Mom2Annie's Progress Thread
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I say don't worry about the scale... If you feel tuner I'm sure you are... I've done omad before but am just now starting back..I also have an 11 year old... You got this
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Today sucks. Yesterday too. I don't know if my body is just now freaking out about OMAD or what...but I feel like crap. Headache, no energy, eyes want to close and are slow to follow and focus with my gaze...and I'm much hungrier than I was the first week. Also I'm very cold...always cold. I used to always be hot.
I haven't splurged yet, haven't eaten off schedule, have tried to have some fruit and veggies every day (not my strong suit but I love my green smoothies).
I also went to my primary care physician this morning for my third monthly diet/exercise check up visit (part of the surgery protocol thing) and according to their scale, I've only lost ONE pound in 4 weeks. One. My pants are so much looser and my double chin is disappearing...how can I have only lost one pound?!
I didn't tell my doc about trying IF last month, so I told her this time. She was not supportive. She didn't tell me to stop but she had plenty of criticism re: OMAD. When she asked how it was going for me, I wanted to say really well! But losing only one pound in a month isn't "really well" so I said not bad and that I think it's too soon to judge.
I did not tell her that I feel like crap right now and just want to go to bed and stay there for the rest of the day.
I love you guys...you are so supportive of everyone...thanks for listening and letting me vent...and always offering kind words, advice, and ideas. This is my only sounding board for this stuff. (I'm hormonal right now and emotions are raw...don't mean to be too mushy!)
Hope everyone else is having a great Friday!
Make sure your getting your protein and take a multivitamin/mineral supplement. If your clothes are getting loser, it doesn't matter what you weigh! You may have gained a couple of lbs of muscle and lost a couple of pounds of fat so your getting skinnier but not weighing much different. That is a possibility.
I agree with this. Who cares if the scales aren't being supportive? I'd rather look and feel better than weigh less! If you're clothes are looser that's the best thing in the world.2 -
Things are going well! I think I'm adjusted or nearly adjusted now. Barely struggle with hunger and very little lightheadedness since adding bone broth with sea salt. I am starting to get a little too excited and preoccupied about my first splurge day (not until Saturday) so I may wait another week.2
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Things are going well! I think I'm adjusted or nearly adjusted now. Barely struggle with hunger and very little lightheadedness since adding bone broth with sea salt. I am starting to get a little too excited and preoccupied about my first splurge day (not until Saturday) so I may wait another week.
You are doing great. Don't worry about the splurge for a while.2 -
It's difficult not to get too excited and a little obsessive. I have to fight that. Because if this is going to be a permanent change in my life (and it has to, it must!), then I can't obsess over it.I am starting to get a little too excited and preoccupied about my first splurge day
I just got back from walking with wifey, and I was talking about how 45 days is a big milestone for me, because I've never gone longer than that. I start obsessing over things, making it complicated, driving myself insane. She started snickering " . . . because now you're starting to obsess over the 45 day mark." Yes indeed, I am.
I think a BIG part of this is to just try to relax and let it happen. Health doesn't look obsessive, doesn't look frantic. Health is calm and centered. This "initiative" should be calm and centered.5 -
It's difficult not to get too excited and a little obsessive. I have to fight that. Because if this is going to be a permanent change in my life (and it has to, it must!), then I can't obsess over it.I am starting to get a little too excited and preoccupied about my first splurge day
I just got back from walking with wifey, and I was talking about how 45 days is a big milestone for me, because I've never gone longer than that. I start obsessing over things, making it complicated, driving myself insane. She started snickering " . . . because now you're starting to obsess over the 45 day mark." Yes indeed, I am.
I think a BIG part of this is to just try to relax and let it happen. Health doesn't look obsessive, doesn't look frantic. Health is calm and centered. This "initiative" should be calm and centered.
That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!0 -
It's difficult not to get too excited and a little obsessive. I have to fight that. Because if this is going to be a permanent change in my life (and it has to, it must!), then I can't obsess over it.I am starting to get a little too excited and preoccupied about my first splurge day
I just got back from walking with wifey, and I was talking about how 45 days is a big milestone for me, because I've never gone longer than that. I start obsessing over things, making it complicated, driving myself insane. She started snickering " . . . because now you're starting to obsess over the 45 day mark." Yes indeed, I am.
