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Am I the only with a full time job on here? 1PM and 5PM is my afternoon shift. We work from 8 to 5 here. That means its either an early morning wo...
Swapping out lentils for Low GI seeded bread
Hi I really dont like Lentils and would prefer low GI seeded bread instead of Lentils for a lunchtime meal. It has more fibre and I reckon would keep me fuller for longer. I like the principles...
Love you too!!! Thank you so mmuch or ALL the support! Cannot wait to post my before and after pics on here soon! xoxo
Thanks hun! I will bear this in mind. I am thinking of eating the SCD way only counting points to ensure I am in the best fat burning zone. SCD te...
I certainly will! I am thinking of taking the 30g protein in 30 min rule from SCD. As well as leaving out all carbs but legumes rule (although leg...
Stopping SCD but can I stay here?
Hi all, I have decided to stop SCD.... It just not for me. In 3 months (on and off) I have only managed to lose and gain 5 pounds and I realise I may not reach my goal in time for my birthday in ...
I dropped the squash for today and will weigh in to see if this makes any impact... Thanks everyone xoxo! P.s. Psyllium husk powder is the worst ...
Good idea... I could do that as well as count calories then have a low carb meal for supper. Can you believe Iam craving butternut squash, caulifl...
Excellent! No need to answer! Found it at your link and it promises "flavor-free, taste-free, grit-free way to add fiber to your favorite bev...
Thanks Justin! Will it give me my recommended daily fiber intake? 30g minimum.
OMG Lexi... Its so nasty I started thinking I would rather be fat than go through this everyday! I was literally gagging!!! I cannot take this! Go...
Re: Get your cheat day calories right!
I think you are definitely onto something! I had a 3038 calorie cheat day last Sunday and gained 2 pounds. It Wednesday and I haven't lost a single pound of that gain! I was considering skipping c...
How long does it take you to lose the cheat day weight
Hi all, I am beginnign to have a love/hate relationship with cheat day! I feel it sets me back BIG time! I just want to get to goal and I am sick and tired of the back and forth that happens betw...
Thank you, hun! Excellently answered. I dont have beans at lunch and supper so I up my veg intake and I was getting really worried that I would be...
Not beets...beetroot. The maroon tuber veg... Are they the same thing?
Ok... I dont mean to be argumentative but I lost 3.6 pounds on a week of butternut squash for lunch and dinner. I will remove it starting tomorro...
Psyllium Husk Tips
Hi, I want to buy Pysllium Husk for better BM on the SCD but have never gotten this and don't know which is best and where to start. Is it better in a capsule form or powder form? Which brand is...
Guess what my lunch box is today? 150g butternut squash, 150g beetroot and 130g Spinach. I am royally screwed this lunch!
I hear beetroot is also not allowed on the SCD? Really beetroot? Not allowed? Oh come on guys... you killing me! Unfortunately I cannot find Psy...
Really beetroot? Not allowed? Oh come on guys... you killing me!
Really?!!! Butternut Squash Not Allowed on SCD?
Guys, I know this debate has been argued before but after reading all the other posts I am still very confused. Some say the slow Carb Recipe book has recipes with butternut squash, some say it ha...
Extra veg to get 30g fibre slows down weightloss?
Hi all, Last week I added a new goal to my weightloss journey - to have a minimum og 30g fibre a day. This was great since it resulted in a BM a day and sometimes even 2 BMs!!! I was excited! ...
Pre-breakfast Workout Bad Idea?
Hi guys, I only have lentils for breakfast and would like to workout before I have them like SamGreen suggests and like I have read elsewhere (best time to have carbs is after intense exercise). ...
Re: Weight Loss Update
Awesome! Inspiring! You look FAB! Cannot wait to post progress pics as good as these! xoxo
I dont get how exercise can workn against you? So you all mean all the trainers on shedding for the wedding, the biggest loser, Heavy and other we...
I am worried about toning down the workouts but I guess I can do that for one week to see if it will help.
I am back after a week and a half away from the diet., S Joshua
Good idea SamGreen. Coincidentally Sunday coincides with a monthly society lunch we have so I will have my cheat day on Sunday instead of the usua...
No almond milk in Africa, Justin. Guess we haven't figured nuts have titis...LOL
Thanks hun... I supposed I could give up my milky coffee and have it on cheat day instead... I will stop them starting NOW (already had my 11AM cu...
Re: Been gone a few weeks...
Welcome back! Take it a day at a time and have fun with it. We are here to assist and enjoy the journey with you! xoxo
Would reduced fat cream be acceptable? At 5.55g per tablespoon for full fat cream I would be having a fatty coffee....
The argument FOR sweetners
Guys, I miss my milky coffee so much I am researching the insulin reaction to the ingredients that go into my coffee.... instant coffee - no insulin reaction 50ml Skimmed Milk - pending research...
I miss my milky coffee...HELP?
Hi guys, I really miss my 2 cups of milky coffee a day. I usually have them at 11AM and 4PM and I love them. I make them with a teaspoon of instant coffee, either 50ml skimmmed milk or 1 teaspoon...
Thanks SimonC... I appreciate your advice. Would you have the cheat day tomorrow or extend to 14 days if you were me? I will reduce exercise to 1...
To cheat or not to cheat?
Hi guys, I am a little deflated.... I started the diet on Monday and also kicked off a Biggest Loser inspired exercise program at the same time. 4 days in and I have only lost 1.6 pounds!!!! I...
This cheat day I am looking forward to...
Let's get the ball rolling.... I am looking forward to; Muesli An ice cold mango French fries Sugar free soda
I totally agree with this advice! Aim for 30g Fibre through veg and lentils and your BM will be back within a day!
Re: New person with some questions!
I would increase the amount of fibre in my diet if I were you. I would cut out legumes after breakfast and have more veg to get the 30g of fibre that accelerates weightloss. I would also start a f...
Re: Fast Food?
I would suggest keeping a tupperware lunch tin in your car getting tuna canned in brine (100g = 24g protein), the lettuce and tomato you mentioned earlier and making a quick salad, Rotiserrie chi...
Figured it out! How I managed 30g Fibre on SCD!
Hi, Yay! I got the formular! Tons and tons of veg and 100g lentils in the morning. Here is my menu for today and I managed 33g of fibre! That means my BM is coming soon! Cant wait! Breakfast Gr...


