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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I was 199 last Saturday and despite bouncing up to 202.1 midweek I landed at 199.4 this morning. I'll take it. Good see at 1 at the front again. I've been around 200 for two months and it depresses the hell out of me.
I feel you! Seeing that '1' is so encouraging
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I woke up this morning with a headache. Awful. Then ...Maybe it was the good news on the scale ... headache went away and I spent the day .... High? Seriously. I was happy for the first time in 6 months (i.e. Since Nov 9) Must be the fasting. Whatever. It's good to be happy again.3
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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I woke up this morning with a headache. Awful. Then ...Maybe it was the good news on the scale ... headache went away and I spent the day .... High? Seriously. I was happy for the first time in 6 months (i.e. Since Nov 9) Must be the fasting. Whatever. It's good to be happy again.
Headache went away and you are happy! First, great news! Congratulations! Second, do you think this is due to your new OMAD eating? You said "Must be the fasting". By that, do you mean just eating OMAD? Or are you fasting for more than 24 hours? I'm seriously interested in finding the best way to have a clear brain while losing weight.
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amflautist wrote: »HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I woke up this morning with a headache. Awful. Then ...Maybe it was the good news on the scale ... headache went away and I spent the day .... High? Seriously. I was happy for the first time in 6 months (i.e. Since Nov 9) Must be the fasting. Whatever. It's good to be happy again.
Headache went away and you are happy! First, great news! Congratulations! Second, do you think this is due to your new OMAD eating? You said "Must be the fasting". By that, do you mean just eating OMAD? Or are you fasting for more than 24 hours? I'm seriously interested in finding the best way to have a clear brain while losing weight.
Hello! I'm no expert on any of this, but I feel like only eating once a day is helping me mentally. The headspace I've cleared by not having to bargain with food choices all day, the freedom from guilt and self-abuse because I "cheated" or ate "bad food," is a big part of it, but I do feel like it is also creating a physical change that is helping my mind work better and happier.
I haven't tried a longer fast, but there's plenty of documentation on clerics and mystics using fasting to help reach enlightenment. Just 21-22 hours of fasting is so new to my body maybe I'm having some of those effects at least for now.0 -
At 3 o'clock I was so excited - I'd made it through my tough time (Noon to 3) and was in the home stretch. I love looking forward to dinner now. It used to be my hours of guilt and sacrifice and struggle. Now, I just prepare it and eat it. And I'm satisfied and I'm done.4
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awesome
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I played with the idea of a bone broth fast, but the meat sauce for my family's spaghetti was too tempting so I ate that with a salad for my meal!0
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I really miss those days of my youth where I could drop five pounds by just skipping a meal.
Then I spent the last decade gaining wih no end in sight.
I need to adjust my attitude and accept that losing a pound a week or at least not gaining is progress.1 -
I think losing a pound or not gaining is AWESOME 2
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Eating at 5-6 does NOT work for me. By 7pm I want to eat more. My sweet spot is 6:30-7:30 I think. Early enough to be dinner time and late enough to be dessert/nightcap time.
Learning curve still happening, but it is happening.1 -
It sure is a learning curve, it's good that you're in tune enough with your body to know what is and isn't working for you. Mine is between 11am-2pm, though I've gone as early as 10am and later than 3pm--very, very rare, but it has happened.0
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Losing weight at a slower pace removes fat and retains muscle 1
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I broke my fast 5 hours early because I had the opportunity to have sushi - a rarity in the Midwest USA. But it has spiraled out of control!
I can't stop eating!
Do I just cut bait and call this a splurge day?
Should I still count my weigh-in tomorrow even though the timing isn't optimal?
One thing is clear - when I thought I was eating under my calories needed, I wasn't. That's good bad news. Bad in that I did this to myself - good in that there's not some medical mystery going on here.
I gained weight because I ate too much.0 -
Just jump back on tomorrow, have your weigh in day just the same, if you look at anyone's numbers they all have ups and downs throughout the journey. Enjoy your sushi and move on tomorrow 0
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It really ticked me off to have that splurge day. I don't want to drag this out. The food will all still be there. I have to keep reminding myself what I want more.
I want to not be overweight more than I want to eat when it's not time - right?
So I must shut up and do it.1 -
I'm worried about weigh-in. I have done so much better, but still not acing the protocol for One Meal. I want to be 199 or less.
To remind myself, I keep grabbing my fat belly and saying, Nothing matters except getting rid of this!
I am not "starving" I just think I'm hungry.
