Starting OMAD? Introduce Yourself Here!
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Hi Fly, Greeshu, and Brenda!1
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Hi Everyone...welcome...glad you joined us!!1
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Hey, newbs...
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ok so my name is Steve stated omad 3 weeks and 5 days ago started at 310 6feet as of Friday 280 now that hopefully the water is out of my body I will start losing fat oh 41 until june3
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Welcome Greeshma and Steve! Congratulations on losing some weight ahead of time and coming into OMAD with such positive outlooks.
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First day I've managed to fast 21 hours! I get so incredibly excited My stomach was fine but my brain fog was baaaad, so uncomfortable, I got a bit worried about it but luckily I've read lots of you had that the first few days, right?
I used coconut oil right towards the end which helped my hunger but not the brain...
I had the brain fog and dull headache for a while. Han in there. It will pass.1 -
Thanks @ DebSozo, the encouragement helps so much!1
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Hi Steve: So glad you joined us and sounds like you have OMAD in the bag. Awesome weight loss so far! Congrats!!1
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I didn't even know this was a thing!
Hello everyone, my name is Danica and I started doing IF Jan. 2, but I started at an extreme and am only eating 1 meal a day, and I love it. I started my journey April 2015 with Herbalife shakes, I don't think it was Herbalife products itself that are the miracle, but the idea of saving calories with shakes that tasted good and were easy to stick to. I lost 70lbs and gained back 20 last year. I read about IF somewhere on MFP forums and though I would try it. I am a binge eater, no denying that. I need to feel full so OMAD is perfect for me. Ive been drinking 3L+ or water during the day, and than have a "protein" coffee to end my fast sometime between 3-4pm than one huge glorious meal before 7pm that consists of lean meats and vegetables. I love that I can eat a little bit of, formally known as "NO", foods if I feel like it and not feel bad about it. Before if I ate and "NO" foods, it would result in me feeling like I failed and just stuffing everything I could see in my face.
I'm starting this @ 260 as of Jan.2 and Im down to 255. My goal wight is 190, Im 6'1 and I have no desire to be too small, just healthy.
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Welcome Danica, what a great result you've already had so far!0
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Hi Danica! (Pretty name)-- great start and welcome to the group!0
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Hi Danica and Steve!0
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Started if 19/5 on Jan 4. Down 6 pounds. Today I decided to try Omad. Found i was more hungry during the am and early afternoon, drinking only coffee than I was around an hour before my meal at 6pm. I ate a normal/large meal ( full plate - 900 calories ) but feel the like I binged. But, I've eaten way more food at once than that before and never felt so icky. Anyone else experience this?
Torn between 19/5 and OMAD. Hubby noticed that I was really happy, positive and in control on 19/5 and thinks I shouldn't fix what is working. Thoughts?
Doing this mainly for weight loss...and to not let food control me. Aiming to lose 40 pounds.
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@danacbayley congratulations on your awesome results so far!
What was your reason/motivation for trying OMAD? I think it helps to know what you'd like to get out of OMAD, this will also help you deal or get used to any discomfort you might experience at the start of OMAD. Some people on here (including me) still space out their one meal over a certain amount of time. I know of one OMAD-er who eats part of their meal then has a half hour break before eating the rest. I think the great thing about IF is that you can try out and tweak different protocols to suit YOU. Some people absolutely love feeling stuffed, others, like me and you, can't stand that feeling, perhaps because we're programmed to think it's "bad" to be that full, and we can take a bit (or a lot) longer to eat all our calories.2 -
@danacbayley congratulations on your awesome results so far!
What was your reason/motivation for trying OMAD? I think it helps to know what you'd like to get out of OMAD, this will also help you deal or get used to any discomfort you might experience at the start of OMAD. Some people on here (including me) still space out their one meal over a certain amount of time. I know of one OMAD-er who eats part of their meal then has a half hour break before eating the rest. I think the great thing about IF is that you can try out and tweak different protocols to suit YOU. Some people absolutely love feeling stuffed, others, like me and you, can't stand that feeling, perhaps because we're programmed to think it's "bad" to be that full, and we can take a bit (or a lot) longer to eat all our calories.
