Fumpy diary

Fumpydink

Hi guys

Decided to give this a go, I used to eat like this when I was much thinner. I've been edging towards this for the last couple of days and managed to get to one meal yesterday so will use yesterday as official start date. I tried to start last year I think but ended up having to do a lot of travelling and I don't think I got into the swing of it enough to maintain it while away. I'm on holiday in three weeks (but its just me and my husband so no family etc to explain to) so will see if I can maintain it through that (i dont have a good track record on holding back on holidays but will do my best). I tried the 5:2 thing but tbh i found it fiddly and didn't do too well with the 500 cal thing. Will update this after week 1

Starting weight: 179.4
Height: 5ft 2in
Goal: for the moment is under 140lbs

vrojapu

Welcome, Fumpydink!

Fumpydink

Thanks vrojapu, are you omad as well?

I'm still working on getting my window down. Yesterday it ended up being dinner and then a snack, i think that was in a three hour window. Today have managed my one hour window. Only problem I'm having is how full I'm getting, So far cals have been between 850-1300 over the last few days, but I find myself feeling utterly stuffed. I'm thinking about reducing my portion sizes as i dont want to get too used to big portions, but I don't want to go too low cal as I think it would be counter productive for me. The other option is eating loads of nuts (which is a good option). Mainly though I want to make sure I get at least 50g protein into every meal. Will think on it. Had a quick peak at scales and am down 2.2lbs which isn't too shabby three days in.

Fumpydink

Also should mention that through the day I drink tea with unsweetened almond milk, i think over the day its about 29 calories so not overly worried about it. Will try to switch out a few cups with herbal tea going forward.

blambo61

Welcome! I think the protein is important. I think it makes it easier to come back the next day and fast. I like getting full. That is one reason this type of diet works for me. Lots of small meals is a non-starter for me and once I start eating, it is hard not to keep eating tell full hence I need a short eating window or I'm likely to overeat. Good luck!

caradack1985

The first few days I was OMAD ing I found it really difficult to get through my meal, but a lot of that was because I was eating a lot of non calorie dense food as I had been when I was eating all day. Now I switched to more calorie dense foods with plenty of protein and while I'm still definitely full by the end of my meal, not uncomfortably so.

Fumpydink

Thanks for the input guys. So yesterday I made spaghetti bolognese with loads of parmesan and ragu which came up to about 850 cals and then ate a scoop of ice cream and some fruit to bring it up to about 1200 calories. On reflection I think the best thing to do is just focus on getting the protein in as you guys say and not to worry about the calories. The splurge day should push up the calorie average anyway and also to be frank my problem is obviously too many calories not too few over the last few years. I also don't want to spend too much time obsessing ober calories, I turn into a food weighing nutcase and last time it led to me snapping after losing three stone and gaining everything back due to diet fatigue. I am just going to stop counting calories unless i get to a point where I have to.

I think I also need to stop weighing myself. I had a small gain this morning which led to angry eating a bowl of alpen which made me downright sleepy. It was a really irrational response but I think my weight is totally an emotional issue for me. Need to see this as a slow but easy way of losing weight. The pluses are brilliant, I seem to naturally eat a lot less and I don't really have to count calories if the last few days are anything to go by.

Ok so instead of couting calories and weighing myself am going to try to step back and take the stress out of this.

Thanks for the help!!

OMADing1

Fumpydink wrote: »

Thanks for the input guys. So yesterday I made spaghetti bolognese with loads of parmesan and ragu which came up to about 850 cals and then ate a scoop of ice cream and some fruit to bring it up to about 1200 calories. On reflection I think the best thing to do is just focus on getting the protein in as you guys say and not to worry about the calories. The splurge day should push up the calorie average anyway and also to be frank my problem is obviously too many calories not too few over the last few years. I also don't want to spend too much time obsessing ober calories, I turn into a food weighing nutcase and last time it led to me snapping after losing three stone and gaining everything back due to diet fatigue. I am just going to stop counting calories unless i get to a point where I have to.

I think I also need to stop weighing myself. I had a small gain this morning which led to angry eating a bowl of alpen which made me downright sleepy. It was a really irrational response but I think my weight is totally an emotional issue for me. Need to see this as a slow but easy way of losing weight. The pluses are brilliant, I seem to naturally eat a lot less and I don't really have to count calories if the last few days are anything to go by.

Ok so instead of couting calories and weighing myself am going to try to step back and take the stress out of this.

Thanks for the help!!

