My 4HB Goal: This Time, I know I can succeed! AND I DID! Goal Reached on September 1, 2012 - 114.8 lbs! (132.2 lbs lost! since April 18, 2011!) "Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever." - Bob Harper

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Re: One year! Fit-aversary!

YAY! HAPPY ONE YEAR FITVERSARY TO YOU, Juan! I have several "fit-versaries" But the first one is the 4/18/11 one My next AND most important one is my maintenance fitversary. That's...

12 days ago
12 days ago
I commented on Tomhole's reply:

@Tomhole - Yeah, it seems like I did. When I saw the body fat starting to creep up over the course of 13 weeks, I was getting concerned. BUT, I ...

12 days ago
I asked a question:

Week 39 Maintenance Results - Last week of LMP AND Data Junkie Heaven :)

Good Evening, Everyone! Sorry for the skipped week! But, here is last week and a LONG LONG post of my Les Mills Pump - 13 week experiment! Les Mills Pump Week 13 is DONE!!! DONE with Les Mills ...

13 days ago
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Week 38 Maintenance Results - Why snacking on too many almonds can be BAD! :)

Good Evening, Everyone! Les Mills Pump Week 12 is COMPLETE!! Still going strong with meals and water. This coming week is the final Les Mills Pump week, so, I am gonna give it my all and make thi...

22 days ago
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Re: Thoughts after 36 hour IF

@Alexander I suspect the gain was from water retention in the muscles after working out. You are a brave man to go 36 hours without eating. Now go get yourself some food!

25 days ago
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Re: Skipping meals after cheat day?

I tend to not skip my meal in the morning because it is the most important one. Even if I feel bloated and not really wanting to eat, I still eat it.

25 days ago
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I blogged:

Week 37 Maintenance Results - Back ON IT! :)

Good Evening, Slow Carbers! Still going strong!! Week 11 of Les Mills Pump is COMPLETE!! Onto Week 12! ONE more week to go and I've completed the 13 week program! YAY! This week was a "shor...

27 days ago
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Re: Why we gain weight on cheat day

Awesome information, @Tomhole! I totally don't freak out the day after Treat Days for me because well, I'd be doing that every week then cause *I* USED to gain about 4-5 lbs after Treat Day whe...

28 days ago
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I commented on Tomhole's reply:

I don't let my stall stick around that long. From the time I started until I reached my goal. I only stalled twice and only for a week.

31 days ago
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Re: Week one and trouble with binge

Yes, that's normal. When you do the carb load especially on certain carbs and sugars. It will make you retain water like a sponge... As far as making things better. Perhaps having a TREAT meal ...

31 days ago
I commented on my reply:

DOH! I didn't even notice that. But yeah....I've already seen what happens. After I finish off the last of the first round of Les Mills Pump, ...

32 days ago
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Re: doing cardio\sport on SCD

Yes, unfortunately, slow carbing and doing "too much cardio" for your body can stall progress. I've been doing Les Mills Pump for 11 weeks now and noticed when I started doing the longe...

33 days ago
I commented on Richard S's reply:

I change it when it starts to not work or just because I am bored of the routine. I'm almost done with Les Mills Pump, after that I may lessen ...

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

http://www.drugstore.com/omron-full-body-sensor-monitor-and-scale-m... This is the scale. My RMR is above.

33 days ago
I commented on my reply:

OH, and YES you can have all those things like Pumpkin, etc. ON Cheat Day of course! Just not on slow carb days.

33 days ago
I asked a question:

Week 36 Maintenance Results - Back on Les Mills Pump!

Good Morning, Slow Carbers! YAY! This week saw my return to the Les Mills Pump program - WEEK 10 is COMPLETE! I took full rest days this time! was spot-on with my meals and water. How did I do th...

35 days ago
I commented on my reply:

Hmm...ethnic places especially curries tend to have ingredients in it that could work against you in burning fat effectively. I say, just keep on...

38 days ago
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I replied to a question:

Re: No fat loss - gained since starting diet

Hi, Heidi! Are you sure you are getting enough protein in your breakfast in the morning? How many egg whites? How much black beans? Also, if the protein shake has a flavor to it...it PROBABLY ...

38 days ago
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Re: Is pumpkin allowed?

Hi, Juan! Alas, NO root veggies. They are considered starches like potatoes. Pumpkins are squash, but pumpkins have a lot of natural sugar, so, alas no. It's like Spaghetti Squash is ok......

38 days ago
I commented on my reply:

I weigh myself everyday as well. It's cool to do so as long as you don't let the number of the scale bother you and count your "morning of ...

40 days ago
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Re: Going out to dinner for the first time on SCD tomorrow. Any help?

Bonefish Grill is a great place to eat while on slow carb! That being said. These are suggestions on what *I* do when eating out. Eating Out. As much as we WANT to be staying on plan, some...

40 days ago
I commented on Juan Pinillos's reply:

Agree with Juan. No Soy sauce(or any processed soy/edamame is ok, but in moderation) and definitely no worcestershire sauce(has sugar in the ingre...

40 days ago
40 days ago
I commented on my reply:

WOO!! YOU are ROCKING it, @Tomhole!!! Way to dead lift!! You've definitely RE-INVENTED a BETTER version of yourself! Now to keep it that way a...

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

Great Progress, @Ayesha!! One suggestion, when you weigh-in for the week, do so on your Cheat Day(the morning of the cheat day BEFORE you eat/drink anything). I say this cause THAT will be on th...

40 days ago
I commented on Merri's reply:

@Amanda Ridding - I have a VERY COOL scale that does it for me. I love it so! I'd recommend getting it to get all those readings during your we...

40 days ago
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Re: Success Story (so far)

WOO HOO! Way to go, @Tomhole!!! SO SO HAPPY FOR YA! And welcome to the SCD Success Club! Glad you could join us!! That's such awesome to hear you reached your goal!!! I love the data too! ...

40 days ago
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I liked Matty Staudt's question:
40 days ago
I commented on Juan Pinillos's reply:

You are welcome, Juan! I love to see almost exactly what is going on and that the number on the scale is JUST A NUMBER...not a reflection of wha...

40 days ago
I commented on Merri's reply:

But only like once a week though. I dunno, odd as it sounds, I find it hard to "pull away" from the lifestyle on NON-Treat Days even tho...

41 days ago
I commented on Merri's reply:

@Merri - Thanks! I still follow SCD(BY CHOICE! Yeah I know!) I call my cheat days Treat Days now and I find that if I didn't have them, I'd prob...

41 days ago
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Week 35 Maintenance Results - Yes, short week, BUT no exercise?

Good Evening, Everyone! Yes, this is very LATE! But, better late than NEVER! I wanna keep myself accountable...this is how I do it! Ok, so last week I took a rest because of my back. How did I...

41 days ago
I commented on Jay Patel's reply:

Hi, @Jay Patel! Yeah, I think you should exercise, just not a whole lot. I'd say 35-40m a day. Especially cardio....you should concentrate more ...

41 days ago
I commented on my reply:

Yay!! You can do it!! When you feel the urge to cheat midweek....just get away from the food, drink water, or eat a little portion of slow carb ...

44 days ago
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Re: Second on 4HB and Need Some Encouragement

Hi, @MaryRose I am with Joan on this one. This lifestyle(don't call it a diet!) is way easy to follow and if you can deal with the "delayed gratification" with the "no-nos" ...

44 days ago
44 days ago
I commented on skuko's reply:

You should not leave out beans...it'll only be temporary, then you will stall. Plus, you need beans for more effective fat loss...I've seen many p...

44 days ago