I think a BIG part of this is to just try to relax and let it happen. Health doesn't look obsessive, doesn't look frantic. Health is calm and centered. This "initiative" should be calm and centered.
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Thanks guys.
Today, I want to share (mostly for other newbies struggling) that I feel amazing. I pressed through the adjustment (only about 36 hours were truly rough) and my body is totally cooperating with OMAD now.
My weight is hovering in the same range but I don't care. I FEEL so good. I'm alert and focused at work, no drowsiness or brain fog. I rarely feel hunger pangs now--only twice a day and they're very brief (less than a minute). I'm not ravenous when I get home from work anymore or completely preoccupied with eating my one meal. I'm not shaky before I eat, and I can even calmly make my child's dinner before I make mine, with no rush feeling.
I'm staying in a better, kinder, even-tempered mood too. And my energy...though I don't really FEEL more energetic, I have more spontaneous inclinations to clean the mess that is my house. I used to have zero energy when I came home...no cleaning until weekends for me. But not anymore.
My clothes are loose, I'm constantly yanking up my pants (they're elastic waisted) so a belt isn't going to work. My face is so much thinner and my back fat is lessened. I'm just thrilled with it all.
The first week or so was not easy (though much easier than I anticipated) but now...sticking to this is almost effortless. Planning ahead and cooking ahead is about the only effort I have to make. The eating habits are now a breeze. I can't say enough about how awesome OMAD has turned out to be for me. I'm excited to see more changes in the coming weeks.
For perspective, I started on 1/26/17 and today is the last day of my 2nd OMAD week. Week 3 starts tomorrow. 3 -
My progress so far. Started in December, but didn't see much change until I began IF. Sorry it's so big. I don't know how to shrink it. Not very tech savvy.
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Awesome how you are reaping all those benefits, it's surprising, isn't it? Plus OMAD is simpler than almost anything else. Here's Dec 25 to Jan 29:
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Great job Annie and John. You can really see the difference between your before and after facial pictures.1
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vinyladdict wrote: »Great job Annie and John. You can really see the difference between your before and after facial pictures.
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Thanks guys.
Today, I want to share (mostly for other newbies struggling) that I feel amazing. I pressed through the adjustment (only about 36 hours were truly rough) and my body is totally cooperating with OMAD now.
My weight is hovering in the same range but I don't care. I FEEL so good. I'm alert and focused at work, no drowsiness or brain fog. I rarely feel hunger pangs now--only twice a day and they're very brief (less than a minute). I'm not ravenous when I get home from work anymore or completely preoccupied with eating my one meal. I'm not shaky before I eat, and I can even calmly make my child's dinner before I make mine, with no rush feeling.
I'm staying in a better, kinder, even-tempered mood too. And my energy...though I don't really FEEL more energetic, I have more spontaneous inclinations to clean the mess that is my house. I used to have zero energy when I came home...no cleaning until weekends for me. But not anymore.
My clothes are loose, I'm constantly yanking up my pants (they're elastic waisted) so a belt isn't going to work. My face is so much thinner and my back fat is lessened. I'm just thrilled with it all.
The first week or so was not easy (though much easier than I anticipated) but now...sticking to this is almost effortless. Planning ahead and cooking ahead is about the only effort I have to make. The eating habits are now a breeze. I can't say enough about how awesome OMAD has turned out to be for me. I'm excited to see more changes in the coming weeks.
For perspective, I started on 1/26/17 and today is the last day of my 2nd OMAD week. Week 3 starts tomorrow.
I almost forgot about how much more energy I had at the end of the day while on OMAD as compared to before. It was a big difference for me also3 -
Your face is definitely looking thinner. Both you and John! Congrats both of you.1
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Thanks @vinyladdict and @blambo61 !!!0
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Once I've eaten after fasting, I notice I usually can go to sleep pretty easy. I'v got lots more energy but I also can sleep good.0 -
I'm making my first batch of bone broth. The bones were way more expensive than I anticipated (beef marrow bones). $3.69 a pound and I got almost 6 so it was $21! But it's worth it. I will probably go the cheaper chicken route next time. This batch smells heavenly already and I'm going to let it simmer overnight. Please Lord, don't let me ruin it.2
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I'm making my first batch of bone broth. The bones were way more expensive than I anticipated (beef marrow bones). $3.69 a pound and I got almost 6 so it was $21! But it's worth it. I will probably go the cheaper chicken route next time. This batch smells heavenly already and I'm going to let it simmer overnight. Please Lord, don't let me ruin it.I'm making my first batch of bone broth. The bones were way more expensive than I anticipated (beef marrow bones). $3.69 a pound and I got almost 6 so it was $21! But it's worth it. I will probably go the cheaper chicken route next time. This batch smells heavenly already and I'm going to let it simmer overnight. Please Lord, don't let me ruin it.
