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MamaCooks asked a question in Plateaus/stalling help:

How to modify for a woman?

Hi, I did 4HB for a while about a year ago, and shed about 22lbs. I'm 5'4" and currently 139 lbs. I stopped after my loss plateaued for many weeks. My wais... more

Updated 1 hour ago

mmg2681 asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

The Numbers Are In...

This is my first day starting the SCD, so I got all of my measurements and weight this morning. I must say, I was shocked! Weight: 238 Left Arm: 17" Thig... more

Updated 6 hours ago

riegerjm asked a question in Cheat day:

1st cheat day confusion

My first cheat day is coming up on Saturday and I am confused from the book. Do I have to drink grapefruit juice or something with fructose during my first cheat... more

Updated 8 hours ago

gretchenlin blogged:

My first anniversary of slow carb! 5-15-12

Today is one year since I began SCD. I LOVE IT!!! I feel GREAT, I love the food, and I know that I am healing in so many ways! I began it to lose fat, which I... more

Updated 9 hours ago

cmox asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Potassium Supplement

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I'm looking for a good supplement brand that provides the daily recommendation of Potassium.

Updated 10 hours ago

cmox asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Isopure whey protein isolate?

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Has anyone out there had any consistent success using Isopure whey protein isolate shakes for breakfast. It looks like a good product with zero carbs. I know i... more

Updated 12 hours ago

thr1969 asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Eat as much as you like??

I have read the book ( well the bits I needed to) but still a little confused it says for the first 30 days eat as much as you like but keep it simple! And pick ... more

Updated 12 hours ago

thr1969 asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Am I doing it right?

Just started today this is what I have eaten your comments would be appreciated:) Breakfast 125g (uncooked weight) back bacon 175g bollotti beans Handful fresh ... more

Updated 12 hours ago

koolsome asked a question in Burn Fat:

PAGG - how long before meal

I started with PAGG, and wanted to find out if there was a consensus on what should be the time lag between PAGG and the corresponding meal, or if that is immate... more

Updated 12 hours ago

lalasf asked a question in Plateaus/stalling help:

Not getting the expected results

Hi there, thank you in advance for any help you can give me! I'm 29, I'm at about 210 lbs (I've lost ~40 lbs thus far in 4 months), My goal is about 140-150lbs.... more

Updated 12 hours ago

alfonso24 asked a question in Cheat day:

Do you need to do the "Damage Control" indications on Cheat Day?

Hello, In the first Chapter, under "Rapid Fat Loss" Tim doesn't tell you to read the "Damage Control" chapter. So I thought that there was no... more

Updated 13 hours ago

ironmikeusa blogged:

90 Day Report

I began my journey on January 8, 2012. On that day I weighed 271.2 pounds and my fasting blood glucose routinely ranged between 140 and 160. I have been faithf... more

Updated 13 hours ago

Senshin asked a question in Slow carb recipes:

Breakfast Fritata, a week's worth of breakfasts!

I'm not a morning person and tend to be rushed to get out the door to work during the week. The idea of microwaving egg whites every morning sounded really unapp... more

Updated 14 hours ago

vickyra asked a question in Ultra-Endurance:

Please, I need URGENT help to decipher the 5k to 50k 12 weeks marathon training!

Hello, I registered to run a marathon on May 22nd (about 16 weeks from now) I have only previously ran one half marathon on April last year and never ran again a... more

Updated 14 hours ago

fullsize asked a question in Burn Fat:

Help, my loss has stalled for a month.

I started the diet at 285 lbs. 7 months later I'm down to 258lbs. I'm 6'4" and want to get down to 220lbs. For the past month I've been stuck at 258. Diet a... more

Updated 14 hours ago

Pinky asked a question in Ultra-Endurance:

No energy on my runs

I ve been on the diet for ad month now good results but no energy on my 6 to 10 mile runs. Can I go back to carbing up before my long runs?

