My Pyramid - menu planning and weight goals based on new pyramid

@whittby (3072)
United States
April 2, 2008 2:07pm CST
The government has a new website based on the new food pyramid. I checked it out and registered to make a menu plan for the week. You get to find menus based on the food groups and they give you a daily calorie range based on your weight with the intent of a gradual weight loss. I was truly impressed by the site and would suggest you check it out if you want to get healthy meals in your diet and for the tools available on the site. Information on food groups, grains, fats and all other aspects of diet. It's free and has loads of information and resources. I'm pleasantly surprised to find such a good site and from the government. http://mypyramid.gov/
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
3 Apr 08
well darn I couldnt get it to load up will have to try again later
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
6 Apr 08
very cool I just am eating more salads and drinking v8 juices fruit and veggi ones
whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
6 Apr 08
If you decide to go back to the food pyramid site, the menu planner was working. I made a nice little menu and had calories to spare - which means I think the portions must have been small.
cjsmom
@cjsmom (1423)
• United States
16 Jun 08
Great site...I've been trying to lose weight and this will help me keep track and achieve my goals. Thanks for posting discussion.
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whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
29 Jun 08
I just went back to the site and did a menu for the day. I was truly schoked at how many calories I ended up with. I thought I was doing well. And this was with no snacks. It definitely is a good tool.
Ohara_1983
@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
2 Apr 08
wow! your so nice thank you for sharing atleast we can start our diet & lose our secret tired in ourbody:)
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whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
2 Apr 08
I hope we can lose it for sure. Otherwise I'm getting out the mumus to wear haha.
Grammasherri
@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
2 Apr 08
I have this site now saved in my favorites. I try and eat healthy and plan healthy menus. I am glad that it is frre because healthy is not 'free' most of the time. I plan on using this site regularly. I am trying to knock the fat and sugar out of my diet as well as 'most' of the carbohydrates. I wish I could find a site that had menus for what is in your freezer and refrigerator.
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whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
2 Apr 08
I liked the idea that it came from the government and was free too. I don't like to pay. Here are a few sites that you list what's in your pantry to find recipes. I had a really good one and can't find it, but these are some others I use. http://recipefinder.ninemsn.com.au/inthepantry/default.aspx http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx http://www.myrecipes.com/recipes/ingredients
lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
2 Apr 08
Thanks for the link! I will have to check it out. I need to start making more healthy meals. It might come in handy in helping me do that.
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whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
2 Apr 08
You never know what will help, but I'm giving it a shot. As I just said above, the menu planner is down for maintenance now and I was hoping to use that. I'll try tomorrow.
graceandowen
@graceandowen (1637)
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2 Apr 08
thanks for the link, i will certainly be having a look as i have just started a healthy eating plan myself today and could do with some advice and assistance right now. Many thanks for sharing Lucy
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whittby
@whittby (3072)
• United States
2 Apr 08
The menu planner is down for maintenance now, but should be up tomorrow. I thought that was a good tool.