Hey, I totally agree. If it was me, I'd be *starrrrving*. Get in way more protein and add some more substantial veggies, like from Laurie's infamous list. I've discovered soynuts as of Sunday, and am in love with them. Here's a for example day for me. Oh, and don't be afraid of cheese, just make sure it's lowfat. I'm coming off a diet where cheese was a nono, and went overboard on week one. At this point, I've found a nice balance. And, have discovered the joys of cottage cheese, becaue it has way less fat than even RF cheddar or mozzarella.
I'm on phase one, by the way, which I think you are, too.
Breakfast:
2 eggs
1/2 c. black beans
at least 1/2 c of veggies of choice: zuchinni, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, etc.
about 1/4 c. LF cottage cheese
and maybe a piece of Canadian bacon if I feel like it
(all scrambled together)
Snack:
1/4 c soynuts
1/2 of a red or green or yellow pepper
Lunch
Salmon or chicken breast
about 2-3 c. of salad greens (romaine, spinach, butter, etc.)
tomatoes, peppers, zuchinni, cucs, etc.
vinagrette dressing
Or, leftovers from the night before
Snack
LF cheese stick
Dinner:
Any one of the delicious recipes from the Phase one recipe section on this site. Can't comment on anything from the book except for my favorite dessert.
Examples:
Tarragon Chicken
Taco Bake
Chicken spaghetti sauce with spaghetti squash
BBQ pulled pork/very lean beef/venison in the crock pot
All entrees have lots of veggies added in, last night we had chicken stew that included lots of tomatoes, onions, green beans, and a whole bunch of bok choy. And I had mine with leftover creamed spinach with artichokes while DS and DH had rice with theirs.
Snack/Dessert
Chocolate Mocha Ricotta topped with Cool Whip free and about a tablespoon of crunched up cashews (yummm, yummmm)
The only time I get hungry is between afternoon snack and dinner, when I go too long......
By the way, what on earth is peameal?