Anneli's journey
Anneli_F
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Hi everyone!
I'm Anneli from Sweden and I just found your wonderful OMAD group.
My stats:
Starting weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
Current weight: 105,7 kg
Height: 5' 7" (175cm)
Goal weight range: 155-165 pounds (ca 70-75kg)
OMAD time: 14.00 to 15.00
OMAD start date: 8th December 2016
As I wrote in the introduction thread, I've been trying different kinds of fasting for a couple of years now, mostly 16:8 but also a few 36 hour fasts etc, as I have read a lot about the health benefits. I burned out completely 15 years ago, mostly because of a lack of sleep (sleep disturbed child) and a really difficult home and work situation. Anyway, after that my brain wasn't the same anymore, I lost a lot of my memory capacity, logical thinking and even my balance got affected.
From what I read fasting is good way to help the brain heal itself, I belive that!
Still, the biggest reason to jump on the OMAD wagon is my weight, I have never been this heavy! Nothing fits anymore and I don't want to do things. It's easier to stay at home than to go out amongst people and feel uncomfortable the whole time. Overweight isn't as common here in Sweden as it is in some of the other parts of the world (even if we are catching up) and I'm almost always the heaviest in a group. Time to change that!!
I started OMAD-ing last thursday and today was my first weigh in day, mondays is a good day I think.
I lost 1.3 kg in 4 days, hurray!!
No problems with hunger, I have done two 24 hour fasts a week for about a month prior to this, but my mood... Wow, I really wanted to hit something all weekend. A lot of emotions coming up, I think this is really a good (and hard) experience. My poor husband has been treading lightly
Well, that's me
I'm Anneli from Sweden and I just found your wonderful OMAD group.
My stats:
Starting weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
Current weight: 105,7 kg
Height: 5' 7" (175cm)
Goal weight range: 155-165 pounds (ca 70-75kg)
OMAD time: 14.00 to 15.00
OMAD start date: 8th December 2016
As I wrote in the introduction thread, I've been trying different kinds of fasting for a couple of years now, mostly 16:8 but also a few 36 hour fasts etc, as I have read a lot about the health benefits. I burned out completely 15 years ago, mostly because of a lack of sleep (sleep disturbed child) and a really difficult home and work situation. Anyway, after that my brain wasn't the same anymore, I lost a lot of my memory capacity, logical thinking and even my balance got affected.
From what I read fasting is good way to help the brain heal itself, I belive that!
Still, the biggest reason to jump on the OMAD wagon is my weight, I have never been this heavy! Nothing fits anymore and I don't want to do things. It's easier to stay at home than to go out amongst people and feel uncomfortable the whole time. Overweight isn't as common here in Sweden as it is in some of the other parts of the world (even if we are catching up) and I'm almost always the heaviest in a group. Time to change that!!
I started OMAD-ing last thursday and today was my first weigh in day, mondays is a good day I think.
I lost 1.3 kg in 4 days, hurray!!
No problems with hunger, I have done two 24 hour fasts a week for about a month prior to this, but my mood... Wow, I really wanted to hit something all weekend. A lot of emotions coming up, I think this is really a good (and hard) experience. My poor husband has been treading lightly
Well, that's me
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Nice intro. You are off to a great start! Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Aim to keep things even-keel and your brain will begin to remap itself...all in good time!1
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Welcome!
It takes a little getting used to so dont give up. Im sure your mood will settle eventually!
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Thank you!
I had a bad day yesterday, in the morning I felt quite sick and in the evening I got a splitting headache and went to bed before eight. I think these regular fastings are cleansing out my body a lot more than the occasional ones I did earlier did. I don't mind the symptoms, I know they are there for a reason and that they are a good sign, but I'm glad I don't have a lot to deal with otherwise right now.
Yesterday's meal had to be something easy on the stomache and easily cooked - pasta with ham, pees and carrots and a little sweet and sour sauce. Half a banana for dessert, I was already full
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Looks yum!0
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Keep at it! It will get easier.0
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Thanks, I hope so. Yesterday was better though and today I feel fine so far.
How long did it take for you all to get past the acclimation period, when did you start feeling normal and just get on with your day?
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Physically, I think I jumped right into it. After about 2-3 days the stomach shrinks and I had minimal extra stuff in my guts so didn't feel bloated anymore. I have a cheat day every Saturday so I kind of go through that almost weakly but I don't remember ever feeling weak at first. If I ever had a super bad day, I would just eat earlier and not worry about it. Now if that happens, I take a little bit of coconut oil which gets me through and doesn't increase the appetite. Mentally, I was nervous about whether I could do it or not for about 1-2 weeks. After that, I had more confidence.
