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Originally Posted by cjcampo
I'm new and just started Phase 1!
Here's what my menu looks like.
B-Egg, Spinach & Broccoli Casserole
S-Celery w/ 1 TSP of Peanut Butter
L-Salad & Chicken Breast
S-30 Pistachios
D-Grilled Chicken Breast, Green Beans, Salad
So far, I'm starving. Does that go away after your first few days!?
Can you have dairy? If so, Greek yogurt is excellent and filling. You can sweeten it with any number of non-sugar sweeteners if desired (though I went through a stage where I got to love it plain - an acquired taste for sure). I use cottage cheese a lot. Also plenty of people here like the ricotta creme desserts. If you can't have dairy, there are some soy products that could be substituted. One of my favorite smoothies is made with silken tofu.
Also beans! All forms (except peas) allowed on Phase 1. A side of pinto beans or refried beans with breakfast is very filling. Garbanzo beans/kidney beans/edamame add bulk to salads...etc.
Don't know how big your salads are but make sure the total veggies for the day is 4.5 cups, minimum. That should fill you up. (Also many sources say leafy greens like lettuce count for half as much since they are less dense ... I thought I had bookmarked a great visual but I can't find it so here is the
American Heart Association; but according to the SBD reference list, all veggies are measured the same).
I personally have been focusing on getting more protein plus all my veggies and when I do that I am not hungry and actually I have to make myself eat sometimes.
But anyway, if you are starving, eat more!

on plan foods of course...