Susan's OMAD Journey
smahan2010
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Day four of OMAD.
Down almost 3 pounds.
Energy is up.
Focus is up.
I look forward to my dinner....I have no restrictions and have whatever the hell I want on my one plate. I've come to this from keto, so this is kind of a big deal for me. I still butter *everything*, but I don't panic if I have 30 carbs. Side note: I've yet to finish any of those plates. I get full fast!
I drink when I am thirsty, and add hi-lyte to my water if I feel "off."
I've learned that I used to eat out of habit, not out of hunger. Black coffee is wonderful when your brain triggers the "eat now" response to the clock.
I track macros out of curiosity and also to keep an eye on protein. A week ago, my macros were almost an obsession.
On the second day I slept better than I have in months. Last night was no exception.
I love feeling and seeing changes in my body in four short days.
Most of all, I love the simplicity of this lifestyle!
I know I'm not alone....I'd love to hear your observations!
Down almost 3 pounds.
Energy is up.
Focus is up.
I look forward to my dinner....I have no restrictions and have whatever the hell I want on my one plate. I've come to this from keto, so this is kind of a big deal for me. I still butter *everything*, but I don't panic if I have 30 carbs. Side note: I've yet to finish any of those plates. I get full fast!
I drink when I am thirsty, and add hi-lyte to my water if I feel "off."
I've learned that I used to eat out of habit, not out of hunger. Black coffee is wonderful when your brain triggers the "eat now" response to the clock.
I track macros out of curiosity and also to keep an eye on protein. A week ago, my macros were almost an obsession.
On the second day I slept better than I have in months. Last night was no exception.
I love feeling and seeing changes in my body in four short days.
Most of all, I love the simplicity of this lifestyle!
I know I'm not alone....I'd love to hear your observations!
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The simplicity and freedom to eat types of food you want (still need to eat healthy foods) and also the ability to eat tell full are some of the biggest attractions for me also. Sounds like your doing well!
I can't even imagine planning a bunch of small meals, never eating tell full, and weighing everything. I've never done any of that and I'm sure I never will!1 -
Susan it sounds like you are well suited for this way of eating as you are finding it easy to adapt with positive results already.
This was the way it went for me when I started, it just seemed almost too easy. The challenge is to be consistent over the long haul and conquer any self doubts that might crop up.
Great start!1 -
Welcome aboard the OMAD train! It seems like you have plan and are off to a smashing start!1
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I love that you're losing so well especially coming from keto, KUTGW
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Welcome, sound like you are doing great!!1
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The simplicity and freedom to eat types of food you want (still need to eat healthy foods) and also the ability to eat tell full are some of the biggest attractions for me also. Sounds like your doing well!
I can't even imagine planning a bunch of small meals, never eating tell full, and weighing everything. I've never done any of that and I'm sure I never will!
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Brendalea69 wrote: »I love that you're losing so well especially coming from keto, KUTGW
Me too. I have to be honest, I prefer this WOE. I am not keto any longer, but I'm close. I'll stick with relatively LCHF, but I won't obsess. I really appreciate the encouragement!1 -
smahan2010 wrote: »Brendalea69 wrote: »I love that you're losing so well especially coming from keto, KUTGW
Me too. I have to be honest, I prefer this WOE. I am not keto any longer, but I'm close. I'll stick with relatively LCHF, but I won't obsess. I really appreciate the encouragement!
I think moderation (not obsessing) is key.1 -
Great results, and welcome!1
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brittdee88 wrote: »Great results, and welcome!
Thank you!0 -
Day Five.
171.6 SW
168.0 CW
120.0 GW
So, despite keto, I still clearly had a bit of water weight to drop, which explains what I've lost this week. I don't feel as "puffy". I haven't experienced a whoosh, just a steady drop in my weight. I like steady.....I like that the scale has dropped every day since Monday.
It was taco night at our house last night....I had the biggest taco salad on my one-plate. Tried to finish it, but didn't quite make it. It was awesome to be able to eat without worrying about the ingredients (I even had crushed Doritos on top!). I can't get over how truly satisfied I am after my meal. My brain is being re-trained to look forward to dinner rather than focus on skipping breakfast and lunch.
It's the weekend, though, which will be a challenge. It's one thing when I'm working....I hope I do as well when I'm home. I don't want to 2MAD on the weekend. I keep reminding myself that there is no compromise....this isn't about calories per se, it's about controlling insulin spikes and hormones. OMAD, Susan, and make it count.
I may or may not have just given myself a lecture. Welcome to my world.
TGIF everyone!1 -
Welcome to the club Susan, I have given myself a good bit of lectures. You are doing great!1
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Giving ourselves lectures is good! Confirms things. I would encourage the OMAD on weekends also, it is easier to just be consistent. I have found though that if I do need to eat an earlier meal, I will keep that meal low carb and only have the carbs in the evening meal. That little WOE enabled me to maintain doing a 16:8 for several months whereas when I tried to maintain doing a 16:8 and ate whatever for lunch, my weight would creep back up slowly. I don't like keto and it is great to be able to enjoy all types of foods and even some sweets (in moderation), but I will use some keto strategies (earlier meals) to keep me from getting overly hungry during the day and eating way more than I should. Good luck!0
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tlblanksfit wrote: »Welcome to the club Susan, I have given myself a good bit of lectures. You are doing great!
