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Hi everyone! Well I have FINALLY built up the courage to put together a before and IN-PROGRESS photo collage of myself. I HOPE this works!! Please be gentle. This isn't the MOST recent pic but I'm only truly 2 lbs lower than the pic I put up! My BEFORE and February 2012 In-Progress Pics I apologize for all those...

Hey everyone! I just started on the slow-carb diet this week and so far so good! I have been sticking to the plan and feeling really great. I also exercise quite a bit-- going back and forth between hot yoga and cardio/weights. This diet seems very similar to the Adkins diet just from what I have read about it because I ...

Does this diet lifestyle change work if you're super overweight? For instance 303 lbs and 5'5" tall female? I see a lot of people who are 200-250 and the higher end tend to be tall men not short women posting in various forums & stuff but not many who are really really big and wanting to change their lives. Can any...

Back in March 2009 I was surfing the Internet looking for new ideas on how to loose weight and I stumbled upon Tim Ferris' blog. As they say the rest is history... Fall 2007 December 2008 at 348 Pounds December 2010 at 260 Pounds Here is a pic that I took last weekend Right now I am about 5 pounds or...

Tomorrow I'm going to have my first 'cheat day' or 'carb loading' day which apparently are 2 different things. My leptin levels are probably so low that my metabolism has slowed. Plus I've gone god-knows-how-long without bread alcohol and caffeine and I think I've earned it. Everything I read does confirm the 'cheat day' ...

I started slow carb in the beginning on the year and it has certainly put me through a journey. It has changed my views of food forever in some ways for the better and in others for the worse. I started out at about 132 pounds 5'3 woman and was able to get down to 120 something ive only dreamed of for years. I decided ...

This is a post for those of us doing SCD with lots of weight to lose 100 lbs in my case who have a long and distinguished history of overeating. In short if you are someone who is used to overeating this eating plan will work better if you monitor portions and identify a daily caloric goal below your maintenance calor...

Any ideas for breakfast that are quick? I can cook 3 eggs but hard to eat in the car when Im driving It hard enough to get up shower dry hair make up etc and feed myself I usually always drank my breakfast or ate a bar of some sort

In The 4-Hour Body Ferriss described the Harajuku moment as "an epiphany that turns a nice-to-have into a must-have." What was your harajuku moment? If you haven't had one how do you motivate yourself to stay with the diet? I think hearing everyone's different stories would be motivating

I was just wondering if eating too much beans can halt your weight loss because it makes me feel sooo heavy after eating them. I eat them because they do help make me feel full but how much is too much and how many times a day should i eat them??

You know how it is you either see some hunk or femme fatale on screen with a crazy delicious bod and you think ''That meat-suit would look good on me.'' Whether it's losing weight or buffing up do you have a celebrity type that you base your ideal body figure on or look to for inspiration? Brad Pitt from Fight Club? Gera...

I've been carrying around the book and I've been reading it here and there. However I haven't started anything. I don't need to loose weight but I need to get the belly fat down. How did you start? What Motivated you all to begin? It seem very overwhelming. I have told other's about the book and its a good read.

I'm 7 weeks in and have lost 2 inches on my waist 7 lbs on the scale and the results are noticeable. They're not drastic changes but noticeable. So why am I doubting that this SCD along with the Building the Perfect Posterior is working? I look at my 'before picture and it's not that different' but clothes fit better peopl...

Why are there so many questions asked that are clearly answered in the book? I always see people asking if wheat bread is okay or if sweet potatos are okay? I understand there are areas that are not covered in the book but some questions make me laugh / cry sometime.

There is a lot being written now about the role of Leptin and Leptin Resistance in obesity and many other metabolic related conditions that is well worth knowing something about if you are into re-forming your body. It also has answered for me a lot of the questions about how come the 4HB approach works the way it does. W...

I am getting tired of people thinking they should be losing weight faster. Most of us have been overweight for years. Now that we've found a way to get healthy and lose the extra pounds many bloggers are in a rush. 5 pounds a week is not healthy. I say give it some time. Why do you have to lose it so quickly? How lon...

Today I officially made the 30 day mark on the plan. As I am finishing up my fifth week I wanted to reply and add some encouragement because the last two weeks I have been discouraged but now am excited again. I understand that Tim says the program kicks in for women between week 4 and 5. I am a 52 year old women 5'1"....