@Flybeetle I appreciate your insight. I believe I am torn between "thinking " that by eating two adequately satisfying meals a day, I am somehow halting the results and eating too much food and that I "think" results could be seen faster if I only ate once a day. If that makes sense? But then, I get scared of potential hunger attacks (and binging) thinking of how long it will be until I get to eat my one meal and how I feel so full after (and somehow guilty at the same time....like I overate).
I suppose if all day I never had any hunger pains, I would like the one meal a day plan. Lol..who wouldn't? I believe you're right - everyone has to find what works for them.
Regardless, either method is better than the eat all I want, whenever I want and keep gaining!
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I say do what works for you, but it needs to work. I love feeling full, OMAD is a blessing for me because of that.1
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@danacbayley ah yes, I totally understand!1
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@danacbayley... I think the great thing about IF is that you can try out and tweak different protocols to suit YOU. Some people absolutely love feeling stuffed, others, like me and you, can't stand that feeling, perhaps because we're programmed to think it's "bad" to be that full, and we can take a bit (or a lot) longer to eat all our calories.
I agree with this. I don't like feeling stuffed and icky either. When I was at a slimmer weight I was a really good intuitive eater and "knew" when I had eaten just right. I had a body with a good "set point" that faithfully steered me. I knew how to work with my body and read those signals telling me to eat less or more. I would love to get back to that natural rhythm again. But my body doesn't want to keep me at a lower weight like it did before. Now it fights me to go back to a higher weight.
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danacbayley wrote: »
@Flybeetle I appreciate your insight.... I believe I am torn between "thinking " that by eating two adequately satisfying meals a day, I am somehow halting the results and eating too much food and that I "think" results could be seen faster if I only ate once a day. If that makes sense? ...
I suppose if all day I never had any hunger pains, I would like the one meal a day plan. Lol..who wouldn't? I believe you're right - everyone has to find what works for them.
Regardless, either method is better than the eat all I want, whenever I want and keep gaining!
This is the dilemma that I am faced with. Before starting OMAD, I was doing 17:7 ( 2MAD) intermittent fasting comfortably and ate no snacks in between the 2 meals (11 am brunch and 6 pm dinner). I found that eating a light low carb lunch like a salad with grilled chicken, for instance, and a small family dinner with a starch, veggie and protein worked well for me. But I was maintaining. I was simply staying the same weight.
I had hoped OMAD would be the answer because theoretically dropping the brunch and eating just one big meal makes sense. But I'm going to have to monitor the calories during the OMAD because I started eating more during the one meal, unfortunately over the holidays, and felt bloated and uncomfortable. I don't like feeling "too full" after one meal. On the other hand, I don't like just maintaining the same weight on 2MAD either. I think that I can sort this all out somehow to work.2 -
...your name or preferred username; Fly
...your weight: 57.4kg
...your height: 1.64m
...any past struggles you've faced or are facing: see below
...your goal weight range: 56kg (initially)
...the time of your OMAD: 6pm-ish (can't eat too much at once so I spread it out over a few hours at the moment)
...and your OMAD start date: 08jan'17, work in progress!
Hi, just taking the leap and introducing myself even though I'm still in the process of transferring from IF 16/8 to OMAD, I hope that's alright. I've been on here "stalking" posts and marvelling at the supportive OMAD community you've shaped, and I hope to hop on board.
I have been logging with MFP for 4 years, lost 4kg straight away and was at my happiest weight before falling pregnant. Didn't gain too much weight through sheer willpower but can't seem to shake those last kilos again (I know I'm lucky to not have a whole lot to lose; however carving off those last kilos would still mean a lot). The willpower to fight cravings and hunger just isn't the same after a baby, perhaps.
When I discovered IF 16/8 about 3 months ago I found the biggest benefit to be the relief from thinking about, scheduling, craving, and resisting food. For half the day. It still left me with 8 hours of this "food restlessness". I admire people who can just have a massive breakfast and then not think about food until 1pm. I'm not like that. I want more of that peace and calm I get during my fast, it feels like a holiday!
I read about others on another IF group talk about OMAD, and I have been slowly trying it out. I feel a bit like I'm committing a crime because, other than my husband, no one knows I'm skipping out on the daily food stress-train by not eating during the day whilst everyone else is thinking about lunch, pondering their next snack, or trying to resist the office cookies. I know lots of people would think it's weird that I'm doing this, so that's why I'm glued to this OMAD group where it's the norm, and considered healthy!
