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Re: DEXA SCAN NYC
I had a DEXA scan done in Texas at Texas A & M University. The athletic department has one there that they use for their athletes. I paid $80 for the DEXA there. You may want to check with ...
Re: Cold Showers!!
I still take cold showers, as cold as the water gets in Texas in the summer. I prefer to turn on the cold water only and just jump in, but I prefer to jump in the pool and not ease in either. I...
Thanks!
Thanks....the success is in the diet. I have exercised all summer long, but my diet had been terrible and I have gained body fat. Today was back t...
As I sat here drinking my Organic Roasted Dandelion Root tea, I thought I would mention that it may be a good drink to help you out as well. Rese...
Re: My First Day. Am I doing this right?
Hey Eric, Congrats on starting the SCD. It is a very effective style of eating. My partner and I have been living this life for the past 1 1/2 years, as well as my 67 yo mother. We have all see...
I have been on the SCD for 1 1/2 years. I started at 169 lbs and got to a point of 152 lbs at about 6% body fat. I am not currently trying to lo...
Re: Yerba mate, everyday, or just cheat days?
I have been drinking Yerba Mate tea, both hot and iced daily. It is a beneficial tea to drink....not just for cheat day.
Re: Green tea or yerba mate to stimulate weight loss?
I drink both green tea and yerba mate. I can not say definitively that one is better than the other, as far as weight loss is concerned. I do like the flavor of yerba mate, as a "hot" ...
I think you have to look at SCD as a way of life, not a diet. You will always gain the weight back when you go back to "eating normally"...
Re: When do you see results
I have been following this lifestyle of eating since January, 2011. Based on my experience, it is best to weigh once per week, usually the morning before your binge day. Watching the scales on a...
Progress Update
Just an update on my 4HB progess. Back in December I went on an 8 day cruise and gained few pounds. I had been following the 4HB lifestyle for almost a year at that time. Ten pounds doesn't seem...
Re: Ice bath - and then?
I normally just dry off and let my body adjust back to normal temperature naturally. After a few ice baths, it makes taking cold showers easy! Best of luck! keith
Re: Member intro: 4HB
Don't worry...I am over 8 months into this way of eating and I still overindulge on cheat day. I often have a food hangover on the day after. I tell myself that I am not going down that road again...
Re: Black beans & pork loin on slow cooker (feijoada)
Sounds and looks delicious. I am going to give it a try!
I take a multi-vitamin. I did 2 rounds of PAGG. I can't say that I can attribute the use of PAGG to any drastic changes. I have used various su...
I do 75 total swings...one set of 50, rest about 30 seconds and then 25. I also do 10 myotatic crunches on a bosu ball with a 10 pound weight. Fol...
When I was on the SCD from January to May, I had a cheat day every Saturday. Since I have been on the "last mile", I have had a "c...
Re: TOP TIPS for getting to sub-10% body fat?
At my last DEXA scan I was at 6.4% body fat. I achieved that by following SCD, kettlebell swings on Mon, Wed, and Fri, prior to eating breakfast, cold showers, moderate weightlifting, and an occa...
Re: Brown Rice Protein Powder?
I have used Brown Rice Protein powder, both unflavored and vanilla flavored with unsweetened almond milk as a mid-morning snack while at work. The flavor with the vanilla protein powder was the b...
Re: Before and After: 40 Days
Congratulations on your success! Your efforts are really showing.
Re: Before and after: 3 months 32 pounds
Great results! Keep it up!
Re: SCD decisions based on blood type?
I have been following the "Blood Type Diet" since 2001. I am type O. I am currently following the Genotype Diet, which is a type of the BTD written by Dr. D'Adamo. Both my partner and I ...
Re: Ok, ok...mayyybe TMI but
If you are using Alpha Lipoic Acid, it creates an odor also. Garlic is not the only culprit.
Re: Sugar-free Dark Chocolate, an absolute no?
Personally, if I were going to eat chocolate, I would stick with 86-90% dark chocolate with real sugar. You would need to limit the amount you eat.
Re: Flavor of food on diet?
I do not find my food bland at all. I season my food with many fresh herbs and spices. Cayenne, cinnamon, and curry are great staples to have.
20 minutes of interval eliptical trainin in fat burning zone on Monday.
Tuesday: NO carbs since Sunday. Breakfast 3 eggs & turkey, snack: hamburger steak. lunch: boneless, skinless chicken breast, snack: 2 packages...
Re: 2 month Update with pics
Great results! You should be very proud of your accomplishments.
No carbs since 9:00 am this morning. Lunch: 2 packs of tuna and flax oil. Dinner: slab of fajita meat and 1 TBSP whole flax seed. 2nd dinner: ...
Started a CKD on Friday. I completed the carb depletion workout, began my 36 hour binge. This morning was my last high carb meal followed by heav...
Re: Has anyone else tried the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet--basically it is the Last Mile, only with cheat days when you workout with weights?
No...but I am going to give it a try!
I have been using NutriBiotic 80% Rice Protein. I usually put 2-3 heaping Tbsp per 8 oz of unsweetened almond milk. I don't mind the taste or te...
Can brown rice protein be substituted for whey protein?
Brown rice protein has no sweeteners and I am allergic to whey. Any other suggestions?
Re: SIX PACK: Is this possible?
You may not be able to get your 6-pack in 1 month, but you can make a lot of progress. If you follow the SCD and limit the beans, sticking to protein and greens, in my opinion, you will have bett...
Re: Ughh TOM = no willpower
First, congratulations on your success! This style of eating isn't necessarily easy in the beginning, but I think with time, it gets easier. Second, remembering that "terrible" feeli...
Re: 3 week progress - would love feedback
Congratulations on your progress! In my opinion your diet seems fine...except for the diet coke. (LOL) Just make sure you are eating enough to feel satisfied. If you are hungry, you will not mak...
Re: Morning workouts fasted?
I agree...working out prior to breakfast seems to produce the best results for me. 3 times per week I do kettlebells and abs prior to breakfast (3 whole eggs, spinach, black beans and turkey) at ...
Re: before and after photos
The results are obvious! Keep up the great work! We are looking forward to seeing more progress photos.
Re: After 10 Weeks of SCD
Do you feel rested after 6 hours of sleep? I have read that insufficient sleep hinders weight loss. I usually get up at 4:00 AM, but I find that I really need 7-8 hours of sleep.
Re: What I ate today!:
I tend to over-do it every cheat day as well. I had fajitas with nopalitos & beans for breakfast, coffee & grapefruit juice, followed by 4 caramel...
about 3 hours at 325...depending on the size of the roast..(brisket, if it is lean, works well also)
Re: Blood Group Diet
I initially started following the Blood Type Diet by Dr. D'Adamo several years ago. As he added additional information, I began following the genotype diet from the book that he wrote. For Chris...