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Posted 11/11/2012 9:19 PM (GMT -5)
Ok. So I have tried SCD a million times. Well really just the intro. Then I quit. I do feel better at that time but I freak out about possible weight loss and eat tons of carbs. Then get sick, then start over. I'm looking for some kick in the head or something. How does anyone who has stuck to scd or paleo etc. keep on it when it can be so tough mentally.

And for anyone on scd how long did you wait to add the yogurt? How do you make it correctly with goat milk?

Just feeling dumb. pretty sure my family thinks i'm psychotic too going back and forth, crying, being happy, crying again. This disease is crazy! :(.
Posted 11/11/2012 9:31 PM (GMT -5)
lolololololol intro diet of SCD.

Chrissy, the SCD diet is not some magic potion recipe where you must have the formula made on the third full moon and while working facing a mirror and chanting some words. lol

You don't have to do the intro diet, Imagarderner or Insofla, they just follow gluten, dairy free and watch what they eat (food journal, I guess)

lol, intro diet. (WIZARD VOICE) I MUST PERFORM THE INTRO DIET, SO THAT THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Posted 11/11/2012 9:49 PM (GMT -5)
Lol!! But isn't that the premise like if you just jump in wont you not get as good of results as if you do it that way?

Haha. I dunno :( so discouraged!!
Posted 11/11/2012 9:55 PM (GMT -5)

ChrissySoul said...
Lol!! But isn't that the premise like if you just jump in wont you not get as good of results as if you do it that way?

Haha. I dunno :( so discouraged!!

Meh, I don't believe in that nonsense. I also have that book from Elaine. She mentions you can skip if it you want.

If you want to follow SCD, following her guidelines of what to to eat and what not to eat is enough.

Think about it, the whole diet is ideally forever. Do you think that 1 week of intro diet in a forever main diet makes a difference?
Posted 11/11/2012 10:13 PM (GMT -5)
Chrissy,

I think the premise behind the intro diet is to heal and seal the gut. Did you read Breaking the Viscious Cycle? One really excelllent resource for all things SCD is SCDLifestyle.com. Those two guys are gaining a lot of knowledge having used the diet successfully. There is lots of free info on their site and if you don't mind going public, you can ask them questions on their FB page.

One trend I do see happening is that even with SCD, it's not one size fits all...you have to customize. If you're driving yourself around the bend because you are unable to stick exactly to the plan, I agree with somedude, and that you could try something a little less restrictive yet still anti-inflammatory and healthy like a gluten free diet, then as you feel better (assuming that you do) then try to eliminate dairy, etc. Just give yourself some time.

Good luck
Posted 11/11/2012 10:14 PM (GMT -5)
I disagree! I think you need the intro part of the diet to get inflammation under control. Otherwise, you are just irritating a raw, bleeding colon with nuts, honey, raw fruit and vegetables. Who knows...I was never successful on that diet anyway. Is this the blind leading the blind on this forum?
Posted 11/11/2012 10:15 PM (GMT -5)

Madpotter said...
Is this the blind leading the blind on this forum?

Hey, two blinds is better than one blind, at least they can talk to each other lol
Posted 11/11/2012 10:24 PM (GMT -5)
I think you are right, Lodi. I think that's why I was never successful on that diet. I never fully understood the intro phase. I also can't eat honey. The other problem is I prefer a thicker yogurt like Siggi's Icelandic style over the homemade stuff from SCD.

Chrissy, I think you are on the right track. Just keep trying.
Posted 11/11/2012 10:40 PM (GMT -5)
Maybe if I could do intro like one day at least lol. I'm not super sick currently, but feel wayyyy better when I don't eat grains/dairy etc. so I know it would help, but I also fear losing weight on it for some reason.

Mad potter what was your experience with scd?
Posted 11/11/2012 10:41 PM (GMT -5)
Somedude- I dunno if it would work as well because wouldnt I not know the problem foods if I just jumped in? Lol stupid diets :(
Posted 11/12/2012 1:13 AM (GMT -5)
Now, you can't blame the diets.

I'm shaking as I'm writing this...for you know that it's difficult for me to agree....but......oh boy....gulp, uhhhhh...here goes.....can't believe I'm saying this....ready?

I AGREE WITH SOMEDUDE!!

(is there a meme for that??)

Chrissy, the addictive cycle begins. I'll wait till the process progresses to give my "support" again.

q
Posted 11/12/2012 2:16 AM (GMT -5)
chrissy -

if it makes you feel any better, your uc family thinks you're psychotic too :-0

we're all one big whacked out family -
Posted 11/12/2012 5:15 AM (GMT -5)
I actually liked restricting myself to SCD for a few weeks because I taught myself how to cook. I also found new and healthy ways to substitute unhealthy foods (for instance, I used to love Sprite but now I just make my home made lemonade instead).
Posted 11/12/2012 9:33 AM (GMT -5)
Lol soy stud I am but I must say I had an scd dinner, woke up had a bm today and it was much better than yesterday :). Was d yesterday, today was more formed and not painful. Sooo I may try this thing. :). I think I'm ready to feel good and not worry about eating junk food lol.
Posted 11/12/2012 9:34 AM (GMT -5)
Max- that's cool :) that's the kind of thing I want to be doing as well
Posted 11/12/2012 11:57 AM (GMT -5)
hey christine. i know we talk a lot on our cells but i figured i'd write in your post, too.

since you have problems sticking to a certain diet, maybe write out a list of why you should/or want to stick to it. i do this whenever i'm embarking on a new diet so i can read it whenever i feel like caving in on something i shouldn't. you know you feel better physically when you stick to SCD, but it's the mental aspect, i think, of restricting yourself from what everyone else is eating.
Posted 11/12/2012 1:11 PM (GMT -5)
Banana girl - hi :) yes! It causes very much anxiety for me. I like that thank you :)
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