You and are are very similar. I'm sure we will be great OMAD friends. I'd love to track progress with you 1 -
I didn't even know this was a thing!
Hello everyone, my name is Danica and I started doing IF Jan. 2, but I started at an extreme and am only eating 1 meal a day, and I love it. I started my journey April 2015 with Herbalife shakes, I don't think it was Herbalife products itself that are the miracle, but the idea of saving calories with shakes that tasted good and were easy to stick to. I lost 70lbs and gained back 20 last year. I read about IF somewhere on MFP forums and though I would try it. I am a binge eater, no denying that. I need to feel full so OMAD is perfect for me. Ive been drinking 3L+ or water during the day, and than have a "protein" coffee to end my fast sometime between 3-4pm than one huge glorious meal before 7pm that consists of lean meats and vegetables. I love that I can eat a little bit of, formally known as "NO", foods if I feel like it and not feel bad about it. Before if I ate and "NO" foods, it would result in me feeling like I failed and just stuffing everything I could see in my face.
I'm starting this @ 260 as of Jan.2 and Im down to 255. My goal wight is 190, Im 6'1 and I have no desire to be too small, just healthy.
WOW that is amazing! Please open a thread and keep us updated with your progress. It seems like you have a very satisfying journey in front of you and I think you could really motivate us all here with your progress (and get some motivation from us as well!)
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greeshu_89 wrote: »Hi everyone. I started OMAD from Thursday 05.01.2016 after getting inspired by seeing success stories you guys have shared.
About me, I am Greeshma living in Chennai, India. My starting weight is 213 lbs. My goal weight is around 145 to 155 lbs. I am getting married in May this year and that is an additional motivation for me right now.
In the past, I have tried various diets including water fasting, Calorie counting and workouts. I did manage to lose around 15 lbs during 2015 by watching my diet and working out regularly but then gained all that plus some more back when I stopped watching my diet.
This time around I want to lose weight the right way and my experience with OMAD since last 4 days have been good. Can feel huge decline in my craving for junk food. I am also trying to incorporate a 1 hour walk daily. I shall keep updating in this group and would love to read about how all of you are doing.
Congratulations on your engagement.1 -
I just wanted to say how nice it is to be "around" a group of people that don't look at you like your growing a third arm out of your head, when you tell them your only eating once a day. 3
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@danacbayley... I think the great thing about IF is that you can try out and tweak different protocols to suit YOU. Some people absolutely love feeling stuffed, others, like me and you, can't stand that feeling, perhaps because we're programmed to think it's "bad" to be that full, and we can take a bit (or a lot) longer to eat all our calories.
I agree with this. I don't like feeling stuffed and icky either. When I was at a slimmer weight I was a really good intuitive eater and "knew" when I had eaten just right. I had a body with a good "set point" that faithfully steered me. I knew how to work with my body and read those signals telling me to eat less or more. I would love to get back to that natural rhythm again. But my body doesn't want to keep me at a lower weight like it did before. Now it fights me to go back to a higher weight.
^^this... I have kind of accepted that I will always have to log my food in order not to gain weight but wow, would I love for it to be less effortful...!
And intuitive eating sounds so lovely! I'm not sure if I ever really was able to do that like you, @DebSozo , but perhaps if you've been able to do it before you'll be able to get there again!1 -
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Yayyy @1MADGIRL , I'd love that !
And hahaha, @dajoloehr , definitely feel the same! I think it's easier not to tell anyone until you can say "I've done this for months and have obviously not grown that third arm/ starved myself into oblivion, so it's OK..!"
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@danacbayley... I think the great thing about IF is that you can try out and tweak different protocols to suit YOU. Some people absolutely love feeling stuffed, others, like me and you, can't stand that feeling, perhaps because we're programmed to think it's "bad" to be that full, and we can take a bit (or a lot) longer to eat all our calories.
I agree with this. I don't like feeling stuffed and icky either. When I was at a slimmer weight I was a really good intuitive eater and "knew" when I had eaten just right. I had a body with a good "set point" that faithfully steered me. I knew how to work with my body and read those signals telling me to eat less or more. I would love to get back to that natural rhythm again. But my body doesn't want to keep me at a lower weight like it did before. Now it fights me to go back to a higher weight.
