A long time ago, I read Mastering the Zone, and I believe it said that one could play around with the block portions if you were still hungry (add 1 carb block) or tired (take away 1 carb block) after a meal. I tended to be hungry after about every meal and snack, so I've just started adding a block of carbohydrates and around 1/2 fat block to every zone meal and snack that I eat. It's working like a charm. I'm not tired, and I now I'm not hungry between meals or snacks.

My question is: If I add 1 block of carbs and 1/2 block fat to every 3 block meal, is it now considered a 4 block meal?

I've also had to add 1 block of carbs and 1/2 block fat to snack of 1 Zone Bar. I was always hungry after eating a bar, but not after adding the extra carb and fat. Is this considered a 3 block snack instead of 2?

Thanks!
-Jen

It's great that you've been able to resolve your hunger.

They would still be considered a 3 block meal and 2 block snack. Think of it as labeling them according to the amount of protein in the meal or snack.

Thanks so much for your help! I'm lovin' the Zone!

You're welcome Jennnifer. I know how you feel. I love it too! :-)

After eight years in the zone, improving each I can say I master the zone and even I don´t crave out of the zone meals or desserts, sometimes I feel stressed for being in the zone all the time, I would like once in a while to go out to dinner and order whatever but I´m now taking antidepressants and my metabolism is slow, I don´t want to gain weight, do you think I can relax in few meals? Grateful for your comments

Its OK to have a cheat meal now and then.
However, the next meal or snack should be zoned.
It wouldn't be life without enjoying a little indulgence now and then.
Some might make it a point to indulge one meal per week.