The Slow-Carb Diet II
Questions, concerns, and other details about the Slow-Carb Diet.
Common Questions and Concerns
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How can I possibly follow this diet? It's too strict!
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But eating the same stuff is so boring!
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Should I take any supplements?
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No dairy? Really? Doesn't milk have a low glycemic index?
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No fruit? Don't I need a "balanced diet"?
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God, I f*ing hate beans. Can I substitute something else?
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Holy festivus, I gained 8 pounds after my cheat day! Did I undo all of my progress?
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Can I use spices, salt, or light sauces? What can I use for cooking?
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Can I drink alcohol? What types of wine are best?
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What should I eat for snacks?
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Do I really have to binge once a week?
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Can I get away with one cheat meal per week?
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What about breakfast?
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Do I have to limit veggies to those listed?
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Are canned foods all right?
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Can I eat whole grains or steel-cut oats?
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Can I do this if I'm lacto-ovo vegetarian?
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Can I eat salsa?
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Can I eat fried foods?
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What if I'm traveling and eating in airports?
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What about fat-loss drugs?
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Isn't higher protein hard on the kidneys? What if I have gout?
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I'm hitting a plateuーwhat should I do?
How can I possibly follow this diet? It's too strict!
Change your breakfast first. Once you see results, move to 100% slow-carb for 6 days.
Mistakes and Misunderstandings
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Not eating within one hour of waking, preferably within 30 minutes
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Not eating enough protein
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Not drinking enough water
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Believing that you'll cook, especially if you're a bachelor
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Mistiming weighings with menstrual cycle
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Overeating "dominio foods": nuts, chickpeas, hummus, peanuts, macadamias
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Overconsuming artifical (or "all-natural") sweeteners, including agave nectar
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Hitting the gym too often
Not eating within one hour of waking, preferably within 30 minutes
It stalls fat loss. And skipping breakfast is associated with overeating in the evening.
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