Success stories? Anyone care to share?
 | Hi, teachablemom. If you know which foods to avoid to limit your intake of simple sugars, then you don’t need to use the diabetic menu planner. In general, the program is fairly low in carbohydrates and diabetes-friendly. |
 | I just joined yesterday. I began the menu planner last evening and finished this morning. I am making the SWG bread today!!! Can’t wait. My body responds better to low carbs/natural carbs so I hope that this plan will help me not feel deprived. Should I follow the diabetic plan even if I am not diabetic? |
| | I just joined yesterday and started the menu planning today. My body responds best to less carbs, so I am hoping that the better carb recommendations on this plan will help me not feel so deprived. Should I follow the diabetic plan for better results even if I am not diabetic? |
 | I joined this program 4 weeks ago. I have lost 7 1/2 pounds. My goal is to lose 11 total. Since I changed careers 2years ago and spend more time at a desk I have gained over 10 lbs and I am not ok with that. It is amazing to me how much longer it takes to drop pounds than it used to. My sister always told me the older you get the harder it is. I do not completely use the menus. Too many weird foods for me and too many calories. I am a firm believer in you have to burn more than you take in to lose weight. On the days I work out I know I can eat a little more and still lose weight. I have taken up running/walking and this seems to help with the weight loss. Good luck to everyone. |
 | I have just started this program. I am realizing that I’m eating the wrong carbs. I’m not going “cold turkey” on my usual cereal, but rather keep increasing bran to my Special K and see how I do. |
 | I started few days ago and decided to first cut my plate size and then much on vegetables like peppers, celery, mini tomatoes and changed my bread for toast to whole wheat: lost 4 pounds. I hate it so eat less. I am excited to get down from 167 now to 135 pounds. Thank you for your emails….. |
 | i have been on this program for about 1 1/2 weeks and have lost 5 pounds. I’m hoping that by my birthday i will reach my goal at 133. |
 | In 4 weeks my weight has dropped 11 lbs (more to go!) and the most difficult part was getting started. The menu options seemed overwhelming with strange food names I never heard, but with modifications I can live with, a way of life is evolving. Cut carbs, sugars, eat 1 portion not 2-3, endless water, and exercise. It really does matter. My life is somewhat dictated to by COPD, so the weight loss has had a HUGE positive impact on my stamina which translates into longer, more effective exercise sessions, thus more weight loss. Thank you Trim Down Club! |
| | Hi, Erma, and welcome. First, do take advantage of the following link, which provides some tips on where to find specialty foods https://www.trimdownclub.com/where-to-buy-uk/. Anything you can’t find in stores you can order, sometimes with free shipping. Beyond that, the rarely told “secret” is that quinoa and almond flours are actually just finely ground “meals” – in other words, you can make them at home with a grinder or food processor by just grinding for a few minutes. Note about quinoa: you get the best flavor by toasting the grains before grinding. Note about almonds: if you grind them for a very long period (i.e. close to 10 minutes), the mix becomes buttery unless the almonds are first toasted. |
 | just checked out the foods…cannot get almond flour or quinoa flour…any substitutes?? |
| | Hi –name is magi..an American senior living in the UK..just downloaded everything…and looking for inspiration…. but overwhelming dreading it all at first?? bad part is – I have a back injury at the moment…not able to walk or sit too long..so must concentrate on the food eh? wish me luck please… |
 | Suzanne63, |
 | i’ve just printed out my menus for the week. will be starting tomorrow morning. going to have a weigh in first. i’ll let you know how it goes. |
| | Hi, Suzanne. Exercise can be a HUGE help in dealing with that issue. Huge. So is the slow loss inherent in this program, along with the healthy foods encouraged here. It is also recommended to keep well-hydrated and your skin well-moisturized. |
 | Hi I started a few days ago, I have lost a few pounds, but as I am just 50 years old I am worried now that if I lose weight I will look older, like I see so many people of an older age that have lost weight they do look alot older! Would sit ups help or would I still have a flabby tum? |
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