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I'm not 100% sure about the science, but I know if you exercise to much and don't eat enough calories your body goes into a starvation mode and wo...
Re: Female. Bacon. Splenda. Crossfit. Plateau?
You should definitely loose the energy drink, splenda, and replace the bacon with something that doesn't contain sugar, try to experiment if your stuck and try eating more. Yes the small amounts o...
Are you just trying to bulk up? you don't need to loose weigh?
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Re: From Geek to Freak ?
Any amount of exercise is good you should maybe try to go two times a week though, it may help you out a bit more. Most people will go three times and work out different parts of the body each tim...
From Geek to Freak ?
i go to gym 1 day / week and work out full body ? is this ok
Re: doing cardio\sport on SCD
It is possible that it could be slowing your weight loss, I personally work out 3 times per week. One week when I was only able to work out one time I found I lost more weight. You should try eati...
Just think the people that do have extra cheat meals in the week could have lost even more weight. I'm not really surprised that you haven't any p...
But not everyone is the same, 4 days a week just isn't enough. This week I had 1 extra cheat meal when I was at my in-laws and it was a brown rice...
Re: not losing weight
I'm sorry to say but unfortunately you listed a ton of reasons why you haven't lost weight, you will really have to commit yourself to SCD to reap the benefits, just eating breakfasts and having m...
Re: Hey guys, was just wondering if anyone eats deep fried foods?
Yeah, my wife deep fries fish and chicken for me some days, and I just add some Tabasco sauce, hasn't been detrimental to my weight loss.
Re: how many hours of exercises we are allowed to do?
Unless you are already an avid cyclist already doing a similar amount of cycling then it is way to much. I cycle 80km per week and it's only about 4 to 5 hours max and even I think it's to much. O...
Situps still won't target fat loss in a specific area, but they will help build muscle and define your ab muscles so when you do loose the fat, yo...
Re: Is pumpkin allowed?
I think you should be avoiding all of those, Those roots have allot of starches and some carbs similar to potatoes although the roots you specified are healthier then potatoes I think they should ...
Re: Week One Complete!
Congrats on the first week! I have some suggestions for you. Try to weigh yourself only once a week in the beginning. I weigh myself everyday now, but it was only after the first 6 weeks, when y...
Re: Problem loosing fat around the stomach!
Unfortunately you can't really target weight loss areas, eventually you will loose the weight. But the fat in your stomach is generally the last thing to go and its the hardest to loose. It will g...
Re: How many beans?
There could be many reasons, you would have to post your daily meals, exercise and sleep habits. Beans can be a reason for stalling, as soon as I noticed my weight loss slowing I cut my bean intak...
Re: Update on week 1 after some rough days.
You should be fine, I go for a 1 hour walk every day since I started and I increased my exercise regime slowly over time, I now walk for 1 hour everyday and 3 times a week I go on a 25km bike ride...
Re: Second on 4HB and Need Some Encouragement
Here are some points: - you are healthier - you feel better and have more energy - you are less likely to develop cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc. - you sleep better - you have a better o...
Re: Sweet tooth once again
I think you should try to avoid it, especially oreo's which contain carbs and sugars. I work out about 2 hours a day, three times a week. I just eat an extra chicken breast or more veggies on thos...
no gym solution ?
My goal is get body ripped athletic. i want to ask can uses Insanity to four hour ? or what body exercises to build muscle . thanks
Re: 5th week update, not disappointed anymore, even a little enthusiastic now :)
Your plan looks pretty solid, Just wondering about your scrambled eggs, where I'm from when you make scrambled eggs it's usually cooked with milk and/or cheese which could be throwing you off a bi...
Re: Vegetables Make Me Vomit...
When I started this diet I had some problems swallowing all my veggies, I actually just started cutting them into very very small pieces (mincing) and then I overcook them a little so they are fai...
Re: soreness after damage control
I agree with Tomhole, it's just DOMS and when your thighs get better, and you do air squats again you won't be nearly as sore after.
Burn 300 calories in 20 mins: Home Bootcamp
This challenge is part of a series of workouts you can use to burn 300 calories in just 20 minutes. No more 'I don't have time to workout' excuses!...
Re: Japanese food and the SCD
Teriyaki has sugar and honey in it so I would avoid it. Not 100% sure about soy sauce though.
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Re: week 2 on SCD: still getting blood sugar drops; suggestions?
I have been very sensitive to low blood sugar for most of my life. Before I started the SCD, I used to get nausea, lightheadedness, and the "shakes" if I went too long between meals. I...
Just left Vietnam and got to Thailand. I'm staying at a hotel that has a Mexican-themed restaurant. Finally getting some beans in to my diet and fe...
I forgot to note that I also didn't worry about portion sizes (making sure I got enough protein, etc.) until after I phased out all the non-slow-ca...
Re: Wanting to try this... what's the best way to get into it
I slowly phased in the recommendations over several weeks, and I think this helped me stick to it for so long (currently on week 12). Week one I took out all gluten and sugar (biggest step, but ...
Re: Spinach Alternatives.
You should try Water Spinach (also called Morning Glory). It is a veggie from Southeast Asia that you can usually find at asian markets and some health food stores. When sauteed (try it with garli...
Re: Vietnamese Pho?
I've been traveling in Vietnam for the last few months and have found Vietnamese food to be excellent for the SCD. It has been easy (and cheap) to stay on the SCD while traveling here, and I don't...
Re: Is there anyone with a thyroid disease doing the SCD and getting results???
My mom has Hashimoto's and I am borderline according to my last tests a few years ago (though starting to show more symptoms, so I need to get retested). I've been on the SCD for about 11 weeks ...
Re: Flax seeds
Yes, Flax Seeds are allowed according to the Slow Carb Diet Reference.
Peanuts as Legumes?
I'm currently traveling in Vietnam and I've been unable to find legumes to eat with meals. I don't have a kitchen, so I rely on restaurants, and even so I haven't seen them in the markets. I kno...
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