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Maintaining your goal weight

So a little background on me: I’m a 30 year old female, am 5’6” and weigh 155 right now. At my highest weight I was 185 and I was down to 145 about 6 month...

Updated 8 hours ago

Question by TamilTigress

wine but no liqueur?

I am new in the 4HB and was just curious as to why I can have red wine but not a sugar free alcohol drink?

Updated 8 hours ago

Question by Karinna Serantes

Strange and unpleasant physical exhaustion

Last two weeks I encounter some weird and strange, and, alas, unpleasant physical exhaustion. According to my records (weight, TI) nothing really changed. I have...

Updated 8 hours ago

Question by Alexander

2nd week scale not really moving?

I am in my second week of the diet and last week i saw almost immediate progress and this week I am not seeing the scale budge? Is this normal? any suggestions o...

Updated 9 hours ago

Question by Karinna Serantes

Illness and 4HB

Just a quick question, I'm currently suffering quite badly with Sinusitis and Hayfever - basically I've been bed ridden for a couple of days and while I've been ...

Updated 16 hours ago

Question by Rob Chalmers

Vegetables

Hello all! I'm new here. I would just like to know if you have to eat veggies on the SCD? Can I eat only beans and meat?

Updated 1 day ago

Question by Niecey Arnett

Struggling with cheat day

Today is my second cheat day and I love having the day off to enjoy treats. However, I'm really struggling with the volume of food I can actuality eat now. I now...

Updated 1 day ago

Question by Nicola Davison

SCD for children?

I couldn't find this question in search anywhere. SCD is a change of lifestyle for me.. and slowly but surely things are leaving my cabinets that are very off li...

Updated 1 day ago

Question by Lauren Featherstone

Diabetes and 4HB

Hi , I have been following the 4HB SCD for last 5 months I am primarily a vegetarian and have now added Eggs to it . having 4 boiled organic whole eggs ( wi...

Updated 1 day ago

Question by Srinivas Rao

TIP: your "fermented" foods aren't

I don't know if you guys already know this but I figure I'd share anyways since there seems to be a wealth of misinformation making people waste their money. I'...

Updated 1 day ago

Question by JJJ

SCD'ing in Japan

Hi All I'm off to Japan in a couple of weeks on business and was looking for some advice/insight about possible choices for food out there. I have never been to...

Updated 1 day ago

Question by Joel Davison

Checking to see if this Protien was ok to use ?

http://www.amway.com/Shop/Product/Product.aspx/NUTRILITE-All-Plant-... This is an AMWAY product i was told was good , Not that i am a vegetarian . But i recentl...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Rahul Barua

Blog? Success! Cheat day three

Well today is a great day! One, it's cheat day!! Two, I took my measurements today. I lost 5 inches this week (total,all over) and lost 1lb on the scale. After y...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Stefanie Marie

One year! Fit-aversary!

Hello fellow slow-carbers! It is official! I have completed one year on SCD! boy what changes I've gone through! 2012 was one of the roughest years I've had a...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Juan Pinillos

Protein bar

Ok so next weekend I am staying in a place where I pretty much have to cheat (its a long story) one thing that would help me is if someone can recommend a low ca...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Christopher Van Gompel

RECIPE JACKPOT!!!

I was on tumblr lookin around for sous vide stuff and I stumbled across this tumblr. Nom Nom Paleo The woman who runs it is a great blogger and the recipes p...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Beaver

Are legumes a must ?

What if i eat the following: meal 1 - 3 eggs fried in sunflower oil(like 20 grams), 1 medium tomato, eggplant( i cook it in the oven for like 1 hour then mash it...

Updated 2 days ago

Question by Bogdan Ioan

Non-dairy coffee creamers without sweeteners

So I know everyone says you can't have non-dairy coffee creamers, but most of them say it is because there is sugar in it. I found one that is 0 sugars and no ot...

Updated 3 days ago

Question by Stephanie French

2 months progress Vegetarian

Hello! It is about time for me to join this community after 2 months of SCD! I am happy to read everyone's posts and contributions, so I am hoping I can contribu...

Updated 3 days ago

Question by Vasja Petkovska

Slow-carb foods allowed / not allowed

Can someone please post a comprehensive list of exactly what foods are allowed and not allowed on the slow-carb diet? I keep hearing contradicting things and jus...

Updated 3 days ago

Question by rafaeld

On average, how long does it take everyone to lose the cheat day weight gain

I have noticed that I don't loose all my cheat day (saturdays) weight until either Wednesday-Thursday and sometimes not even until Friday. What is everyone else ...

Updated 4 days ago

Question by Luis Mejia

Need Help!! Week three. Questions and frustrations

This is the second time I am writting this (I just can't catch a break). I have been on the SCD for three weeks. I am a women, 5 3' 163lbs very active and have ...

Updated 5 days ago

Question by Stefanie Marie

Can I have nooodles?

No it's not a typo, we have these all natural nooodles (http://www.nooodle.com/) that have no calories, 1 carb, no fat, no soy and no gluten. I've been following...

Updated 5 days ago

Question by Brian Michael

Protein explosion! Turkey bacon, chicken, ground beef and beans?!!

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Prepare yourselves for this! Totally slow carb compliant and probably the most amazing thing you have had in a while! Could not believe how good these turned out...

Updated 5 days ago

Tip by Stephanie French

Wheat Protein Isolate?

