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I commented on SamGreen's reply:

Am I the only with a full time job on here? 1PM and 5PM is my afternoon shift. We work from 8 to 5 here. That means its either an early morning wo...

Apr 23rd 2012
I asked a question:

Swapping out lentils for Low GI seeded bread

Hi I really dont like Lentils and would prefer low GI seeded bread instead of Lentils for a lunchtime meal. It has more fibre and I reckon would keep me fuller for longer. I like the principles...

Mar 23rd 2012
I commented on 4HourBod's reply:

Love you too!!! Thank you so mmuch or ALL the support! Cannot wait to post my before and after pics on here soon! xoxo

Dec 19th 2011
I commented on gretchenlin's reply:

Thanks hun! I will bear this in mind. I am thinking of eating the SCD way only counting points to ensure I am in the best fat burning zone. SCD te...

Dec 16th 2011
I commented on Jake's reply:

I certainly will! I am thinking of taking the 30g protein in 30 min rule from SCD. As well as leaving out all carbs but legumes rule (although leg...

Dec 16th 2011
I voted for Lexi dogon's reply to:

Stopping SCD but can I stay here?

Dec 16th 2011
I asked a question:

Stopping SCD but can I stay here?

Hi all, I have decided to stop SCD.... It just not for me. In 3 months (on and off) I have only managed to lose and gain 5 pounds and I realise I may not reach my goal in time for my birthday in ...

Dec 15th 2011
I commented on elquent's reply:

I dropped the squash for today and will weigh in to see if this makes any impact... Thanks everyone xoxo! P.s. Psyllium husk powder is the worst ...

Dec 14th 2011
I commented on shai's reply:

Good idea... I could do that as well as count calories then have a low carb meal for supper. Can you believe Iam craving butternut squash, caulifl...

Dec 14th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

Excellent! No need to answer! Found it at your link and it promises "flavor-free, taste-free, grit-free way to add fiber to your favorite bev...

Dec 14th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

Thanks Justin! Will it give me my recommended daily fiber intake? 30g minimum.

Dec 14th 2011
I commented on Lexi dogon's reply:

OMG Lexi... Its so nasty I started thinking I would rather be fat than go through this everyday! I was literally gagging!!! I cannot take this! Go...

Dec 14th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Get your cheat day calories right!

I think you are definitely onto something! I had a 3038 calorie cheat day last Sunday and gained 2 pounds. It Wednesday and I haven't lost a single pound of that gain! I was considering skipping c...

Dec 14th 2011
I asked a question:

How long does it take you to lose the cheat day weight

Hi all, I am beginnign to have a love/hate relationship with cheat day! I feel it sets me back BIG time! I just want to get to goal and I am sick and tired of the back and forth that happens betw...

Dec 14th 2011
I commented on elquent's reply:

Thank you, hun! Excellently answered. I dont have beans at lunch and supper so I up my veg intake and I was getting really worried that I would be...

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on Jake's reply:

Not beets...beetroot. The maroon tuber veg... Are they the same thing?

Dec 13th 2011
I voted for Jake's reply to:

Really?!!! Butternut Squash Not Allowed on SCD?

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on Beorn86's reply:

Thanks Beorn! You are awesome! Will keep you all posted.

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on Beorn86's reply:

Ok... I dont mean to be argumentative but I lost 3.6 pounds on a week of butternut squash for lunch and dinner. I will remove it starting tomorro...

Dec 13th 2011
I asked a question:

Psyllium Husk Tips

Hi, I want to buy Pysllium Husk for better BM on the SCD but have never gotten this and don't know which is best and where to start. Is it better in a capsule form or powder form? Which brand is...

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

Guess what my lunch box is today? 150g butternut squash, 150g beetroot and 130g Spinach. I am royally screwed this lunch!

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

I hear beetroot is also not allowed on the SCD? Really beetroot? Not allowed? Oh come on guys... you killing me! Unfortunately I cannot find Psy...

Dec 13th 2011
I commented on rachelr's reply:

Really beetroot? Not allowed? Oh come on guys... you killing me!

Dec 13th 2011
I asked a question:

Really?!!! Butternut Squash Not Allowed on SCD?

Guys, I know this debate has been argued before but after reading all the other posts I am still very confused. Some say the slow Carb Recipe book has recipes with butternut squash, some say it ha...

Dec 13th 2011
I replied to a tip:

Re: Slow Carb Diet FAQs

You are AWESOME! SWEET!

