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gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Lean Vs. Fatty Proteins

My own opinion is that we need the fats. I go ahead and eat the yolks, the skin or dark meat of chicken, fatty fish like salmon, avocados, whatever, especially if it is of higher quality like gra...

2 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Lettuce wraps. It's so simple, yet I just thought of it yesterday...

I agree! I like using big, long romaine leaves for filling with tuna, or taco meat, and then rolling it up burrito-style -- folding the soft end first, then rolling into a tube. Butter lettuce i...

7 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Science behind 30in30 rule

I don't know the details, but my understanding of it is that it has to do with the natural peaks and dips of various hormones (our circadian rhythms). For example, melatonin levels are directly r...

7 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: 20 grams of protein per meal?

A great resource for looking up the protein (or other) content of your food is www.nutritiondata.com. In the beginning, I made myself a little chart of faves, like 5 eggs = (x) egg whites = (x) o...

7 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Anyone feel hungry the day after cheat day?

I normally don't feel very hungry the day after cheat day, and often go until midday or later before I want something. However, I generally stay away from breads, pastas, pizza -- or anything ma...

11 days ago
gretchenlin asked a question:

Recipe -- crockpot pulled pork, SCD friendly

Looks great! (Skip the buns, of course! -- maybe use some butter lettuce or romaine to roll the meat up in.) http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-slow-cooker-pulled-po...

11 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Problem loosing fat around the stomach!

I'd recommend experimenting with eliminating all foods that contain wheat flours -- regular white flour or whole wheat, etc. That means no breads, pastas, crackers, cookies, cakes etc on cheat da...

11 days ago

Sorry -- I just saw that I'd missed you said you are 32, but the over-forty/mother info may help others anyway.

21 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Female Vegetarian?

Are you over forty or a mother? If so, TF says we may not see results until about 6 weeks in. For my first 6 months of SCD, my only animal proteins were eggs and fish as well. Your foods look g...

21 days ago
21 days ago

Richard -- and everyone --please know that, unfortunately, "stalling" seems to be part of the deal for just about everyone at some point...

21 days ago

I use a lot of butter myself. When I pan-fry, I use half butter, half olive oil.

21 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Starting on monday

For fat loss, the quality of the meat is less relevant, but still important to overall health. Obesity is an indication of illness/inflammation in the body. The fats in animal proteins are where...

21 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: hummus? bean substitute

I'd think it would be just fine now and then. If you are concerned, you can 1. compare nutrient content of chickpeas and any other bean or lentil you normally have, at www.nutritiondata.com and...

21 days ago

Great! If it'd be more appealing, make yourself a gorgeous veggie omelet (w beautifully sautéed, caramelized onions, etc..whatever's on hand) in...

23 days ago

I would say it would be ok even though it lists sugar in the ingredients...because it has "0" carbs per serving...just know that this ca...

23 days ago

Shane, you can do that, but if it has starches or sugars, it'll just set you back to square one and you'll have to begin again sometime. Surely t...

23 days ago

Ii say yes. In fact, I had the mild wings from Buffalo Wild Wings about an hour ago for my dinner and have had them often. (I've lost 85 lbs so ...

23 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: 6'6 304lbs day 2 and I am already having cravings

You are having cravings because your body has been dependent upon fast carbs/sugars/grains/starches and that's what it expects and is programmed for. It takes a little time to reset all that so t...

23 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: SICK OF EGGS!!! Breakfast help?

Just eat anything you'd normally eat for lunch or dinner. I often make fish, veggies and beans for breakfast, or have a big bowl of my home made chicken and veggie soup (with beans added). Or a ...

23 days ago
gretchenlin asked a question:

SCD compatible recipe looks easy and good!

Just passing along a recipe that works for SCD and looks simple and yummy. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/crock-pot-pork-stuffed-peppers/#axzz...

23 days ago

Jennifer -- this is one of the best videos I've seen to explain why eating too few calories is going to BACKFIRE..... http://www.youtube.com/watch...

24 days ago

I agree, and the easiest and tastiest way to add calories is to add fats....have the egg yolks, skin on chicken, etc. Add real butter, olive oil,...

24 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Getting ready to start tomorrow. Just a question or 2 about sugars

There will be natural sugars in many of the SCD veggies and legumes.....that may be what you are looking at on the label, but what you need to look at there is the ingredients list. It's any ADDE...

25 days ago

Yes, it's interesting, because the cheat days are definitely something that kept me interested (guilt-free eating is something I'd NEVER experienc...

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: New to 4HB, wondering what keeps you going after initial period?

The main things for me were the greatly improved energy you mention, plus overall feeling "clean" and feeling very good, physically and mentally. Along with that, I truly love the foo...

25 days ago

Yep, and roasting whole carrots in a hot oven is fantastic! Roasting SCD veggies is so great....esp Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, bell peppers, br...

25 days ago

And here's a recipe I made up that is good.... Herby Turkey Stew. Brown about 1.5 lbs ground turkey in a T olive oil. Then add 1/2 tsp each fen...

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Slow Carb Diet

Pick up a rotisserie chicken, cook some fresh broccoli, and open and rinse a can or two of plain beans. You can get a few meals from just that. Make a big frittata for several easy breakfasts. ...

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: Are Olives Ok?

Yes, olives are fine in SCD, both green and black. You may experience bloating with a LOT of them since they are high in sodium, but other than that, they're good.

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a question:

Re: will carrots affect my weight loss?

It's all about experimentation, since results vary from person to person, but I myself never sweat having carrots.,,,, with the caveat that I use only whole, "real" carrots and not those...

25 days ago
rtnerb was recruited into 4 Hour People by gretchenlin!

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25 days ago
rtnerb blogged:

Wanting a Beach Body With Minimal Work

I'm 33, 6ft tall and have been ranging between 185-195lbs for the past few years. No matter how slim I get I've always had flab in my midsection. Couple years ago I went as low as 175lbs, and I ...

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a blog post:

Re: Wanting a Beach Body With Minimal Work

Welcome! You'll find so much information and support here! BTW-- if you have not yet read Wheat Belly by Dr Wm Davis, I highly recommend it. Since SCD eliminates all grains for 6 days of 7, i...

25 days ago
rtnerb asked a question:

Why does my gas smell like you know what?

So I've been on the slow carb diet for the past month or so. I've experienced some results, nothing worth bragging about but results are results. The only thing different about what I'm doing an...

25 days ago
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25 days ago
brightsizelife was recruited into 4 Hour People by gretchenlin!

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25 days ago
brightsizelife blogged:

brightsizelife

just starting out on a sc routine......i have never been on any kind of before and hoping to find tips and hear peoples stories

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a blog post:

Re: brightsizelife

You'll find a WEALTH of information and support here! Welcome!

25 days ago
brightsizelife replied to a question:

Re: 30 grams of protein ideas please

i like two cans of sardines in olive oil mashed together w/cauliflower....26G's and tasty

25 days ago
gretchenlin replied to a blog post:

Re: Realityready

I can relate to you......I have also had a lifetime of dieting, basing all my efforts (for over 40 years!!!) around the calories-in vs calories-out baloney or low-fat craziness. SCD (and Gary Tau...

25 days ago
kvm blogged:

Wed. 24th April.... first day on scd...

Hello scdieters! Starting stats...158 pounds (72kilos) Goal-143 pounds (65kilos) Will have first day off on Tuesday. Am following diet properly....and I like that I can post questions and my progr...

25 days ago
kvm blogged:

newbie in Rio

Hi to all scdieters....and to ones in Rio de Janeiro This is my first week of scd! Am very excited and still figuring out how this forum works... When I do, I will post my starting stats...

25 days ago

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