Sandy's OMAD Journal
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I would never turn that invitation down either
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wsandy8512 wrote: »@barbheart @sammygold2015 @mistymeadows2005, thanks ladies! I can't stop choking up. I'm at the halfway point, just over it in fact! 45.8 pounds gone and 44.2 pounds to go. Between my extended fast and now this, I feel refreshed and renewed. I love myself and that's something that's taken my whole life to do... even if I don't drop another pound, IF is MY life. Can't imagine it any other way! My daughter and husband and sister flipped out when they saw the pictures. They all love me for who I am and didn't "see" me as fat and obese so they were shocked upon viewing, lol. My sister told me I look, "Tiny". I told her that I am far from tiny, but the side by sides only make me appear that way because of all the rolls in I had in the before photos, lol
YOU LOOK AWESOME! I actually do think you look tiny... Even if I cover up the before pictures and only look at the afters..
Congratulations, you must be over the freaking moon!
And yeah, I'd also say that the quitting smoking is actually the best part. The fact that you are still losing and quit the smoking all at the same time is just incredible.0 -
These pictures are amazing! You look so much happier than you did before. I just love looking at before and after pictures. So inspiring. Beautiful.0
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The before and after pics were great! That is a big change! You are doing fantastic!0
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YOU LOOK AWESOME! I actually do think you look tiny... Even if I cover up the before pictures and only look at the afters..
Congratulations, you must be over the freaking moon!
And yeah, I'd also say that the quitting smoking is actually the best part. The fact that you are still losing and quit the smoking all at the same time is just incredible.
Thank you, Sarah! I think you and my sister need glasses, lol. But, I appreciate it nonetheless. I am totally over the moon and so happy I lost even though I quit smoking. Major NSV right there! :-)
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@gomissfitnes and @blambo61, thank you both so very much! :-)0
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I'm very happy that I was able to reach my July goal of axing 3-4 pounds, even though it was by the skin of my teeth! haha
I'm blown away that I did not regain the weight of 4.6 pounds that I lost from my very first extended fast of 72 hours from Saturday at 5pm to Tuesday at 5pm. I don't understand it, it's like it reset me for shedding weight, though the fast was not done for that purpose. Anyway, 178.9 pounds! I haven't seen that weight since about 2002 or so... and I only remember because I had to get in the 170's from the 200's to have a breast reduction--obviously gained all the weight back in my boobs and plus more all over.
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FANTASTIC
You are killing it!!! 0 -
Wow Sandy!!! Brenda was your inspiration and you are my inspiration! LOL! chain of inspiration going on here!!! Plus Joe and Jim and all of you!
So awesome to be with you guys walking the path! i love it we are doing it!!! 0 -
You are a machine!0
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Great work Sandy!0
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Wow Sandy!!! Brenda was your inspiration and you are my inspiration! LOL! chain of inspiration going on here!!! Plus Joe and Jim and all of you! So awesome to be with you guys walking the path! i love it we are doing it!!!
Aww, thanks Barb! You're right, we are all doing it! I'm so thrilled for everyone. Such a joy to be a part of this group.
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@gomissfitnes and @Vanguard1 thank you!0
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Ugh, I have a private FB page and when I shared my update, I got a passive aggressive statement regarding my 72 hour fast. She congratulated me and then it was followed with "it's all water weight and most people's will lose weight slowly afterwards from my understanding about those fasts." She totally missed my point when I shared that I didn't regain of the 4.6 pounds I lost and lost more after eating and despite my breaking fast meal was huge... and I had even stated that that was a anomaly and that I fully expected to gain most of it back. Anyway, sharing with other IFers is different than with people who have no clue. I get the impression that outside of coming off as encouraging, she thinks I'm starving myself thin.
I wasn't mean or snarky to this gal, but tell you what, I'm determined to have a good loss next week to put her in her place. Lol0 -
wsandy8512 wrote: »Ugh, I have a private FB page and when I shared my update, I got a passive aggressive statement regarding my 72 hour fast. She congratulated me and then it was followed with "it's all water weight and most people's will lose weight slowly afterwards from my understanding about those fasts." She totally missed my point when I shared that I didn't regain of the 4.6 pounds I lost and lost more after eating and despite my breaking fast meal was huge... and I had even stated that that was a anomaly and that I fully expected to gain most of it back. Anyway, sharing with other IFers is different than with people who have no clue. I get the impression that outside of coming off as encouraging, she thinks I'm starving myself thin.
I wasn't mean or snarky to this gal, but tell you what, I'm determined to have a good loss next week to put her in her place. Lol
Jealousy, perhaps? Keep up the great work!0 -
There is so much fear and misinformation floating around regarding any type of fasting, OMAD or otherwise.
"from my understanding" is all you needed to read to know that essentially she doesn't understand.1 -
I totally understand what you're saying, I'd just ignore that person and do what you're doing best and that is losing the pounds
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wsandy8512 wrote: »Ugh, I have a private FB page and when I shared my update, I got a passive aggressive statement regarding my 72 hour fast. She congratulated me and then it was followed with "it's all water weight and most people's will lose weight slowly afterwards from my understanding about those fasts." She totally missed my point when I shared that I didn't regain of the 4.6 pounds I lost and lost more after eating and despite my breaking fast meal was huge... and I had even stated that that was a anomaly and that I fully expected to gain most of it back. Anyway, sharing with other IFers is different than with people who have no clue. I get the impression that outside of coming off as encouraging, she thinks I'm starving myself thin.
I wasn't mean or snarky to this gal, but tell you what, I'm determined to have a good loss next week to put her in her place. Lol
Jealousy, perhaps? Keep up the great work!
