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Originally Posted by Jezzy65
What can I eat that won't throw me off? Just lunch meat? Another egg? I've been reading the posts about cheese, so I guess that's out. I certainly don't want to overdo it with the nuts...
I guess I thought this wasn't supposed to leave you so hungery.
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you can never, and i mean never, have too many VEGGIES.
its a little weird at first, but even my husband is doing it now. eat what you like best- sugar snap peas in edible pods are a favorite around here (sweet and crunchy!), fresh petit green beans, celery, bell pepper, a cucumber salad with a bit of vinegar, some dill, and a hit of splenda- the options are only limited by a refusal to consider them!
pros: intestinal health, radiant skin, hydration, overall vitamin/mineral/enzyme/antioxidant/whathaveyou BOOSTS, energy- veggies are our long-ignored and often-overlooked friend!
cons: we have gone a lifetime believing that they are a side dish, punishment, or should only be eaten when cooked to an unidentifiable paste, so there is a bit of a mental block. it might be difficult to come up with ones you like at first.
solution: get creative, be brave, and dive in! you really almost cannot go wrong with vegetables, and you can snack on them all day long without much repercussion. unlike meat, cheese, and eggs, which are wonderful for you, but eaten in large enough quantities to ward off the munchies are very high in calories, very quickly. soon (phase two and three) you will be eating more legumes, whole grains, and nuts. this will help with the munchies. you're probably experiencing more of a need for carbohydrates than a need for food right now. but trust me, it DOES get easier.
also, take heart. EVERYBODY has bizarre starving days/weeks, where they could just eat all day. this is normal. and veggies are how myself personally makes it through them alive! just make sure if you opt for a more starchy veggie (such as the peas i mentioned) you include a small amount of fat or protein with it (a light dressing, or a stick of string cheese, or a teaspoon of peanut butter on your celery). it helps with appetite suppression and absorbtion.
HTH! good luck, and nice to meet you!