My 4HB Goal: Keepin' it real, 20# recomposition in 14 weeks or less.

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I shared a tip:

Too much water and screenings

So someone tells me today that if a Judge orders a hair or urine toxicology done, that drinking too much water will throw up red flags! Just something to remember... Smiles, Joy (100% mind alter...

Oct 22nd 2011
I voted for 42Wired's reply to:

Gained 6 pounds in Week 2--HELP! :(

Oct 21st 2011
I blogged:

Down 2# this week after long "stall"

Wanted to share with everyone! Jordan still beat my loss this week though-LOL. WAS nice to see scale moving in a direction! Working on the stress piece still, and I think cutting beans mostly h...

Oct 21st 2011
I commented on my reply:

gotcha! Keep on truckin', baby.

Oct 21st 2011
I commented on my reply:

Vtine, Thanks! That is an awesome article (excepting the pie chart at the obttom-LOL). I'm saving that and passing it on to the health teacher at ...

Oct 20th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: coffee with milk or cream?

Heavy cream, 2TBS/day if I recall correctly according to 4HB IF it doens't cause a stall for you. Who is causing you confusion? Love, Joy

Oct 20th 2011
I commented on my reply:

zannix, Since the medications are designed to lower stomach acid and are not working, do you think it is possible you have LOW stomach acid instea...

Oct 20th 2011
I replied to a blog post:

Re: AP: Senate Votes Unlimited Potatoes in Schools

Great. Gotta LOVE that Monsanto GMO monster for population control. http://www.healthfreedomusa.org/?p=10372 Thanks Federal Government, we know your all about the best interest of "the chil...

Oct 19th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Anyone on SCD Has Acid Reflux?

Digesting meat uses alot of acid, and some experts trace reflux to TOO LOW stomach acid. You're probably a Type A blood person also. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/04/25/...

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on my question:

Re: Confounded- almost to week 7:

Doing better with stress relief "work". Scales going in right direction. I added coconut oil for calories and took out beans at this poi...

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on my reply:

You're doing a great job transitioning into SCD, knowing what will get you to full program mode. Super! Thanks for letting me know split peas ARE...

Oct 19th 2011
I voted for JJJ's reply to:

Fat intake

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on JJJ's reply:

yummm.termites.

Oct 19th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Day 2 - Newbie Menu!

Good for you to check in off the bat! Breakfast looks light on protein unless you are using Jumbo eggs. Can you add a turkey sausage or some other meat item in? Peas are cautionary food so you m...

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on zhunt's reply:

I am laughing becasue I thought my collarbones felt more pronounced at one point today before reading your post. (((HUGS)))

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on Susan Oscar Susan Oscar's reply:

Great tips- thanks hawk10!

Oct 19th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

I dropped the ice packs for a bit since that is stressful so to speak. I live in Texas-LOL.

Oct 19th 2011
I liked gretchenlin's question:

Way to designate veterans' answers vs newbies'?

Oct 19th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Way to designate veterans' answers vs newbies'?

Maybe just in the intro email or something asking folks to call themselves new to the site for the first few weeks? When I joined, I tried to answer questions as a newbie, with things like "I...

Oct 19th 2011
I voted for 42Wired's reply to:

Carbs, how much for breakfast?

Oct 18th 2011
I voted for Mags's reply to:

Back to college, back to starting weight

Oct 18th 2011
I commented on 4hbnprog's reply:

coolio- glad it helped. Any tips on using the light? It will be here Wednesday.

Oct 18th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Do You Drink 1.5L Water and Eat 30g Protein Within 30 Mins?

This is impossible to do daily! I did this to get BF reading on scale at the beginning. .75 liter maybe, but not 1.5 AND eat- helltotheno. HUGS Joy

Oct 17th 2011
I replied to a question:

Re: Am I doomed to fail if I've tried 1001 fad diets?

IF you tried the Chihuahua Tootsie Roll diet, 4HB will not work for you. An answer to your question about preparation: read the book, read the forums, read the book, breathe, imagine yourself su...

