My 4HB Goal: My first goal is to be under 200 lbs. for the first time in 3 years. My highest weight was last Summer when I hit 245lbs. and got totally fed up. I'm almost 29, 5'10" and I started 4HB at 228 lbs and est. 36% BF.

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I replied to a question:

Re: Weight loss - 5 lbs muscle, 5 lbs fat

Hey there, What's your diet like? Think you could post a daily intake for us so we can get a better idea of what might be happening? Thanks!

Mar 21st 2012
I replied to a blog post:

Re: Akane's Before/After Pictures :)

AMAZING work! Thanks for posting and inspiring us all.

Mar 21st 2012
I replied to a question:

Re: meat and portions?

When first starting out, I just totally ignored portions. I figured I was giving my body a chance to adapt to a new eating style without it also feeling like it was "starving" - so I was...

Sep 8th 2011
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Re: 30g for breakfast?!

My husband was not a breakfast eater before we started 4HB and he had the same problem. We did an egg white protein shake upon waking for him, and I ate my 4HB breakfast. Eventually, his body got...

Sep 8th 2011
I commented on gretchenlin's reply:

I agree, you might not be getting enough fat. Eat some more salad and add some good oil. And nuts are great - I esp. love a few raw almonds. Th...

Sep 8th 2011
I voted for gretchenlin's reply to:

Occasional Fruit

Sep 8th 2011
I commented on Member's reply:

Yes, I did and it didn't stall me at all.

Sep 8th 2011
I commented on my profile:

As of today, I am 30lbs. down from my highest weight (245 last June) and 10 of those lbs. is just in the last six weeks with 4HB. Hooray!!

Sep 8th 2011
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Re: A quick Thanks

Congrats!!!

Aug 29th 2011
I voted for TravelinLight's reply to:

Best protein shake brand

Aug 29th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Morning nausea problems

I can't take ANY supplements on an empty stomach I'll be "revisiting" them about half an hour later. Try to take them with breakfast instead.

Aug 25th 2011
I liked ckcreations hansen's question:

2 month Update with pics

Aug 25th 2011
I blogged:

Interesting Calorie Observation

I'd been tracking my calories & nutrition using LoseIt.com before starting SCD and really enjoy the application, so I decided to keep it up during the diet even though Tim says we don't have...

Aug 25th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Daydreaming of coffee?

Some people use Stevia, but I've found that after a day or two of using just the cinnamon (and maybe a little vanilla extract) in my coffee, the cinnamon tastes pretty sweet and I don't need a swe...

Aug 25th 2011
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Re: Cooking in bulk for the week?

I like to hardboil a bunch of eggs to have easy snacks on hand. Chili is always a good bet, as is chopping up some veggie sticks and putting them in individual plastic bags to take to work or out ...

Aug 25th 2011
I commented on TeaLove's reply:

Tea, I don't care what the correct grammar is. Quiches is my new favorite word.

Aug 25th 2011
I voted for alwayzhungry's reply to:

Newbie OOPS!!

Aug 24th 2011
I commented on my profile:

I had four whole days off the wagon last week, and went up a few pounds to 223.4 lbs. However, I still lost a few inches! Total loss so far: 4....

Aug 23rd 2011
I voted for thommanoa's reply to:

Entrenched beliefs

Aug 23rd 2011
I voted for shane's reply to:

How do you 4HBers get your fiber?

Aug 17th 2011
I liked spotlightmama's question:

Member intro: 2 weeks in, already seeing results!

Aug 12th 2011
I replied to a blog post:

Re: Member intro: Just starting!

Welcome, welcome! And almost anything you can think of has either already been answered here (the search bar is my best friend) or WILL be answered quickly and well by the awesome contributors he...

Aug 12th 2011
I commented on Shery's reply:

Agreed. Part of the point of the movie was highlighting the sexual politics and "little girlifying" of the dancers. That scene is creep...

