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Whoa dude, all of my advice is dead-on accurate from years of experience. I've read 4HB cover to cover multiple times, listen regularly to Ferriss' podcast, and am in the process of wrapping up reading Tools of Titans (which quickly rehashes slow-carb). Lot of vitriol and hostility in your comment.

In any event, 'eating whatever you want within the parameters' doesn't work unless you control portions (calories) - again I know this from personal experience. Very first time I tried slow-carb I'd eat a can of beans per meal, giant servings of protein, plus veggies. I gained weight the first couple of weeks.

Any diet is calories-in vs. calories-out - that's just thermodynamics and it can't be circumvented. Yes, it works a little differently in terms of human metabolism (like I said in my post - did you read it?), and a calorie doesn't translate exactly. But you will not lose fat if you don't maintain a calorie deficit. Generally speaking I would lose fat slower eating slow-carb foods at a 200 calorie deficit than someone eating only white bread at a 1,000 calorie deficit - the person only eating white bread would be far likelier to be hungry all the time due to glucose and insulin spikes, and thus not able to stay on protocol long-term and/or be susceptible to regular binge eating.

I'm not suggesting anyone count calories - they don't need to using this model as we all know - but in terms of optimizing rate of loss, it absolutely helps to know your body's actual composition and thus be able to roughly calculate TDEE and consumption. If you picked up on the subtleties of my post, you'd realize I'm:

• a) not suggesting anyone has to count calories;

• b) noting that there's more to it than calories-in vs. calories-out;

• c) also pointing out that calories matter and a deficit is required, but slow-carb makes it easy to maintain a deficit without counting.

It's covered in fatty skin and deep fried generally, then coated in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Fried with no batter is 81 calories per wing. source

And how many people eat one chicken wing?

I, along with many others, use myfitnesspal.com. Actually I use the app more. I'd be happy to friend some folks that also use it. I think you can do that? I've found it to be a really good tool. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/imagesofdoves

Could you please include a food log? Why are your fats so high compared to your proteins? Are you not eating any vegetables that contribute to your carbs? My fats are usually 45-55% of my macros.

Have you had your blood tested? Are you currently obese and at risk? Do you plan to continue this on a year-long scale rather than for say, six months?

There's a ton of people asking about macros if you search the subreddit, and yours do appear high in fats in comparison. I don't think that adding more vegetables (upping your carbs) will be problematic, I feel like the fiber and vitamins missing from your diet might be more of a problem. I think the quotes Tim made are more about people half-assing keto and eating bacon and cheating with donuts or something. If you're in the Atkins diet range, then maybe read the risks in this article. And then redo your recipes, because I suspect you could switch to healthier fats and eat more vegetables and legumes to come back to the SCD world.

We seem to do pretty well on the whey protein isolate tubs they sell at Costco. (once in a while, when it's an emergency)

I do it with water, cocoa powder, liquid splenda (probably not legal) and ice.

Maybe find some place like this? http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294212-d2705853-r181508228-Avocado_Tree-Beijing.html

Chipotle is one of the best american options when eating out. Listening to a podcast the other day Tim said he ate slow-carb eating out 2-3 times a day on a long trip with someone and they never knew he was trying to eat slow-carb. He said he just substituted veggies for rice, skipped the bread etc when it was a part of a meal. Meat, Veggies and Lentils/Beans if they have them.

I have used veggie patties sparingly that use texturized vegetable protein with success. I've used trader joe's breakfast patties as well as a couple of the morningstar patties. Typically what I do is make sure that they aren't grain based veggie patties and that the sugar is low. If they have things like corn in them I don't buy them. I try to go just for texturized vegetable protein or pea protein over things like wheat gluten.

You can get the seasoning that's added to chorizo and just add it to your beans/eggs. That's what I do, I put it on my beans as they're heating up in the pan.

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https://www.amazon.com/Bolners-Fiesta-Extra-Fancy-Chorizo/dp/B07B8J1M9F/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Bolner%27s+Fiesta&qid=1626107754&sr=8-8

This is the one I get, not available in a smaller container anymore... McCormick Culinary Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt, 13 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DK8PMWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_V2TTFbB6VXFPD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you! I used this, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

It’s usually easier to make them yourself than buy them at a store—that way you know what goes in them! F28, 6’5”, 215lbs, 107lbs lost TD.

