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Re: Women wait until week 5!
Congratulations and THANK YOU! I got super discouraged recently after the past few weeks, not losing after cheat day one week and then going up one pound this week (Cheat day is tomorrow). Hear...
Re: Should I stop weighing myself? Scales are driving me nuts!
The scale is the bane of my existence and the root of my unhealthiest habits. I go to the gym every day and weight myself before and after exercise. Sometimes even a third time between weight tr...
Re: Trader Joes Refried "Salsa Style" beans
I LOVE those! Also so so good: Trader Joes Jalapeno Black Beans, and the Cuban Style Black Beans!
Re: Down down deeper and down
Way to go! I'm only down about 4 lbs (just finishing up my second week) but I was down a whole percentage point in body fat when I checked a few days ago! We'll see how it looks after this Bach...
Re: Need to lose 175 pounds
Yay! I find the best way to start is to plan a menu for the week: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. As Tim mentions in his book, repetition is helpful in sticking to the diet--I eat the s...
Slow Carb Pinterest Boards
Anyone on this site have a slow-carb Pinterest board? If so, what is your username? I'd love to follow you for recipe ideas!! Mine is Kendra StJohn, the board is called "When I'm good I'm...
Timing of air squats and such
"Elitists, eating three meals a day as opposed to one day-long super-meal. It's disgusting." --Happy Endings Getting geared up (Nervous!) for my first cheat day on Saturday. I'll be st...
Back in the game!!
Hello! After a long hiatus, I'm back on the SCD!! I went on the SCD last year, starting at about 142 lbs, 5' 5". I went down to 134 lbs with SCD (and, let's be honest: Phentermine), kept i...
Re: Time for a Change
This week my meals were: Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, mashed up with lentils, dijon mustard, a bit of olive oil and cayenne pepper, mixed with spinach (sounds and looks pretty gross, but it's...
Re: First binge day - Is this NORMAL?
Same thing happened to me, on the diet for real now-- last week started at 133 on Monday, up to 135 on Friday (Some people can do fine with some parmesean cheese, I can't. And I was going bugs-bu...
Re: Wasabi and soy sauce?
Wasabi should be OK--the paste you get in sushi restaurants is usually powdered wasabi (a root similar to horseradish) mixed with water to make a paste. . .there may be some starch as a binding ag...
Re: Chipotle App!
Love it! I had a Chipotle bowl yesterday--black beans, barbacoa, fajita veggies, pico de gallo, medium salsa, guacamole and lettuce! If I had more money, I'd eat there every day!!! Does anyone...
Re: Questions about the 15 minute female orgasm for Nicole Daedone and OneTaste
Just one question: Can I find TF and give him a high five? I've never had a problem reaching orgasm since I first discovered how, but I often find it difficult to instruct men on EXACTLY how I li...
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Back in the saddle again!
Feel free to sing that title, It's probably going to be in my head the rest of the day! After a long undisciplined hiatus I'm officially back on SCD--for REAL this time, no "just a nibble/sp...
Re: Corn bread
corn=Not allowed Bread=Not allowed Cornbread=extra not allowed Cornbread with butter and honey=You may have just inspired a craving for a cheat day that I've admittedly NOT earned this week
Re: Gatorade allowed?
Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water Zero, or Sobe Life Water may be better choices, but be careful--their sweet tastes can not only increase insulin production, but can lead to more sugar cravings, which...
Re: SCD - Should I wait to start?
Funny you should ask that, today's quote on this site is "Do not wait, there will never be a perfect time" OK, that's probably not verbatim. . .
Re: Anyone know how to make riceless sushi?
I don't know how to MAKE sushi, but after working as a waitress in a sushi bar for 9 months, I certainly know what I like! Favorite ever roll, unfortunately 1 ingredient away from being SCD approv...
Re: cravings? this might help you get by...
Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha! Stupid jerk fattening foods!
Re: What you eat VS how much
Only 1 kg (appx 0.5lb) gain on cheat day?? That's awesome! Like mentioned in the book, excessive glucose (as well as salt) causes your body to hold on to water in attempt to acheive proper conce...
Upcoming vacation!
For the past (appx) 348 days, I've been looking forward to my annual vacation to Lake Powell. However, now I'm starting to get a bit anxious. The past two years, I've gained 5-8 lbs in the week ...
Re: Lack of complex carbs has my doctor concerned
Vegetables and beans ARE complex carbohydrates. I disputed this with my trainer when he told me I needed carbs in my diet, too. He had no argument when presented with the easy fact that they ar...
Re: How many eggs can I safely eat a day?
Eggs are so good for you! The idea of eggs leading to high cholesterol has been debunked with recent science. The study that showed eating cholesterol leads to heart disease went something like ...
Fantastic article on Fructose
I've found that using quick facts from this article is a great way to quiet those well-meaning friends and family who balk: "No fruit!?!? But. . .it's NATURAL sugar!!" http://designsfo...
Re: Cat Vomit Pains?
It sounds as if you may be working your diaphragm as well as the transverse abs. This occurs when you "suck in" your stomach, as opposed to just flexing the TVAs. When you're doing the...
Re: german food
I've found that most sausages either contain sugar, or breadcrumbs as a bidning agent. Heartbreaking!
Best way to measure progress?
I'm frusterated trying to get an accurate recording of my process with SCD and exercise. I know weight's not accurate, because I'm losing fat and building muscle. I don't trust the body fat p...
Re: Menus HELP!!!
I like to plan and prepare my week's meals ahead of time, to make things easy. This week's menu consists of: 6:30 (ish): Steak, 2 eggs, Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini and Onions (omelet or scrambled ...