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Has anyone tried taking just one garlic pill 1000mg instead of 4 times a day at a smaller dosage? and the same for green tea pill?

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by sassmouth

5-HTP supplements help curb sugar cravings and cheating!

Reply to tip

Hi, everyone! I started SCD last year but had mixed success sticking with it, especially around high-stress periods (college final exams, for example). I would ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Tip by Starlily

Slow Carb + Insanity Workouts

Not sure if anyone is familiar with Insanity workout routine. More info here: http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/insanity.do I've been doing th...

Updated Oct 11th 2012

Question by ashokraju

dizzy after meals

so I've been on this since Thursday and I've noticed that after meals (chicken, lentils and broccoli) I feel a bit dizzy. I've recently been experiencing that fr...

Updated Sep 26th 2012

Question by Liz James

Do you track your water?

If not you might want to. I bought a small notebook and have been tracking my water and a few other things. I found that I was drinking about ten 12oz glasses...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by wombat

Week 2 weight gain

Hi everybody! Well for me week one was awesome: -6lbs, -3 inches, and -1% body fat. I was pretty proud that I only gained .8lbs on cheat day too! Now I'm a touc...

Updated 69 days ago

Question by Griff3rd

what veggies can u eat on the scd?

Is there a list of of the foods u can have on the scd somewhere? Almost through week one and dying to see my #'s but I am getting tired of eggs? Help!

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Chelly

Holiday & Maintenance

Hi, I've been on the Geek To Freak plan four weeks now and pretty happy with the results so far(I'll post my results when I finish my 8-week plan). However I'm...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by eddie1987

Does everyone eat 4 meals a day?

Going back to some of my notes i noticed that my first month results have been my best... i also noticed that for the most part i was only eating 3 meals a day p...

Updated 28 days ago

Question by David Arce

First cheat day - but no weight gain?

Hello there, this is my first question - quite exciting to be honest Yesterday was my first cheat day but instead of gaining weight today, I actually lost a l...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Jens102

Caponata (eggplant) recipe

Hi, here's a link to a great eggplant dish that can be served hot or cold, as a side, or as a main. All ingredients are fine for SCD, no mods needed. An easy to ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by MamaCooks

Happy New Year! Plus new pic

Took this picture and I felt so proud. Receiving this new year 87lbs lighter! thank you all and enjoy your cheat days!!!

Updated Jan 2nd 2013

Question by Juan Pinillos

Occams Protocol for women

Hey there - toally new to this site, but have been following the SCD for about 3 weeks now. Haven't been tracking my results, but I look leaner. I'm just about t...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by edispedis

Is it okay to have 2-2 eggs for Breakfast and Dinner

Hello All, I wanted to ask you if it is okay to have 2 eggs (Omelette or Boiled) in the morning (+5 almonds) for breakfast and 2 boiled eggs at night as my dinne...

Updated Nov 14th 2012

Question by rioclandestine

GOOD NEWS...I know now why No weight/fat loss :)

I finally realized something this week. For a month I have yo-yo between 1 pound. I go up a 1/2 pound, lose 6 oz, up again, down again.....for a whole month. Yes...

Updated Sep 24th 2012

Question by mkr6taclai

What is the HARDEST Thing About SCD?

For me it's absolutely eating within 30 minutes of waking up. It's not that I can't eat that early, it's just that I'm a serial snoozer and sometimes, (especial...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by wearewhatwerepeatedlydo

Cheat Day Misgivings...

I'm nervous and feeling a little bamboozled. Just finished a cheat day that I honestly looked forward to all week, but then I woke up this morning feeling like ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by cassie rawson

Morning protein shake tip.

I wanted to share something I am doing for the early morning/after waking up 30 grams of protein intake recommended. The protein I am using is actually very ea...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by kepoma

Garlic chicken from chinese place okay?

I want to order chinese food, but the ingredients are not listed. do you think garlic chicken would be okay? no rice of course....

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Mags

What is a "Prep Set"?

In the book, Tim mentions that warming up isn't necessary for lifting weights in the Occam's Protocol, but that you should do "prep sets". What is mea...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by rockets19

Kettlebell workout - am I missing something?

Hi all, I just started slow-carbing and want to add the kettlebell workouts to my routine. I've read the Perfect Posterior chapter a couple of times, but altho...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by sam handwich

Sleep Category

I'm thinking the Polyphasic Sleep category should be a subcategory of Sleep or Perfecting Sleep, since most of the sleep topics I'm interested in are from 'Engin...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by justin

Effortless Superhuman and Football

I am 17 and in high school. I want to get stronger and faster for football and I was looking at the effortless superhuman chapter. It said it is the best for a...

Updated Sep 26th 2012

Question by jawsrd

"Will Creatine and Glutamine improve my progress?"

21 y/o female, I'm doing slow carb (day 9) and am interested in adding creatine/glutamine. I CrossFit 2-3x per week or Kettbell swings if I can't make it to the...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by sscaff1

Day 1: What happened to the legumes?

