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Post by thinkspeak on Sept 6, 2014 21:45:07 GMT -5
Sgrbear, also remember that you can eat non-starchy veggies to help fill you up. When I eat a meal and I'm still feeling hungry(I have a harder time feeling full at E meals) I eat more non-starchy veggies (cooked or raw ... broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, summer squash, green beans, salad, etc, etc, etc...)
Also, snacking is expected on the THM plan! Yeah! Just make sure you wait 2 1/2 to 3 hours before and after a meal to have a snack.
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Post by sgrbear on Sept 8, 2014 6:58:17 GMT -5
Thanks- that was helpful!
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Post by jinay on Sept 30, 2014 13:33:17 GMT -5
I am new to THM and I'll admit, a little nervous to get started. I like to think of myself as a fairly smart person but I'm having a hard time grasping the details of the plan. I have read the book, read close to everything on the subject on Pinterest and Facebook and it's just confusing. I'm a 45 yr old Mom of 3 and NayNay to 3 precious grandkids. I am at my heaviest of my life and just miserable in my skin. I am your typical, tried everything on the market, kind of girl and nothing has made a significant difference. I'm scared to begin because honestly, I'm afraid to fail, AGAIN! I'm probably a little depressed and I know it's because of my weight and also because of the constant failures regarding my weight loss. I see all the wonderful before and after stories and just wish one of those people lived right next door to me and could walk me through the process, lol!! Read more: trimhealthymama.freeforums.net/thread/14/tell#ixzz3EpEEWa2e
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Post by rebekahrl on Oct 1, 2014 15:46:31 GMT -5
Welcome, jinay! I know things can be confusing at first, but they do get easier! Feel free to ask all the questions you want on the forum! That's what we are here for.
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Post by lxashleyxl on Oct 16, 2014 23:27:12 GMT -5
I am new to THM and excited about starting but not sure on where to start. I live in Canada and to order things off the website cost a lot and I'm not sure where to get things where I live. To be honest, I'm not even sure on what I'm looking for exactly, I haven't heard of most things before.
I'm lost and confused and hoping for help. I'm hoping THM will work for my family and I but I need help! Please and thank you
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Post by rebekahrl on Oct 17, 2014 11:08:36 GMT -5
Welcome, lxashleyxl! I know there are sources to order from in Canada, but, the great thing is, you can start by using things readily available, maybe even many from your pantry! Ask away if you have questions.
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Post by jolynn59 on Nov 24, 2014 7:44:17 GMT -5
Also new and also from Canada!!!Am very confused but read to start focusing on breakfasts first so will do that. Found almond flour at Costco, truvia at the grocery store and ordered Glucomannan online. If you have a facebook account THM has a page there with links to all sorts of helpful lists to get started!! I am excited after reading so many success stories that I have hope!
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Post by mumof10 on Dec 6, 2014 12:56:32 GMT -5
Would someone be able to clarify for me? I make raw cow's milk yoghurt. If it's made from skimmed milk where does this fit on the plan? (I've been doing THM for about 4 weeks and have lost a very little weight but don't expect big losses as I'm pregnant. But my 17yr daughter and husband have decided to join me which has made meals a little more complicated!)
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Post by rebekahrl on Dec 6, 2014 13:21:43 GMT -5
I believe if you make it from skim milk, it can be used in an E setting. If you strain it, and make Greek yogurt from it, you can then use it as a FP in S or in E. If you make it from full fat milk, with the cream still on, and strain it into Greek yogurt, you would use it as an S. Hope this helps and is not too confusing!
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Post by busimama on Jan 9, 2015 16:07:49 GMT -5
just started today and a bit confused. How can something be both an E and an S like some of the smoothies. also, am i right in this- on S days i can have full fat greek yogurt yet on E days it is lo-fat or no- fat. Is there anyway i can use it on an alternate day. i only bought no fat greek yogurt. thanks
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Post by steffanie3 on Jan 10, 2015 12:12:15 GMT -5
If recipes have S, E, and FP they are FP as written and can be changed up to be S or E So in the Frappa, you could add coconut oil (or any S fuel) to make it S or peaches (or any E fuel) to make it E I personally just buy 0% Greek yogurt so I can use it in any style meal since it is FP
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Post by busimama on Jan 18, 2015 8:44:02 GMT -5
I just started the plan and started eating 2 E meals a week, by the end of 2 weeks I gained weight and felt bloated, I haven't eaten them since, but also haven't lost any weight. What am I doing wrong?
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Post by rebekahrl on Jan 18, 2015 12:17:08 GMT -5
Busimama, do you want to post a few days of menus? That way we can help you look over them and see if there is something you need to do different.
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Post by busimama on Jan 18, 2015 13:23:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I have a gluten sensitivity so I Have to stay away from al lot of things that make e meals, so I figured beans are safe, I ate romaine lettuce topped with 1/2 cup chilly beans and added a tsp of shredded cheese and a tsp of low fat sour cream. I did that twice a week for lunch, all my other meals where S or fuel pulls, but like I said, at the end of my first two weeks I gained 2 pounds and felt bloated
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Post by rebekahrl on Jan 18, 2015 16:51:46 GMT -5
I am thinking that 1/2 cup of beans would not be enough carb source for your E meal. It is really preferable to get, at the minimum, 3 E meals in each week. There are a lot of great gluten free sources ...quinoa, sweet potato or fruit are a few of them.
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