I just purchased a wheat protein isolate as an alternative to Whey. I have read some negative things about whey protein on this forum and am wondering if this is...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Jordan Sokolowski-Perez

Suggestions for downward movement

Greetings everyone.. I'm new here (obviously) and have recently started the 4hb plan and have a few questions and/or concerns So I've been on this for 3weeks and...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Brandon CruzZavala

Any ideas for snacks

Looking for new snacks (right now, nuts and beef jerky are the only snacks I eat). Any ideas welcome.

Updated 6 days ago

Question by gettinskinny

Coffee: My mini-experiment

My background... I've been on this diet since June. I've done well, but have been in maintenance mode since the holidays... A few weeks ago, I decided to kick th...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Dylan Tomlinson

no gym solution ?

My goal is get body ripped athletic. i want to ask can uses Insanity to four hour ? or what body exercises to build muscle . thanks

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Pham Tu

alcohol drinks wisky :)

Hello, me again i am so happy in my 2 week, i lost 2.5 kilos still going and now my husband is on too So, we have 2 questions, - do anyone drinks wisky on...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Bolsa Fashinista

Accountability buddy

I'm starting the slow carb plan on Monday 17th June with the aim of losing 28lbs of fat. I'm 5 feet 5 and 145lbs and am now EXTREMELY motivated to do this, so if...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by B Stewart

can I have Splenda?

I am on day 4 and I am wondering if I can one splenda in my otherwise black coffee?

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Karinna Serantes

Female Failure - One Month In...

Although my skin has cleared up significantly and my sugar cravings are extremely under control for about 8 days at a time, I have not lost any weight??? However...

Updated 6 days ago

Question by Jackee Hintz Wolfrey-Koerner

GET OVER THE CHEAT DAY WEIGHT!

Second week in a row that it takes me 3 full days to get down to my pre-cheat day weight (mon, tues, wednes) This morning finally down to 279 again. I have been ...

Updated 7 days ago

Question by Falcon76

SCD is changing my alcohol habits

Just wanted to share some thoughts about how doing SCD goes along with my alcohol habits and preferences. I'm Russian and drinking heavily is in my veins, alas...

Updated 7 days ago

Tip by Alexander

Adjustments for Women? No success so far...

I've been following the slow-carb diet for 8 weeks now. I've read & re-read the book, I take the supplements, and I am strict about what I eat. My boyfriend ...

Updated 7 days ago

Question by Laura Ramsey

Week 14 - 2 day cheat ... Ahhhh

So I've been feeling so great... Clothes feeling better, down 27 total pounds, head held high, but I cheated for 2 days, yesterday and today, and I'm freaking ou...

Updated 8 days ago

Question by jhladki

2 day in...having trouble!

Hey everyone! I just joined the forum and have already seen awesome stuff! Right now I'm only on my second day, and the only problem I have is eating enough. M...

Updated 8 days ago

Question by coolbeans

Cheat meal vs cheat day?

What do you think about a cheat meal vs a cheat day? I've been seeing great results, and I'm wondering if I can get more results faster by taking it easy on the ...

Updated 8 days ago

Question by Chris Cas

food intolerance

does Tim say anything about developing a food intolerance over time while eating mostly the same products? I think it is a serious problem even when we have a bi...

Updated 8 days ago

Question by koloryczerni

huge hunger after meals?

I don't know why but I feel a huge hunger after meals. That relates to meals that consist of beans (100g), veggies (100g) and a 100g of protein like salmon, chic...

Updated 8 days ago

Question by koloryczerni

Help! It's not working, meal plan, tips needed pls

OK so it feels like i've been on SCD for AAAAAAAAAAAAGES! I am stuck in a rut. 5'7'' around 10 stone, I want to get to 9.7 and about 20% BF This is the cycle I...

Updated 9 days ago

Question by clemmyx

ReStarting

Ok Last year I went on the 4HB to try and drag down my weight from 205 (14st9). As I race karts weight is a big performance disadvantage. after about 3 weeks I ...

Updated 9 days ago

Question by Rob Chalmers

Lemons and limes

Any consensus on using fresh lemons or limes as dressing in salad? I only mean like half a lemon or lime squeezed in. I have been using it with a bit of olive oi...

Updated 9 days ago

Question by Rj Rogers

Inspiration needed!

I have been trying this for 3 weeks now and I haven't lost any weight since week one. I am beginning to doubt it will work and I need some reassurance. I have ...

Updated 9 days ago

Question by Michael Janssen

Allergic to eggs!

Need some ideas for breakfast ? How about a protein shake? How do I make?

Updated 10 days ago

Question by Alison Davis

Can I have nooodles?

No it's not a typo, we have these all natural nooodles (http://www.nooodle.com/) that have no calories, 1 carb, no fat, no soy and no gluten. I've been following...

Updated 10 days ago

Question by Brian Michael

3.6 LB weight gain!

Pretty much ready to kill myself right now! Need some advice for next week. I'd like to drop all of the weight (shouldn't be hard if I follow the diet, my first...

Updated 10 days ago

Question by 4hourRookie

doing cardio\sport on SCD

Hey guys, I've been on the SCD for 3 months now. At first I was doing minimal cardio, mainly weight training 4 times a week whilst on SCD. I went down from 98 ...

Updated 10 days ago

Question by garystewart51

Diet/Sugar questions

Hey everyone! Just had a few questions pertaining to the diet: - I really enjoy corn and lima beans with butter... do you think corn will stall fat loss? The li...

Updated 11 days ago

Question by Michelle Sleiman