Robert's Southern Fried OMAD Journey
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That is my biggest weakness - cheese! And doubly so when there is wine or cocktails involved... Sounds like you have a solid plan though - have an awesome time!1
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Part One:
Failed to weigh in 2+ weeks. Why? Not sure. So, I did so this morning before my weightlifting session at the YMCA...
Guess I’m afraid of becoming obsessed or discouraged. Make sense?
First, this body is shrinking. My pants are falling off and the old shirts are looking like tents. Yes, I’ve had to buy new underwear.1 -
Part deux:
Long story short, I’m still at 228, but shrinking. No gain or loss.
The metabolic/anabolic advantages of fasting are real. Strength is noticeably improving, plus muscle tone.
Don’t give up, keep plugging away!1 -
That is my biggest weakness - cheese! And doubly so when there is wine or cocktails involved... Sounds like you have a solid plan though - have an awesome time!
Thanks! Yeah, it helps to plan ahead mentally before a trip.
Keto plays into my weakness for cheese and hi fat foods. Might as well go with my strengths?
Read a study that claims people eat up to 20% more when drinking alcohol. Bummer.
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That is AMAZING! Who cares about the scale when you're clearly getting stronger and losing inches??? That is fantastic!
I think that is one of the reasons I rely on the scale too heavily -- women's clothes are so inconsistent in sizing across brands that is really hard for me to gage when I am losing inches until it's visibly apparent after several weeks. I think I have a pair of pants in storage that are too small, so I think I will use those for accountability while in CA since I won't be able to reliably weigh! I was considering giving up the scale altogether and going by clothes, so this summer will be a nice trial run.0 -
EstrangedTiger wrote: »That is my biggest weakness - cheese! And doubly so when there is wine or cocktails involved... Sounds like you have a solid plan though - have an awesome time!
Thanks! Yeah, it helps to plan ahead mentally before a trip.
Keto plays into my weakness for cheese and hi fat foods. Might as well go with my strengths?
Read a study that claims people eat up to 20% more when drinking alcohol. Bummer.
The 20% more food intake with drinking is a bummer since I am on the way to the beach but I am sure it is true!
Great job on losing inches, I have come to realize it isn't all about the numbers on the scale, you can certainly tell when you are shrinking, regardless if the scale agrees or not!0 -
@brittdee88 Somehow I end shopping for the females in my life. Buying a size below and above is a good idea, indeed. Absolutely do not envy the preparations involved to go out, due to societal norms. Such is life...
@dkayingram Yeah, I was on the lake today. Two tequilas with lime and club soda may have happened at happy hour. Two dozen broiled oysters. Whoops!
Anyway, yeah, it's about the inches.
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It's actually all about the CLOTHES!! Which I guess basically translates to "it's all about the inches"...1
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Definitely about the inches! I pulled out those too-small pants from storage and they actually fit now! I have a bunch of clothes packed up that I thought were too small because I weigh more than I did when I bought them. I have missed out on so many of them, so I will happily wear them this summer. I did find 5 dresses and skirts that don't fit ranging from "I can close it but wouldn't feel comfortable wearing it" to "I can't get the zipper up," so I am going to use those to measure progress this summer. If I can get into the latter and feel comfortable in them, I will know I have both made great progress and can officially say I can wear EVERYTHING in my closet!!! That's my ultimate goal - weight be damned.1
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@minigrrll Yep!
@brittdee88 Good idea. Gonna try on my limited clothing collection today. Do have one shirt (acquired in Nassau) eyeballed. Bought it 8 years ago, with losing weight in mind. Now, to find the goal bottoms!