Here’s what I use: -24oz cold water

—1/2 scoop micellar casein powder, unflavored (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PYLOX6/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_wMD9Ab1QNAETY)

—1/2 scoop 100% whey protein isolate, choc. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OXOKU/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_yOD9AbFHYJP5A)

If you want to kick it up a notch, add in: —1 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder, vanilla —1 tbsp Bulletproof Brain Octane

All of these items can be purchased on Amazon, and since they’re in bulk, they last a good while. The brands in the links for the protein powders are cheaper per pound, and have less than 1g of sugar, as well as low-carb (0g for the casein and 2g for the whey).

Been drinking this mixture for 2 years now, and it’s still as good as it was then for helping me maintain by weight. If you decide to go with the add-ons too, it will add extra fat burning assistance and increased mental focus/clarity (and digestive regularity).

If you have any questions, let me know! Good luck.

Hello all. I am new to this game. I got Tools of Titans for Christmas and decided to give 4HB a try.

Due to some very troubling times for my family over the last few years, my wife and I have ballooned up and I currently weigh more now than ever in my life time. This is unacceptable!

I have read and reread the 4HB sections on "Fundamentals", "Ground Zero", "Slow Carb Diet I & II" and "Building the Perfect Posterior", as Tim recommends in the beginning of the book.

I am fortunate to have found such a great resource here on Reddit and am ready to embark on this journey. In fact, I have had several false starts as I don't have a solid basic plan to start the process.

With that said, I have my first question: I want to follow the rule of eating within 30 minutes of waking, but at that time of the morning, I just can't seem to stomach eggs and sauteed spinach so early. So I thought I would start with a shake with green blended in. I was using the Garden of Life Meal Replacement shakes, but read somewhere that the Raw Meal was not a good option.

Does anyone else have this issue with eating big so early in the morning? What do you do? Is there another protein powder you would use?

Thanks again and I look forward to talking to you all. Cheers!

The Power of Habit is an interesting and applicable book. I actually read it recently and it helped motivate me to change up some of the "techniques/strategies" I was using with SCD, to my benefit, it appears. I've been way more successful this time around, in part to what I learned from The Power of Habit.

Refried beans are good too. If you have the time on the weekends, you can also make a batch of beans from dried beans. Here's a great reciper for pinto beans that requires no pre-soaking: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/terrys-texas-pinto-beans/

I also add bacon to this recipe for the delicious flavor.

On that protocol my food looks like this: Breakfast: put whey protein, raw eggs, and water in a nutribullet and chug

Lunch: Bulgogi, rice, kimchi Snack: smaller portion of the same Dinner: lunch portion of the same

Recipe is super simple: I cut a days worth of chicken breast into thin strips and marinate them overnight in Kevin’s brand paleo Korean BBQ marinade ( https://www.amazon.com/Kevins-Natural-Foods-Barbeque-Korean/dp/B0862Y8H1N/ref=mp_s_a_1_8_f3_0o_wf?crid=3Q15Z8TG0VCVB&keywords=paleo+korean+bbq+sauce+kevin&qid=1657901126&sprefix=paleo+korean+bbq+sauce+kevin%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-8 )

In the morning I make a days worth of rice, and stir fry the marinated chicken in a caste iron skillet with coconut oil. Then I distribute the chicken and rice to my Tupperware’s for the day with as much kimchi in each one as I feel like.

It’s difficult to track fat from coconut oil so I just add almonds to the lunch portion until (possible TMI) my sex drive is normal.

Then I just keep all the portions at those levels and drink tons of water. White rice is highly glycemic, but it’s really your least-bad glycemic food and definitely your least bad cereal grain. I also just love it. As simple and effective as that protocol is for me though, I promise you will eventually get sick of chicken and rice.

this makes sense, i am 144.6 for learn body mass so require circa 115. I have added coconut oil to the steamed broccoli. (fat 34, protein 43, carbs 25, calories 569) i want to test this for a few days to see how i get on. if adding coconut oil does the trick then i may be able to skip the 4th meal. this will balance out things due to reduction in volume.

