Sandy's OMAD Journal
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wsandy8512 wrote: »@brendagaudette, 7 grams of fiber. I might have to try those sometime. Felt like I've been retaining water so these ones were perfect. I think it was the high salt from the chinese food, like you said. :-)
So that would be 16 grams of carbs - 7 grams of fiber to give it 9 net carbs, that's pretty good
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Oh, I wasn't aware of that formula. TY :-)
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Beautiful wrap, outstanding photography. I love food pictures like yours!0
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That wrap looks so yum!
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Sandy’s Weight Loss Chart by the Week:
Starting Weight on 3/5/17................224.8.......
OMAD Starting Weight 4/13/17........213.8....... -11
4/21/18...........................................213.4.......-0.4
Well, -.4 isn't much but seeing how I gained 2.2 back between last weigh in and today's weigh-in, so I'll take it! lol0 -
I think I gained 2.2 pounds back when I was constipated from Saturday on, as well as retaining water. I'm also wondering if not getting enough calories is hurting me. I'm struggling to hit 1000 with one meal in an hour. Should I expand my window? Maybe 3 hours instead of one and snack on healthy things to get to 1200? I ask that, but keeping in mind that I did lose 2.4 pounds, in total, since Tuesday.0
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I do not have the answer for your question but I would advise you to go on a trial and error basis, try adding more calories ( a little at a time) and seeing how you go. Cereal bars or smoothies can be an easy way to add some extra calories with less effort.
OR keep eating till you are full and no more even though you're below and see how you go.1 -
I don't always hit 1000 calories either, I just eat until I'm full 1
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@Madgirl1, thanks for posting your thoughts on this, I really appreciate it. Sounds like really good ideas.0
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Even i don't hit 1000 cal ever, except on my splurge days when I have two meals.. You could try what @1MADGIRL suggested and share your results..1
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I barely hit 1000 calories a day. I usually hit bellow that. I just eat until I'm full also1
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It's interesting that, just after doing a video on not being afraid of extra-low calories, that I read this! Don't be afraid of going below 1,000 for a period of time. You are shrinking your stomach and providing for time to experiment as the months go by (when you will gradually add back to your meal size).3
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arguablysamson wrote: »It's interesting that, just after doing a video on not being afraid of extra-low calories, that I read this! Don't be afraid of going below 1,000 for a period of time. You are shrinking your stomach and providing for time to experiment as the months go by (when you will gradually add back to your meal size).
LOL, I need to go watch it! Thank you :-)0 -
Thank you, everyone, I love this group of people. You guys and gals are so very supportive.0
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wsandy8512 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »It's interesting that, just after doing a video on not being afraid of extra-low calories, that I read this! Don't be afraid of going below 1,000 for a period of time. You are shrinking your stomach and providing for time to experiment as the months go by (when you will gradually add back to your meal size).
LOL, I need to go watch it! Thank you :-)
I haven't posted it yet, but will in a day or so. ;-)2 -
I can't wait to see it
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I had a strange day yesterday, I was barely hungry at mealtime, made a huge plate of steak fajitas and eggs with dessert being a vegan zucchini and dark chocolate muffin. I took a bite of the fajitas, just wasn't in the mood to eat them. I ate the muffin and about 20-30 red seedless grapes. Anyway, when my meal time rolled around today, needless to say, I ate every last drop, including wiping the bacon grease from the plate I microwaved it from... with my finger.
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Your meal looks fantastic!0
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Mmm bacon grease!!!
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Oooohh that looks so delicious 1
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Thank you both. I didn't have a lovely meal to take a picture of today. Nope, today, crap was in the air. I don't like calling it a cheat day or a splurge or binge day; makes it seem like I'm miserable on all the other days and I'm not. I love OMAD, today I just felt like some McDonald's, so I had McDonald's. However, now that the gut bomb effect has taken place, I wish I hadn't. I still made it under my maximum end of the calorie goal despite a medium coke, medium fry, quarter pounder with cheese, and a spicy chicken sandwich. So, yay! I finished before my time to eat so I should get in at least a nice 24 hour fast. :-)0
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I think as long as you were under your calorie goal then you should be fine and yes that fast will help...I crave fast food a lot!!! 2
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brendagaudette wrote: »I think as long as you were under your calorie goal then you should be fine and yes that fast will help...I crave fast food a lot!!!
