My 4HB Goal: get to a healthy body fat %, feel better, enjoy life

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    I commented on my reply:

    Jason, Gary Taubes' "Why We Get Fat" is an amazing book with lots of info on weight loss

    1 day ago
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    Re: Is pan frying okay for SCD?

    Hasn't affected me in the least. I fry my eggs in ghee or clarified butter almost every morning, sometimes I pan fry some pork chops the same way too and I'm still losing weight. Adding oil to...

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    I commented on Rocky's reply:

    Yes! can't recommend magnesium enough! It has helped me become more regular than any fiber supplement I've taken

    6 days ago
    I commented on Tomhole's reply:

    Akane is always on the nose with her advice. Kicking the sweetness crutch is tough but DOABLE, and it makes a big difference when it comes to wei...

    8 days ago
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    Re: Giving up artificial sweeteners

    Emma, this is a good experiment for you to do. I only began to see real results after I dropped all artificial sweeteners. For me at least it made a huge difference. Headaches will be normal as ...

    8 days ago
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    Re: Recipe -- crockpot pulled pork, SCD friendly

    This sounds great! I love crockpot recipes, they're such a life-saver

    9 days ago
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    Re: Cheat day 2 progress

    I've had that happen to me many times. The weeks where I see little or no weight loss are the weeks I tend to lose the most inches. I think it is fairly standard when it comes to this diet and I...

    10 days ago
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    Re: Substitute for red wine

    You don't need to have wine. If you don't like wine just avoid it Having said that, grapes are not a substitute. Wine has much of its sugars converted into alcohol, and wine has other health b...

    10 days ago
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    Re: Before and After: Week 4

    Congrats! definitely looks like way more than four pounds, your face looks slimmer too!

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    Re: Seasoning meat

    I'm a big fan of using my crock-pot for scd! If liquids are what you are looking for then you can use Red wine, or try something like beef/chicken stock (just watch the sodium levels on those)

    11 days ago
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    That is what it sounded like to me. I say get a big cup of ice, and use the ice to chew like you would the sunflower seeds

    12 days ago
    I commented on my reply:

    yep! you have to be a label sherlock! Read every label. Even after almost a year in this diet I am still surprised as to the hidden sugars/dairy/...

    12 days ago
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    Re: Using soy sauce and olive oil

    Hi there! I avoid soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. They both have added sugars, and soy sauce has wheat and msg in it, even if it is naturally brewed. All three are big nonos on this diet so...

    12 days ago
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    Re: Success Story

    Congrats Matt! 19lbs is awesome! keep up the good work. Like you the results really began pouring in after I cut out the wine and all artificially sweetened drinks. Good job, keep posting and ke...

    12 days ago
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    Re: A newbie's numbers after Week 1!

    Hi Ayesha, welcome! Glad to see your results. I think a big part of this diet is to keep track of everything, it really helps you get motivated and lets you see the massive changes that are occu...

    12 days ago
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    Re: Success Story (so far)

    Tom! this is fantastic news man. Keep it up! Also loving all the data you are providing, this is great for any data junkie like me. Keep us updated on your progress and any new future goals, I k...

    12 days ago
    I commented on Charlie Labman's reply:

    Charlie good to see you here!

    12 days ago
    I commented on my reply:

    haha I am the same. I am pretty much a saint when it comes to mid-week cheats. Never once on purpose. I myself had a reverse week last week in w...

    12 days ago
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    Re: Long drives!

    Hi Patrick, I have an hour daily commute to and from work every day, not as long as 90 minutes but still bad, anyways I love this question so lets get to it Well I can see suckers/lollipops help...

    12 days ago
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    Re: Week 35 Maintenance Results - Yes, short week, BUT no exercise?

    Part of the reason why I love your posts is because you're about a big of a data junkie as I am. Thank you so much for all this amazing info Akane! So much to learn and read into!

    12 days ago
    I commented on wombat's reply:

    Some Ceviche places add milk to the Ceviche. Peruvian here who eats ceviche at least once a week. Sashimi can be very pricey but its a bit of a l...

    13 days ago
    I commented on Emma Chace's reply:

    Hi Emma, hang in there. According to the book for most women they wont be seeing real results until about 5 weeks in. Have you been taking measu...

    13 days ago
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    Re: Quick update and some thank you's !!!!

    Congrats Shane on your first cheat day and pretty amazing success so far! Make sure you drink plenty of water on cheat day, not only will it help you not gain as much weight but it will also help ...

    13 days ago
    I commented on Brenda 7's reply:

    Congrats Brenda!

    13 days ago
    I commented on Merri's reply:

    From a veteran here, lots of water is really important. Especially if you wanna avoid the hungover feeling the next day

    13 days ago
    I commented on Amanda Ridding's reply:

    Josh, it is a big reason as to why we felt like that when we were under "normal" food. Wheat products and sugars can drag you down and ...

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    Re: Caffeine and Cheat Day Water Weight

    It totally and absolutely makes sense that it would help. I do believe the fasting is also a big factor in your success too. I think oddly enough the times I've seen affect the loss of water we...

    15 days ago
    I commented on Tomhole's reply:

    Yeah when I was doing quick-walking (about 3 miles a day) is when my weight loss was at its peak. When I started jogging/running that distance it...

    15 days ago
    I commented on Akane's reply:

    ^^^^ Akane is a hero of mine Mary, Read up her posts, she's so so informative and motivating.

    15 days ago
    I commented on Tomhole's reply:

    I love this! taht is the attitude, enjoy it and indulge. Cheat day is so so good for the brain too

    15 days ago
    I commented on my reply:

    I'm about as far from the border as I can be! I live in the southern side of Miami Florida. Funny enough we get a lot of Canadian snowbirds in ou...

    15 days ago
    I commented on Amanda Ridding's reply:

    haha that would be awesome! I go to the Orlando Kissimmee area about 3 times a year

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    Re: SCD and cooking for yourself

    Thats awesome man. I've also begun cooking for myself. For anyone who wants to follow the diet strictly this is the only real way you'll know what is going into the food. No second guessing or ...

    16 days ago
    I commented on Merri's reply:

    Mary every long journey consists of many small steps. Any time you feel down or think about cheating just think of how much good you are doing fo...

    16 days ago
    I commented on Merri's reply:

    Hi Mary, the fact you are starting again for a second go is a huge step. We all have falls in our life, I am glad you have decided to make things...

    16 days ago
    I commented on Joan Good's reply:

    Hi Joan! Many times I do a double take but mainly at pictures of myself, and the oddest thing: you know how at restaurants by the cashiers they ha...

    16 days ago
    I commented on my reply:

    Fantastic Amanda! congrats on completing one week at this, I'm happy that you are having fun and enjoying yourself, it is all part of it. You hav...

    16 days ago
    I commented on Amanda Ridding's reply:

    Amanda, enjoy your poutine! I love that stuff and I cannot get it down here in Florida

    16 days ago
    I commented on Amanda Ridding's reply:

    Hi Amanda, One of the many reasons why I stick to this forum is because I find inspiration every day. Anywhere from people like you who are star...

    16 days ago
    I commented on my reply:

    Wombat, actually I get mine now from BJs which is just like Costco, they have big packs of kerrygold for much cheaper than the supermarket

    18 days ago