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 | Great question! We don’t include drinks in the weekly menu because we stress the importance of drinking water. Here is a list of drinks that you can drink freely while on the plan: https://www.trimdownclub.com/free-drinks/ Additionally, for more detailed explanations of beverages, be sure to have a look at our Quick Start Guide located in your My Downloads area. Hope this helps 😉 |
 | What drinks are allowed… Coffee? |
 | Hi everyone! I am a total newbie as of this afternoon. Although I am rather excited, I am kind of overwhelmed too. Just trying to figure it all out and digest everything. What is the best way to get started. I’ve looked at the food choices and I need to go grocery shopping sometime soon. In the meanwhile, I will eat what healthy food I have here, that matches the menu. I welcome encouragement and suggestions. Thanks. |
 | Hi, Fatwelland. Yes – we just suggest to select organic cold-pressed rapeseed oil if you have the option. Uncured ham is definitely preferable over cured. |
 | I am new to the program, can rape seed oil be substituted for olive oil? Also can I eat ham that is not cured? |
| | Hi, Sanchinsheryl. It is there whenever you have a bread- or cracker-type item but no other food that can be used as a spread. You don’t have to use it, but some people don’t enjoy those items “dry.” |
 | Hi, I am confused, cam the “free spreads” be used every time you have a bread product or ONLY when you it is an option on the 8 week plan menus? |
| | Hi, beetweety. Since you already have milk in your menu, just have cereal instead of the yogurt. |
 | I had active yougart1/2 banana 2 coffee2% milk 1 hardboiled egg I am hungry for a small dish of cereal, what to do, |
 | Thank you! |
| | Hi, Domree. That product is an excellent trade. Each 1/2 cup (22.4 grams) is a carb exchange, equal to 1/2 cup of oatmeal or a slice of bread. |
| | I could not find granola but I did find a Kashi product called “Organic Promise – Sprouted Grains” – it has wheat, brown rice, oats, barley, spelt & amaranth. Can I substitute that for granola & if so how much? A serving size is 1 1/2 cups (190 cal, 1 G total fat, 1 mg sodium, total carbs 45 g – dietary fiber 6g & 9 sugars, protein 6g). |
| | Thank you for your help! I know I will be asking more questions as I go along! |
| | Thanks Ossie & jrgn! |
| | Thanks jrgn! |
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