I absolutely will not die if I don't eat.
I could conceivably fast for days and be fine.
I'm so sick and tired of being fat.
I have to do this now.
There is no "someday" left.0 -
HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I'm worried about weigh-in. I have done so much better, but still not acing the protocol for One Meal. I want to be 199 or less.
To remind myself, I keep grabbing my fat belly and saying, Nothing matters except getting rid of this!
I am not "starving" I just think I'm hungry.
I absolutely will not die if I don't eat.
I could conceivably fast for days and be fine.
I'm so sick and tired of being fat.
I have to do this now.
There is no "someday" left.
Ban those negative thoughts - they won't help you stick to the program and they'll put you in a bad place mentally - stay positive and remember that you're doing SOMETHING GOOD FOR YOUR BODY! OWN your bod! It's good to you, so be good to it and yourself! It's 90% a mental battle, so don't hinder yourself with all that negativity!0 -
Negativity? Well, see this is the problem with electronic communication. I wasn't being negative. I was psyching myself up by reminding myself this is what I want, this is feasible, and it's time to do it. Thank you for your concern, though.1
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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »Negativity? Well, see this is the problem with electronic communication. I wasn't being negative. I was psyching myself up by reminding myself this is what I want, this is feasible, and it's time to do it. Thank you for your concern, though.
Ok good - and yes, technology does have it's downfalls! LOL - Good I'm glad you're in a positive mindset! It's so easy to hate on our bodies instead of rejoicing them! (While working to make them better :P )1 -
I hope the OMAD gets easier for you
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Grass fed beef burger, sweet potato oven fries, horseradish mayonnaise. Glass of Shiraz. I'm stuffed.1
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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I'm worried about weigh-in. I have done so much better, but still not acing the protocol for One Meal. I want to be 199 or less.
To remind myself, I keep grabbing my fat belly and saying, Nothing matters except getting rid of this!
I am not "starving" I just think I'm hungry.
I absolutely will not die if I don't eat.
I could conceivably fast for days and be fine.
I'm so sick and tired of being fat.
I have to do this now.
There is no "someday" left.
Great attitude! Just keep at it and be patient. Don't try to do it all at once. Just be consistent and keep at it and you will get there!1 -
HestiaMoon1 wrote: »I'm worried about weigh-in. I have done so much better, but still not acing the protocol for One Meal. I want to be 199 or less.
To remind myself, I keep grabbing my fat belly and saying, Nothing matters except getting rid of this!
I am not "starving" I just think I'm hungry.
I absolutely will not die if I don't eat.
I could conceivably fast for days and be fine.
I'm so sick and tired of being fat.
I have to do this now.
There is no "someday" left.
I'm going to steal some of these tactics!1 -
Weigh-in yesterday was ok. 199 even. Friday night was a big dinner with high carbs, and today I wasn't very hungry during the day at all.
Looking for a place for brunch tomorrow- not much luck. Biscuits and gravy are considered haute cuisine around here.1 -
Awesome!!0
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I think I'm in Phase 3 (from the OMAD video library that talks about phases)
I don't feel HUNGRY between meals and when I do feel lower case hungry I know it will pass.
Also, I realized I'm only 30 lbs from the upper limit of healthy weight for me. It's a personal goal to lose 55 lbs, not a necessary one. So, I added a little exercise when I'm feeling up to it. Like 30 minutes steady state medium speed on my bike or Concept 2. I'm tempted to do HIIT but maybe once I'm down 10 lbs.
Weigh in this weekend.1 -
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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »wsandy8512 wrote: »Awesome!!
Thank you. I'd love to see more, but at least I'm not gaining.
You're welcome and that's true, you aren't gaining.
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OMAD has helped me pinpoint some important details for my weight loss needs -- flour, corn, and dairy upset my digestion; stopping earlier in the evening (7:30) is better than later (10pm) for sleeping; fruits and vegetables are my friends.
There might not be any loss again this week, but this clear information of what works best for me is going to help in the long run.1 -
I think you have the right attitude, I really do. Even though I'm determined to rid weight, the OMAD lifestyle has greatly improved my overall health. I wouldn't quit it even if I didn't lose another pound because I feel so much better. I would just tweak my calories and what not.
The only problem I seem to be having are bowel movements. I eat plenty of fruits and veggies, but I haven't been regular in a couple of months. I get really backed up and on day three of no bowel movements, I cave to laxatives. I think I'll introduce bran cereal into it because I do not like relying on artificial ways to help me poo.0
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