One Day at a Time, One Meal a Day (ODAT-OMAD)
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Hi there, me again. Hope you all had a great weekend.
Thanks for all your comments and helpful suggestions. I am stlll digesting things literally and figuratively. There is so much to take on so much information, opinion, advice.
So many of my friends, now sixty plus years of age are in poor health. I feel for them but feel that that I do not have a mandate to speak to them too much until I have got myself where I want to be.
My weight has been creeping back up however I am encouraged by the fact that my blood sugar levels go down when I fast during the day. I want to collect more data before discussing too much. I have thrown out ice cream and bread after it spiked my blood sugar.
I keep going back to the basics of LCHF and IF moving towards OMAD three days per week . I would like to do more days OMAD, maybe four of five eventually.
The food pusher at work is leaving next week so we will all be glad to eat simply or in my case, to fast with no meals during working days. I am learning to throw out food regularly both at work and at home. I have gotten over my rule that says you can't throw food away, clearly you can!0 -
Hi there, me again. Hope you all had a great weekend.
Thanks for all your comments and helpful suggestions. I am stlll digesting things literally and figuratively. There is so much to take on so much information, opinion, advice.
So many of my friends, now sixty plus years of age are in poor health. I feel for them but feel that that I do not have a mandate to speak to them too much until I have got myself where I want to be.
My weight has been creeping back up however I am encouraged by the fact that my blood sugar levels go down when I fast during the day. I want to collect more data before discussing too much. I have thrown out ice cream and bread after it spiked my blood sugar.
I keep going back to the basics of LCHF and IF moving towards OMAD three days per week . I would like to do more days OMAD, maybe four of five eventually.
The food pusher at work is leaving next week so we will all be glad to eat simply or in my case, to fast with no meals during working days. I am learning to throw out food regularly both at work and at home. I have gotten over my rule that says you can't throw food away, clearly you can!
It seems like you have a plan for easing into OMAD, and not having the food pusher around will make the process easier.
I start officially tomorrow. I didn't want to start on the weekend because the worst days are the first days. My hubby and youngest son are home from work and school on weekends. I didn't want to be suffering in front of them.
I also do better on LCHF in general. But I saw a video from someone other than Joe stating that we do need carbs/starches on OMAD? I'm just starting so I'm on a learning curve. --thinking that I might do a typical meat, starch, and vegetable dinner for my OMAD.0 -
Doesn't really matter in terms of meal composition, but ideal (if I had to choose) would be 1/4 flesh food with 1/2 starch, and the rest veggies and fruits. But of course, this will vary from individual to individual. And this wouldn't apply to someone needing to mass up. Half protein would be better in such situations. But again, not to worry. Eat how you are instinctively driven and you'll feel better.0
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AAArgh! Another big open buffet at work again and my fasting plans are in disarray again! I started out so well and then this ...again. Never mind, the big celebration was for the departure of the two biggest food pushers so now we will be able to get on with our own way of eating (or in my case, not eating) unhindered.
It usually takes me a few days to recover usually a week to get back to where I was after a lunchtime food binge. I am no good with portion control and find it impossible to skip dinner after a lunchtime open buffet feast. Open buffets are the worst kind of food for me since they press all the wrong buttons for me. What works best for me is simplicity and limited range of foods. The greater the variety, the more I eat. That's just how it is with me especially when there is a lot of novelty in the food - things that I haven't tried before or foods that are special "treats".1 -
Hopefully it will get better after your coworkers leave. It's terribly hard to say no to delicious food. You are tried more than the average person. I don't know how I would do if it were me. All I can say is do the best you can my friend.2
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We had the work Thanksgiving day lunch today (early). I ate to be social (we only do things like that a few times/year). I enjoyed it but that wouldn't be good if it was frequent. Good luck. Just say no! Easier said than done I know!1
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I totally understand this. Buffets are difficult for me also because I want to try new foods. I end up taking a little spoon of "this and that and the the other thing". If it is a buffet where I've tasted the food before I can usually be more selective. I try to scan over a buffet first and think out carefully which items are top priority for me. Then I can serve myself proper portions.AAArgh! Another big open buffet at work again and my fasting plans are in disarray again! I started out so well and then this ...again. Never mind, the big celebration was for the departure of the two biggest food pushers so now we will be able to get on with our own way of eating (or in my case, not eating) unhindered.
