Jason's OMAD Journal
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I think the plan for now is to deload and keep on with OMAD. I have to remember I am training to be healthy, not to make the HS Football team! I am hooked on OMAD and honestly don't even think about it now, it just happens. So I will back off the weight some and keep on keeping on until I hit my goal weight and then re-evaluate.
That's a good plan
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I think the plan for now is to deload and keep on with OMAD. I have to remember I am training to be healthy, not to make the HS Football team! I am hooked on OMAD and honestly don't even think about it now, it just happens. So I will back off the weight some and keep on keeping on until I hit my goal weight and then re-evaluate.
I feel the same way re: OMAD. it feels so standard and normal now. Just how eating 3 (and several other snacks) times a day used to feel0 -
27 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March 17 - 217.6
20 March 17 - 214.2
27 March 17 - 214.3
31 March 17 - 216
3 April 17 - 213.3
10 April 17 - 212.5
17 April 17 - 212.6
25 April 17 - 211.2
7 May 17 - 210.2
15 May 17 - 212
And I'm up 2 pounds
. I am not chalking this up to working out, you cant build muscle in a calorie deficit, so I am just going over on calories. I need to get stricter and smarter with my food choices; I think chasing some protein numbers put me over some days. I am watching what I intake and am definitely going to up the cardio this week. Considering I have done 0 cardio, upping it should be relatively easy. 2 -
I think you can gain muscle in a deficit. I put on about 6-lbs last year and i think I was losing weight at the same time. Anyways you didn't gain 2-lbs of muscle in a week if you've been lifting for awhile like you have been. The amount of carbs we eat does effect the amount of water retention we have. That might be what your seeing.0
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Don't worry about the gain, it's just a small hiccup0
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I think you can gain muscle in a deficit. I put on about 6-lbs last year and i think I was losing weight at the same time. Anyways you didn't gain 2-lbs of muscle in a week if you've been lifting for awhile like you have been. The amount of carbs we eat does effect the amount of water retention we have. That might be what your seeing.
My book says that you can gain during a deficit but yeah not 2lbs a week unfortunately.0 -
Could very well be water weight0
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And I'm up 2 pounds . I am not chalking this up to working out, you cant build muscle in a calorie deficit, so I am just going over on calories. I need to get stricter and smarter with my food choices; I think chasing some protein numbers put me over some days. I am watching what I intake and am definitely going to up the cardio this week. Considering I have done 0 cardio, upping it should be relatively easy.
I greatly admire your lifting and workout program. Don't let 2# worry you. As others have said, probably water weight. I'd just like to say congratulations for your dedication to your health. I think you are doing a fantastic job.
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amflautist wrote: »And I'm up 2 pounds . I am not chalking this up to working out, you cant build muscle in a calorie deficit, so I am just going over on calories. I need to get stricter and smarter with my food choices; I think chasing some protein numbers put me over some days. I am watching what I intake and am definitely going to up the cardio this week. Considering I have done 0 cardio, upping it should be relatively easy.
I greatly admire your lifting and workout program. Don't let 2# worry you. As others have said, probably water weight. I'd just like to say congratulations for your dedication to your health. I think you are doing a fantastic job.
Made my day, Thanks!
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Just as I was getting frustrated with how the workout felt, I looked up and realized I could SEE progress! Set a great time for the rest of the day.
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Just as I was getting frustrated with how the workout felt, I looked up and realized I could SEE progress! Set a great time for the rest of the day.
@Vanguard1 you see, the workout is working out good
have a great day and amazing weekend..0 -
Looking good! You're doing a fantastic job0
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Looking good, man.0
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Looking lean and mean! Keep it up. I'm very happy now also that I don't have a huge gut like I used to have. It really does make a person feel better and is worth the work to get there!0
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Awesome progress!!0
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Yep, yep, yep. Great pic!
