Hello!
Although I'm not lactose-intolerant, I'm a vegetarian, so I have certain limitations too. A while back when I was looking for some tofu recipes on these boards, I found some that were for things like sour cream made with tofu. Often you will find products that substitute tofu for the dairy for lactose-intolerant people. Have you ever tried them? Lots of good protein in tofu (some carbs but also fiber, so it's not that bad). In case you're making a face at the thought of tofu
, remember that tofu is pretty tasteless on its own and therefore is very good as a tag-along with other things. Try doing a search on these boards under "tofu" and I think you'll find the discussions. Also, eating the firmer tofu marinated isn't such a bad idea either, as an alternative to meat products.
Well, just a vegetarian's perspective, anyway...
I can sympathize with the cravings. My weakness was sour babies and pretzels. I used to eat them by the handful because I thought, "Well, they're not that bad, they're low-fat, right?"
I do feel myself sometimes overeating, even on low-carbing, although it's better because you feel satisfied quicker and for a longer period of time. Sometimes I just can't believe that I'm not starving anymore! I don't wake up starving, I can go for 5 or 6 hours and not be starving (though I try not to do this as it's not healthy), and I can stop myself even when the plate is not empty. Perhaps you could try a sort of safety-net tactic, i.e., eat till you're full (and be honest with yourself) but save the rest so you have that reassurance that if you need it, you can finish it up. (I personally find it very difficult now to throw any food away because it takes so much effort and time to make it! If I'm going to spend half an hour preparing that frittata, I will eat the entire thing, even if that means at snack time and lunch time the next day!
Tal