I don't know about jealous, but she's doing a vlcd and is frustrated. Though coupled with what Jim wrote, I'm sure she thinks she's doing it right and I'm starving myself. Lol
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Thanks, Brenda, and I will. Probably won't tell my group about an extende fast should I ever do one again... I'm sharing my weight loss progress and the only one doing IF. I'm supportive of how others are choosing to get there though.brendagaudette wrote: »I totally understand what you're saying, I'd just ignore that person and do what you're doing best and that is losing the pounds
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Ignorant/uneducated people drive me nuts! Pass no judgment until you've done the research - you don't see us throwing it their face that eating every 3 hours is killing their BMR
Live and let live, IMO 1 -
mistymeadows2005 wrote: »Ignorant/uneducated people drive me nuts! Pass no judgment until you've done the research - you don't see us throwing it their face that eating every 3 hours is killing their BMR Live and let live, IMO
Lmao, OMG, agreed! I could very well do that in MY group, because it is MY group, but I don't because I know people do what they think they know what works best and is healthy. I opened the group years ago, and my tried and true followers have been awesome and even though I've started and stopped and taken off and regained, they've always been supportive. This gal, though a long term acquaintance, is new to my group along with about 50 new peeps because I was talked into allowing more people in with my IF progress. Probably a mistake because I've opened myself up to be criticized. Lol
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wsandy8512 wrote: »mistymeadows2005 wrote: »Ignorant/uneducated people drive me nuts! Pass no judgment until you've done the research - you don't see us throwing it their face that eating every 3 hours is killing their BMR Live and let live, IMO
Lmao, OMG, agreed! I could very well do that in MY group, because it is MY group, but I don't because I know people do what they think they know what works best and is healthy. I opened the group years ago, and my tried and true followers have been awesome and even though I've started and stopped and taken off and regained, they've always been supportive. This gal, though a long term acquaintance, is new to my group along with about 50 new peeps because I was talked into allowing more people in with my IF progress. Probably a mistake because I've opened myself up to be criticized. Lol
MEH, you're a strong lady - I figured it'll just add to your resolve which will help your progress! Silver linings 0 -
Don´t get entangled, its not worth it... not even loosing weight next week to prove her wrong ...just let go.. be mindful that when in a fasted state you are much more powerful psychically and energetically so try not to project too much stuff negatively outwards so it wont have to bounce back at ya...
This is why monks and nuns or ascetics of all times and space fasted... they manifested quicker many of their goals... both material and spiritual... but it can wreck havoc when we unleash such a power mindlessly not that you are doing it Sandy but its´worth considering...0 -
Don´t get entangled, its not worth it... not even loosing weight next week to prove her wrong ...just let go.. be mindful that when in a fasted state you are much more powerful psychically and energetically so try not to project too much stuff negatively outwards so it wont have to bounce back at ya...
This is why monks and nuns or ascetics of all times and space fasted... they manifested quicker many of their goals... both material and spiritual... but it can wreck havoc when we unleash such a power mindlessly not that you are doing it Sandy but its´worth considering...
You're right, Barb, I'll let it go. Thank you for your perspective, definitely worth considering.
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mistymeadows2005 wrote: »wsandy8512 wrote: »mistymeadows2005 wrote: »Ignorant/uneducated people drive me nuts! Pass no judgment until you've done the research - you don't see us throwing it their face that eating every 3 hours is killing their BMR Live and let live, IMO
Lmao, OMG, agreed! I could very well do that in MY group, because it is MY group, but I don't because I know people do what they think they know what works best and is healthy. I opened the group years ago, and my tried and true followers have been awesome and even though I've started and stopped and taken off and regained, they've always been supportive. This gal, though a long term acquaintance, is new to my group along with about 50 new peeps because I was talked into allowing more people in with my IF progress. Probably a mistake because I've opened myself up to be criticized. Lol
MEH, you're a strong lady - I figured it'll just add to your resolve which will help your progress! Silver linings
And you did help me Thanks, Steph
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Great Job! It is crazy that you didn't rebound on your fast. Was this your first one?0
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sammygold2015 wrote: »Great Job! It is crazy that you didn't rebound on your fast. Was this your first one?
Yes, my first extended fast. I still can't get over it. Lol
And, thank you
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wsandy8512 wrote: »mistymeadows2005 wrote: »wsandy8512 wrote: »mistymeadows2005 wrote: »Ignorant/uneducated people drive me nuts! Pass no judgment until you've done the research - you don't see us throwing it their face that eating every 3 hours is killing their BMR Live and let live, IMO
Lmao, OMG, agreed! I could very well do that in MY group, because it is MY group, but I don't because I know people do what they think they know what works best and is healthy. I opened the group years ago, and my tried and true followers have been awesome and even though I've started and stopped and taken off and regained, they've always been supportive. This gal, though a long term acquaintance, is new to my group along with about 50 new peeps because I was talked into allowing more people in with my IF progress. Probably a mistake because I've opened myself up to be criticized. Lol
MEH, you're a strong lady - I figured it'll just add to your resolve which will help your progress! Silver linings
And you did help me Thanks, Steph 
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All the low carb talk caused me to strongly desire this for lunch today, lol, I love you guys... A smoothie so thick I had to eat it with a spoon... peanut butter, banana, kiwi, strawberry, blueberry, and oatmeal smoothie--have I mentioned how much I love my Vitamix? I ❤️ IT!--with chia seeds and a serving of walnuts on top. Jalapeño Hummus with baby carrots and whole grain with flaxseed pita chips, and an egg, bacon, cheddar jack, sweet onion, spring mix salad, mustard, and cheese sandwich on 100% whole grain bread made with 21 seeds. Oh, yeah, and a macadamia nut cookie that Brooke and Garrett made last night. Whew! 7 servings of fruits and veggies in one fowl swoop, to boot!
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