Questions about meal plans

Hi there! For people with high uric acid levels, it is not advisable to eat whole grain products. Choose white breads and plain unfrosted cereals instead.

My uric acid is above normal. Is it ok for me to eat cereals and wheat bread

 Is it true that sweating a lot does not necessarily means that you're burning many calories? 

Reviving this topic.

Yes, it's fine to not strictly follow the meal plans, depending on your preferences or schedule. The meal plans are more like guidelines on how to eat healthy and balanced meals.

As for me, I actually prefer exercising when it's cold because I find it more comfortable (I don't sweat as much) while doing so.

is it ok if im not following all d meal plans.. minsan ngssustitute ksi ako... tapos ask ko lang din... im super bc with my work and i find it hard 2 exercise.. super lamig kasi d2 samin im near tagaytay... and im  not losing weight pero d gud thing is im not gaining... my bday will b on april and i prmse myself to lose weight as a bday gft...:)  sana magawa ko...

I can restart it for you, but that'll mean you'll start the program next Monday all over again. I just suggest that you can continue as you wish, and check back in the archives for ideas. You don't have to follow the meals religiously, but they're good guidelines for having a balanced diet.

But, anyway, let me know if you really want the restart.

As for the exercises, it's no problem at all if you follow your gym program.

 hi! would it be possible to restart my meal plan? i have not been able to do it religiously...somthing like 2 - 3x a week only. also, is it okay if i follow the gym program i have instead of the exercises? i try to have some sort of exercise in between like badminton or brisk walking on the treadmill.

thanks!

Thanks for the kind words, Cara. Hope to see you around, and remember, we're all here for you.

 Hi Victoria!

Thanks for the welcome, as it means a lot!

The site was recommended to me by a Filipino friend and although I havent started my plan (I get the first week on Monday I believe) I really like the site and the sisterhood. I also love Asian food. I find it much more healthy than typical american fare :) Lots of fish and rice and veggies! 

that's all for now! I just wanted to say Hello!

Thanks

Cara

I'm noticing many new members from different countries here. Welcome! 

Just a note, since the meal plans here were originally adapted for the Philippine market, you are free to substitute those Filipino dishes mentioned for equivalent dishes that you prefer.

Feel free to ask about them here, and we'll help you out.

okie!! thanks a lot. I am so excited. :P

hello to miss vitoria castillo i would like to ask........from 130 lbs to 104 lbs......ilang months mo to ginawa????

Click on the  Meals icon in the pink box on the right side of the page. =) But since you just signed up, you'll start to see them this coming Monday.

Here are other ways to access the meal plans.

hi, where can I access the meal plan? I am just a new member here :P

The snacks have about 100-200 calories, and so each meal should have roughly 300-400 calories, if you allow yourself 1/2 cup of the listed viands, and you can go up to 1 cup for the vegetables. A total of about 1,500 calories per day.

Some calorie counts for staple food:
- 1/2 cup of rice = 150 calories
- 1 cup of low-fat milk = a 100-110 calories
- 1 piece of whole wheat bread = 100 calories

Here's an article for the calories in Filipino food.

hi! is it possible to know the no. of calories for every meal? it  would be very helpful to know how much calories i would be consuming each day. thanks.

 i have received my meal plan but i wont be able to go on with it as planned coz of a tight budget ....is it ok to postpone it for a week or two?.... i didnt  give my measurement just yet coz of the same reason ..hope u and ur team understand

Hi, sis, I just checked your joining date, and they'll still start officially on Monday, but here's the sample for that day. On Monday, you can see the meal plans and shopping list for the week.

	1 cup of skim milk 3 handfuls of unsweetened cereal (like Corn Flakes, Special K) 1 cup of coffee or tea with no more than 1 teaspoon of sugar or sweetener
	Pan-fried fish 1/2 cup rice Ginataang sitaw at kalabasa 1 mango
	1 banana 1 teaspoon peanut butter
	Ginger Chicken Barbecue 1 cup rice Pineapple

hi sis. i still haven't received my meal plan for week 1. do you have a sample meal plan for 2 weeks? TIA.