Do you think i should get a blood testing kit to run some tests? is it possible to eat your way to a six pack based on the contents of the book?

food diary http://www.myfitnesspal.com/reports/printable_diary/dannymac1000

measurements / weight (age:39) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nn3yPhjMqIF_KLiYTVoKYVZlHdK9JsAK73-JlRsBez0/edit?pli=1#gid=1002581319

I had the same thing. I have just stepped up my water and lost 7 lbs since cheat day. Granted, it was mostly water weight but it normally takes until Friday to get down.

This is my daily rota of food, which includes 2 pints of water with all four meals and 2 litres sipping throughout the day. I also have black decaf tea.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/reports/printable_diary/dannymac1000

I agree with you @taythescotsman and thank you @hilomh

I have been thinking about it and reading info around the web and have come to the conclusion... The wine takes slows the fat burning process and it has to work on processing the alcohol. Then you have the dehydration process, when you drink 2-3 times a week it will have impact even if it is not instant.

So, this week I have stepped up my water (used to be 2 ltrs per day), I now drink 2 pints of water with each meal (4 per day), plus sip 2 litres throughout the day. Normally, I put on a load on cheat day and then get back down by Friday. This week has been a revelation. Cheat day morning 201.8, Sunday 207, Monday 202.8, Tuesday 201.6 and today 200.2

You can see the data here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/reports/printable_diary/dannymac1000

You just have to kind of find what works for you and what your tastes are. This is my first week back on plan after switching to Calorie Counting + IF over the holidays, and I made a huge vat of soup Sunday for one dinner and lunches for the week (and then will freeze the rest of it).

I have Chili in the freezer. I have hamburger patties in the freezer. We generally have leftovers for a couple of lunches - pork chops, BBQ because we had something come up and couldn't cook dinner last night - stuff like that. I just roll with it. Also, the Creole Cabbage recipe that is linked in the meal guide is great frozen and works for lunch when I want something different.

I found success in using the same size bowl for my portions each meal, just so I could gauge how much I was eating. It's easier to see how full a bowl is than how full a plate is.

For meal prep, I bought these on Amazon. I think they've gone up in price since I bought, but they should last a long time. They hold about the same amount as the "portion size" bowls I use. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y31WGWR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Tomato soup is fine. Watch your portions and the salt. I love this one:

FOOD: Italian Soup

This is a great 4-Hour Body recipe that I especially love. This makes great leftovers and quite often I will make a large batch to eat throughout the week. Not to mention, my husband loves it.

2 lbs ground uncooked Italian Turkey Sausage 1 large White Onion 6 Roma Tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 cans White Kidney Beans, rinsed 3 c Vegetable Broth No Salt Seasoning to taste Baby Spinach

Serves 4

Most sausage comes in link form. If this is the case, take it out of its casing and fry ground up. Add chopped onion to sausage. Once cooked do not drain. Add chopped roma tomatoes, broth, and beans. Cook until tomatoes blend into the soup. If you find the soup too thick, add more broth. Season with no salt seasoning. Garnish with fresh kale or baby spinach.

(careful with sausage as it might be sugary or nitrate-y, sometimes we sub ground beef and it's delicious too)

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(Do this only if you’ve purchased it previously in some form)

I re downloaded mine here after having bought it several times both in ebook and hard copy format and then lost it. I got tired of buying it repeatedly.

https://libgen.is/search.php?req=978-0-307-46363-0&lg_topic=libgen&open=0&view=simple&res=25&phrase=1&column=identifier

These are my go to veggies if I didn't pre cook anything for work:

Tj's Microwavable Brussels Sprouts

Tj's Microwavable Asparagus

Explaining in detail is beyond the scope of a reddit response. You should read the book. It's availible for $2 on amazon

UPDATE... the Just Eggs Toaster Patties are pretty fantastic... at least from a taste, ease & consistency standpoint. From a cost standpoint, a serving that delivers 14g of protein is ~$2 (half a box). https://www.amazon.com/Just-Patty-Plant-Based-Ounce/dp/B084NDFDQX

This is ok. Zero carb. Vanilla flavor is also good. I add a tablespoon of no added sugar peanut butter and some flaxseed … I stalled on others that had coconut for flavoring. I only use this a few days a week but know others who have it for breakfast every day. Measure carefully. It may not fill you up as much as a solid breakfast, so make sure you are paying attention to protein grams. Pb butter and flax with one scoop works for me - blend with ice (alternate Whole Foods egg protein powder - or add a tiny bit for artificial sweetener) https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Powder-Isolate-Flavor/dp/B002TG3QOK

I'm a 32 yo female, sw 180, gw 150, 5'10", 8 months postpartum and just started menstruating again, which can impact my immune system and slows weight loss, so I'm trying to be patient with the scale.