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It's super good for you and doesn't illicit an insulin response which means you can have it during the fasting period without breaking your fast. I've been having a cup about 2 hours before my meal time to help me through the last couple hours and also for a sodium boost. Pushing water all day long can deplete your sodium and, ironically, cause dehydration issues. In my case, lightheadedness and mild headache. I think Joe talks about bone broth in one of his videos but you can also read about it by googling jason fung + bone broth + fasting.0
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How did your broth turn out? I add heaps of salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar before I drink mine.0
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My broth was icky. Threw it all out.
I may try chicken broth soon, but never beef again. It had such a dull, odd flavor.
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I just save the bones/skins/gristly bits from whatever we're eating (usually chicken and pork leg or shoulder) in the freezer until we have enough to fill the crockpot.
Cover with water, add a splash of vinegar, and let go--usually 24 hours on low. If I remember, about 1-6 hours before straining, add onion, garlic, carrot and celery and fresh herbs if you got them.
Strain, salt, and acidulate (add lemon/lime juice or more vinegar). If it's still flat, add umami (soy or fish sauce). Or toss in some bouillon. No shame in that--you still have all the broth benefits in a form you actually want to consume.
Beef is harder work I think. I think you're supposed to roast the bones for best flavour. I should give beef a go again and see. Right now I have a couple of ham bones and rind (all the pork comes with the skin still on in NZ) in the crockpot. It smells amazing.0 -
Oh, and I strain, then cool overnight and peel the layer of fat off. I save that for cooking (I'm on a high fat protocol). Then I doctor the defatted broth with salt, etc.0
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Oh, and I strain, then cool overnight and peel the layer of fat off. I save that for cooking (I'm on a high fat protocol). Then I doctor the defatted broth with salt, etc.
Thanks for the tips. I roasted the beef bones first but I didn't acidulate the broth later on or add anything like soy sauce or bouillon. I did use garlic, carrots, onion, celery, and a couple bay leaves. It smelled amazing at the start but then I let it simmer on low all night and in the morning it was no longer aromatic. I added a good bit of Himalayan salt but it didn't seem to do much. I will start saving scraps and bones in my freezer. That's a great idea. Thank you again.0 -
Morning everyone. Just wanted to pop in and say I'm still around and still eating OMAD. I struggle with depression (not constantly--it ebbs and flows) and I haven't felt like sharing (or being sociable) lately. I have, however, been checking on the forum here and there and trying to keep up with what's going on with you all.
I feel like I'm completely adapted to OMAD at this point (it's been roughly a month since I started) so I'm trying to incorporate Keto into OMAD. I hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew, but I'm on day 4 and doing well. I think I went through what has been coined as keto flu when I was adjusting to OMAD, so the major adjustment has been accepting so many freakin' fats into my diet. Everything is so greasy and eating it seems counter intuitive. But, I'm sticking with it for now. Just spent a near fortune at the grocery store shifting away from carbs and more towards protein and healthy fats. Although--I still have a very difficult time seeing the fat from meats as healthy.
My endocrinologist, who was way ahead of his time, diagnosed me with Syndrome X (aka Metabolic Syndrome) and PCOS with insulin resistance nearly 25 years ago (when it wasn't well known and there was NO internet to help me along). He prescribed a sugar free, low-carb diet for me--but I was just 15 and didn't do it. I feel like I'm finally following his advice and giving it a real try.
I saw on my way to work that Joe uploaded a new video to Youtube. I wanted to watch it right away, but couldn't. I'll have to wait. I don't know about you guys, but I get excited when he uploads new videos!
Okay, back to work before I get myself fired...have a great day everyone!
-Laura3