I love your honesty!
I haven't done my big shop for the hubby's return this coming week (he works offshore), yet, and my Aunt will be here for a week, so an even bigger shop. My fridge and cupboards aren't empty, but they are severely lacking in choices. I started craving McD's. I tried to push it out of my mind for hours, wasn't happening. I know what happens when I do that... I would've eaten my meal made up of this and that, nothing satisfying, and then ran out and got McD's on top of it because I would have still had the craving. So, actually, me caving probably saved the day! Least that's how I am choosing to look at it. :-)
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I like that you add a lot of colour to your meals! Colour makes meals seem happier (to me at least haha)
I craved McDonalds yesterday as well but couldn't decide what I wanted so just went home. I think McD is okay as long as you stay under.0 -
@1madgirl, I feel the same about the different colors, makes the meal look happier. :-)
Yeah, the McD's was okay calorie wise. I actually looked at calories before heading there, I do not do "diet coke" or any diet soda, so it was nice that I could enjoy a nice cold coca-cola with my meal. :-)2 -
wsandy8512 wrote: »Thank you both. I didn't have a lovely meal to take a picture of today. Nope, today, crap was in the air. I don't like calling it a cheat day or a splurge or binge day; makes it seem like I'm miserable on all the other days and I'm not. I love OMAD, today I just felt like some McDonald's, so I had McDonald's. However, now that the gut bomb effect has taken place, I wish I hadn't. I still made it under my maximum end of the calorie goal despite a medium coke, medium fry, quarter pounder with cheese, and a spicy chicken sandwich. So, yay! I finished before my time to eat so I should get in at least a nice 24 hour fast. :-)
LOL, reminds me of the time I quite being a vegetarian. I NEEDED a hamburger! You absolutely did the right thing. Even better is your attitude about it and your knowledge of yourself. That is what I really ADMIRE!2 -
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LOL, reminds me of the time I quite being a vegetarian. I NEEDED a hamburger! You absolutely did the right thing. Even better is your attitude about it and your knowledge of yourself. That is what I really ADMIRE![/quote]
LMAO! Yep, and that is what I love about OMAD. There are no restrictions aside from those that are self-placed. I'm trying my hardest to make healthy choices and avoid as much processed food as possible, but I know sometimes I will eat processed foods. I know sometimes my choices won't be healthy. And all of it will be okay, so long as the majority of the time I'm staying true to healthier choices. I can restrict carbs if I want. I can eat carbs and not worry, I love fruit! I can have vegetarian or vegan only meals. I can have protein only meals. I can mix them all together if I damn well please, and that is why I freaking love OMAD. I know things like Weight Watchers allow everything, but OMAD helps me with one area that no other type of eating for a healthier mind and body have ever done before... I don't have to think about food all day long. I love this lifestyle!
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Not as colorful as my other meals, but my daughter made this for us yesterday and I had already eaten. She made roasted, caramelized brussel sprouts--which I left in the oven too long when reheating, haha--and portabello mushroom burgers (I went with a double versus two single "burgers") and the whole meal was fantastic! I enjoyed it with a lovely smoothie made with blueberries, banana, greek vanilla yogurt, and oatmeal. The meal didn't give me that satisfied feeling afterwards, so in keeping with the browness of it all I had a piece of toast with a big honking scoop of peanut butter. Now I am satisfied. :-)
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"I can mix them all together if I damn well please, and that is why I freaking love OMAD"
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@brendagaudette, though I'm not counting as official since my weigh-in isn't until Friday. When you told me around last week that after all that salt leaves, so would the weight a few days down the road, you were spot on! I'm down five pounds and one pound of it went missing today after my McD's yesterday. lol0
