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im doing the last 5-10lbs part of the diet, how long is safe and helthy to continue this for?

Ive been doing the last 5-10lbs for a week now and am noticing great results! i have a couple of questions: 1) No carbs are included in this part of the progra...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by guy bullerwell

Post-cheat swelling and hunger?

I have had 2 interesting things the day after cheat day (or "Anything Day", as I prefer to call it. Mine are on Saturdays). One, I have incredible sw...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by gretchenlin

Six Pack'd Challengers: Daily Challenge List

For everyone participating in our Get Six Pack'd in a Month Challenge, here's a complete list of all the days available so far. You can check back here to get t...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by LauraCox

On Slow-Carb can I eat Maca Powder or Goji Berries?

Hi there, I just started the slow carb diet and I want to know if I can eat maca and goji berries. I usually eat 1 tablespon of pulverized maca and 30 goji berr...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by LK5

Can I trust my inch loss?

Hi guys, So I don't mean to be negative buuuuut... I have stayed about the same weight... average maybe a pound or two loss, but "apparently" my measu...

Updated Jan 19th 2013

Question by Margarethe Albertyn

Valid counterargument on insulin?

Hi, I've been doing the slow carb diet since Apr 1 and have seen progress. I lost 5 pounds in the first week alone. I've been trying to understand the science be...

Updated 30 days ago

Question by rkm

what do you think of my diet??

I have been doing this for about 10 days now, the first week was hard but now its fairly easy. Breakfast: 2 slices of lean ham 3-4 whole eggs scrambled Lunch: ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by douglashunter

New to SCD.

Hi there! I've just started the SCD. Here's some starting stats: Female Age- 20 Height- 5'2" Weight- 145lb Inches: Right Arm- 11.5" Left Arm- 11.5&quo...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Kar.B

What to do next

I am ending my second month of the 4BD and would like some feedback. I started at 135 lbs and have dropped 10 and lost about an inch off my waist. 125 is a goo...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by heartinga

Slowish Carb Oatmeal ;)

Ok so this is not perfectly slow carb, but it is a pretty good substitute for oatmeal I think. You need: 6tsp Chia Seeds 1 tbsp peanutbutter 1/2 cup milk (almond...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Cat34

Alternative to Leg Press/Squats (Occam's Protocol)?

I've just started following the machine workout routine. However, the gym in my buidling is very limited. It has no leg press and no free weights/dumbbells, so I...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by point break

Cheat Day No-No's

How out of control do you guys all go on cheat day? Tomorrow will be my first, and I understand I should start the morning like a normal day, but I assume it sho...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jkolton

Trader Joes Refried "Salsa Style" beans

Hi there! I really like the Trader Joes Salsa Style Refried Beans, I noticed that the can said there were 2g of sugars, however the ingredients are: organic pin...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by lalasf

Upset Stomach on Cheat Day

I'm only a month in, but EVERY cheat day--I start off with eggs and coffee. Then by dinner I can either not eat or feel really sick and have a horrible upset st...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jennyncampbell

Diabetes and cheat days

Hello all, Are there any Type 2 diabetics here? If so, are you able to still cheat once a week and keep your sugar under control?

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by traughber

Giving up artificial sweeteners

I decided this week I would give up artificial sweeteners altogether and see if this increases my results. Since I started the diet, I've still been having Sple...

Updated 4 days ago

Question by Emma Chace

Is coconut cream or milk ok to eat?

Updated Jan 26th 2013

Question by jekku

Supplement timing with G2F

In the book Tim consumes NO-xplode in the morning but doesn't say what time he works out. I've consumed the two scoops in the morning as a coffee replacement bu...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by cashmoneyatl

Can't keep breakfast down

Hi all, First of all, this forum is wonderful. I've been reading through it and have gotten so much helpful information. I'm on day 5 of SCD and I'm having a...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by dexters

That awkward moment...

when you cherish the moment you brush your teeth because of the toothpaste flavor... anyone else?

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by Francisco Bento

SCD friendly cough drops?

ive had issues stalling with artificial sweetener except stevia, so now I have a sore throat Am wondering if there's any cough drops I can hAve. I'm traveling s...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by LoLo

wonder if i am eating too much

I just finished week three and I am down the same 8 pounds I was at the end of week one. I don't cheat, but I am not measuring how much of anything I eat, and s...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by sunseal

Missed a week on Occams

Hi, I was recently away from my regular gym and couldn't do the standardised workout that I usually do for Occams. I did all the exercises, but the weights had ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by phate

Where to find a good home scale?

My bathroom scale shows different weights from the minute to the other, on the same person and same circumstances. Doing some quick research on Amazon I found th...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Member

SC and powder non-dairy creamer

Over the past week, I have taken to using the powdered non-dairy creamer with my coffee. Since starting the the SC diet yesterday, I took the time to look at the...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by rich_creamer

How do YOU guys deal with cravings?