Updated 16 hours ago

RainingHands posted a tip in Cheat day:

Cheat day recipe as requested

COP Cake! 200g unsalted butter diced plus extra for the tin 200g dark chocolate about 50-75 % cocoa Juice of half an orange(zest it first!) 5 medium eggs separ... more

Updated 16 hours ago

lalasf asked a question in Slow carb food list:

Trader Joes "Salsa Style" Refried Beans

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Sorry for the double post.

Updated 16 hours ago

suzanne asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Is V-8 Juice legal?

I've used low sodium V-8 in the past because it is an excellent source of potassium, is low in calories and provides some nutrition from vegetables. Is there an... more

Updated 17 hours ago

jewls013 asked a question in Burn Fat:

V-8 juice?

I have been drinking a spicy V-8 juice once a day with either lunch or breakfast in place of veggies. I know the main purpose of the veggies is to help keep you ... more

Updated 17 hours ago

mishadoodle asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Eating w/n 30 mins - 1 hr of Waking while nursing

Hello: Can anyone tell me if I'm getting up multiple times a night (3-4) to nurse, how do I follow the rule about eating within 30 mins to 1 hour of waking? Do... more

Updated 18 hours ago

mkr6taclai asked a question in Cheat day:

Had a gluten free cheat day~results

Usuallly my cheat day is on Saturday, although this week it was Friday. . I decided to experiment with a gluten -free cheat day because I would notice that I w... more

Updated 18 hours ago

Optics asked a question in Report a problem:

can someone please approve my account?

anyone?

Updated 18 hours ago

rlj asked a question in Cheat day:

Grapefruit Juice

Confused, I have seen to drink grapefruit juice before meals and I have seen to do it after, which is correct? Also, do you skips week with PAGGs? Thanks!

Updated 1 day ago

puckoff7337 blogged:

SCD + Occam's Protocol

Hello all, Well it has been a long thought provoking week. I still want to lose weight and was thinking of doing the SCD for another month but I decided that ... more

Updated 1 day ago

42Wired posted a tip in Slow carb newbies:

Slow Carb Diet FAQs

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the slow carb diet. Before you even think about posting a question related to #SCD, please read the book, avai... more

Updated 1 day ago

Vtine311 asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Having a rough time sticking to the SCD?

This is my second time around, the first time seemed like cake compared to this time. I have tried over and over and can't seem to stick to it for very long. It'... more

Updated 1 day ago

thr1969 asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Just checking :)

Just started today this is what I have eaten your comments would be appreciated:) Breakfast 125g (uncooked weight) back bacon 175g bollotti beans Handful fresh ... more

Updated 2 days ago

sunseal asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Help for breakfast

My daugher and I are doing the 4HB together. We are both really struggling with breakfast. Neither of us is hungry or interested in eating in the first 1/2 hou... more

Updated 2 days ago

lalasf asked a question in Slow carb food list:

Trader Joes Refried "Salsa Style" beans

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Hi there! I really like the Trader Joes Salsa Style Refried Beans, I noticed that the can said there were 2g of sugars, however the ingredients are: organic pin... more

Updated 2 days ago

Senshin asked a question in Slow carb food list:

Food Confusion (foods not on the list!)

I look at Tim's original list of foods (below) as the only foods I can eat on the plan - so am a bit confused when I see other folks talking about protein powder... more

Updated 2 days ago

Clandi asked a question in Slow carb diet:

Executive SCD

Hi everyone! This is my first question and I look forward to hear what you have to say about my dilemma. I'm 26 years old, 175 cm and 74,8 kgs. I started SCD:i... more

Updated 2 days ago

SakuraDancer asked a question in Cheat day:

L-Glutamine and Cheat Day? Please help!