It usually takes me a few days to recover usually a week to get back to where I was after a lunchtime food binge. I am no good with portion control and find it impossible to skip dinner after a lunchtime open buffet feast. Open buffets are the worst kind of food for me since they press all the wrong buttons for me. What works best for me is simplicity and limited range of foods. The greater the variety, the more I eat. That's just how it is with me especially when there is a lot of novelty in the food - things that I haven't tried before or foods that are special "treats".
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Wow it must be tough for you. Think of us when you're eating and try to resist!2
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Thanks guys for being so supportive and understanding. I realise that food is such an integral part of identity and culture. Making changes can be hard but it is certainly possible to make adjustments.
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This is where I was exactly one year ago when I started this blog:
Starting weight 200 lbs
Current Weight 180 lbs
Target Weight 175 lbs
Well, I am almost exactly the same today! I lost some weight and got below 175 lbs and then have gradually put it back on so that I am now just under 180 lbs again. My target weight is still about 5 lbs from where I am today!
I am determined to get back down to 175 lbs before Christmas when I go on holiday and will most likely eat a lot of food on holiday in Singapore.0 -
This is where I was exactly one year ago when I started this blog:
Starting weight 200 lbs
Current Weight 180 lbs
Target Weight 175 lbs
Well, I am almost exactly the same today! I lost some weight and got below 175 lbs and then have gradually put it back on so that I am now just under 180 lbs again. My target weight is still about 5 lbs from where I am today!
I am determined to get back down to 175 lbs before Christmas when I go on holiday and will most likely eat a lot of food on holiday in Singapore.
Great job losing 20 pounds! Impressive!0 -
Being only 5-lbs from target isn't a bad place to be! Good luck and Singapore sounds great!0
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I think 5 pounds from goal is superman awesome!0
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Awesome progress!!0
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Thanks everyone. I am just 5 lbs from being in the "healthy" BMI category - that's why I am so close to my goal.0
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Chili is one of my family's favorites. Nice photo.1
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ok. understand. 5 to go!1
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Looks great!!1
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oh WOW i would have devoured that dish!!1
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kittygonzalez3511 wrote: »oh WOW i would have devoured that dish!!
Me too-- my kind of meal.0 -
Weekly update:
This week I am 176 lbs or 80 kg just 1 lb from my goal weight. I have done OMAD three times this week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I will try for another OMAD day tomorrow. I have been able to avoid eating during the day because the main food pushers at work have left but there will be a big Christmas feast next week.
Haha! Every time I try to write "feast" it comes out as "fast" so subconsciously I am happier with fasting! I have been really enjoying OMAD this week. I have also been allowing myself to get more sleep - including more daytime naps. I think that de-stressing is an important part of weight control. Hope that you are all enjoying this time of year.
Food-wise I have been cooking several versions of Mexican style fajitas with lettuce and tomato, salsa etc. I have also started to introduce some coconut cream for dessert instead of double cream. Also adding a bit of flaxseed oil with my food.1 -
Wow congrats! That's amazing progress!1
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Thanks for the encouragement 1MADGIRL!0
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Sounds good!0
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Wow....you're doing it since there are no food pushers at work now. I think everyone that works outside of the home will be dealing with the Christmas party at work. Lots of food there...we have to have a plan and stick to it. I'm so glad you're only 1 pound from goal. You are an inspiration!0
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New Year's Update
Here is where I am now:
Starting weight 200 lbs
Current Weight 185 lbs
Target Weight 175 lbs
I have put on about ten pounds over the past few months; especially after my holiday in Singapore. I was eating out for every meal - breakfast, lunch and dinner for over a week catching up with relatives. I had an all you can eat buffet at Raffles Hotel. Well, say no more.
The best meal was a delicious Chinese banquet at Marina Bay Sands. Not to mention the copious street food, Indian banana leaf curries etc. Heaps of Japanese beer.
Oh well, back to the OMAD routine again! I am quite looking forward to eat it actually. I want to loose about 5 kg or 10 lbs plus over the next two months. So, I am setting myself a target of 0.5 kg or about 1 lb per week. Here we go!1 -
Welcome back!
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At least you are nipping it in the bud and reversing the small gain before it snowballs.0
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