Dkay OMAD progress

dkayingram

Hi everyone,

I started OMAD on Monday 2-5 after losing about 35 pounds during 2017. Then came the holidays and I got lazy and hit a plateau which caused me to just basically say screw it . I have done a lot of research on OMAD and wanted to give it a try.

My current weight is 196 and my ultimate goal weight is 150. I am taking this 10lbs at a time and hoping this will be a success for me!

I am on day three and so far have felt great. The first couple of days I did have a headache but I have been drinking tons of water and black coffee and that seems to help. I can truly say I haven't really been hungry during the day at all. I never have been a breakfast person so that part has been super easy. The issue I have is stress eating (chocolate) and it is so bad during the office hours .

I eat my one meal around 6 or 630 and am finished within an hour. I have noticed that I am sleeping so much better!!!!! I haven't been on the scale yet (although tempted) but I did notice even today a pair of pants felt loser than last week! So yay!

Looking forward to the OMAD journey!
Donna

maffyc

I am on the same boat. I lost 10 lbs starting after xmas and I stopped losing after 2 weeks. Now its February and I want to do something to break my plateau.

Brendalea69

Donna maybe try some sugar free gum to replace the chocolate during the day, it's what helped me to get through till my meal

dkayingram

Thank you!! I totally have been doing that!! Day four and feeling good just a few working hours left!

minigrrll

Welcome and good luck, this is an awesome group...

blambo61

Coconut oil will get me through. Just a little works. Better than eating 4-bags of peanuts and a candy bar or three (I can do that easily)!

dkayingram

Thanks for the suggestion of coconut oil. I have heard a lot about it and plan to buy some this weekend. I plan to move my weigh in to Friday since I think Monday will be too difficult coming after the weekend. I don't plan to go over board I just will be not as restrictive on Saturday and Sunday.

I am trying to wean myself off creamer in my coffee and have cut back a ton on that, but is there a calorie amount that is okay that would keep you in the fasting state?

Happy Friday!
Donna

blambo61

dkayingram wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion of coconut oil. I have heard a lot about it and plan to buy some this weekend. I plan to move my weigh in to Friday since I think Monday will be too difficult coming after the weekend. I don't plan to go over board I just will be not as restrictive on Saturday and Sunday.

I am trying to wean myself off creamer in my coffee and have cut back a ton on that, but is there a calorie amount that is okay that would keep you in the fasting state?

Happy Friday!
Donna

I only drink water when fasting and only use the coconut oil when I can't make it. It does break the fast a little but it will not make me hungrier like about anything else will so it is much better for me to do that than not have anything to eat around me except snack bar stuff and then pig out on that stuff. It's a trade off for me but very worth it.

dkayingram

Week one update:
Starting weight 197
Current weight 194
Loss 3lbs!

What I have enjoyed:
* Felt more energized during OMAD days
* Did not feel a mental fog that often would occur during work
* Really enjoyed my OMAD meal at night, the food actually tasted better
* Didn't have to stress over logging, weighing food, etc.
* Wasn't really hungry during the day. there was one day last week when my stomach did growl but other than that I felt the week was super easy! Just drank lots of water and coffee

Had a normal day on Saturday with an omelet for breakfast and a normal dinner, no snacking through the day though. Sunday was just some yogurt for breakfast and normal dinner.

This has been great so far, looking forward to week 2 and more progress! Reading all of your updates has been very motivating!

*Happy Monday*
D

blambo61

Way to go!

Brendalea69

No logging or counting calories is my favorite part

tlblanksfit

You are off to a great start!!

dkayingram

Thank you all!!! It has been way easier than I thought!!!! Why didn't I do this sooner !!!!

mistymeadows2005

Great work! Sounds like you're getting into the OMAD lifestyle with easeeeeee!!!

dkayingram

I hope so. Being a southern girl it is so hard to resist all the goodness of food, but with just having one meal to focus on it has been a lot less stressful than I thought it would. I will say today I have had tummy rumbles, but I am just filling myself up with water to stay full and not think about it!!!

blambo61

dkayingram wrote: »

I hope so. Being a southern girl it is so hard to resist all the goodness of food, but with just having one meal to focus on it has been a lot less stressful than I thought it would. I will say today I have had tummy rumbles, but I am just filling myself up with water to stay full and not think about it!!!

One meal makes it easy, there isn't a constant choice at multiple meals to be made about if I've eaten all I can right now or not. The only decision is to not eat completely tell the eating window.

minigrrll

It is so easy it's crazy. Totally hear you about "why didn't I do this sooner?"!!

dkayingram

Hi everyone,

So I just had to weigh this morning. I have done really good Monday/Tuesday and I my clothes were not so tight so I broke my once a week rule and stepped on the scales.
SW 2-5-18 197
CW 191.6

OMG 6lbs in less than two weeks!!!! More than thrilled!!! Feeling great, and loving the hassle free way of losing weight! My goal for the end of February is 187. Hoping I can make it.

