Diet to Go buddies 2009

bgpa · 02-19-2009, 07:35 PM

I think the reason that Diet-To-Go is working so well for me is that I have made a dedicated decision to eat ONLY what they send me, plus 1 snack. Any time I even THINK about eating something else, I remind myself that it won't work unless I commit to it. Then, I start thinking about the money that I'm spending on it, and that firms up my decision.

I'm finding myself satisfied with smaller portions now too. Somebody mentioned that it might be that DTG is higher in protein than I am used to but I disagree. I'm on the vegetarian plan, and there is no more protein in it than I was eating previously. I think it's because this is REAL food, compared to the "diet" foods I have been eating for so many years. I also think my body is relearning how to feel full. I've lost this weight before...and kept it off for 5 years, but I always ate HUGE portions of low calorie foods. I thought I always needed to be munching on something, and I always felt hungry. Now, I seem to be satisfied with these small portions of REAL food. I'm pleased as punch with the program. The weight is coming off and I feel like I am in control of my eating again.

PrincessDietMuch · 02-19-2009, 09:03 PM

Glad you are doing well Barb. I am looking forward to trying the low fat version which I will be starting Tuesday. It has definitely taught me portion control. I may be trying the vegetarian once I am done with my 5 week cycle of the Low Fat. Great news.

hacamila · 02-19-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bgpa

I think the reason that Diet-To-Go is working so well for me is that I have made a dedicated decision to eat ONLY what they send me, plus 1 snack. Any time I even THINK about eating something else, I remind myself that it won't work unless I commit to it. Then, I start thinking about the money that I'm spending on it, and that firms up my decision.

I'm finding myself satisfied with smaller portions now too. Somebody mentioned that it might be that DTG is higher in protein than I am used to but I disagree. I'm on the vegetarian plan, and there is no more protein in it than I was eating previously. I think it's because this is REAL food, compared to the "diet" foods I have been eating for so many years. I also think my body is relearning how to feel full. I've lost this weight before...and kept it off for 5 years, but I always ate HUGE portions of low calorie foods. I thought I always needed to be munching on something, and I always felt hungry. Now, I seem to be satisfied with these small portions of REAL food. I'm pleased as punch with the program. The weight is coming off and I feel like I am in control of my eating again.

Barb, I have been on the vegetarian plan for one week now. I think the food is delicious but I could sure use an afternoon snack. What do you eat for your snack? Mid-afternoon I begin to feel a little shaky so I eat a handful of grapes. I hope this does not interfere with my weight loss. How long have you been on the plan and how much weight have you lost? This week I lost two lbs.

bgpa · 02-21-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hacamila

Barb, I have been on the vegetarian plan for one week now. I think the food is delicious but I could sure use an afternoon snack. What do you eat for your snack? Mid-afternoon I begin to feel a little shaky so I eat a handful of grapes. I hope this does not interfere with my weight loss. How long have you been on the plan and how much weight have you lost? This week I lost two lbs.

If breakfast or lunch has an "extra" like a piece of fruit or a roll or juice, I save it and use that as a snack. I add my extra snack in the evening, which is my "munchie" time. I have air popped popcorn or a diet ice cream bar. I delay dinner as long as possible so I'm less tempted to eat at night.

As to how long I have been on the plan, I was on for a week, then I was on the road for a week, so not on the plan (my job requires travel) then back on this week. I'll be "on" for the next 3-4 weeks, becaue I'm having surgery on Wednesday, and won't be allowed to drive for almost a month. I'm not sure how this is going to effect my weight loss efforts, as I won't be able to be active, but it will be easier eating my DTG meals at home, rather than eating out while on the road. I won't be able to go shopping, so, as long as I can convince my family how important this is to me, there won't be any tempting foods in the house for me to get into trouble with.

Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing!!

blw · 02-21-2009, 11:35 PM

Hi everyone!

I just had my first DTG meal. Italian chicken w/coucous. Was really good.

I'm trying DTG as an effort to get my eating under control.

bgpa · 02-22-2009, 01:20 PM

Oh! I forgot to mention diet hot cocoa. If I'm feeling munchie, I sip a cup of diet hot cocoa (25 calories) and that seems to settle me down until my next meal.

Mustang480 · 02-23-2009, 10:23 PM

Does DTG food contain any artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols? I don't do well with things like Splenda and maltitol....gives me GI problems. Thanks.

PrincessDietMuch · 02-24-2009, 04:57 PM

Wow it's great to be back! I just got my new low fat food from Diet To Go and as usual, everything was in order (I also like how they did away with that huge clunky movers box and just shipped it in the Styrofoam cooler). They are really trying to go as green as possible and actually, not only does this streamline things with less to throw away, it alerts the shipper that they are dealing with perishable food. They rarely read the boxes, but it's kinda hard to miss a cold Styrofoam cooler!