Where I want to be - no stomach, no handlebars. Encourages me to keep on.0 -
27 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March 17 - 217.6
20 March 17 - 214.2
27 March 17 - 214.3
31 March 17 - 216
3 April 17 - 213.3
10 April 17 - 212.5
17 April 17 - 212.6
25 April 17 - 211.2
7 May 17 - 210.2
15 May 17 - 212
22 May 17 - 211.6
My workout this morning smoked me, so I really need to decide if I want to keep restricting calories and losing, or add some calories and increase my strength...
NSV's came when I was asked on 2 separate occasions if I had been working out, and once when I looked in the mirror and finally noticed some changes. I may start eating some protein after workouts on heavy days, and sticking to OMAD on non lifting days. I had 6 boiled eggs this morning after my workout, so I will see if it helps. I still love the simplicity that OMAD gives me though, so I really want to keep it up.3 -
You're doing great and looking buff, I might add! Sometimes we all need to reevaluate, sound like that's what you're doing. 1
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You do what works for you, by the look of things, you can move to maintenance and eat a bit more. I believe adding protein to your eating after heavy workouts won't keep you from loosing. I sometimes drink a protein shake mid morning after a good run/workout and it doesn't stop me from loosing.3
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27 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March 17 - 217.6
20 March 17 - 214.2
27 March 17 - 214.3
31 March 17 - 216
3 April 17 - 213.3
10 April 17 - 212.5
17 April 17 - 212.6
25 April 17 - 211.2
7 May 17 - 210.2
15 May 17 - 212
22 May 17 - 211.6
My workout this morning smoked me, so I really need to decide if I want to keep restricting calories and losing, or add some calories and increase my strength...
NSV's came when I was asked on 2 separate occasions if I had been working out, and once when I looked in the mirror and finally noticed some changes. I may start eating some protein after workouts on heavy days, and sticking to OMAD on non lifting days. I had 6 boiled eggs this morning after my workout, so I will see if it helps. I still love the simplicity that OMAD gives me though, so I really want to keep it up.
@Vanguard1 awesome.. feels damn good when others notice changes like weight loss or noticing muscles and all huh... good going...1 -
I'll be interested to see what you decide.0
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How are you doing? You haven't been around in a while.0
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I usually update on Mondays, but thanks for asking, that is part of what makes this group great. I have had a crappy week, i havent stuck to OMAD much at all. Tomorrow is a new day, and I will pick it back up again. No excuses, but the days leading up to Memorial day are always rough, I lost a lot of good friends in the wars. I just need to refocus and get myself going again. Thanks again for checking up on me!!1
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Take care and thanks for serving!0
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It's very honorable to have served for your country.
Don't be too hard on yourself. Things like this happen. Hope you are feeling better today!0 -
You did a great service to your country at such a cost. Sorry about the loss of your friends. Don't be hard on yourself, you will pick up and move on. You know what you need to know.0
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OK, recharged and back in the Saddle!! Good workout this morning, now I just need to stick to the plan!!2
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Yes, you can gain in a deficit. But it won't look the same since you are still losing water / fat. So here is the diet for it:
6 eggs per day (fried and lightly cooked)
A good serving of beans or peas
A peanut butter sandwich
A good portion of meat or poultry.
A small block of cheese.
And a tablespoon of coconut oil (to offset the omega 6's with omega 3's)
This works for me.0 -
27 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March 17 - 217.6
20 March 17 - 214.2
27 March 17 - 214.3
31 March 17 - 216
3 April 17 - 213.3
10 April 17 - 212.5
17 April 17 - 212.6
25 April 17 - 211.2
7 May 17 - 210.2
15 May 17 - 212
22 May 17 - 211.6
31 May 17 - 208.4
Well I didn't get where I wanted in May, but I didn't gain either so that is a plus. I am still playing with my workout and have just lowered the weight for now and staying on OMAD. We leave for Disney this month, 12 days on the meal plan, so I won't be practicing OMAD, but the main goal is to maintain with healthy eating and making good use of the gym in the resort.0 -
You lost and that's great...Have fun at Disney 0