Finished day 1: Got in 4 meals today, had a bit of a hard time this morning with breakfast, ate 4 boiled eggs and a can of tuna, I skipped on the legumes and ve...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by pb1937

Cheat day vs cheat 24 hrs?

Would there be any negative effect from doing your cheat day in certain hours such as 7pm Friday night to 6:59 pm Saturday night as opposed to waking to going be...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by toolsped

Where to get Traumeel IM?

Wife is NP, wanting to do the prolotherapy, biopuncture - any ideas where to get the Traumeel IM? Or Zeel? Can't find it anywhere - only tablets and gel via G...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Jay

Anyone know how to post pics without a URL?

Anyone know how to post pics without a URL? Or, does a URL on my system count (meaning if the pic is in a folder on my system can I post it?)

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Dmayoff Mayoff

Best creatine for PFT training

Training for a law enforcement PFT and want to know what the best creatine to use would be?

Updated 89 days ago

Question by Nolan2332

Athletic or other powdered green super foods?

Anyone else using this? Benefit?

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by springsyeti

Implementing the "other stuff" (cold, lemon water,cinnamon) before diet anyone?

I'm a total newb- I'm still reading and digesting the book- but also "get" the idea of all of the experimentation.... I just bought the book the other...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Pixelpusher

What are your exceptions?

Today I am having a major sweet tooth again, so I treated myself to a cup of unsweetened almond milk with 2 stevia in the raw packets, cinnamon, and vanilla extr...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Vtine311

Please pick me!

I am brand new an waiting for someone to "select" me for their team or something to that effect. Aside from asking to be chosen, not sure how else that...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by mizeriqua

SCD - Day 1

Well, I am starting the diet again after taking a week off to move the scale (in any direction...I just wanted it to move off the plateau!) I am excited and ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by 4hBod

Elaborate on Cheat Day

I'm reading all these things about Cheat Day on this website, and seeing people be more healthy than I am on my diet days. Just a few questions here: 1) If it's...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Unnamed

Occam's vs Geek to Freak?

Which program is better, Occam's or Geek to Freak? I want to build muscle fast, but only have time about twice a week to work out. And I work 9-5 so it's harder ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Louis

peanut butter for lentils?

Greetings, My name is Bob and I started eating slow carb on 4.23.12. After 5 weeks I am down 17lbs. My staple meal has been grilled chicken, lentils and brocco...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by c.w_bob

So I'm on my second week and don't know if I'm on track

So the first week I dropped like 6 lbs, cheat day I gained pretty much all of it back and my cheat day was not even that bad. I had a normal morning as if it was...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by TheIronWil

Breakfast ideas other than eggs?

We've started the Slow Carb diet as a family, which is great--It's easy to keep the right foods in the house and there's the competition element since you don't ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by SNHSNH

2 meals a day?

I'm trying to break through a plateau and one of the things I'm thinking of, is maybe trying to follow my body's natural needs a bit, instead of the diet's rules...

Updated Nov 28th 2012

Question by Alon Tako

Freaked Out - Can't Sleep!

Has this happened to anyone else? OK - BEFORE I got on this diet, I was extremely tired throughout the day, and I would struggle to stay awake after 10.30PM. Si...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by zannix

Week 4 updates

Today is the end of week 4 of SCD. I have lost 4 lbs (hopefully all fat), but only 1 TI. I am disappointed with the TI, happy about the weight loss. Anyways, ...

Updated Nov 1st 2012

Question by daisyrains

First Week Results

Okay, so my first week is in the books (sort of). It hasn't technically been a full week since I started on Monday and it is now Friday but cheat day is tomorrow...

Updated Dec 1st 2012

Question by Nathan Richer

One Pill PAGG stack?

There are websites that offer the AGG and the PAG in one pill, so you only need to take 4 pills a day. Seeing as I am having issues finding supplements in Canada...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by prettypistolx

Love Your Black Coffee!

I was a latte drinking machine before starting 4HB. I would be hitting Starbucks every morning. Giving that up was a hell of a task for me. Here are two things I...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Josh Kocurek

Is this organic soy product okay?

Hello fellow 4HB-ers, I have this Organic Soy Milk product at home http://countryfarmorganics.com/cfo/prod.asp?prodid=52&sltcat=7&cat0... The link says that it...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by deathinc

How much protein can i eat with a meal?

Hey everyone so i know my questions are never ending lol...sorry. So next week and some of this week I want to try eliminating beans for lunch and breakfast. I ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by NicoleB

How do you schedule Occam's, Kettlebells, and abs workouts?

Hi, I have been on the slo-carb since 02/07/11 and have been seeing some pretty decent results. 10 lbs in 18 days, or about 1/2+ pound per day averaged over the ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Carp

Lactose-free milk

If lactose is the reason why we stay off dairy products, then is it okay to drink low fat, lactose-free milk?

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by bcbalingit

4-Hour-Chef & Sweet Potatoes

Hey all, Making my way through 4 Hour Chef, and on at least 2 (but possibly 3) Tim makes or uses Sweet Potatoes with no reference to cheat day...did these foods...

Updated Feb 6th 2013

Question by Dmayoff Mayoff