Stay strong - it's Valentine's Day!

Jim_fbr

Great news!
Way to go, stick to it now.

tlblanksfit

That is so awesome! I think your goal is very attainable. Stick with the plan and you will get there. Very happy for you.

Brendalea69

Awesome!!!

Michelleanon

I have battled the overweight thing all my life. As you can see the profile pic is three jeans sizes down but that was 4 years ago and fell right back into the slump...I did the regular diet stuff with eating right and weight/cardio training, dukan diet and everything else you can possibly think of..Anyway, I am now trying this as I cannot physically get in the gym and embarrass myself right now. My thoughts are to loose some and then get back into working out. I started with the 16:8 since last week and I feel a lot better and not that many hunger pangs in the mornings ( I never use to miss bfast) but by 12 noon I am famished so not to eat until later makes me feel nauseous. The latest time I eat is 7pm and then not again until 12:00 noon the next day. I am also eating more protein, plenty veggies and hardly any carbs at all. The week is a breeze but weekends are my downfall. Not with food but with wine. I do like a few glasses of red wine. Will this mess up everything? If I am eating lightly at noon and then again lightly before 7pm and not meeting the full caloric recommended amount, will that still work as opposed to only eating once a day? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

dkayingram

Hi Michelleanon:

I think everyone has a different plan that works for them. For me, I am doing a 23:1 OMAD eating only one meal a day and my window is from 6-7pm. I have just started this as of 2-5-18 and have already lost 6lbs. I feel great! Haven't been hungry, at all. On Saturday and Sunday I do a 2mad and also have a couple of glasses of wine, and I have been fine.

I would suggest putting your post in the OMAD chitchat/introduction section, the members in this group are fantastic, and several have been doing this for a while, I don't feel that I am far enough in my journey to answer your questions accurately.

Best of luck though would love to keep up with how you are doing!

Donna

Brendalea69

Michelleanon wrote: »

I have battled the overweight thing all my life. As you can see the profile pic is three jeans sizes down but that was 4 years ago and fell right back into the slump...I did the regular diet stuff with eating right and weight/cardio training, dukan diet and everything else you can possibly think of..Anyway, I am now trying this as I cannot physically get in the gym and embarrass myself right now. My thoughts are to loose some and then get back into working out. I started with the 16:8 since last week and I feel a lot better and not that many hunger pangs in the mornings ( I never use to miss bfast) but by 12 noon I am famished so not to eat until later makes me feel nauseous. The latest time I eat is 7pm and then not again until 12:00 noon the next day. I am also eating more protein, plenty veggies and hardly any carbs at all. The week is a breeze but weekends are my downfall. Not with food but with wine. I do like a few glasses of red wine. Will this mess up everything? If I am eating lightly at noon and then again lightly before 7pm and not meeting the full caloric recommended amount, will that still work as opposed to only eating once a day? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

You could join the group called "Intermittent Fasting" and you could join this OMAD group, both will help you

kokonani

But the people in this omad group are so sweet and supportive! So glad you have found what works for you and that it makes you feel great! I know I've tried numerous diets out there and they don't come close to doing OMAD.

blambo61

Congrats, that is some real good progress!

minigrrll

Wow, amazing result!

rs2332

Fantastic progress!!!

dkayingram

So today is the official weigh in day for me. I like Fridays because since I do 2mad on Sat/Sun it doesn't stress me out to have to weigh on Monday. Of course, I have no self control, so I get a sneak peek on Wednesdays as well.

So.......
2-5 SW 197
2-16 189.6 so in two weeks 7.4lbs what the what?!?!

I honestly don't even remember how long ago it was when I was in the 180s.

My goal for the end of February is 187 and that is two pounds away.

The best thing about this is how wicked easy it is!!! No worrying about food during the day, just being productive and then focusing on a great meal at night. And you know what, last night I had cheese grits, shrimp, salad and a cupcake for dinner! *the grits - it's a southern thing for those of you not from the south* .

Thanks ya'll for all the comments and support! Keep on staying strong!

Happy Friday!!!!

tlblanksfit

Wow, you are doing great. You'll be leaving the 180's in the dust before you know it. I love me some shrimp and grits as well. I am so glad that OMAD is working for you as it really is an awesome way of eating.

Brendalea69

Donna you are doing great and I'm sure you'll reach your goal