Welcome and I'm so glad you're here. This is such a new way of thinking and living as we'll be learning more and more what works and what doesn't. I so know what you mean about getting all of the cals in, but what's so terrific about Omad and the advice from the "old-timers" is for us not to worry so much about cals and stuff in the beginning, to get used to the idea of one meal per day, and as time goes on we'll figure out what's working and what's not. I just figured out last week how to get more cals in and not be so low by adding a dessert that I'm really loving and is good for me. The other thing I love about Omad is it recognizing and honors that we're all so very different and what works for some, may or may not work for others. I love that!!!

Thank you also for being so encouraging too, again, I'm so glad you're here--WELCOME

caradack1985

The advantage of OMAD is that it's really hard to eat too many calories when you're eating within an hour window! So I'd take a step back on calorie counting and concentrate on making sure you're getting enough protein, that will keep you going through your fasting period. Diet fatigue is definitely a thing, today is my "splurge" day for the week, but I still eat within calories and having to try and work out calories three meals a day and see what I have left for dinner is exhausting, much easier to only have to think about one meal!! Keep at it and keep posting.

Fumpydink

Thanks for the encouragement guys! Really appreciate it, I've been scouring peoples advice and arguablysamsons posts (shout out to you my friend for putting this forum together and making so much info available).

So as per advice I have got my husband to put my scales somewhere I can't reach them and feel pretty relaxed now. Didn't bother counting calories yesterday, had a puy lentil and halloumi salad dinner with grapes for dessert (very nice). I think getting adequate protein in is still a challenge I am getting to grips with so will try to meal plan accordingly. Made some home made harissa paste for a chicken dinner tonight which I am looking forward too.

I think letting go of the numbers is definately better for me and I was done eating within an hour yesterday. I think I managed to hit an hour perhaps three times within the last week (have been messing around with my window before i started my diary).

I have already planned dinners for this week (i do this to reduce food waste at home). So for next week will put together a more protein heavy menu. weigh in is on thursday, but in the trying to sort out my windows thing from the week before I started my diary, I had already come down from abour 182lbs so am not expecting a massive loss, would be happy with 2lbs.

caradack1985

Good news, I still struggle to get enough protein in according to my macros but I'm fairly sure some items agents getting counted properly on that. Like yesterday I had a beef lasagne with sweet potato mash and a green smoothie then some dark chocolate covered Brazil nuts after, but apparently I only got just over half my protein allowance? I think it was probably higher than that!

Fumpydink

Lasagne... Nom nom! Yeah I've been hitting about 50-60g. I don't want to do protein shakes as i literally can't eat straight after having one and am too full and I'm in the middle east at the mo and protein shakes are EXPENSIVE here. Will see if there are any changes in my appetite in the next few weeks. TBH i havent been exercising (cos I'm a slug) so not too worried yet but am intending to start (at some point) once I'm feeling a bit more bouncy. I'm not hungry just a bit tired but I think this will wear off. It is quite difficult to get everything in without being totally stuffed. How much protein are you aiming to get in cara?

I think this will be another 1 hour meal day and weigh in tomorrow (may the gods of the scales be good to me). It's getting easier, fingers crossed that it stays this way!

caradack1985

I can't even remember, it's supposed to be something like 50g a day I think. Hold on and I'll look at my macros for the last few days.

caradack1985

It had me aiming for 68g of protein a day, no wonder I never hit it! I've changed it to 50g a day and upped my fat allowance a bit as I always go over on fat.

Fumpydink

ahhhh makes sense! i've been thinking I need to push my protein into the 60g range. i think I'll leave myself be for a while and then try to sneak some more protein in later once I start exercising. But i think perhaps 50g is reasonable for a woman.

OMADing1

Fumpydink wrote: »

ahhhh makes sense! i've been thinking I need to push my protein into the 60g range. i think I'll leave myself be for a while and then try to sneak some more protein in later once I start exercising. But i think perhaps 50g is reasonable for a woman.

I so don't get the whole "macros" thing, no matter how simple I've read it is, I still don't get it for some reason.
I just gage my carbs, fats, proteins via the food diary thingy. Since I'm not working out, I have my "macros?" set at
Carbs 20% (67g), Fats 60% (89g) and proteins 20% (67g). Hahahah, I don't have a clue what any of this means, just look at the numbers in red/green after I complete my meals for the day (which pre-plan too). Everyone is different though and what works for some won't necessarily work for other. This is one reason I LOVE Omad, because it doesn't put everyone is the "one size/way fits all" category. I've tried to lose weight for YEARS trying to fit in the "they say" box and it has never worked for me or I was too miserable to finish what I was starting. Omad is so natural to/for me. It fits the "rhythm" of my entire life so perfectly. I've got some ways to go, but plan on eating this way for the rest of my life!