I was also exercising a lot before doing OMAD and I was used to fasting 24-hrs once a month (religious purposes) so I don't remember a big adaptation period. I think everyone is different and I think that if you stick it out, it will become easier. I would do the little bit of coconut oil if you have a problem day also, it isn't very many cals, it won't spike the insulin, and won't make you more hungry. Drink lots of water, that is a must! I found that getting adequate protein the night before was also very important to how hungry I got the next day. I also took a multivitamin with minerals to make sure I was getting adequate micro-nutrients and also in hopes of staving off cravings. Just my 2-cents worth.1 -
blambo61, I'm glad to hear it was an easy transition for you! I haven't got any problems with hunger either, I did two 24 hour fasts per week before this. If my stomach starts rumbling, I just have a cup of hot tea, then I feel full again.
I also average 2 1/2 litres of water, that helps!
My issues are the headaches, stomach aches and just feeling all kinds of sick. I'm not worried, my body has a lot of cleansing to do, but I hope it will pass soon0 -
Could it be a caffeine thing? If your used to having regular caffeine, then you don't that can cause headaches. I don't drink caffeinated beverages (unless I'm driving long distances and need to stay awake) and if I start drinking them, I will get really messed up and get headaches for awhile, then when I quite them, I will get headaches for awhile. Sounds like your hydrated so that shouldn't be an issue.0
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Sorry, but that's not it.
I still have my coffe in the morning, as always, just without milk now.
Bit I did realize I've been taking my msm every evening the last couple of weeks and perhaps I should wait with that as it can add to the cleansing symptoms. Hm...
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Update
I'm feeling a lot better and... I've lost 3 kg in these 11 days.
Me and my daughter booked a weeks holiday on Mallorca in the end of january, great to have something to look forward to.
Yesterdays lunch was really yummy, salmon with broccoli, potatoes, baby spinach, lettuce, a clementine and two squares of dark coconut chocolate. As the salmon was frozen I had to boil the whole piece but I only finished half, the rest is waiting for me in the fridge.
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That looks delicious and healthy!!0
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It was!
I realized I have to limit my visits to the bathroom, I want to go all to often and when I'm at home it's so easy to go every half an hour or so. I think I need to train my bladder and stretch it out a bit.
I decided to do the same thing as for my eating, - Yes I can go, but not now. In half an hour or an hour or whatever. Just as with hunger the need goes away for a while and then comes back. Hm, the fasting experience is useful in many ways...0 -
Your meals look so good. Amazing choices!! You're doing great!0
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After the meal above I decided to see if I could extend my fast a little, just as a test. I had lunch saturday and then I didn't eat until monday morning. Strangely I wasn't that hungry at all, but began to detoxify quite a bit early monday morning and decided to have breakfast then. (I needed to go into town a couple of hours and didn't want to have to chase bathrooms)
Except for feeling extra full, I had two small meals within three hours, I was feeling great afterwards and had lost 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) Today I wanted to see if any of that came back again, but to my surprise I had lost another pound.
I'm now down 4,2 kg (~ 9 lbs) in about two weeks. A lot of that is probabely water, but still 1 -
Ah congrats! I haven't tried the longer fasts yet but it seemed to work great on you! Keep it up!1
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After the meal above I decided to see if I could extend my fast a little, just as a test. I had lunch saturday and then I didn't eat until monday morning. Strangely I wasn't that hungry at all, but began to detoxify quite a bit early monday morning and decided to have breakfast then. (I needed to go into town a couple of hours and didn't want to have to chase bathrooms)
Except for feeling extra full, I had two small meals within three hours, I was feeling great afterwards and had lost 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) Today I wanted to see if any of that came back again, but to my surprise I had lost another pound.
I'm now down 4,2 kg (~ 9 lbs) in about two weeks. A lot of that is probabely water, but still
You did great. Skipping food from Saturday lunch to Monday morning is a great fasting period. I hope you drank a lot of water. I've found I can get quite dizzy if I go too long without drinking something.0 -
Yes, a lot of water and tea and I also drank a glass of water with a teaspoon of salt just to avoid the dizzyness if possible. I don't know if that was it, but I was fine the whole time.
I won't be doing longer fast often, but perhaps once in a while to test my limits
I can understand why people say they feel they connect to God when they do 10-20 days of waterfasting, I felt a little bit more spiritual just for these 42 hours. Maybe it sounds foolish, but that was my experience.1 -
Yes, a lot of water and tea and I also drank a glass of water with a teaspoon of salt just to avoid the dizzyness if possible. I don't know if that was it, but I was fine the whole time.
