As I have said before, I copied and pasted from the official website AND from here and they do not match. Close but not a match. On the official SBD website it says 1 1/2 c milk per day but on here it says 2 c per day. I guess, I would follow whichever you feels makes sense to you.
I am glad to hear that cheese is counted as a protein because he recommends it as a mid morning and afternoon snack.
I am following the meal plan that is outlined in the turquoise paperback edition of the book. It is as follows for
Phase One: (you can substitute other protein sources for the eggs or bacon as outlined in the food list)
Breakfast:
2 eggs
1 Tb canola oil or ICBINB spray
2 slices turkey bacon
1/2 c vegetables
Midmorning Snack:
reduced fat string cheese or 15 nuts
Lunch:
lean protein
1 TB canola or olive oil(or other approved fat source)
2 c vegetables
Midafternoon Snack:
reduced fat string cheese or 15 nuts
Supper:
lean protein
1 TB canola or olive oil(or other approved fat source)
2 c vegetables
Snack:
sugar free hard candies, Jello or other sugar free dessert
(not to exceed 75 calories)
On Phase 2: you can add in 2-3 carbs per day and 2-3 fruit servings per day but
not to exceed that until you reach Phase 3. On the official website he suggests 1 carb and 1 fruit per meal. You can add the milk where you want.
This is the meal plan I have followed since I began. I keep a food diary every day. You can drop the snacks if you want but I find that I need them because I am hungry at those times.
In order for me to lose 2 lbs per week, I can NOT exceed his recommended amount nor can I venture outside of the lower glycemic fruits or even vegetables.
I am trying to follow this food plan the way that it was written in the book and on his website.
I want it to work. I do admit that I still go back and recheck the food list just because he is not as specific as it seems we all need him to be. I hear that a new edition of the book is coming out soon. I am at the point where I am ready to give this guy a call and ask him a couple of questions in person! If I do, I will let you know what I find out!
I feel there is nothing worse than thinking you are following a diet only to find out that you misunderstood how it was meant to work. I read the book in December and I still periodically check back.
Any new or enlightening input we will all appreciate!