What Kind of Beans Should I Eat? The Great Slow Carb Bean Index
If you’re following the Slow Carb Diet to a “T”, you are likely consuming a lot of beans and lentils. Perhaps too many . Perhaps not enough. It’s friggin’ confusing, isn’t it? One of the most...
View ArticleStop Using Your Desk Job As An Excuse Not To Move Around
In a Facebook group of which I’m a part, I’ve seen several people talk about how difficult it is to move around when you have a desk job. Without trying to sound too harsh, I’ve decided to call that...
View ArticleWeight Loss Mistakes Even Smart People Make
This is a very timely, relevant-to-me guest post from Randy McLean. I think you’ll find it useful. When it comes to weight loss, just as much of the battle can be mental as it is physical. It’s one...
View ArticleWhen Does A Weight Goal Become Less Important Than Progress?
Have you ever felt guilty for not reaching a goal you set for yourself while ignoring the great progress you’d already made? I usually love the show Extreme Weight Loss with Chris (and now Heidi...
View Article5 Mistakes to Avoid When Doing the Slow-Carb Diet
As someone who experimented with the Slow Carb Diet for a while, I’m a pretty big fan. It’s innovative, creative, and dead simple. But even though the diet is simple, let’s face it – humans make...
View ArticleMeditation Tips for Weight Loss
This is a guest post by Charlotte King. Did you realise that stress could actually be making you fat? Are you one of the many people who think they are doing all the right things? You are exercising;...
View Article5 Tips For How To Quit A Sugar Addiction
Sugar is super addictive. And as a past sugar addict I know how hard it can be to kick the habit. Our bodies are designed to crave sugar as it was once difficult to find as we hunted and foraged for...
View ArticleSlow-Carb Q&A: Cheat Day Breakfast, Falafel, and Tofu
With more and more people (still!) finding the book and then eventually finding this site, I’m getting a bunch of questions on a pretty regular basis. Lots of times, I even get the same question from...
View Article101 Slow-Carb Resources To Maximize Your Success
I don’t think this needs much introduction. Below you’ll find 101 resources to really help you on your slow-carb journey. Click the links below to jump to the different sections. Books Blogs &...
View ArticleCan Coffee Help You Lose Weight?
This is a guest post by Charlotte King. Let’s be honest, especially after Christmas most of us have a few extra pounds to lose. But did you know that perhaps one of your favourite drinks could...
View ArticleQuite Possibly The Nerdiest (And Most Fun) Way To Track Your Goals
Chances are that on January 1, you made some resolutions for the new year. And chances are by now you’re starting to forget about them, or at least they’re frustrating you. We all do it. I’ve done it...
View ArticleWhy Sleep Can Make Slow-Carb Even Easier
photo by peasap, licensed under creative commons In the battle for a better body and better all-round health, diet and exercise are rightly considered two fundamental elements on which your success is...
View ArticlePlanning Your Success To Be Fit
This is a guest post by Charlie Redants of ZeroPanza.com. We want everything: a perfect body, a challenging job, a great love life, and time for recreation and entertainment. How do you manage all...
View ArticleHow To Keep Healthy When Travelling
As I apologize for the recent silence, I should explain that my family was travelling to Paraguay to visit my wife’s family. Staying healthy while travelling is a challenge, I can attest. This guest...
View ArticleSlow-Carb Diet Tips: How To Plan Your Own Meals
With this post, I might be shooting myself in the foot. But that’s OK, because my goal is really to get you the tools you need to see success. But before I get to the main topic for today, I want to...
View ArticleSlow-Carb Diet Tips: Make Cooking Easier
A few weeks ago I published an article about knowing how to shop better to make it easier to follow the Slow-Carb Diet. If you haven’t read that yet, now is a good time. Now that you know how to shop...
View ArticleSlow-Carb Diet Tips: Make Shopping Easier
I’ve had a lot of questions from folks just starting out on the slow-carb diet as it’s found in Tim Ferriss’ The 4 Hour Body. Even though there are only 5 “rules”, it doesn’t seem enough to get someone...
View Article5 Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Running
The following is a guest post by Audrey Clark. There are those that fear running in that first big race or marathon. Others fear unfamiliar distances and terrain. Some may even feel self conscious as...
View ArticleThe Cold Shower Technique Has Nothing On This
This is a guest post from Dan Millington. He’s been taking cold showers to the next level. Any of you bold enough to try? My friend and I both swam in an outdoor pool throughout the summer. Mainly...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Quickstart Guide For The Slow-Carb Diet
It’s a common frustration. You’re about to start the 4-Hour Body diet, and you want to make sure it’s perfect. Even in your mind you know this is the thing that’s going to work for you, finally, once...
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