Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What should I do if there are ingredients in my recipes that I don’t like or don’t have?
Q. My eating plan asks me to eat half a grapefruit before each main meal, but I can’t eat grapefruit. Is there an alternative?
Q. Can I have grapefruit juice instead of whole grapefruit?
Q. How many nuts should I eat as a snack?
Q. I hate nuts and seeds. What should I eat instead?
Q. Am I allowed to drink wine?
Q. I have an under active thyroid for which I am on prescribed thyroxine. Will I still be able to lose weight?
Q. I am a diabetic on medication. Is SlimBuddy suitable for me.
Q. Which breakfast cereals do you recommend for SlimBuddies?
Q. I don’t like tomato juice. Can you recommend an alternative?
Q. I don’t like tomatoes. Can you suggest an alternative?
Q. I don’t like celery. Can you recommend an alternative?
Q. I don’t like (or I can’t find) cherries . Can you recommend an alternative?
Q. I hate vegetables. What should I eat instead?
Q. I don’t like cheese or yoghurt. Can you suggest an alternative?
Q. I am a vegan (or: I am allergic to eggs) and so I cannot eat eggs. What do you suggest as an alternative?
Q. When can I expect to see a weight loss?
Q. I work very long shifts, I have very little sleep, and I am usually far too tired to prepare meals or to exercise, neither of which I have time for anyway. I’ve tried other diets but without success. Can you help me?
Q. I am a very busy person and I have time only for convenience foods. Any suggestions?
Q. Because I am a shift worker it’s difficult for me to prepare some meals. What should I do?
Q. I suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Is SlimBuddy suitable for me?
Q. I have Coeliac Disease. Would SlimBuddy be suitable for me?
Q. I’m a chocaholic. Do you have any useful suggestions?
Q. I can’t find liquid sweetener. What should I do?
Q. Many recipes don’t state portion sizes. How much should I eat?
Q. I prefer to eat only once a day. Do I have to have eat 3 times a day?
Q. I seem to have hit a plateau. My weight hasn’t shifted for a while. What can I do?
Q. I sometimes feel hungry between meals. What should I do?
Q. I am taking tablets for depression. Do you think I can still lose weight or will these tablets prevent it?
Q. I’m getting constipated on my diet. What can I do?
Q.Can you give me some suggestions for packed lunches?
Q.I get hungry in the evening about 8-9pm. Could I save some food from other parts of the day?
Q.I cannot drink tea or coffee. What else can I drink apart from plain water?
Q. Can alcohol of any kind be drank during my plan?
Q. Where can I buy oat bran?
Q. Which drugs may interact with grapefruit?