Sidenote: Appreciate everyone speaking so openly and frankly about their struggles in this community. It's brave!0 -
Hi there! Really enjoyed reading your thread and looking forward to following your journey0
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mistymeadows2005 wrote: »Hi there! Really enjoyed reading your thread and looking forward to following your journey
Thank you and likewise.0 -
Here's to fitting into your Nassau shirt by the end of the summer! *cheers*0
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You're definitely losing and the scale isn't showing it because you're probably gaining muscle0
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brittdee88 wrote: »Here's to fitting into your Nassau shirt by the end of the summer! *cheers*
I'll take a pic. Thank you.Brendalea69 wrote: »You're definitely losing and the scale isn't showing it because you're probably gaining muscle
I'm not supposed to gain muscle at 44 - stupid fasting, breaking all the rules!
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This has been a splurge day. 16:8 window.
9am: 6 eggs with hot sauce and old bay seasoning, 3 pieces of bacon. Roy Rogers is a cool chain, first time. Made a Thai Tea. 1/2 unsweetened tea, 1/2 coffee, 3 half/half minis and one Sweet n Low. Around 25 ounces.
1pm: Broiled Shrimp Salad (huge salad) with balsamic and 2 crab cakes.
Sitting in the airport, thinking of my options for home this afternoon. Walked one hour in the airport for exercise.
Shall I have an actual dessert tonight? Dum, dum. Stay tuned!1 -
I'll have to try old bay in my eggs! Sounds delish!0
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mistymeadows2005 wrote: »I'll have to try old bay in my eggs! Sounds delish!
Yes. They use Old Bay in Maryland on everything or at least have it available!
I like it here and across the border in PA. Nice people.
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The scale is really only useful as a guide when you are majorly overweight. How you feel and how your clothes fit are much better indicators of progress, indeed.1
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arguablysamson wrote: »The scale is really only useful as a guide when you are majorly overweight. How you feel and how your clothes fit are much better indicators of progress, indeed.
Your videos and approach have helped me realize this fact. I’m seeing more online motivators, facilitators and teachers attempt to enlighten the masses in this regard. There is hope.
OMAD is niche, but IF seems to be catching on somewhat. That is a blessing.
I use food logs more to keep track of what works and to provide proof that one can eat well and transform their health and bodies. Will not sweat +- 200-300 calories.
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I love splurge days, I never would have made it to maintenance without them0
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Brendalea69 wrote: »I love splurge days, I never would have made it to maintenance without them
Indeed, I needed one so badly. However, my dessert was 10 pieces of sugar free chocolate candy and a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter port beer (don’t drink much, but it seemed interesting).
My final meal was a double patty Green Chile cheese burger with provolone and no bun. All the trimmings and about 15 medium sweet potato fries, freshly made.
Yeah, OMAD works for me, my splurge days aren’t so wild. Seems so tame.
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That splurge day sounded AMAZING!!!!!
I'm from MD, so I put Old Bay on nearly everything! It tastes great on almost everything IMO, but I'm biased0 -
brittdee88 wrote: »That splurge day sounded AMAZING!!!!!
I'm from MD, so I put Old Bay on nearly everything! It tastes great on almost everything IMO, but I'm biased
I’m finding some kindred spirits around here, it’s so delightful.
Old Bay has been acquired for my pantry, was my first order of business this morning.
BTW, the northern sweet crab is superior to our southern crab (is sorta bland) I’m hooked.
Also, not sure if I mentioned this, but crab cakes are good on a daily basis.
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I love me some crab cakes!!0
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Oh crab cakes... How I love thee0
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EstrangedTiger wrote: »BTW, the northern sweet crab is superior to our southern crab
You are officially my new best friend! No one ever wants to admit that the seafood down here is bland -- I felt the same way about the gulf seafood when I was living in Houston.0 -
brittdee88 wrote: »EstrangedTiger wrote: »BTW, the northern sweet crab is superior to our southern crab
You are officially my new best friend! No one ever wants to admit that the seafood down here is bland -- I felt the same way about the gulf seafood when I was living in Houston.
If you are willing to deal with the crazy, we can make it official! The exception in the South seems to be Cajun cooking!0