Hi,

Happy New Year.

I've been watching my calories for the past 3 weeks but only got back into slow carb. eating this week and finally I got some results in the right direction.

So my goal for 2012is to stick with the slow carb. diet until I am at my goal - a size 12 Australian. I think that is a size 8-10 in the US.

What is yours?

Hi Everyone, happy new year. I actually eased myself into the 4hour diet/lifestyle change a couple of weeks ago and finally started hard core this past week.

I'm looking forward to participating in this group where we can help and encourage each other. I'm determined not to let this be a diet, but a lifestyle change. I know that lower carb plans work better for my body but I can't ever stick to it because I feel like I'm missing out. I am finding with having the cheat day (aka Calories be Darned Day) I am not missing out.

The only issue I'm having problems with is getting the 30g protien w/in 30 minutes of waking up. I usually have 2 eggs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of beans, but it still doesn't come out to 30g. That's the one obsticle that I'm still fine tuning.

One thing to note: this is a lifestyle change not a diet. If you do this just to get down to your goal weight, then start eating like you did before, you WILL gain it all back.

Good Luck everyone!!!

I'm going to finish up the whey powder I have then try one of the egg white protein powders. I don't use them that often, but on days I work out late at work, I usually have a protein shake after because I don't have time to take a regular lunch. Or if I need more protein or a "snack" I may use a 1/2 scoop of powder and some instant starbucks coffee and make a quick "frappachino". Not sure how the egg white powder will do with that!

"Frappachino" Recipe:

1 to 2 packets of the Starbucks Via coffee (not the iced cofee, the regular one)
1/2 to 1 scoop of chocolate or plain protein powder
Cinnamon (to taste)
Stevia or Truvia if desired

Mix the packets of Via coffee in a little bit of hot water to dissolve it. Then put everything in a blender with ice and water, blend. I usually start off with a little water and add more until I get to the desired thickness. Enjoy!

I have a little magic bullet style blender at work that I use for this.

For breakfast, I suggest: 1/2 cup of egg beaters (scrambled), 1/2 can of chopped spinach and 1/2 can of refried black beans (no fat). For me, that's 32g of protein. It cooks easily in the microwave, and with a little bit of seasoning, I find that I like it a lot for my breakfast.

Hope This Helps,
Flynn

Thanks, I'll try that. I ended up making an egg & egg white casserole with spinach and a little cottage cheese. I then just microwave 1/4 of it with 1/4 - 1/2 cup of beans.

Hello! I'm not new to MFP but I'm new to 4HB/SCD and I'm so glad to have found a group of people also following this lifestyle! I have almost completed my first week and so far I am loving this!

I should share that I began slow carbing last spring but fell off the wagon late in the summer for a variety of reasons. I resumed in October and have been going strong since. My experience is unique to me, but I am happy to share if anyone has any questions or wants to send a friend request.

I did this late last year and had some success. I have been experimenting with different diets, but this was really easy to follow so I pulled the book out again last night and will be starting over.

I'd love meal ideas, I am getting burnt out on chicken, eggs, and protein shakes! Good luck everyone!

Rosarita Vegetarian Refried Beans are pretty much a staple for me. 8 pack from Costco is a good deal. And they have big bags of fresh baby spinach. Fresh or sautéed. They also got a ready to drink protein shake from Premier that has 30 grams for that quick morning meal. I know, I know protein shake but it's so convenient to just pop the top and chug when you wake up.

hey! im just starting 4HB. been watching my calories but the scale is just not moving! this program seems doable. any words of advice? how has everyone success been with it?

18 lbs is awesome!! i am hoping to be down 10lbs in 3 weeks. think thats do-able?

Make sure you record and follow your measurements. As women, we're very prone to cyclic weight swings from hormones, but if the scale doesn't show your efforts, the tape measure will.

Also, from what I've learned trolling every 4HB site I can find, sometimes women see very little movement on the scale for 4 wks or so then whoooosh... but the inches are changing despite the scale non-cooperation.

Today is my first cheat day. Just finished a bowl of oatmeal with protein powder and walnuts. Boring, I know, but I miss oatmeal! I'm going to have a sandwich and fries later, and a nice piece of chocolate. Probably some thai food for dinner. Yum. I will not be getting on the scale tomorrow. I've only been doing this a week; my friend has been doing it a few months and the pounds just fell off of her (she was small to begin with, and not eating a crap diet, so for her, it really did the trick).