Believe it or not until I had pictures taken I could NOT see any change in myself. The scales and the tape measure said I was changing but I just couldn't "see" it. I really recommend taking pictures like these to confirm. Start Date December 29th 2010 - weight 93.3 kg 205.6lbs - body fat 45.3 horrifying! Pictures ta...

What has everyone found to be the most effective way of holding yourself accountable to you goals?

Hey everyone! I managed to stick to SCD without any cheating on non-cheat days for 4 weeks. Then I just became so annoyed by the fact that I can't have dinner at my friends/family because it's almost never SCD-friendly it feels pretty ungrateful not being able to take a single bite of what they cooked up for you. Add to t...

Like many people on here I am sure after seeing such progress over a week without diet flaws it is hard to bring myself to eat foods that I know are not to protocol. However this week I made sure to be very strict with what I ate so that I could enjoy myself on my cheat day and let me say it was marvelous. To be honest ...

I had a shit day. Started out really well. I had a cheat day on Sunday and wasn't feeling totally derailed on Monday morning. I worked the overnight shift on Monday night and made it through the day Tuesday. Then my ex picked a fight with me regarding the kids and my husband fought with his brother which trickled down to fi...

I hate my body. I'm 16 and I've reached over 300 pounds. 314 to be exact. I hate myself for not being able to show the bit of self control needed to say no to that extra piece of cake. I've come to envy the world and everybody around me because all of them are thin something I don't even know if I'll ever experience anymore...

This is my first day starting the SCD so I got all of my measurements and weight this morning. I must say I was shocked! Weight 238 Left Arm 17" Thigh 28" Waist 43" Hips 46" Chest 50" I am no 36 - 24- 36 that's for sure! Mooooo! Being a 31 year old female I absolutely despise these numbers. I am 101 lbs higher...

I'm still at 132 this week as was last week i also took a measurement last week on thursday morning and it was also 132..I'm about 5'5 male Note Even though i'm 132 i still have body fat which my goal was to get rid of no i don't have calipers and stuff i don't know any other measurements Total change has been about 12...

Hi Everyone I'm a female 5'7'' and my starting weight was 194.8 . Today is my 17 th day on the diet and I have lost 5 pounds so far. I'm just wondering how much each one of you have lost so far and which way do you use to measure fat loss percentage?

Did anyone break down today and sugar up? no sugar for me so far today! I'd imagine its going to be a real challenge for those with kiddies and candy in the house! Keep the goal in mind! xo

I've seen a lot of amazing stories and journeys as of late and they are very inspirational to not just me but to others here working toward their goals. I want to share my story. Just some background Until 5 years ago I was the stereotypical American kid. Since I was young I was made fun of because of my weight and ...

Hi" I know book says should at eat about 4 hour intervals I have breakfast about 6.30 but won't have lunch til 12 o'clock. As I have a big 4hb breakfast I'm not too hungry before that. Afraid can't have lunch at work any earlier. Even though don't need should I have a snack or 5 and half hours between meals going to have...

From what I've read/been told cheat days should be all out caloric MAYHEM. I am SO up for that challenge. My husband and I chose Sunday as our cheat day because we're taking his mother out to brunch and it just makes sense. So here is the plan Regular SCD breakfast upon waking Brunch at an Inn----sausage pancakes coff...

Good news to start off with I fell off but Im back on track What happened to me is really interresting and so I decided to share this experience with you guys as this whole community feels more like some sort of family!! After 5 weeks when Id been really strict with the diet I started to retain enormous amounts o...

I'm trying a new thing this weekend because of this article http//www.fourhourbodycouple.com/2012/02/06/new-slow-carb-hack-for... I'm just interested in seeing what it will feel like and if my post-cheat gain will be smaller this time. I usually go up 3-5 lbs from Friday morning to Monday morning. I only weigh myself at ...

so im definetly not hungry. i eat lots of salad and lean beef and chicken. but i always find myself eating when I'm bored or procrastinating from doing my uni assignments. not horrible unhealthy foods but just more lean meat from the fridge ive tried drinking lots of water and tea but i just find myself eating it and fe...

well im on day 4 without any sugar what so ever craving the sugar but not going to give in only three more days till cheat day then i will use a little creamer vanilla

I've only been on SCD for two weeks but already down 6 pounds and almost an inch around my waist. Very happy with that result. I have slowed down my gym routine fairly dramatically too - doing only the A/B workouts the book suggests which consist of 1 set of 2-3 exercises. I have only been doing this workouts as Tim sugge...