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I've been reading about the benefits of L-Glutamine, both as a way to curb sugar cravings and also its positive results on digestive health. I have been sticki... more

Updated 2 days ago

Lissym asked a question in Plateaus/stalling help:

Help Please

I just finished my 21st week of the slow carb diet. I have gone from 201 lbs to 146 lbs. I have lost consistently every week, even if it was only a pound some we... more

Updated 2 days ago

ChimieIntoxique asked a question in Polyphasic Sleep:

Everyman-3 scheduling question

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Hey! (: I have not started to change my sleep patterns yet because I do not have a complete, definite schedule of my summer yet. All I know right now is that I w... more

Updated 2 days ago

Optics asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Starting Second Week

So I have my PAGG, but I am currently off of it due to ear pain and will be going to the doctor's to probably get medicine, and I don't want to either hurt mysel... more

Updated 2 days ago

Plasmian asked a question in Slow carb diet:

No Bread at all?

In the book, for slow carb diet 1, it says, no white bread at all, is wheat bread ok?? I LOVE bread! NO bread is very tough!

Updated 2 days ago

patrick asked a question in Slow carb diet:

tahini yes /no?

can we eat tahini on the slowcarb diet or is it considered a grain and out?

Updated 2 days ago

Nsoldiac asked a question in Slow carb food list:

Tomatoes ok and not carrots? Why??

How come the SCD allows tomatoes but bans other produce, such as carrots? Here's why I'm asking: The SCD tries to curb your sugar/carb intake, lowering your glyc... more

Updated 2 days ago

bryna ng asked a question in Slow carb diet:

how to stop snacking? is snacking okay ?

i do follow the SCD but i keep on thinking of snacks, especially 2 hours after dinner i just want to have something in my mouth, i'm not hungry but i just WANT t... more

Updated 3 days ago

Div11Diva asked a question in Plateaus/stalling help:

Need Advice!

Ugh, I'm stuck! The last two weeks have been pretty difficult for me to stick with the SCD. I need some motivation! I enjoy the workouts but the diet is the hard... more

Updated 3 days ago

angelbrenda asked a question in Slow carb recipes:

Re: Quick Breakfast Ideas?

Any ideas for breakfast that are quick? I can cook 3 eggs, but hard to eat in the car when Im driving, It hard enough to get up, shower, dry hair, make up, etc ,... more

Updated 3 days ago

Darqnezz asked a question in Slow carb newbies:

Fast Food ideas?

Does anyone have any fast food ideas for when I'm on the road & I havent packed a lunch or dinner? What places and items have you tried that kept you on tra... more

Updated 3 days ago

littleds asked a question in Plateaus/stalling help:

Slow-carb diet or last mile?

So I am only looking to lose 10lbs. I have been on the slow-carb diet for two weeks now, and I even went up a pound from my first pre-cheat weight. Should I go d... more

Updated 3 days ago

cvesper posted a tip in Slow carb recipes:

Bacon wrapped eggs

I came across this recipe for bacon wrapped eggs. Easy and awesome!

Updated 3 days ago

Clayton_SouthAfrica asked a question in Cheat day:

two cheat days in a row...

So this past weekend I went to a game lodge in Limpopo, South Africa; it was incredible but not very conducive to sticking to a slow carb diet. So the diet kinda... more

Updated 3 days ago

wmoush asked a question in Burn Fat:

Grass fed beef?

So I'm making my weekly stop at Costco today, and was just curious if anyone had an opinion on their Kirkland 85/15 grass fed ground beef. I typically try to go ... more

Updated 4 days ago

dramaqueenactor asked a question in Slow carb food list:

Shirtaki noodles ok?

Are they allowed? Has anyone used them? This is what I found on the internet about them...Shirataki noodles are made from the tubers of an Asian plant (Amorphoph... more

Updated 4 days ago

aahleyah asked a question in Off-Topic:

fell off the scd and ate due to emotions running high...

I am so disappointed. I have had two weeks of emotions. My daughters father took very ill and we were not sure if he was going to make it... Three days later my ... more

Updated 4 days ago

vrenlos asked a question in Cheat day:

Day after cheat day gain?

Let me start by saying I'm in no way discouraged, just a bit curious to see if anyone else experiences this. My first two weeks have gone pretty well, dropping ... more

Updated 4 days ago