Aug 12th 2011
I voted for Shery's reply to:

'Black Swan' film used Tim's homework assignment!

Aug 12th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: cravings? this might help you get by...

Oh my gosh, this is CRACKING me up today. Thank you!

Aug 11th 2011
I voted for 4HourBod's reply to:

Just to Say Thanks

Aug 10th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Member intro: just starting and im a little lost

I think if you're doing totally homemade chili you will still be ok. It's the canned/jarred tomato sauces that can really get you in trouble because they have so much added sugar.

Aug 10th 2011
I voted for Minnesota's reply to:

Temporary fast?

Aug 10th 2011
I liked JJJ's question:

TIP: your "fermented" foods aren't

Aug 10th 2011
I liked Agent.Luv's question:

Psychological Benefits of "Free Day"

Aug 9th 2011
I blogged:

Just to Say Thanks

I just want you all to know that this forum has been SO critical in me sticking with this plan for the last 3 weeks. I check in here first every time I have a concern, question, or just want to f...

Aug 9th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Common Mistakes?

I'm just starting week 3, so thought I'd share what I've found so far: - Corn is a grain and not a veggie, I'm not sure why people want us to think it's a vegetable. Tim says it's allowed &quo...

Aug 9th 2011
I voted for DreamerInDogpatch's reply to:

Cold lunch ideas?

Aug 9th 2011
I voted for jkeatingcolumbusohio's reply to:

Interesting Article on Cold Therapy

Aug 8th 2011
I commented on Minnesota's reply:

Thank you Jones!

Aug 6th 2011
I commented on mushin3212's reply:

Thanks Chris!

Aug 6th 2011
I voted for Maria Rider's reply to:

Slow Carb, but legumes and vegetables have carbs

Aug 6th 2011
I voted for candacey's reply to:

What is the "end-game" ?

Aug 6th 2011
I commented on my profile:

End of week 2, binge day today. Took measurements after a.m. water but before breakfast. Loss this week: 3.8 lbs. and 4.875 in. Total Loss: 6...

Aug 6th 2011
I commented on TeaLove's reply:

I dunno...some of them are yummy looking at first (like the bbq episode we just watched) but then he does something like eat 12 of the hottest win...

Aug 6th 2011
I liked 4HourBod's question:

@name and #hashtags

Aug 4th 2011
I voted for tezzayk's reply to:

Weight gain after cheat day

Aug 4th 2011
I commented on SPQR's reply:

I agree, definitely keep track of measurements and not just the number on the scale - in my first week I only lost 2lbs. but had ALSO lost almost ...

Aug 4th 2011
I commented on my profile:

Binge day was on Saturday, and it took until Tuesday evening for my weight to be back at pre-binge weight. Now, on Thursday, seeing some significan...

Aug 4th 2011
I liked Uncletoucan's question:

Goodbye Skinny Fat Man

Aug 4th 2011
I liked Tyler21's question:

I just wanted to share this with you

Aug 4th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: SCD decisions based on blood type?

The science behind the "Eat Right For Your Type" is pretty shoddy, actually. Which is to say, there's very little actual scientific documentation associated with the book - so I'd take a...

Aug 3rd 2011
I asked a question:

Fun Tip to get rid of Cravings

Hey guys & gals, Just thought I'd share a fun tip that hubs and I discovered the other night. Netflix is now streaming that show "Man Vs. Food" where this guy Adam travels the U.S. ...

Aug 3rd 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Vegetable Juicing

I'm an avid juicer, and LOVE my green veggie juices, so I don't really want to do without them. I'd suggest basing your juice on a leafy green (like Kale) and then adding maybe one carrot. A grea...

Aug 3rd 2011
I asked a question:

Couples on 4HB

I would love to connect with some people who are doing 4HB with a partner. My husband and I are just starting week 2 - I am so jealous because he dropped 11lbs. in the first week and I went down ...

Aug 3rd 2011