Diet Deets:

• three 32oz water bottles/day, plus 2 12oz cups of tea (Has been less this last week)
• 6am: isopure protein shake with water, 16 oz coffee + cinnamon + mct oil
• 8 am: Breakfast quiche - eggs, broccoli, sausage, black beans, splash almond milk, seasoning, chipotle tobasco sauce, almond flour + protein powder & olive oil "crust" (equal to about 5 almonds per slice)
  • I'll remove the almond crust and make sure I'm using turkey sausage
• 12 pm: instant pot chicken quarters, 3 olives, steamed veg (broccoli or green beans), black beans,
  • Will try chicken thighs vs whole quarters (was removing skin and most fat was dripping off in instant pot, but might help reduce calories)
  • Also, last week I had peas & corn for veg and think it was too high sugar
• 3:30: handful mixed nuts, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1 tbsp hummus (very strict), 3 slices prosciutto (sugar free curing natural brand), 1/4 cup red pepper. If I'm starving I'll have 6 oz almond milk too.
  • Might sub prosciutto with natural smoked salmon to adjust
• 6:00: dinner with fam SCD compliant, usually chicken + veg + salad, qdoba burrito bowl, Noodles & Co shrimp scampi zoodles (no cheese), SCD chili + salad
• 8:00: spoonful peanut butter + tea or Ritual alcohol free "gin" + club soda + lime

Lots of terrific slow carb compliant recipes in this book 200 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes: Healthy Dinners That Are Ready When You Are! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1592330762/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q4WTPJB3PDEGRDCEPD28?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Remember, Tim suggests using AGE (aged-garlic extract) with high Allicin potential including S-Allyl cysteine (SAC). Allicin may have zero bioavailability more than six days from extraction from the cloves.

I like fermented black garlic, as it gives high SAC and Tim talks about the value of fermented products in conjunction with slow carb... and this one is grown and processed here in the USA:

https://www.amazon.com/Pharma-Farm-Black-Garlic-Supplement/dp/B07GT7WYD1/ref=sr_1_53?dchild=1&keywords=black+fermented+garlic&qid=1615952533&rnid=389556011&s=hpc&sr=1-53

With the supply chain in absolute chaos right now, keep buying American as much as possible. We need to support viable American business right now. Most of these pills are formulated and then farmed to Asia for manufacture and then packaged back here in the US. Make sure you know where the supplements are produced! Al little smelly breath is OK by my wife if she has a hot man to lay next to. Better than a smelly body I suppose ....

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^(- 42 YO, 181 lbs., 5'8", 75 days on slow carb - down 25 lbs. (8 lbs. from target weight))

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH5VVXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one doesn't have an odor/after-taste or lingering odor smell for me

I'm not entirely sure if Greek yogurt is allowed, double check that. Anyways look for "Ajvar", a purree/dip made out of roasted peppers and some eggplant. You can buy it at Macedonian, Turkish, Serbian etc section/stores.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KADGE0M/ref=dp_prsubs_2

Or maybe make it from scratch ;)

I just read your post, and I'm a touch late (I'm searching for something else about niacin).

May I suggest reishi powdered mushroom. Also, Yogi tea.

Tim's big on meditation now, and that is an amazing help for anxiety.

Be well.

I found this one in Amazon: Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning, Premium, 4.5 Ounce. Link to nutritional label I was just looking for a similar recipe this morning. I guess if the Nutritional Yeast Seasoning is not OK, I could just use olive oil, salt and perhaps white vinegar.

Would highly recommend you buy a portable jug off of amazon (Like this one) fill it every a.m. and your goal is to empty it before EOD. I'm 185lb 6'0 male and I drink 3.0L / day.

I have always made my own lentils (from dry lentils) and I still will, but sometimes I don’t have time...and I have found canned lentils to be hard to find at the grocery store.