As in, what are your incentives and motivation? Just wondering. It might really help anybody else who opens this question, and I'd be interested to know too.

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Unnamed

Pistachios and fish/seafood

Are these foods appropriate on the Slow Carb plan? I have looked in the book and didn't find anything either way. Thanks!

Updated 59 days ago

Question by Caroline ryan

Progress halted - Suggestions?

I've been on the 4hr Body for 7 months now. My original starting weight was 160kg and over the course of the first 5 months I've dropped 60 lbs. So I am around...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by mbkguitar

ANY BEANS?!

A few different types of beans are mentioned in the book. I am wondering if it's necessary to stick to those beans mentioned or are others okay? and what about c...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by ElusivePeach

Starting today

Meow! I'm starting the SCD today as well as the kettlebell routine. I'm desperate to lose 20 lbs so I'm hoping this will be the plan for me. I still need to take...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by laurakitty

Anyone tried kettlebell swings yet?

I'm looking forward to trying out the kettlebell swings after reading about them in the book. I'm definitely more biased toward the idea of the kettlebell compar...

Updated 10 days ago

Question by foodz

Need reassurance on cheat day weight gain

Hi 4 hour people, I'm freaking out a little, because after Saturday, I'm still just under 2 kgs (3/4 pounds?) more than I was before the cheat day. General li...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Braini

Eating white carbs before a run?

Here is something I've been experimenting with this week, and wanted to get some feedback / see if anyone has had any success with this... I know Tim said in th...

Updated 23 days ago

Question by Emma Chace

Been going strong for almost 8 weeks!

I'd like to just say hello and that I've been mining this website for tips & tricks for SCD. Great stuff! I started the diet at 162 lbs and I'm now at 145 ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by WarriorsHeart

First Real Cheat Day! What to expect?

Just finished out my first 'real' cheat day. I haven't seen much change in the scale (.5-1lb) per week, but I've been feeling better, and fitting into clothes I ...

Updated 48 days ago

Question by 4hourRookie

Where to buy PAGG?

Where would be the the best place to buy the PAGG stack from? Any recommendations? Links are very welcome Thanks

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Garth Fader

Salsa alternative for breakfast?

Firstly, I've only been on here for a few days so apologies in advance if this has already been answered... So I'm just about half way through my first week of ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by alex

Trader Joes European Style Whole Grain Bread, yay or nay?

Yes, I know the first thing people might read is 'bread' and an immediate 'nay' might come to mind. This good I suppose since it means the mind in trained to 4H...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by hyperzx

Why do I need to eat with in 30 mins of waking?

I have no problem doing it actually and I have no issues.. I am currently doing the SCD to drop as much fat as I can before I start Occam's to build muscle mass...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by todorj

Broke my plateau!

I had a run of 2 weeks with no losses, nothing on the scale, nothing on the tape measure. There were a number of things I was doing differently, so it was hard t...

Updated Sep 23rd 2012

Question by Joan Good

How often should I measure my body fat, weight, & total inches?

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by laur2122

UK 4HB'ers: Cool sale on at Holland and Barrett

Hi all, Quick tip: There's a sale on at Holland and Barrett's at the moment, I know they always have a sale but this is a decent one... Buy one sticky-labelled i...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Tip by tezzayk

Having trouble with at home food antigen test?

I'm not sure where to post this question but after reading the four hour body, taking some bloodtests, getting put on some medication, i am working with a doctor...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jaredheldt

Quinoa - yay or nay?

Hey guys, what are your thoughts on this food - if it's approved it could virtually be a rice substitute and would be awesome. This is what wikipedia says about ...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by Chasidy Ochalek

Common Mistakes?

I figure this might be useful for some of us who have plateau'ed or never saw the weight loss even start! Here's mine: 1) Corn is not allowed!! 2) For me, it's ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by msabc

Cheat day vs 2 cheat meals per week?

I am having trouble lasting all 6 days with no cheats (I work in a gourmet restaurant)...has anyone tried to do a cheat meal like midweek (dinner) and another ch...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jennyncampbell

BLOG: Beginning week 4: Some of my results so far...

Well it doesn't seem like I've been on this diet long but it's been 3 weeks already and I've really thrown myself into it and followed it pretty much to the lett...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by sera

Feeling Weak / Tired

I have been doing SC and P90X for almost 30 days now and have been noticing being tired more often and feeling weak. I push through the workout every morning, 6...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by FitImmortal

Confused about cheat day

The book says NO white anything, NO dairy yet I see people talking pizza and ice cream on cheat days. Can someone clarify this for me? I try very hard to eat a...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Jennifer_Peck

cut out beans

I use to eat beans every meal now i just eat them for breakfast maybe lunch in my salad but very little and not every day like i was . now i just have to cut my ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

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