Dec 13th 2011
I asked a question:

Extra veg to get 30g fibre slows down weightloss?

Hi all, Last week I added a new goal to my weightloss journey - to have a minimum og 30g fibre a day. This was great since it resulted in a BM a day and sometimes even 2 BMs!!! I was excited! ...

Dec 13th 2011
I asked a question:

Pre-breakfast Workout Bad Idea?

Hi guys, I only have lentils for breakfast and would like to workout before I have them like SamGreen suggests and like I have read elsewhere (best time to have carbs is after intense exercise). ...

Dec 12th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Weight Loss Update

Awesome! Inspiring! You look FAB! Cannot wait to post progress pics as good as these! xoxo

Dec 11th 2011
I commented on rgagne's reply:

Great job! Very inspiring! Keep it up! xoxo

Dec 11th 2011
I voted for s joshua's reply to:

Cheat Day Bowel Flush Ritual - good or bad?

Dec 10th 2011
I commented on Jake's reply:

I dont get how exercise can workn against you? So you all mean all the trainers on shedding for the wedding, the biggest loser, Heavy and other we...

Dec 10th 2011
I commented on SimonC's reply:

I am worried about toning down the workouts but I guess I can do that for one week to see if it will help.

Dec 10th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

I am back after a week and a half away from the diet., S Joshua

Dec 10th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

Good idea SamGreen. Coincidentally Sunday coincides with a monthly society lunch we have so I will have my cheat day on Sunday instead of the usua...

Dec 9th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

No almond milk in Africa, Justin. Guess we haven't figured nuts have titis...LOL

Dec 9th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

Thanks hun... I supposed I could give up my milky coffee and have it on cheat day instead... I will stop them starting NOW (already had my 11AM cu...

Dec 9th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Been gone a few weeks...

Welcome back! Take it a day at a time and have fun with it. We are here to assist and enjoy the journey with you! xoxo

Dec 9th 2011
I commented on SimonC's reply:

Thanks SimonC. Will consider it over the course of the day

Dec 9th 2011
I commented on SamGreen's reply:

Would reduced fat cream be acceptable? At 5.55g per tablespoon for full fat cream I would be having a fatty coffee....

Dec 9th 2011
I voted for SamGreen's reply to:

I miss my milky coffee...HELP?

Dec 9th 2011
I asked a question:

The argument FOR sweetners

Guys, I miss my milky coffee so much I am researching the insulin reaction to the ingredients that go into my coffee.... instant coffee - no insulin reaction 50ml Skimmed Milk - pending research...

Dec 9th 2011
I asked a question:

I miss my milky coffee...HELP?

Hi guys, I really miss my 2 cups of milky coffee a day. I usually have them at 11AM and 4PM and I love them. I make them with a teaspoon of instant coffee, either 50ml skimmmed milk or 1 teaspoon...

Dec 9th 2011
I commented on SimonC's reply:

Thanks SimonC... I appreciate your advice. Would you have the cheat day tomorrow or extend to 14 days if you were me? I will reduce exercise to 1...

Dec 9th 2011
I asked a question:

To cheat or not to cheat?

Hi guys, I am a little deflated.... I started the diet on Monday and also kicked off a Biggest Loser inspired exercise program at the same time. 4 days in and I have only lost 1.6 pounds!!!! I...

Dec 9th 2011
I asked a question:

This cheat day I am looking forward to...

Let's get the ball rolling.... I am looking forward to; Muesli An ice cold mango French fries Sugar free soda

Dec 8th 2011
I commented on wombat's reply:

I totally agree with this advice! Aim for 30g Fibre through veg and lentils and your BM will be back within a day!

Dec 8th 2011
I voted for wombat's reply to:

Bathroom Problems!

Dec 8th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: New person with some questions!

I would increase the amount of fibre in my diet if I were you. I would cut out legumes after breakfast and have more veg to get the 30g of fibre that accelerates weightloss. I would also start a f...

Dec 8th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Fast Food?

I would suggest keeping a tupperware lunch tin in your car getting tuna canned in brine (100g = 24g protein), the lettuce and tomato you mentioned earlier and making a quick salad, Rotiserrie chi...

Dec 8th 2011
I asked a question:

Figured it out! How I managed 30g Fibre on SCD!

Hi, Yay! I got the formular! Tons and tons of veg and 100g lentils in the morning. Here is my menu for today and I managed 33g of fibre! That means my BM is coming soon! Cant wait! Breakfast Gr...

Dec 8th 2011