I bought these on Amazon (12 pack) at a good price - highly recommended!

I also got a 12 pack of the black lentils, which I actually like even better. But they have less protein and fiber. amazon link

You can get them from Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Premium-Stack-Kirkland-Science-Labs/dp/B005OOE4S6 I tried them when I first did slow carb in 2012 and they didn't make any difference except I got a headache.

I do shakes every morning. First time I did 4HB I lost 80 lbs. been doing it for the last 2 months and I’m down 25. Shake every morning. I buy this off amazon.

It may not be the most “compliant” on the diet but I aimed for low sugar. I can’t do good in the morning makes me feel sick. A protein shake is easy I just mix with water. In my opinion you don’t need to be perfect on this diet. Get as close as you can with things that will make you stick to it. If you can’t force down eggs then get a shake alternative. End of the day you want something you will be able to do long term. And if things don’t seem to be working after a month then you make adjustments. For me I noticed that certain veggies didn’t help me hit my weekly weight loss goal as much as others had.

MuscleTech Phase8 Whey Protein Powder Blend, Sustained Release 8-Hour Protein Shake, Milk Chocolate, 4.6 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEOHFKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6YnjFbCVFHHAB

There are a lot of electrolyte mixes that are a good alternative. I've really like Ultima Replenisher, added the Amazon link to what I've bought below.

Https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIGQ5KG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_hiuZEbZ82CWW4

Not sure where you saw that, but it is not even close. 1g sugar according to Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Huy-Fong-Sriracha-Chili-Sauce/dp/B00348H580/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2NJ6PYCVOYBYC&dchild=1&keywords=sriracha&qid=1590357904&sprefix=srir%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-5

I also hate drinking water but a few of my coworkers have "motivational water bottles" that have time markers so you can gauge where you are in the day vs where you should be. It helped me SO MUCH.
I got this one but they come smaller: https://smile.amazon.com/Life-Bottle-Time-Marked-Water/dp/B07L6L7F9P/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1VKJ5PKGLWWFT&keywords=life+bottle&qid=1573049566&sprefix=life+bottle%2Caps%2C310&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMFJOT1RRRlQyUzZBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzI0ODE2M1ZVRkdFVTRNMERZOCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTYwNDU3RE9MR05FWFBMOTJRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
(no referral fee or anything, I just like it)

I use these ones. They have little vents in the top for microwaving. I've had them for about 3 years and they're still in pretty good shape. Clean in the dishwasher.

[5-Pack,30oz] Glass Meal Prep Containers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y31WGWR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1vz6Cb5FF5BRM

Be careful of added sugar and other ingredients you cant pronounce. Cheap Whey comes from the nastiest of nasty cows. I think purchasing a good, clean whey is well with the additional $. I use https://www.amazon.com/Grass-Fed-Whey-Protein-Isolate/dp/B01MAW94OI/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&smid=A2LTTSYVCY4BN8&th=1

I'll add my food log later today or tomorrow after I get my groceries. I haven't gotten blood work done yet but I plan on getting it done soon. I'll update the post after. Maybe it could be helpful to someone else.

I think you may have hit on something I completely blanked on though and this may add some context. I did a type of cyclical ketogenic diet (similar to Slow Carb) about a year or so ago from a book called Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha by John Romaniello (A friend of Tim's) and lost about 20-25 lbs and put on some muscle. Now that I'm doing Slow Carb I just ported over my meal plan and macro ratio since Slow Carb does not specify this.

This is the book in case anyone is interested. https://www.amazon.com/Man-2-0-Engineering-Alpha-Muscle-ebook/dp/B0089LOJYU

The thing that you mentioned that I forgot is the veg. I forgot that one of the rules of the Man 2.0 diet is that you don't count macros in the vegetables you eat. I completely blanked after switching to Slow Carb and left out the veg when I added up my macro ratio so maybe I'm closer than I thought to a more normal ratio. Will Update soon.

I'll probably just bump up the carbs a bit once I start lifting and supplement with protein powder so I can keep my recipes the same while leveling out my macros a bit.

I checked out your link and some other info on Atkins and mostly the only risk factors I'm finding is eating too much animal fat and I think I'm good in that department. I hope to know more after blood work.

