Sean's OMAD Log

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  • PowerBlackout77
    PowerBlackout77 Posts: 43 Member
    You dinner looked great and thanks for the links! :D
  • mittenswillet
    mittenswillet Posts: 697 Member
    good stuff Sean! Keep strong, no excuses, !! :)
  • blambo61
    blambo61 Posts: 4,372 Member
    edited February 2016
    Check out
    eatingacademy.com

    They have some great lectures on how the body burns carbs and fats and interplay of insulin. Very informative!
  • Lipka1le
    Lipka1le Posts: 163 Member
    Thank you for the links. I enjoyed reading them and they were very informative. I was really interested in the stats behind the 40-48 hr fast.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks everyone.
    Lipka1le wrote:
    Thank you for the links. I enjoyed reading them and they were very informative. I was really interested in the stats behind the 40-48 hr fast.

    Yeah, I'm planning on adding that in once I get into a good groove with OMAD for the extra fat burning effects. It's definitely some interesting stuff. I'm also really intrigued by the cognitive benefits from fasting too. My Grandmother had Alzheimer's, so I've always had that on my "radar", so to speak, as something to be conscious of.


    Day two successfully down... I will say I was "bad" in that I did have a second bowl of curry chicken for dinner, even though I was already full. It's mainly an issue of having "left-overs" since I'm so used to making big meals. That's something I'm working on -- I'll just store any extra food I have on hand to eat on another day. Having said that, with just two days of fasting I think my stomach's shrinking already, so that's good.

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    Pictured: curry chicken w/ rice & chicken thighs, and a small bag of mini-donuts my Mother brought home.

    I am super stuffed after overeating tonight. Definitely going to limit myself to one plate of food tomorrow. I did successfully fast all day today though, so I'm taking that as a positive.

    I also weighed myself this morning: 355.8 lbs, so the terrible week I've had resulted in maybe a 1-2 pound shift. I'll be really happy when I get under 350. Soon!

  • arguablysamson
    arguablysamson Posts: 1,709 Member
    You're making progress, and being very open about your weaknesses, which is always good.
  • mittenswillet
    mittenswillet Posts: 697 Member
    Funny how you mention portion sizes Sean, my mind still can't adapt (or maybe accept) that I now eat smaller amounts, it still thinks I can eat a mountain of food! lol

    Your doing awesome! Just starting was the hardest part! Congrats on your loss!!
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks everybody.

    I did an "official" weigh-in today since it's Friday. I'm at 354 lbs.
    That's a 1.8 lb shift from just yesterday. Kind of funny.

    I just took a look at my weight report on MFP to see my weight loss in the last 30 days:
    1/1: 370 lbs
    1/19: 357.4 lbs
    1/22: 354.6 lbs
    1/26: 357.4 lbs
    1/31: 355.2 lbs

    Then I went up to 355.8 lbs for a few days and now I'm at 354 lbs. I'm glad I've been tracking my weight because it's very interesting to see the shifts in the chart.

    I've lost 16 lbs overall now. Just gotta stay consistent and keep moving forward. Making this journal to keep myself honest is helping out a lot, as is everyone's encouragement, so thanks again everyone. :)
  • arguablysamson
    arguablysamson Posts: 1,709 Member
    Way to go. You will lose. Just stay in control, my friend.
  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    Nice one! It's interesting to keep an eye on the shifts, isn't it?
  • blambo61
    blambo61 Posts: 4,372 Member
    Good job!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    Nice loss. Keep up the great work!
  • vrojapu
    vrojapu Posts: 268 Member
    That's terrific!!
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
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    Big ol' carnitas last night and then some corn w/ butter and mexican cheese & lime.
  • arguablysamson
    arguablysamson Posts: 1,709 Member
    I live in South Texas where Mexican is top game and can be had any time anywhere. But no matter where it is from, Mexican food is a winner in my book!
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Alfredo chicken tonight. No picture because I was too lazy to take one.
  • PowerBlackout77
    PowerBlackout77 Posts: 43 Member
    Eidian wrote: »
    Alfredo chicken tonight. No picture because I was too lazy to take one.

    I know that feeling! lol. You are doing so good! :D
  • mittenswillet
    mittenswillet Posts: 697 Member
    Eidian wrote: »
    Alfredo chicken tonight. No picture because I was too lazy to take one.

    LOL ! Mexican looked insane!

  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
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    Deviled eggs, corned beef sandwich, cheddar cheese & broccoli soup tonight.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    No pic tonight. Big salad, steak, melted brie cheese, and finished off leftover broccoli cheese soup.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Chicken stir fry tonight. No pic, cuz I'm feeling sooo lazy.

    I'm gonna do a 48 hour fast tomorrow out of curiosity. I don't really plan on making it a regular thing though. I am making a point this day forward to stick to only one plate of food. I don't think I've lost much weight this week because I am having very calorie-dense and large portions of food, so I've gotta fix that.
  • blambo61
    blambo61 Posts: 4,372 Member
    Eidian wrote: »
    Chicken stir fry tonight. No pic, cuz I'm feeling sooo lazy.

    I'm gonna do a 48 hour fast tomorrow out of curiosity. I don't really plan on making it a regular thing though. I am making a point this day forward to stick to only one plate of food. I don't think I've lost much weight this week because I am having very calorie-dense and large portions of food, so I've gotta fix that.

    I usually still loose weight even with large calorie dense meals if eaten in short time window.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Well, fingers crossed my weigh-in this week is better than I'm thinking it's going to be.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    I have madly failed my 48 hour fast today, haha. Just not quite ready for it mentally yet, I think. I don't know if I ever really plan on adding it to my schedule. Perhaps in the future.

    Anyway, I had some chicken sandwiches from Burger King and fries and a bunch of pineapple today.

    I'm really itching to start working out once I get the OK from my surgeon. I've got some annoying minor back pain I wanna fix by strengthening my body.
  • blambo61
    blambo61 Posts: 4,372 Member
    Why do you want to do 48 hrs? I can see some detox benefits and using it as a way to get into ketosis but I think it could make it harder to stick to a daily fast.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Yeah, I think you're right. I've just read in the past that 48 hour fasts are quite good for fat loss, but I don't think I'll really try it again.
  • blambo61
    blambo61 Posts: 4,372 Member
    Sustainability is the key imo. I would rather eat a little more during my one meal if it means I won't fall off the wagon the next day. I would rather even just skip breakfast than to not do any fasting at all. I think you have to find a point where you will have a deficit but it is sustainable.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    261.6 lbs today. Ouch! I've clearly been eating way too much this week. I'm hoping quite a bit of that is just water weight... fingers crossed.

    I honestly can't wait until I can start working out. I have a tough time sticking to healthy eating plans without exercise. I like to exercise in the morning to get a good start to the day. I also need to start a good strength training routine to fix up my general aches and pains, haha.

    Well, I'm gonna put this week behind me and focus on doing a better job next week.

    Hopefully everyone else had more success than I did.
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
  • Eidian
    Eidian Posts: 35 Member
    Pictured there is salmon alfredo, asparagus w/ hollandaise sauce.