Hi Gussie, You do not have to follow the weekly menu, if you can fix the vegetables and protein your own way and follow the plan. Soups, salads, and roasted vegetables are easy to prepare and keep you on the plan, Just stay away from the foods that are not allowed.
Perhaps you need a probiotic for your intestines. Or you may not be used to so much fibre. I am not a doctor. It sounds like a good question for the nutritional coaches.
Blessings, Margaret

I haven’t made any of the recipes yet and don’t follow the menus. Once you get the hang of it and memorize the things that are on the list of foods you can eat it is really pretty simple. Sorry to hear about your stomach issues remember to drink plenty of liquids…water.

I have a problem with too much raw. I really try to buy frozen veggies. I am wondering if you are taking PGX….. or how much fiber besides raw vegetable are you taking in that could be the cause for the trips to the bathroom. I tried to follow the recipes and shopping list in the beginning but I found my own way to simplify things. Although I do like the Recipe group. Learn many new things there. One last thought the trips to the bathroom may also be your bodies way of detoxing. Best of luck and keep us posted.