Thanks so much for the response!

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I've taken a potassium supplement - 200mg potassium from potassium citrate (e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindens-Potassium-Manufacturer-Suitable-vegetarians/dp/B00IAPC14U) since I started to get cramps. I take it twice a day, one after breakfast and one after lunch.

After a couple months the cramps returned though not as strong, so I started taking a magnesium supplement as well. One 500mg tablet in the evenings e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindens-Magnesium-Contributes-metabolism-reduction/dp/B00I6M1LS4. One thing you should watch out for with the magnesium that you don't have to for the potassium is that it tends to act as a mild laxative.

I gave it try this morning, worked out pretty good for me, think I try it for a few more days.

Used Organic India Tulsi Tea Chai Masala and the same MCT, Collagen and Whey as Tim has and it came out not bad.

Used one of those handheld frothers to mix it up.

Probably add some Sencha to it also.

Plain whey protein is very low carb and has very little lactose. (Usually less than 1% lactose)

For example this one has only 2g of carbs and 25g protein:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HBFZNAO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1co9zbFYH9MV8

I use this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWWOKL4/ref=twister_B014STGKVQ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

And yes- resistant starch (raw potato etc/prebiotics) lower insulin response to food. See this good primer:

https://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-definitive-guide-to-resistant-starch/

So I'm not really sure what makes AG different from the others, but here is what I use.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHTD928/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'd like to see a no shit comparison.

Also, instead of measuring weight, you want to measure body fat %. The following scale does a pretty good job of it. Weight fluctuates wildly. Fat % doesn't nearly as much.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PH2OR0

My go to breakfast on the run:Nutribullet breakfast in 3 min

• 2x scoops of ISOpure whey protein
• Scoop of Greens+ http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Superfood-8-46-oz-Powder/dp/B003CWDR9Y?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
• scoop of almond butter
• 1-2 cups of water
• blend and drink

I find that making a bunch of chicken breasts at a time and storing them for later really helps my breakfasts as I can just pull a piece out and eat it on its own if I'm not particularly hungry. If not that then I also premix a protein shake at night for the next morning (I'm up way before my room mate and try not to wake him with the blender that early) that, while not a full 30g of protein, is close enough to get me going some days.

I use this Paleo Protein that fits the slowcarb diet and is much easier on my stomach than whey protein. The chocolate and vanilla both mix well with coffee and ice. I've also used Hemp protein powder mixed with iced green tea in the past that worked with SCD but was much less filling.

I've only bought the New Health brand so I can't compare it to anything else. Amazon Link

The biggest problem I've had with them is that the pills are uncoated so the daytime pill can be hard to swallow.

Breakfast and dinner can both be fairly simple meat/veggie/beans. If you're staying at a single campsite and have coolers to store your food, anyways. Beans can be come from cans or you can pack them dry and soak them the night before somewhere at your site and cooked in a pot over the fire. Carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and other veggies can be stored and kept fresh and are easy enough to grill. The carrots and zucchini can also be used in kebabs with sweet peppers and chicken or steak.

Lunch isn't as easy in my head. An insulated lunch bag with deli meat or cold, cooked chicken and snacking veggies like carrot sticks, cucumber, etc tossed with Tajin or something similar.

induction hob for $70.

http://www.amazon.com/1800-Watt-Portable-Induction-Cooktop-Countertop/dp/B00GMCAM2G/ref=pd_sim_79_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51-N8676cZL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1E60F3HQMWBFN78XQ2VV

I have been looking at this stuff: Pederson's Natural Farms Sugar Free Bacon
It is all organic no sugar added bacon.
I currently eat bacon for breakfast each morning. 2 slices, but I also just started the SCD so I don't know how it will hinder (if at all) my progress yet. The bacon I eat is all natural uncured by Hormel. It contains turbinado sugar. So we will see how that goes.
I might also try and see if any local farmers have bacon with no sugar added.

I have been drinking this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SCO8AA8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

No Sugar, No Carbs.
Isopure Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavored
Not super awesome tasting, but if you drink it while eating food it goes down well.

