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Re: Don't Want to Binge--others?
In a word - yes. Yes, its neccessary, according to the book, to spike your caloric intake one day a week. It will ensure your metabolism doesn't adjust to your new way of eating and slow down to...
Re: Two types of protein per meal??
We've done bits of ham, beef, or chicken in our scrambled eggs/omelet muffins - is that what you mean? The cumulative amount of protein is the important bit, I think. Usually, for simplicity's s...
Re: steak and eggs
Sure - do a portion of steak and eggs - just don't forget your veggies & beans!
Re: Cold lunch ideas?
Well, my fiancé is a truck driver and usually has to eat on the road (and behind the wheel!) so I pack lunches that usually include things like: hard-boiled eggs baggies of carrots, snap peas, b...
Re: Is it mandatory to have a meal that includes protein, legumes and veggies?
Well... according to the fat loss chapter: Rule #2: Eat the same few meals over & over again. Mix and match your meals from the following list, constructing each meal with one pick from each ...
Re: Alcohol and red wine on non-cheat days
Tim recommended certain wines because they are drier (dry meaning less than 1.4% residual sugar). According to page 87: "The driest red varietals are Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merl...
Week Two results are in. I am down 10 lbs. total, though I am going to re-take my measurements tomorrow as I forgot today. My fiancé was down a...
Re: Do you drink 1 diet soda a day on this diet, if so are you getting results still?
My fiancé has been taking a Big K Oh! (Coke Zero/Pepsi Max rip-off) in his lunch 5 days a week. He's still lost 10 lbs so far; we're just starting week three. That said, if you're doing everyth...
Re: Portable beans? Other Carbs on SCD?
Edamame are a great, for sure. I also like to just rinse and pat dry canned kidney beans for my fiancé's lunch (he has to eat on the road, so it has to be finger-food friendly) and put them in a ...
Re: Using salsa
No such thing as a dumb question So, salsa is a great addition to a slow-carb meal. The key is to either make your own or buy a brand that has no added sugar. Also, not to use too much - tomatoe...
Re: Are these allowed when on slow-carb diet?
- Corn... apparently either its in the "No" category, although some people say "In Moderation" - Mayo... seems to be okay, as long as its not got lots of added sugars and stuf...
Re: Heavy cream on slow carb
Well... his mention of cream being sort of okay was in regard to coffee and even then, it was like 2 or 3 tbsp. per day. But its all just a guideline. If you're having good results while still ha...
Re: Love Your Black Coffee!
I like your suggestion of whey powder! I'll have to pass that onto my coffeehound fiancé. He's sucking it down with just cinnamon, but he really misses the creaminess of his...er...creamer. LOL. ...
Re: good slow-carb mashed cauliflower recipe?
Well... this is from the 4 Hour Cookbook (http://robbwolf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/The-Slow-Carb-Cookbook.pdf) and its part of the Shepherd's Pie recipe, but it could work for ya. I shou...
Re: Slow carb - bad mood connection?
Ugh - that's too bad! I've had the opposite problem (or, lack of problem). Since we started I've been on this constant high - feeling great and excited to see how well this whole SCD works out. H...
Re: I want birthday cake!!
Switch your Dorito day to your birthday this week and don't take the next one until the Saturday after. It would mean going a week and a couple of days between Dorito days, but worth it to celebra...
Re: Ok to eat ?
Although you 'could' eat cold-cuts regularly, they're generally considered processed meats and should be avoided, I'd think. Since olive oil is okay, I would think olives are too, but I'm not real...
Re: Is Beef Jerky a good slow-carb snack?
I'm a big snacker (normally) and was really afraid that I wouldn't be able to go without some sort of munchy snack. What I've found is that with the protein-heavy breakfast and ample, on-diet mea...
Re: Spinach and broccoli salad
Now THAT is a beautiful thing! Yum!
Re: How to make a good cup of cinammon coffee?
Most suggestions I've seen involve using a really good coffee - not the "cheap" (haha!) instant stuff - and really good cinnamon (preferably, grating your own, I guess). I don't drink m...
Week One Results are in. My fiancé lost 7 pounds (though pre-cheat day he was down almost 2 more, so we'll re-weigh tomorrow and see what 48 hr...
Re: What do you use as a visual food diary?
I can't say its cooler, but its working for us (and keeping us accountable to each other & the people in our lives). My fiancé & I have been snapping (admittedly, terrible cellphone qu...
Re: Cheat Day Misgivings...
Where did you read that cheat day isn't part of the fat loss solution? I'm pretty sure I read that cheat day (or at LEAST a cheat meal on a cheat day) is strongly recommended for reasons of keepin...
Hey, thanks for your answer! Its good to know I'm not alone out here :) Sounds like your approach is pretty similar to ours; we're taking it 30 day...
Re: Slow-carbing with a significant other
I cannot imagine how difficult this would be for us if we were not both on board. I'd be constantly tempted by whatever pasta/rice/ice cream I was making for him for dinner and since I don't have ...
Re: Is beef or turkey jerky is allowed?
I'm a big snacker (normally) and was really afraid that I wouldn't be able to go without some sort of munchy snack. What I've found is that with the protein-heavy breakfast and ample, on-diet mea...
Re: Help With Food Prep
Hey Randy! My fiancé and I just started and for our second week, we'll definitely be doing more prep ahead of time - ala Miracle Mike below - because I felt like I spent most of the week cooking...
Re: Daily Carb Intake for
No limit on grams of carbs, just the type of carbs. No bread, pasta, rice, et cetera ("white" carbs is misleading because brown carbs like brown rice, wheat bread/pasta, et al., are sti...
Re: Any super-fat people attempting this?
Thanks for the reply, ElusivePeach. One of my biggest motivations for trying this is to avoid WLS. At my highest, I was 336, and in the past few years I've managed to lose as much as 55~ pounds, b...
Thanks ElusivePeach. We are definitely doing it (6 days in) and really enjoying how it makes us feel. I'm just wondering how effective its been for...
Any super-fat people attempting this?
Does this diet (lifestyle change) work if you're super overweight? For instance, 303 lbs and 5'5" tall female? I see a lot of people who are 200-250 (and the higher end tend to be tall men, ...