Oct 17th 2011
I blogged:

Beast activity increased + Stress Strategy

Wow, after the less than stellar results I wrote about in the Confounded: Week 7 cry for input, my Feast Beast really went on alert to try to get in some "variations" and "just a li...

Oct 17th 2011
I commented on gretchenlin's reply:

Gretchen, You are a doll and inspiration yourself, my sweet. After coming from a too few calorie place before 4HB, I have been careful to get ca...

Oct 16th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

I read the article on Omegas. I've been very Omega 3 heavy for quite some time and no grain for months so do not need that protocol. My Omega 6 in...

Oct 16th 2011
I voted for justin's reply to:

Confounded- almost to week 7

Oct 16th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

One thought on the timing of the exercise is this is adrenal resting time for 30 minutes on back everyday (Adrenal Stress- 21st Century Syndrome b...

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on zhunt's reply:

Thanks for sharing that you're in the same 7 week zone as I and not losing a ton either- I feel so not alone! I do think this is mostly the stress...

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on 4hbnprog's reply:

Thanks so much. I'll post my cheat day today since last week's is a blur, and I might miss what it was-LOL.

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on Akane's reply:

Protein, I think this week, my protein was close to 120 several days... I'm going to do some serious tracking, weighing, measuring this week also ...

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on Akane's reply:

my age is 48.

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on Akane's reply:

I'm 5'4" 160, 40% BF-5+ year old Tanita scale. Goal is 25% BF, 125-130 long run. Short goal is 20# recomp in 100 days (early December). Almon...

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on justin's reply:

I knew you'd have some cool strategy- thanks for pushing through the computer crash. My fats and omegas are derned good, but I will reread Tim's t...

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on my question:

Re: Confounded- almost to week 7:

Thanks for al the support and feedback in advance!

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on justin's profile:

thanks for trying- tons of 504 timing out errors today.

Oct 15th 2011
I commented on justin's profile:

Plese reply to my post in Plateaus/Stalling titled "Confounded".

Oct 14th 2011
I replied to a blog post:

Re: One month of glory (and beans!)

I'm so happy for you- you are rocking it! Joy

Oct 14th 2011
I asked a question:

Confounded- almost to week 7

OK, so I bought the thing about us over 40s with multiple kiddos breeder types having more difficulty losing weight. So far 7 weeks in, I've lost not much more than a few pounds and a few inches t...

Oct 14th 2011
I commented on my reply:

Weird, I tried to post this several times, and it just now showed up after trying to test message. Sorry if this shows up 4 more times.

Oct 14th 2011
I replied to a blog post:

Re: I Used to be Fat!

From a formerly addicted soul, I'm keeping it real. All I am writing is "in love" and applies to everyone who name Themselves as Addicted to Anything. You're not battling your Weight, y...

Oct 14th 2011
I commented on JJJ's reply:

F*ck the man and his MSG-LOL

Oct 14th 2011
I commented on my reply:

Actually, test the spaghetti squash as it is not on Tim's original "eat all you want" list. I'm still thinking walnuts are ok despite ...

Oct 12th 2011
I liked Lexi dogon's question:

Interesting observation re: cheat and sleep

Oct 12th 2011
I voted for 42Wired's reply to:

Can I use cocoa powder?

Oct 11th 2011
I commented on Bugzy's reply:

This is a super reply!

Oct 11th 2011
I replied to a tip:

Re: Girl Walks into A Grocery Store

Was there a Priest and/or a Rabbi involved in this grocery store visit? Same thing with even the health food store packaged stuff like salad dressings. Cane this or syrup that...uurgh. Smiles, J...

Oct 11th 2011
I replied to a blog post:

Re: Surviving a Rough Patch

What an awesome learning experience! Thanks for sharing. I read your reply on julie's week off post. It was really cool to read your insight into your experience. HUGS Joy

Oct 11th 2011
I voted for Arelleth's reply to:

Ever fell off???

Oct 11th 2011