Questions about phase 1 that I need help with....

[Tara5578]

Ok. I am going to switch from the Atkins to the SBD. I have read the book and many forums. I am finally educated enough on the requirements per meals per day in Phase 1. I do have a few questions though....

Could I eat Natural PB instead of the 15 almonds(ex.) in Phase 1? If yes how much?

With the snacks I am a bit confused. I have read it is best to mix veggies with a cheese for example. I thought that if I ate 1 oz of string chz that would be my snack. How could I mix in veggies without going over my 4.5 cup daily limit?

After dinner we are allowed a snack. If I wanted to eat 1/2 cup of ricotta chz for dessert would that be considered a dessert or my snack for the evening?

Also, if I added a hard boiled egg to my salad at lunch(including 3 oz of chix) would I have to reduce my chix to make up for the hard boiled egg counted as a protien?

Alright, I think that is it for right now! I have read through so many threads and could not find the answers to these. I am very excited to start the SBD. I am not going to Phase 2 in the beginning bc I have had Gastritus and had to get off the Atkins(all the saturated fat upset my stomach I think). So I am back in carb land now(and feel like absolute crap!!). Can't wait to start up my stomach needs some TLC first.
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Thanks Guys,

Tara
Age 30
180 pounds(would like to reach 140)
5'8
I drink at least 100 fl oz a day