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.

Thanks Guys,

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