I've been doing the low carb for weeks so this will be a much needed change for me. I just had an absolutely scrumptious lunch! Deliciously decadent grilled ham and cheese on french toast bread. Fabulous artichoke and mushroom salad with a homemade dish of peach yogurt that was truly yummy! Already I am impressed and the calories are much lower than the low carb plan, so hopefully I will stay on a roll here. The food looks incredible and I'm saving over $120.00 a month by going to the low fat, so this will be easier on my pocketbook too. Majorly thrilled to have found DTG!!

blw · 02-24-2009, 11:43 PM

Picked up my next 3 days tonight. Wow, was the snapper and corn polenta delish! I could have eaten two.

PrincessDietMuch · 02-25-2009, 12:55 AM

Talk about ironic. I was literally just coming here to talk about the snapper and corn polenta! I could not believe how delicious that was! Just had that for dinner and it was incredible! I have a feeling this is going to be even more delicious for me than even the low carb was. LOVING this food! I have to admit I was missing carbs badly. I also felt off balance not having any fruits or grains and stuff like that, but that had to be the best snapper I have ever had (and this is diet food)!

Mustang480 · 02-25-2009, 02:05 PM

Hi I posted this question before but didn't get any reply, so I'm trying again. Does DTG food contain any artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols?

Also, I see that the value plan only includes entrees, not side dishes or fruit. I'm a bit uneasy about eating fruit I haven't picked out myself. I am very picky when it comes to my fruit - don't like squished strawberries or fruit with blemishes etc. What kind of fruit do they send you and is it really in good condition?

Thanks in advance

blw · 02-25-2009, 03:17 PM

Mustang -

Check out their web site: diet to go . com(take out the spaces). I believe they do not add preservatives, but the site has that info.

The only fresh fruit I had (and I've only been on the program for 4 days) was an apple. It was perfect.

Before I deceided to try this I spent about 2 hours on their site, looking at menus, nutritional values, etc. I also googled diet to go and there is quite a bit of info out there. Check it out.

Next week, I'll be getting lunch & dinner only, and will create my own breakfast. Cereal, yogurt, fruit, protein drink - are some of my favs.

PrincessDietMuch · 02-25-2009, 08:48 PM

I was just going to add the same thing. The site itself has a lot of information or you can simply call and ask (they are very helpful there). One of the things that attracted me to Diet To Go is that they do not use any of those artificial sweeteners because that stuff gives me horrible headaches (they also use very little soy if any which I appreciate-it's mainly on the veggie diet only). I don't want artificially filled donuts, pastries and stuff like that because it's not really healthy at all. Actually it's very common to have a very explosive reaction to Malitol and Sorbitol (in fact they are famous for this). They do not use either however interestingly enough, I now buy these low carb chocolate bars that contain a better form of Malitol and I do not explode like I usually do (Ross Chocolate bars which are delicious). I only eat one bar at a time of course and so far so good (knock on wood)!

As for the fruit, I am stunned by how perfect it is because Pure Foods fruit disappointed me when I was on that one. Beautiful firm crisp apples that are truly yummy with Diet To Go! In fact I am really liking the low fat program because they include snacks within the meals. You will often get little accompanying things like Pineapple slices, chocolate pudding, homemade yogurt with slivers of fruit, breadsticks, Terra chips and stuff like that).

Very pleased with both the low carb and now the low fat plan! I'll never run out of food options because when I am done with my 5 weeks of the low fat meals, I will switch back to the low carb. This company definitely gives you more variety and choices than any other plan I have seen and their customer service can't be beat. Really is wonderful. Also now that I am doing the low fat plan, I am close to spending what I used to spend regularly each week! I pretty much spent about $125.00 a week before doing meal delivery so this is awesome! Had the Smoked Chicken and Swiss sandwich today and it was quite good. God I missed those carbs!!!

Mustang480 · 02-25-2009, 10:26 PM

Thanks so much for the replies. I have looked around a lot on the DTG website, but didn't see anything about if they use artificial sweetener. I'm happy to hear that they don't, and I definitely think I'm going to give DTG a try! Thanks again.

PrincessDietMuch · 02-26-2009, 12:09 AM

I haven't seen any of that junk in their food, but then again I was on the low carb plan for weeks and that has no sugar of any kind for the most part. The only thing that could possibly contain anything artificial as far as sweeteners goes would maybe be the puddings or the yogurts (in fact yes on that because they do include a couple of containers of Yoplait Light) but those are very few and far between (and of course you do not need to eat those yogurts).

You will be hard pressed to find a diet program that does not include some degree of artificial sweeteners because they all pretty much do, however this one uses less than any other I have ever seen (and again just the yogurts and stuff like that). Bistro uses them in their morning pastries and donuts. Jenny Craig uses them in all her desserts (which are yummy by the way, but gave me a headache nonetheless). There is no such thing as perfection in any plan really because all have their high and low points, but I really believe this one is the best for many reasons (and again very little soy and stuff like that which I can't handle). So far I have not found anything negative about the Diet To Go plan, but you can rest assured that if I do, I won't have any problems dishing about it because a cult member I'm not. I don't own stock or anything in these companies and am certainly not afraid to speak my mind. I do wish they would use better heating trays, however that has not been a big issue for me.

I would call and ask if you have any further concerns because again, they are quite friendly and helpful (they will know more about all the particulars than we will). Good luck to you.