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Re: Protein Bars
Most of the protein bars are not SCD compliant but you can get close. Around 3pm every day I need something to get me to dinner so I eat 1/2 of a GNC chocolate protein bar. It's 180 calories so no...
Wombat. You're right, it is SCD friendly but 500 calories right before bed is a little hard to burn off. I had weight gain the next day every time...
Re: Sex Machine
I have used this a couple of times with perfect results. Since I am 6'2 200lbs I ate 5 eggs with some swiss cheese and an extra cod liver oil capsule. If you're bigger than Tim maybe you should up...
Re: 5'11" male. Currently weight 203. Can I go to 165?
When I added in Kettlebells I recorded no increase in weight loss but a decrease in inches from all measurements. Kettlebells will hasten the progress but not the way you are probably thinking it ...
Re: Protein Shakes
Optimum Nutrition Whey ($12.99 per pound) Now! Whey Isolate ($16.51/per pound) BioTrust Low Carb ($41.66/per pound) All three are pretty basic on the ingredients list. All three are about 200 cal...
I am 6'2" and in August 2012 I reached 188lbs. The scale said I was 14% body fat. It was tough to loose any more weight after that. I am not ...
I'll be trying bulletproof coffee soon! I love coffee and I am intrigued by this recipe and claims. thanks for sharing!
Re: When did you become "Diet Confident?"
It's been a year since I started the SCD. I was very focus'ed for the first 8 months then people close to me said I was too thin. I then started the to G2F and gained 10lbs quickly. I kept the wor...
Re: Standing outside in the cold vs. ice bath
At the bottom of page 124; "Ray Cronise took 20-30min shiver walks with just a t-shirt, earmuffs, and gloves to protect his upper body. " Reread this chapter and you'll find your answer...
Re: Raise your hand if your cholestrol has gone up.
I was on the SCD for three months before I got my first blood work done. I had ideal cholesterol levels. Actually every test I had done was ideal. It was very reinforcing to see. Fat and Protein.....
Re: Funny Christmas story...
I gave my family (three sisters and my parents) copies of four hour chef. They all know the success I (and my wife) have had on the diet. Plus all we have learned. But... it didn't seem well recei...
Re: what is a scd approved thickener in a stirfry?
Agar Agar or Arrowroot powder. You don't need much and it will do the job. Completely natural and vegan too.
Re: Ice Age .... Morning Ice water
As the book states. The method is less effective but still about 70% effective. To get yourself to shiver, wear less clothes when you do this or start it off with a cold shower.
Bingo. The FHB is a guide not a bible. If you track everything you can see what works for you. As we all know we are all built differently and can...
Re: Anyone else excited about 4-Hour Chef?
I ordered the 25 book deal he had on. Just waiting for it to arrive. If anyone in the Vancouver area needs a hard copy I have them! Yes I am excited. Looks like great material.
well said. I doubt Ketosis is healthy in anyway but since it is short term our bodies are more than capable to deal with it. Our bodies put up wit...
Re: where do you get CQ in Canada(Ontario)?
I ordered it off Amazon.com. Not all suppliers will ship to Canada so you have check each amazon listing.
The Last Mile vs. The Lemonade Diet
Both offer weight loss in a short amount of time... Last Mile is alot of food (protein) Lemonade Diet is little food Last Mile is an acidic (PH) Lemonade Diet is alkalizing (PH) The Last Mile is t...
Re: My Occam's Experience
Just finished three weeks of F2G and now going to Occams protocol. It is strange to take three days off between workouts but I am still sore after two days so I guess it makes sense! Keep us poste...
Re: Almond milk, fruit, and dark chocolate.
Both myself and my girlfriend have recorded steady weight loss with Almond Milk and some Dark Choclate. Track what you eat and see what happens.
Re: HELP!! starting out and vegan
good luck... I was pseudo Vegan/Vegetarian before I started the SCD. There just isn't enough ways to get enough protein required on a Vegan diet. MAYBE a Vegetarian diet. The book does do a few c...
Agreed. As long as the Protein and Fat out does the ratio of sugars by a 5:1 or 4:1 I am ok with it.
Re: Added Coffee Bean Extract to my diet..
During my weight loss I ate Salmon/Halibut/Fish with Brocolli soup once a week. This meal had lots of protein and lots of greens. I always recorded weight loss eating this meal versus others. This...
Re: cholesterol
I got a full set of blood tests after being on the slow card diet for 4 months. I was the picture of health! all cholesterol levels were very normal. I did make sure to fast. that really can mess ...
Re: A New Slow Carber
1) buy some good protein powder. Make it the night before. Water + Almond Milk + Protein Powder. Then it is ready for you in the morning. 20g-30g of protein and it tastes like chocolate milk or wh...
Re: Kettlebell training...need some advice.
The book states that two 15min sessions of kettlebell swings per week is great. Start with a kettlebell you can grow into (16kg or 20kg). Work up to 75 straight reps and then move to the next size...
Re: Well the first real SCD challenge is on me.
I'll be the devils advocate here and suggest you enjoy Oktober fest. Your pretty lucky to be in Germany for Oktober fest so live it up! The weight gain will not be substantial and weight comes off...
For the first six months of SCD I had dark chocolate in small amounts. I had no recorded stoppage in weight loss. Eat it!
Re: How do you take your cinnamon
Buy a spin blade coffee grinder. They are about $20. Use it only for spices. Just snap the cinnamon sticks into small pieces and grind them up! The spin blade grinder can also be used for any spic...
Re: Peanut Butter???
Peanut Butter and Almond Butter are such good go to snacks on the SCD. I have been reading it can stall weight loss so I have cut it out for two weeks. this is painful!. If I don't see a new low a...
Re: Why is the kettlebell swing so effective?
The book explains the details behind the kettlebell swing. Once you get started you'll quickly see why. While it does not make up a huge part of the weight loss it will tone up the right parts o...
Re: Why is Hard Liquor Bad? I Need Science Help.
Since I first started on the SCD I have had a beer or a rum/cola about two to three times a week. I have still lost 20lbs and my girlfriend has lost 38lbs. So I don't have a science answer for you...
Re: Can you have black coffee everyday?
If you want the smoothest cup of coffee. Buy an Aeropress ($26). It is a VERY simple device that makes a great cup of coffee. I am a coffee nut and this makes the smoothest, least bitter cup. So y...
Re: Too much Refried Beans??
The sodium content in refried beans can be really high. It will be even higher from fast food places. According to the book you can eat only refried beans but it can slow progress. Dress those bla...