OMADing1

Fumpydink wrote: »

ahhhh makes sense! i've been thinking I need to push my protein into the 60g range. i think I'll leave myself be for a while and then try to sneak some more protein in later once I start exercising. But i think perhaps 50g is reasonable for a woman.

I so don't get the whole "macros" thing, no matter how simple I've read it is, I still don't get it for some reason. I just gage my carbs, fats, proteins via the food diary thingy. Since I'm not working out, I have my "macros?" set at Carbs 20% (67g), Fats 60% (89g) and proteins 20% (67g) 1340 cals daily with NO Exercise. Hahahah, I don't have a clue what any of this means, just look at the numbers in red/green after I complete my meals for the day (which pre-plan too). Everyone is different though and what works for some won't necessarily work for other. This is one reason I LOVE Omad, because it doesn't put everyone is the "one size/way fits all" category. I've tried to lose weight for YEARS trying to fit in the "they say" box and it has never worked for me or I was too miserable to finish what I was starting. Omad is so natural to/for me. It fits the "rhythm" of my entire life so perfectly. also LOVE the one hour window to eat, because after my meal I'm stuffed, but after 30 minutes I'm ready for my protein dessert. I like that so much, because Omad is also teaching me to TAKE MY TIME EATING, whereas before Omad I'd always scarf my food down like an animal or something--no more! I've got some ways to go, but plan on eating this way for the rest of my life!

Fumpydink

Edampu, you are absolutely right! I have never felt so comfortable with not counting everything I'm eating (not bashing calorie counting here). I had to quit because it was getting really stressful and I can be a bit obsessive, like literally taking a tiny bit of courgette back etc. I totally get what you say about ticking off the boxes, spent so much time trying to make sure i did stuff "right" and it ended up backfiring on me because I got exhausted. I remember the day I snapped after losing 3 stone, i literally burst i to tears and then went to starbucks. Within three months I had gained it all back. It was sooooo unhealthy for me to try to control every morsel, banning this food and that food trying to shove it into my macros etc turning down dinner dates with my husband because I couldn't afford calories/carbs whatever, trying to divide up calories over the day in the right amount.

This feels really freeing. I don't know how this is going to pan out for me but right now I feel like I'm in a good place. I haven't weighed any food in weeks (again not bashing anyone who does but for me its a total no no). Main thing about the protein for me is that i want to start exercising and want to make sure my protein os in the right place to sustain that. Apart from that meh.

I totally think whatever anyone does has to work for them and both physically and mentally. Some people can do three meals a day some like low carb etc. I've done loads of diets which demanded such mental energy that I just couldn't do it anymore. I don't know if OMAD is going to work for me (i know it did when i was younger) but as i said for right now it suits me fine.

Fumpydink

Just want to share this with you guys

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/harissa-51185010

Reallllllly good... I'll confess to doubling the recipe and using the whole batch to marinade two chicken breast overnight. Served with couscous (made with veg stock) with lots of stirfried courgette cubes and garlic. This is on my staple dinner list now.

Fumpydink

Also if anyone wants to try the recipe I didn't bother peeling the peppers, I just chopped it all up and used a stick blender.

caradack1985

Who has time to peel peppers?

Fumpydink

I just had a downright lovely meal, so satisfying! Still a bit too full but will just work on portion sizes

Fumpydink

I've just been watching joe's "if i had to do OMAD all over again" video and it really reinforced the fact that worrying about the detail right now isn't important (thanks joe!). It made me feel quite calm, he's right, we do have it easy. We're thinking about eating a baguette with cheese in the middle, worrying about being too full etc Puts things in perspective.

Anyone who hasn't watched the OMAD videos on youtube shoud def make some time to do so.

Fumpydink

caradack1985 wrote: »

Who has time to peel peppers?

Too right! Why waste pepper!

Fumpydink

Starting weight 179.4lbs
Week 1: 177
Loss 2.4lbs

Pretty happy with that, it's tempting to go "more more" or why didn't I get a massive first week drop but this is the way my body rolls yo! Also any drop is movement in the right direction! I have hypothyroidism and pcos so no point in moaning, especially since I have morphed into a sloth.

First real aim for me is to get into the 160's. Having the scales out of reach is definately the way to go for me. This week is tightening up that window, I think I mentioned that I didn't hit an hour every day. So carry on not weighing, not counting calories ( i have done a few rough calculations to ease myself into it but i dont need to) and just stick to my 1 hour.

caradack1985

Good work 2.4lbs is a good loss.

arguablysamson

Excellent loss. My ex had hypothyroidism and PCOS. You're doing super.

