found that their numbers are the best in their lives! The amount of protein is spaced out during the day, so that each time you eat, you are eating protein with your starch and vegetable and fruit. That way, the food is processed inside your body properly. You will be happy to know that that the Trim Down Club eating program is based on the American Diabetic Association guidelines, 🙂 (We don’t call it a diet, those of us who have been on TDC a while … it is a lifestyle!!)
debbiejoseph 12 years ago	I just joined today nd am very worried looking at the recipes as the portions seem tiny 55g fish in a main meal? Do you bulk upp with fruit n veggies? I fear going to such extremes as I am type 2 diabetic on insulin but I want to give the diet a good shot Also can you put in your own recipes into the menu planner
Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago	Hi, LeeJay. In these forums, I can respond to you, as can other members. In the group, the members support one another.
LeeJay 12 years ago	HI everyone and thank you for your help. I have checked out our breakfast ideas and still trying some of them out, but I have never been real fond spending time in the kitchen so I look for fast, healthy and easy. Not an easy task. I am a bit confused. I read that if I have questions to ask Ossie but then I am reading to ask in another group? this site is very confusing and I am getting frustrated. I am grateful of all the help and tips just not sure of where I am suppose to actually be asking.
Deborahjjhayes 12 years ago	Ossie is our resident dietician and she is free, Ask her, or ask in our group!! If we can’t answer it we’ll send you to her!!lolDebbie
Deborahjjhayes 12 years ago	Leejay , we have a whole section in our group forum dedicated to breakfast ideas! Come take a look!! Debbie
Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago	Hi, LeeJay. Your breakfast sounds great. Almond butter has the advantage that it is high in omega-3s, though peanut butter is higher in protein. Both are good. Regarding bread, most Ezekiel breads are sprouted, which makes them more digestible and nutritious to the body – and this company doesn’t add any hydrogenated fats. If you want gluten-free, just be sure to find a product that has mostly whole grains – you mentioned their rice-almond bread, which is excellent. If you use these with organic nut butters, that is excellent, along with some fruit or cut vegetables, and even yogurt – a few hours out of the refrigerator won’t ruin it. You can also try baking nutritious muffins in advance to have throughout the week, packing whole nuts and seeds, and even cooked beans (organic canned, if you’re short on time) in portable containers.