I won't be doing longer fast often, but perhaps once in a while to test my limits
I can understand why people say they feel they connect to God when they do 10-20 days of waterfasting, I felt a little bit more spiritual just for these 42 hours. Maybe it sounds foolish, but that was my experience.
Once in a while the water fast is good. I've heard that as well. ♥0 -
Oh, I've eaten and eaten today, mostly low carb food but lots of chocholates.
My main issue is that I've had more than a bottle of mulled vine, 18% alcohol. I feel stuffed and less than sober and a bit worried about tomorrow. This isn't good, I know better.
I want to just move on, keep on OMADI'ing but tomorrov will be difficult I guess, I hope not.
Well, if I could start once, I can do it again. Christmas is christmas...0 -
Gained a kg, but some of that is probably water as I had bread again. I haven't had much carbs the last couple of weeks and now I had that for both breakfast and dinner.
Half of the kg was gone this morning and the rest will disappere soon I hope.
I'm really not looking forward to new years eve, we're invited to a big dinner party and now I just want to continue with my Omading without interuptions.
We'll see what happens, perhaps I'm sick Not just because of the food thing, we always spend new years with my husbands friends and I always end up sitting somewhere alone most of the evening, waiting to go home. Combine the two and I would have a better time at home alone I think, I'm not much of a party person. 0 -
hello Anneli! So good to e-meet you. You're such a cutie, and I love your frankness in your posts. You're exercising intuitive eating and that's what I aspire to practise- to eat only when hungry, and not because the clock says it's time for food.
Fast before your big party on NYE! Perhaps even for a day prior, and having a jug of liquids before the party. Do tell us how it goes. Hope you have a splendid holiday!
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Gained a kg, but some of that is probably water as I had bread again. I haven't had much carbs the last couple of weeks and now I had that for both breakfast and dinner.
Half of the kg was gone this morning and the rest will disappere soon I hope.
I'm really not looking forward to new years eve, we're invited to a big dinner party and now I just want to continue with my Omading without interuptions.
We'll see what happens, perhaps I'm sick Not just because of the food thing, we always spend new years with my husbands friends and I always end up sitting somewhere alone most of the evening, waiting to go home. Combine the two and I would have a better time at home alone I think, I'm not much of a party person.
Good luck and think of us ! If you've got 3G or wifi on your phone , let us know how you're going!0 -
OMADhungerispower wrote: »hello Anneli! So good to e-meet you. You're such a cutie, and I love your frankness in your posts. You're exercising intuitive eating and that's what I aspire to practise- to eat only when hungry, and not because the clock says it's time for food.
Fast before your big party on NYE! Perhaps even for a day prior, and having a jug of liquids before the party. Do tell us how it goes. Hope you have a splendid holiday!
xx
Lex
Hi - nice to meet you too!! You know what, I'm going to have some egg salad with avocado for lunch today and drink lots of water and tea, and then go there and really try to enjoy myself. I do have an excuse to go home early if I want to, we have a dog who isn't all that fond of fireworks. Not scared, but not happy either.
Thank you for your encouraging words, I really appreciate them!
Good luck and think of us ! If you've got 3G or wifi on your phone , let us know how you're going!
I do have you guys here that I can talk to, that is wonderful! I just love that!
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I had a good time, had a really nice meal and few drinks but then I went home. Best time of the evening, my dog and I danced through the fire works. Today I awoke full of energy, not something everyone does! Hope you all did too!1
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I had a good time, had a really nice meal and few drinks but then I went home. Best time of the evening, my dog and I danced through the fire works. Today I awoke full of energy, not something everyone does! Hope you all did too!
Sounds like fun with your dog. I love pets because they give us so much love. ♥1 -
SavedByGrace26356 wrote: »I had a good time, had a really nice meal and few drinks but then I went home. Best time of the evening, my dog and I danced through the fire works. Today I awoke full of energy, not something everyone does! Hope you all did too!
Sounds like fun with your dog. I love pets because they give us so much love. ♥
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Ah, the 1st and 2nd was worse than nye. No proper food and too much snacking while watching tv and hanging out. Me and my husband almost never have any time togheter and I really enjoyed spending time with him. Not that that is an excuse, ha ha, I know...
Starting over with OMAD on tuesday was hard and I'm still more hungry than normal. Three days are just too much time off the diet.
I had a little jump upwards on the scales after this holiday but today it turned back down again. I'm not back to my lowest weight, but it's only 0.5kg there, so not too bad. Anyway, lesson learned, it's easier to just keep at it and not stray, at least if I want to avoid being hungry.0 -
It is a little difficult to get back on track once we take a break.1
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I'm struggling with the same thing! I was on break from OMAD and settling back now. Gained a bit but its okay. New year goals 2
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