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! - The OMAD Adaption Pains Thread - !
arguablysamson
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It is critically important to be HONEST about our struggles, with OMAD or anything else we care to share.
Sometimes, adjusting to hunger pains is somewhat easy (or not that difficult for an individual), but usually, it is not. I've said before that the healthier you are and the closer to your goal weight you are, the less hunger pains you generally have when adapting to OMAD, but it's seldom a straight shot to adaptation for anyone. There are times when it takes nearly a month to adapt to OMAD and sometimes just 3 or 4 days. Usually, you don't feel noticeably better until about 5 to 7 days, sometimes much longer.
BE HONEST ABOUT IT!
Now some want to tow the line and act like everything is fine when they are miserable inside. This thread is reserved for those who, for whatever reason, are struggling to adapt or else breaking in on their beginning of the journey.
Post your feelings, experiences, and struggles - however long or brief - while remembering that you are not alone and that things get easier.
NO ELABORATE QUESTIONS HERE, JUST STRAIGHT-UP EXPRESSIONS AND DIRECT, SHORT ANSWERS ON HOW YOU ARE FEELING IN YOUR DIFFICULT MOMENTS, PLEASE. FEEL FREE TO POST LITTLE GLIMPSES INTO YOUR LIFE. NO JUDGMENT.
Sometimes, adjusting to hunger pains is somewhat easy (or not that difficult for an individual), but usually, it is not. I've said before that the healthier you are and the closer to your goal weight you are, the less hunger pains you generally have when adapting to OMAD, but it's seldom a straight shot to adaptation for anyone. There are times when it takes nearly a month to adapt to OMAD and sometimes just 3 or 4 days. Usually, you don't feel noticeably better until about 5 to 7 days, sometimes much longer.
BE HONEST ABOUT IT!
Now some want to tow the line and act like everything is fine when they are miserable inside. This thread is reserved for those who, for whatever reason, are struggling to adapt or else breaking in on their beginning of the journey.
Post your feelings, experiences, and struggles - however long or brief - while remembering that you are not alone and that things get easier.
NO ELABORATE QUESTIONS HERE, JUST STRAIGHT-UP EXPRESSIONS AND DIRECT, SHORT ANSWERS ON HOW YOU ARE FEELING IN YOUR DIFFICULT MOMENTS, PLEASE. FEEL FREE TO POST LITTLE GLIMPSES INTO YOUR LIFE. NO JUDGMENT.
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- Tracey
It's normal to vary BMs. And yes, depending on how low you start out calorie-wise, some hunger can linger. It will continue to get better.
Yep, it's all mental. Forego it if you at all fear destabilization.
On an empty stomach, make and consume a parsley smoothie. Just water blended with parsley. Soothes the appetite and calms the nerves and mind.
Anyway, I guess I'm having trouble learning how to trust my body on how much I need to eat a day. I believe I binged last night because I didn't eat enough for my meal since I do not stress eat or eat emotionally anymore. I just started not counting this week, so maybe I just need some more time and all will be well later. I might gain, and that's okay. Do you think giving myself 3-4 weeks is good timeframe to see if I can do this without counting calories? If I don't lose or I gain, then start counting calories again, maybe?