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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 5 days ago

Question by rafaeld

Slow Carb Diet FAQs

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the slow carb diet. Before you even think about posting a question related to SCD, please read the book, avail...

Updated 38 days ago

Tip by 42Wired

Tips and Tricks: Slow Carb Style

I've been browsing the forum and noticed a lot of the same questions being asked. I thought it'd be helpful if a lot of the information that was gathered from se...

Updated 34 days ago

Tip by Minnesota

When I start eating normally again, will the weight come back?

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 qu...

Updated 74 days ago

Question by holla1ha

Women and the 4 Hour Body

Are women finding success with 4 Hour Body? Over at 4-HBTalk we are discussing this and the women are not seeing very good results. Any feedback you can offer?...

Updated 15 days ago

Question by locarb4health

What slow-carb desserts are allowed?

What are some slow-carb desserts or treats that I'm allowed to have when I'm having a craving for sweets? I know sugar is not allowed, but after eating breakfast...

Updated 25 days ago

Question by mranderson

Any super-fat people attempting this?

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 t...

Updated 24 days ago

Question by DreamerInDogpatch

Foods to avoid on Cheat Day?

I've had very mixed results recovering from Cheat Day based on what I eat. What are some of the foods that other people have found led to unexpectedly high weigh...

Updated 22 days ago

Question by never_ever

100 lbs in 208 days.

This is more of a Before/During than Before/After cuz I'm nowhere near finished! Starting Weight 12/15/10 - 429 Todays Weight 07/10/11 - 328.8 I have 4HB to th...

Updated 24 days ago

Question by MKrick

Where are you from?

Hey good-lookin'! Where are YOU from? But seriously, what part of the world are you from? Be as vague or specific as you like! Maybe if there are enough o...

Updated Oct 3rd 2012

Question by shane

TIP: Avoid whey protein when burning fat!

A LOT of people following the slow carb diet to burn fat are getting lazy and using protein powders to meet the '30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking' requ...

Updated 4 days ago

Question by LauraCox

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 11 days ago

Question by foodz

5 Tips for doing the 4 Hour Body

I posted this on my website, but wanted to share it here. On June 14, 2011 I started the slow carb diet, a weight loss plan prescribed by Tim Ferriss in his b...

Updated 33 days ago

Tip by adamclark

Do you need to do the "Damage Control" indications on Cheat Day?

Hello, In the first Chapter, under "Rapid Fat Loss" Tim doesn't tell you to read the "Damage Control" chapter. So I thought that there was no...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by alfonso24

Simple Bean Cake Recipe: Feels like cheat day!

I made these this morning for breakfast, with a side of greens. They taste like potato pancakes and the onion gives them a nice bite. Ingredients: 1 can of be...

Updated Jan 25th 2013

Tip by LizMir

What are quick, easy and cheap sources of protein?

I was under the impression, very mistakenly, that 1 whole egg was closer to 10g of protein for some reason, hence my 3 hard boiled eggs breakfast. Just looked it...

Updated 45 days ago

Question by seoulfully

Slow Carb, but legumes and vegetables have carbs

Hey Been on SCD for a few weeks now, i have other questions where i posted my "stats" (weight loss and blood tests). I do have a question though: this ...

Updated Oct 21st 2012

Question by jsmith

30 min breakfast... after waking up or after getting up?

Ok... I know this is probably a dumb question but anyway... I usually put my alarm clock and it takes me around 30 min to actually get up. The best 30 min of my...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by alfonso24

Women Please Post Sample Meals

Dear Ladies, Are you happy with your progress on slow-carb? If you are having great success on the slow-carb diet, please post a day's worth of food (preferabl...

Updated 35 days ago

Question by KimCo

People who are stalling, please read!

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 meta...

Updated 23 days ago

Question by LauraCox

What was the biggest mistake you made while on the slow carb diet?

Updated 29 days ago

Question by meyerolivia

Minimum requirements - forgotten veggies

I've seen a lot of posts on here asking what the minimum amount of protein should be - and the max. And how much fat we should have. And the minimum and max for...

Updated Dec 6th 2012

Question by Jake

Get Back on Track: Create your Harajuku Moment

I read a question earlier this week I planned to answer, but I can't find it now so I'll answer it here since I've seen a few similar questions. The question wa...

Updated 45 days ago

Tip by justin

Monkey's Cheat Day Reminder...

Some little monkeys wanted to give you some Cheat day reminders (Only applicable to full Dieters Gone Wild Day) After you wake up... and brush your teeth: ...

Updated Dec 28th 2012

Tip by justin

Disappointment. Failure. Moving forward.

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 be...