Thank you! I really appreciate the support!0 -
Giving ourselves lectures is good! Confirms things. I would encourage the OMAD on weekends also, it is easier to just be consistent. I have found though that if I do need to eat an earlier meal, I will keep that meal low carb and only have the carbs in the evening meal. That little WOE enabled me to maintain doing a 16:8 for several months whereas when I tried to maintain doing a 16:8 and ate whatever for lunch, my weight would creep back up slowly. I don't like keto and it is great to be able to enjoy all types of foods and even some sweets (in moderation), but I will use some keto strategies (earlier meals) to keep me from getting overly hungry during the day and eating way more than I should. Good luck!
Thank you very much. I am sticking with the low carb (just not under 20 total) and high fat approach of keto, and am working to make sure that I don't blow my protein out of the water. Other than that, I am allowing myself to have pretty much whatever I want. It's liberating. I plan to stay with 23:1 - that is the ratio that works best for me. If I do go to 16:8 on the weekend, I will definitely stick to keto during my mid day meal. I see your point about weight creeping back up otherwise... makes perfect sense to me.0 -
Lecture away! I have ridiculously long posts I’ve written for my own purposes in my old thread, and they were helpful to write and great to reread for reminders.0
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Day Six.
168 CW
120 GW
Today is the first time that the scale hasn't budged....but, I didn't gain either. I think it might have had something to do with having Mexican (and beer!) last night.
I usually cook breakfast on the weekend, so I'm a bit out of sorts. I plan on sticking with OMAD 7 days per week, so I'll push through.
Speaking of out of sorts....I managed to only drink black coffee while I was at the office yesterday. I feel ok, and am hydrating now, but I know better than to do that. OMAD + limited fluid intake is careless. To top it off, I had alcohol with my dinner after not getting enough water during the day. I wonder if that's why I didn't lose anything....I'll bet my body is holding on to fluid in response. Look at me being all science-y.
I love planning my one-meal. Today, burgers. Really big, juicy, cheesy burgers. With bacon. On a potato roll. With onion rings. Yes!!!
OMAD for the win!
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Maintaining is better than gaining any day, especially when you’re able to eat exactly what you want! Great job on figuring out what you may need to tweak in the future.1
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Thank you, Britt! You are so supportive!! xx1
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OMAD for the win! Ha, I like your enthusiasm.
Hey there will be many days that the scale won't budge, and sometimes go up a little. Stay in for the long haul though, it's a marathon not a sprint.
You're doing great!2 -
I've gone through different stages where I really needed a once a week splurge day and also where I didn't eat it. It's better to not have them short term for weight loss but if it is necessary for long term keeping on the diet, that is better than not doing the diet.2
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CW 168.8
GW 128.0
Good morning!!
OMAD is still going strong, but I am up .8 pounds this morning. I'm not going to sweat it, the weight will come off.
I read an article on realfarmacy.com that referred to a study that proved fasting for 48-72 hours literally resets your immune system. The human body is amazing, and I'm saddened by the years of crap that I fed mine in the name of "health." I've learned so much in the last six months, and wish I could turn back the clock and feed my kids, husband, and myself properly from the beginning.
Grocery shopping was intetesting this weekend......I really didn't need to shop at all. My husband is traveling for work this week, so it's just my daughter and me. The freezer is well stocked, so we are set for dinner all week. My daughter has breakfast and lunch stuff on hand, and I no longer need to buy those items. Nice!
Enjoy your Sunday!1 -
Isn’t it amazing how much less food we have to buy?! It is fantastic!
Also, being a parent and holding the responsibility of feeding your family is such an enormous job. You did the best you could to the extent of your knowledge and energy at the time, and I’m sure you did it with love. Don’t diminish yourself!1 -
Every time I eat Mexican I bloat up and it take a couple day to go away. Most of the time its about 1.5lbs of bloat.0
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sammygold2015 wrote: »Every time I eat Mexican I bloat up and it take a couple day to go away. Most of the time its about 1.5lbs of bloat.
That happens to me with Chinese food. I have gone up as much as 5 pounds actually!1 -
sammygold2015 wrote: »Every time I eat Mexican I bloat up and it take a couple day to go away. Most of the time its about 1.5lbs of bloat.
YEEEESSSSS! I would say that I will never eat Mexican food again, but that would be a LIE! I ended up with 2 pounds of bloat.... and am drinking tons of water to try and loose it. Thanks for the confirmation; it's a big help!0 -
I figure it's totally worth it. Because Mexican!! 0
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I wouldn't worry about it. It is only water weight. Just get on the diet and drink water and it will go away in a couple of days!2
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