[nc_beached_whale]

I, too, Have pcos. I *use to* live by carbs. I have done south beach phase 1 successfully in the past, so I got started with that around the beginning of June. I just couldn't do it this time. So I started phen on June 16.
I go to a weight loss clinic so they gave a book with a ton of eat right info.
1200 calories a day. 20 grams of fat a day.
Eat three meals a day plus one or two snacks. Almost impossible, but not entirely.
Don't rule out bread entirely. Make a sandwich out of pita bread or wraps. its ok to have a fiber/bran nonsugared cereal for breakfast, but I don't. I just have a spoon of peanutbutter, a glass of nonfat milk, and some fruit. For lunch I have the pita/wrap or a salad with chicken on it. For dinner I have the pita/wrap, if i didn't have it for lunch, or grilled or broiled fish or shrimp and veggies. Have a stick of cheese for a snack. Another fruit for a snack. Jello and yogurt are good choices too for snack. My book says eat popcorn for snacks too.

Drink Lots and Lots of water. I have 2- one liter water bottles that I drink. I am trying to make it to 3 Liters. This will help you feel full. i split my pill and take one half when I wake up and one half in the afternoon, because I am a night eater.

Only get food from the grocery store that you like, don't be unrealistic, if you know you are not going to want to eat it, then get something else. Don't limit your choices too much, limit your sizes instead.