Updated 30 days ago

Question by Mags

Skipped cheat day, any healthy alternative?

I've been doing the slow-carb diet for 10 days now without a cheat day. I look and feel so good, I just can't bring myself to ruin all my hard work because I kno...

Updated Feb 22nd 2013

Question by LAreprazent

WOW! Cauliflower Pizza Crust !! Yum!

Easy and delicious! I used pesto on the crust and then loaded it up with vegies. I used a little cheese in the crust to make sure it came out crispy, but I didn'...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by 4hpam

i'm 500 pounds, day 45 on diet and 0 weight change

im feeling pretty frustrated on the 4hb right now. im sticking to my no cheat days and enjoying my saturday with whatever i want. this is a (somewhat typical, ...

Updated 71 days ago

Question by eighdrose

Overeating, Calories, and What Has Worked Best

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, i...

Updated 25 days ago

Question by Tomtom

How to fit Chipotle in this diet?

I could be missing something, but it seems like there's a contradiction between the slow carb diet and the Chipotle diet. All the mentions of the Chipotle diet h...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jplang11

Cottage Cheese?

Why can I eat cottage cheese? How about Greek Yogurt (plain) which also has high protein concentrate?

Updated Feb 23rd 2013

Question by matthewt

Re: Quick Breakfast Ideas?

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 ,...

Updated 68 days ago

Question by angelbrenda

You know you're losing weight when...

...the food that drops off your fork discovers a previously non-existent gap to fall BETWEEN your boobs and further down inside your top!!! It's a silly milesto...

Updated 29 days ago

Question by CrystalsQuest

Harajuku Moment

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? ...

Updated Oct 7th 2012

Question by smellslikesound

How much beans should I eat?

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 ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by christi73

SIX PACK: Is this possible?

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to see some of my abs or even a 4-6 pack in 1 month if I workout 5 days a week and stay on a strict diet? I'm 18 years old,...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by jackedup

No Bread at all?

In the book, for slow carb diet 1, it says, no white bread at all, is wheat bread ok?? I LOVE bread! NO bread is very tough!

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Plasmian

Who has your ideal bod?

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.'' Wheth...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by Captain Awesome

TIP: Carb Chart!!!

Follow these links! Its really HELPFUL!!!!

Updated Nov 6th 2012

Question by MGiron

Cutting out beans to speed up fat loss?

I go to them when I need a "filler" food... ya know, something to plump up a meal and make it more hearty while still being "paleo/slow carb"...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by geevee

Cooking for the week in advance for SCD and Last Mile

TIP/Challenge –Prepare ALL your meals in advance! Here is a tip (could maybe be a challenge) for anyone on SCD, but especially for those who struggle to find ...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Tip by justingus25

Does sugar make you shaky, anxious, or increase your heart rate?

A couple of the people in my support group who are doing slow carb or low carb have told me that when they do have something very sugary or carby, as on cheat da...

Updated Nov 15th 2012

Question by gretchenlin

Fruit, How bad is it really?

Yesterday was my cheat day, and the only cheat foods that I had was a smoked baked potato, cantelope and some popcorn in the evening. (I decided to have a rathe...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by ebacklund

I'm not motivated to following the 4 Hour Body

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 th...

Updated Feb 7th 2013

Question by dowilliamson

I Was 'Stalling' and Here Is Why...

Hi! This isn't a question but I figured it might help someone out there so I am going to share honestly about why I was having such a difficult time seeing resu...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by TeaLove

Tip: Reclaim your Palette from the Food Industry

Have you ever had a Rosemary/Olive Oil Triscuit? =.) I have a friend, Jill, who brought a box of those to my place to share with a group of us girls during a cl...

Updated 2 days ago

Tip by JoyMc

Burn fat before building muscle?

Is it better to burn fat before building muscle or should I just focus on building muscle and burn the fat after. I'm relatively fit already, just a little exces...

Updated Feb 23rd 2013

Question by jHarper

Bummer...this diet for women?

Well, I am one week into following this diet exactly (and exercising burning 500-750 calories a day) and I have only lost a measly 4 pounds. Really bummed out as...

Updated Sep 11th 2012

Question by Smiley

Women, it's true: wait 4-5 weeks

I arrived at day 30 today and I feel amazing. I have lost 8 lbs. (5 being the past week, finally) and 6.75 inches: 1 off both thighs, 1/4 off both arms, 2.75 o...

Updated Oct 5th 2012

Question by supersqu

Cool Blog! Body Fat pics of Men & Women :)

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Hiya! I know that for most of us our goals are either to increase our lean muscle mass, to lose body fat or hopefully at some point achieve both. This takes tim...

Updated Sep 13th 2012

Question by TeaLove