Oh right on! I bought a probiotic as well. I ended up going with Vibrant Health - Green Vibrance I was doing some research on them and they were in the top 3 best green probiotics so I was like sure! Plus I did not want to pay $139 for Athletic Greens that Tim mentions in the book. I could not find the PAGG subreddit. Do you happen to have a link?

I use this. It has a negligible amount of sucralose, so it's not 100% compliant, but I also used Splenda in my morning coffee and never had a problem. Two scoops equals 210 kcal and 50 grams of protein. My tip is to mix it with 8 ounces of water and six ice cubes. And if you hate almond milk in your coffee, you can mix in some of the shake in your coffee and it's like you're having a cappuccino.

All nut butters are calorically dense. If you want a lighter snack, try these. The 1.5 ounce packs are great since they're only 120 calories and premeasured, so if you can eat just one or two in a sitting, they're really satisfying.

Good luck with the calorie counting. It can be tedious but useful. I've been off SCD since late May, been on Primal ever since though I've cheated occasionally, but I still count calories and hit my macros, so I've lost about 10 pounds but put on another 5 in muscle. My body fat dropped another 1.5 percentage points, too. I was/am pretty maniacal about keeping my fat and net carb levels low, even with a piece of fruit and lots of tomatoes a day, but it's totally doable at 1200-1500 calories a day if you're willing.

Try these. Since they're pre-apportioned, you don't have to worry about over eating. But only eat one 1.5-ounce pack a day.

Here's the protein powder I use. Only time I use it is after a long run or strength training session. Based on the ingredients any idea if it would be considered ok? Still not exactly sure what I should be looking for on labels.

MRM All Natural Whey, Rich Vanilla, 2.03-Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N8M3PE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_h.UNvb6PQTHZD

I do the following:

• 1-2 scoops PlantFusion (http://www.amazon.com/Plant-Fusion-Supplement-Chocolate-Pound/dp/B0021FAITU) protein powder (depending on what else I plan to eat that day)
• 1 scoop Organic Wheatgress Powder
• 2-3 huge handfuls of spinach
• 1 avocado (sometimes this is omitted)
• Turmeric
• Cinnamon

edit: formatting

I've got another variant for you to try*. Mix 2 scoops of this with 3 ounces of ice, 4 ounces of water and 4 ounces of coffee mixed with unsweetened almond milk.

Creamy, somewhat sweet and very filling, with only about 225 kcal.

*Almond butter and banana not included.

I have to say, I love this thread, because I HATE eggs! People always ask "why" and its really that I just don't like their taste.

My solution: I have a boneless skinless chicken breast and Vegetables every morning for breakfast. I oven roast a batch of the chicken breasts, usually on Sunday or Monday, for the entire week. I typically use Montreal Chicken spice for seasoning, and then if that becomes bland to me, then I usually add hot sauce or salsa.

Montreal Chicken spice: http://www.amazon.ca/Club-House-Montreal-Chicken-Seasoning/dp/B002QKOOX6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435152526&sr=8-1&keywords=montreal+chicken+spice

Spice may not be available outside of Canada.

Bought one of these and place it on my upper back about 30 min after meals. I can tolerate about 15-20 min of it while I watch TV, browse Reddit, etc.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QY9GG4

I also try to finish up my showers w/ about 3 min of cooling down the temp of the water.

Results? I'm unsure of its contribution, but the science of it is sound, so I can only hope that it is contributing.

Walmart has a brand that we have had before and it's very good quality. (Not everything at Walmart is made in China!)

I love IsoPure Zero Carb powders. Very creamy with just filtered water. I like the vanilla, but there are several good flavors. Zero carbs, 50 grams of protein and available in as little as 1 lb bags so you don't have to spend a ton on a tub only to find out you have the flavor.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U7YZXY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000E95HP0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KMBYA12WGP6J0GK5T3H

the ingredients are listed - maybe with how often TJ changes products this is a newer one? Tomato puree (tomato paste, water), tomatoes, onions, canola oil, ginger, garlic, sea salt, coriander, cumin, tumeric, paprika, lemon juice concentrate, red pepper, cinnamon, cloves - this is the one I bought http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Curry-Simmer-Sauce/dp/B007YUIN8K

Two great apps for tracking macros if you're interested:

My Macros+ (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-macros+-diet-weight-calorie/id475249619

My Fitness Pal (Apple or Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en