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If you don't want to end up where you were before, you need to find a balanced menu that you enjoy. Let's face it, when you are done with the phen, are you going to be able to continue going without the things you enjoy? I found that taking more time determining what foods are safe and then planning my meals around them was more satisfying and helps to create a new way of life that you can stay with even after the phen. The real secret is moderation and if your body is craving something, take a little bite and then STOP. Don't deprive yourself of eating or your body will go into starvation mode and your results won't be as good as if you ate well balanced meals. Don't skip meals and following the rules of the major food groups we learned as children. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables but be careful of the veggies that are full of carbs like potatoes and corn. Best to avoid these but a portion once a week won't hurt. Also, portion sizes are important. Your meat portions should be no larger than a playing card and your veggies and fruit should be about 1/2 cup per meal. Bread is okay if you eat whole wheat or whole grain and that helps with the bulk you need to keep from getting constipated. Salads, minus the cheeze, bacon bits and regular dressing go a long way in filling you up.
Drink tons of water and don't forget to exercise. If you do all of the above, that little bit of coffee creamer isn't going to hurt but try to use less of it. Good luck.
Pootz
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