^^this... I have kind of accepted that I will always have to log my food in order not to gain weight but wow, would I love for it to be less effortful...!
And intuitive eating sounds so lovely! I'm not sure if I ever really was able to do that like you, @DebSozo , but perhaps if you've been able to do it before you'll be able to get there again!
Thanks for the encouraging words. It might happen!1 -
Weight: 359.6 lbs
Height: 6'5"
Struggles: Alcohol dependence to help insomnia, which leads to binge eating and numerous ill effects.
OMAD Start: 1/4/2017
OMAD Time: 430p-830p
Goal Weight: 250 lbs is my minimum goal
I've tried OMAD a handful of times going back nearly three years ago after finding this page. It's an incredible lifestyle when you can make it work. The results were ten fold. Recently, I've had a Come to Jesus meeting with myself. At 38, I'm nearly 360 lbs again after going from 425 lbs to 285 lbs between 2010-2012, constantly fluctuating since then. As much as I enjoy being the life of the party and having a good time, I've realized that alcohol, mainly hard liquor, is my crutch. Not a one drink and done guy. I'll have a beer with dinner and may enjoy a few more than that during a special occasion and will be just fine. Since the 4th, I haven't craved alcohol and have been sleeping better, feeling so much more motivated, and am noticing my mind clearing up. The longest I've committed to OMAD was two months and I felt like I could throw a house. I want that feeling and happiness back.
Our tomorrow's are never guaranteed and I want a healthy life. Tired of being this way and tired of being weak. I'm strong and need to prove it.
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Howdy Vinyl! Desire is the starting point I think. You have a plan also. You can do it! Wish you the best!1
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vinyladdict wrote: »Weight: 359.6 lbs
Height: 6'5"
Struggles: Alcohol dependence to help insomnia, which leads to binge eating and numerous ill effects.
OMAD Start: 1/4/2017
OMAD Time: 430p-830p
Goal Weight: 250 lbs is my minimum goal
I've tried OMAD a handful of times going back nearly three years ago after finding this page. It's an incredible lifestyle when you can make it work. The results were ten fold. Recently, I've had a Come to Jesus meeting with myself. At 38, I'm nearly 360 lbs again after going from 425 lbs to 285 lbs between 2010-2012, constantly fluctuating since then. As much as I enjoy being the life of the party and having a good time, I've realized that alcohol, mainly hard liquor, is my crutch. Not a one drink and done guy. I'll have a beer with dinner and may enjoy a few more than that during a special occasion and will be just fine.Since the 4th, I haven't craved alcohol and have been sleeping better, feeling so much more motivated, and am noticing my mind clearing up. The longest I've committed to OMAD was two months and I felt like I could throw a house. I want that feeling and happiness back.
Our tomorrow's are never guaranteed and I want a healthy life. Tired of being this way and tired of being weak. I'm strong and need to prove it.
You have kept 65 pounds off of your original weight, and that is no small task. Obviously you are not weak because at one point you got down to 285 pounds. Since you are tall that weight probably felt good. That took an incredible amount of strength and determination!
I think it is terrific that you quit drinking and are sleeping better. Alcohol actually disrupts sleep. So it is no surprise you are sleeping better. It sounds like you are very motivated.
At 38 you are young and can turn your health around much more quickly than someone much older. This is the perfect time to get that healthy life and avoid the problems that a high weight can cause overy the years. Be patient, and most importantly-- don't give up.1 -
I really admire the fact that you've fully recognised your crutches and what's been holding you back and have committed to going forward, towards health and feeling happier! Your advantage is that you've done this before so you KNOW that it works for you and that it takes some time getting used to it. You'll do it again and we'll be here cheering you on!!vinyladdict wrote: »Weight: 359.6 lbs
Height: 6'5"
Struggles: Alcohol dependence to help insomnia, which leads to binge eating and numerous ill effects.
OMAD Start: 1/4/2017
OMAD Time: 430p-830p
Goal Weight: 250 lbs is my minimum goal
Our tomorrow's are never guaranteed and I want a healthy life. Tired of being this way and tired of being weak. I'm strong and need to prove it.
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