Fumpydink

Thanks guys! I think for me it's going to be slow and steady and thats ok, am expecting it to go down to 1lb a week. Downwards trends! My husband lost about 20lbs in a year just making small changes and barely weighing himself, whereas I got chubbier. I think it's because i was always looking for a quick fix which then blew up in my face whereas everything he does is sustainable for him. Lesson learned!

I think what I like about this is I'm pretty sure I have some blood sugar control problems related to pcos. My ac1 test at docs was very healthy. Problem is when I've used a blood suagr monitor it takes a really long time for my blood sugar to go down after a meal. My husband and i charted a comparison and the difference was stark. Diabetes runs in my fathers family and it's something I'm keen to avoid, so keeping insulin levels at a reasonable level is important but I would prefer not to have to dramatically change my diet to do it. Main thing is weight loss and reducing blood sugar spikes over time.

I am having a splurge day today as i'm regularly below 900 cals and last few days below 800 and am feeling really pooped this morning. I think I will do splurges on weigh in days going forward. May change my weigh in day in a few weeks to coincide with the weekend so my husband can do me a breakfast fry up (bless him he's always offering and I'm always saying no) or we can have lunch out.

Fumpydink

Soooo splurge day...

Think I made some mistakes today, firstly I definitely shouldn't eat ice cream in the middle of the day, makes me too sleepy. Secondly I need to plan an actual meal, I ended up eating belvita biscuits and I don't even like them.

I did notice after my carb bomb lunch that my temperature went up quite quickly. This was actually quite good, it feels like my thyroid is being kicked back into gear and I warmed up quite a lot which was good. So I think i will focus on carbs on splurge day as I think it does my body good. Also watched joe's video and it made a lot of sense to me. I think away from the refined carbs a bit and a bit more of the complex carb next time.

I had initially thought I would not do splurge days. However with me accepting that there is no way I'm going to get in 1000+ cals on OMAD days without being in pain and horribly uncomfortable I would rather do reasonable meals that make me happy during the week and just have one day of eating once a week to make sure cals aren't too low. I think I posted this else where but it's odd how easily I fill up on OMAD days whereas When I was eating throughout the day I could have easily plowed through over a 1000 calories in the evening. It doesn't really make much sense that i am more full on fewer calories by the end of the day. Lunch + 1000 calories = "could do with a bit more food...ohh is that cake" vs fasting + 1000 calorie dinner = "darling call an ambulance, I think I need my stomach pumped". And I am by no means a delicate eater, I can out eat my husband and he's about 6ft. I think I'm one of those people who once they start eating just don't stop just nibbling away all the time. I probably have some sort of freudian oral fixation.

Another thing, on splurge day it's really weird how much I don't really care about what I'm eating LOL. Any other time I would have planned out in advance what I want to eat and lovingly cooked it (or ordered it) and would have been looking forward to it all week. Because I can eat whateverI want, this splurge day has been more like "whats eaaasy... That'll do". It feels like I'm just doing it to fill up calories and get a little energy not really with any great sense of anticipation or excitement. Which is actually fantastic. I look forward to my dinners during the week because I'm actually hungry, I really savour my food and enjoy every last bit of it. It's a bit sad to think I haven't really been appreciating what I eat for so long in the way I have in the last week or so.

So the round up is. DON'T EAT ICE CREAM DURING THE DAY and have some sort of plan for splurge day with complex carbs, I've got to about 1300 calories and really can't eat anything else cos I've filled up on junk basically, 1 scoop ice cream, loads of belvita biscuits and 100g cheese (the cheese is fine as far as I'm concerned good ol kerrygold). So next time I think I will make something that I can sit down and properly enjoy instead of grabbing stuff thats just lying around.

Also quick note, idea of a takeout just doen't sound good to me and I likes me takeouts. I wish that would happen with sugar.

Fumpydink

I think perhaps my appetite has reduced and maybe thats why I really don't want to eat anymore today. Please please please let this be the case!

OMADing1

Fumpydink wrote: »

Starting weight 179.4lbs
Week 1: 177
Loss 2.4lbs

Pretty happy with that, it's tempting to go "more more" or why didn't I get a massive first week drop but this is the way my body rolls yo! Also any drop is movement in the right direction! I have hypothyroidism and pcos so no point in moaning, especially since I have morphed into a sloth.

First real aim for me is to get into the 160's. Having the scales out of reach is definately the way to go for me. This week is tightening up that window, I think I mentioned that I didn't hit an hour every day. So carry on not weighing, not counting calories ( i have done a few rough calculations to ease myself into it but i dont need to) and just stick to my 1 hour.

Wow, that's nothing less than tremendous--you go girl!