Hi my name is Kristen. I am joining after my boyfriend jthornton89 had signed up. I am 22almost 23 and have been dieting since I was 8 years old. I am finally ready to lose the weight for myself and just myself. Its very liberating and exciting! We have been doing the slow carb diet for a week now and I've lost 7 pounds an...

Hello fellow 4HB'ers Approximately 4 weeks ago I was on Day 24 of my 4HB meal plan. I've since fallen off the wagon and am finding it difficult to stay consistent. I'll start on 4HB meals and make it to only like day 4. Lots of starting and stopping. It's like I've lost momentum. Work and family functions filipino f...

Hi everyone it's my 16th day on the SCD and I am so excited! A little about me I'm a 50 year old woman yikes! but most people think I'm about 40. Lol. I've always been thin 115-120 lbs and some people may think I still am. About 3 years ago due to my hormones changing and my thyroid taking a major dump I gained abou...

i do follow the SCD but i keep on thinking of snacks especially 2 hours after dinner i just want to have something in my mouth i'm not hungry but i just WANT to eat not NEED to eat. is it okay to snack? or is it better nor to? if it is better not to how do you stop yourself from snacking? thanks

According to the Mayo clinic "Artificial sweeteners don't affect your blood sugar level. In fact most artificial sweeteners are considered "free foods" because they don't count as a carbohydrate a fat or any other diabetes exchange. Remember however other ingredients in foods containing artificial sweeteners can still af...

Hey there - After years of simply being neither unhappy nor content with my body I simply let things stay the way they were convinced that I couldn't build muscle. After reading Tim's book and getting over some insecurities I've decided to push myself to a new physical mental and spiritual peak. I'm hoping to learn a lo...

Right I dont know Tim Ferris or actually anyone on this forum. besides the few questions i've answered so didnt want this to come off as a plug for the book or whatever. Here's the deal I've lost 20KG thats 44 pounds or 3 stone. I've been taking the 4hb serious for about 3 months now and I love it Ive lost so many inc...

Hi I'm a 28 yo female 5'9'' and was 220.6 pounds when I started. After my first week on the diet I lost 6.7 pounds and had my first cheat day yesterday where I gained back 4.1 pounds. I'm joining the forum so I can share my story but also be motivated by others! My goal weight is 160 pounds and I'm hoping to make signi...

So people - how much beans do you eat for a meal? I ask this because I saw a carb-chart somewhere on this site and it says that maintaining your daily carb intake below 100g / day is best for weight loss. My 800g bean can lasts 2 days. That means Im averaging 400g of beans per day. Because I eat them with each of my ...

Hello all! I just wanted to write up a quick blog post on my idle thoughts as I travel through my journey. Living in Chicagoland and losing upwards of 80 lbs I did not notice how much of a significant physical change I've went through UNTIL NOW! It's getting COLD! And you know what I find myself shivering/cold/toes s...

My little one has a wonderful habit of waking me up around 330 am about once a week. It usually requires me to be up for at least an hour sometimes more. Should I eat my breakfast when he wakes me up or hope that I can get back to sleep and it eat it after I wake up a second time?

Hello everyone! I am here with another question. My cheat day is accidentally "moving" during week is it okay? Or I should make it strict to 1 day for example Saturday Friday Sunday etc. for the time being? I will be glad to move it as I please due to various circumstances a party/eating out in Japanese restaurant/birt...

I've gone 17lbs total in two months but practically all of that was in the first month. For the last 20 days I've been bouncing between 247 and 244 lbs and I can't figure out why. For breakfast between 730am - 830am I would eat what Tim recommended in the book spinach egg whites salsa but I cannot stand eggs. They ...

Any hints to make lentils taste good for breakfast? Ive only just started to try the slow carb diet. I tried some today with scrambled egg and really didnt like them. Any hints how to make them nice? thank Jon