Following the recipes
I don’t think it is necessary in ANY diet to follow the recipes
listed in the books. If you only use the food list of approved
foods, then you should do okay. The recipes are just suggestions to
liven up your diet so you don’t get bored or frustrated with it.
Also, the amounts you eat don’t have to be measured out in the SB
Diet. Eat a little, eat a lot. As long as you are full. I find it
helpful for the “snacks” portions to measure those out ahead of time,
though. Little snack-sized baggies with 15 almonds counted out, for
example.
I did Atkins about 3 years ago and rapidly lost almost 50 lbs.
Sadly, I worked in an office where there were tempting bagels,
donuts, and cakes ALL the time, so it went right back on and then
some! Now I am on DAY 4 of Phase 1 in the SB. I don’t find myself
craving too many foods, but can’t force myself to eat 3 big meals and
two snacks. I just don’t get that hungry. I drink caffeine-free
Diet Coke and caffeine-free iced tea w/sweetner. I’m missing a glass
of OJ in the morning, but I think I can do without the fruit for a
few more days.
Yesterday, I had sugar-free frozen yogurt (don’t know the fat
content); what are you opinions on this? I had the smallest portion
available.