 kydano 12 years ago | I am a new user too. I really get hungry in the evening. I had a bad habit of snaking while watching tv. Any tips? |
 Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, jdjunkie (Scrubs?), and welcome.
There are five highly common foods often thought of as healthy alternatives, but which may work against weight loss efforts by causing fat accumulation.
1. Regular margarines – these contain at least trace amounts of harmful trans-fats (even those labeled transfat-free) and are generally based on saturated fat and omega-6 fats, which when unbalanced by omega-3 fats, lead to inflammation in the body and thus accumulation of fat, particularly in the belly – better alternatives
include those that are organic (or labeled non-GMO), based on flax oil, omega-3 fats in general, or olive oil, and in some cases, butter or coconut oils.
2. Artificial sweeteners – found in some studies to contribute to
weight gain and related health problems; this goes for both non-caloric, and caloric (i.e. high-fructose corn syrup). Better alternatives include carb-free Stevia or monk fruit or carb-containing coconut sugar or nectar or organic whole dried cane juice, or xylitol.
3. Regular whole wheat breads – these often contain a combination of flours that includes refined flour, which has undesirable effects on glucose and insulin similar to sugar – it is important to look for “100%” whole wheat or “100%” whole grain when choosing breads, as this number is associated with a legal standard. It is also recommended to avoid breads that contain hydrogenated fats, including margarine.
4. Conventional soy – mostly grown in a manner that has been highly
modified and may produce undesirable health effects; further, soy is naturally high in “anti-nutrients” that can affect the body in ways similar to processed foods, thereby contributing to weight gaint is. I recommended to choose organic soy, for most to be in forms that are fermented.
5. Preserved orange juices (even those labeled “pure” and “fresh-squeezed” on the carton or bottle) – nearly always processed. It is best to eat the whole fruit, but if juice is desired, to drink it squeezed on the spot. |
 jdjunkie 12 years ago | I am also new. Can someone remind me what the 5 foods to avoid are? I can’t find them in the downloads |
| Ossie-Sharon 12 years ago | Hi, Mandy40. I’m glad to read you’re not hungry – that is one of the goals of the menus, as well as keeping your metabolism up. If you really need to cut back, try to do it as little as possible, and mostly from the evening or when you are least active, and try to leave proteins and fruits/vegetables intact. |
 mandy40 12 years ago | thank you both ii will try it just doesnt seem to make any meals maybe i should look at the food choices ive made |
 blessingcatcher 12 years ago | I know it seems like a lot, but it really works! Keep it up and keep trying to get into the healthy lifestyle. I started in late December, and I promise, it is worth it! I LOVE not being hungry and still losing weight! 🙂 |
 Tweety425 12 years ago | I’m new to the program as well. The first week it was overwhelming how much to eat, but the 2nd week it was easier. Try to eat as much as you can, and in no time you’ll be able to eat it all. Good luck mandy40! |
| mandy40 12 years ago | i have done a 7 day menu and i have to eat tons of food can i not eat some of it or will this effect the balance of the plan |
