Starting OMAD? Introduce Yourself Here!
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pacific904 wrote: ».... so I could eat the things I love In great quantities mainly cakes, chocolates, etc. I pointed out to a trainer in the gym that I was not losing much weight, he said to me "the kitchen is for weight loss and the gym for fitness". I then went on low carb with some success. I started to follow Jason Fung, Dr Westman, Jimmy Moore and I think OMAD is some way of eating that will suit me. Last week I fasted 4.5 days and felt great.
I am starting OMAD intending to keep eating moderate carbs and high fat during the week and a bit more carbs at the weekend. I am also going to try to avoid processed food.
I have 34 lbs to lose. I am going to this a really good try. So pleased to have found this group.
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1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
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Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Are you still going to eat LCHF while doing OMAD?1 -
I am thinking of adding some starch like rice and potatoes back in and see what happens.1
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Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Good to meet you! I'm 6'1" and started at 256 also. Started OMAD at 252 (currently 209). I'm just starting looking into LC to help with my morning bg levels. I've been taking whey protein and eating carbs for most of my OMAD diet but just noticed lately my morning bg is higher than I like (110-120 with a couple of higher readings). I've been getting in 100g of protein in my eating window and I don't think my body can handle that and the carbs. Last 4 days I've gone LC and kept the protein up (not whey but other stuff) and my bg has been 100-106 in the mornings so I think I may stick with that for awhile. I'm experimenting with LCHP, LC med protein, medium carb/high protein, etc to see how I respond. Good luck!2 -
Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Hi Jeff! Nice going losing almost 30 pounds. You must be feeling great about that progress!1 -
Crispus1954 wrote: »I am thinking of adding some starch like rice and potatoes back in and see what happens.
If you keep it low glycemic and balance the protein, carbs, and fats you might be just fine adding a bit more starch. I have problems when it is just carb by itself or excess sugary product.1 -
Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Good to meet you! I'm 6'1" and started at 256 also. Started OMAD at 252 (currently 209). I'm just starting looking into LC to help with my morning bg levels. I've been taking whey protein and eating carbs for most of my OMAD diet but just noticed lately my morning bg is higher than I like (110-120 with a couple of higher readings). I've been getting in 100g of protein in my eating window and I don't think my body can handle that and the carbs. Last 4 days I've gone LC and kept the protein up (not whey but other stuff) and my bg has been 100-106 in the mornings so I think I may stick with that for awhile. I'm experimenting with LCHP, LC med protein, medium carb/high protein, etc to see how I respond. Good luck!
Do you do your protein shake outside of the one mealtime? Also if you are going to go low carb keep in mind that protein can convert to sugar although the body prefers carbs for that process. Fat on the other hand has no effect on sugar.
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Crispus1954 wrote: »Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Good to meet you! I'm 6'1" and started at 256 also. Started OMAD at 252 (currently 209). I'm just starting looking into LC to help with my morning bg levels. I've been taking whey protein and eating carbs for most of my OMAD diet but just noticed lately my morning bg is higher than I like (110-120 with a couple of higher readings). I've been getting in 100g of protein in my eating window and I don't think my body can handle that and the carbs. Last 4 days I've gone LC and kept the protein up (not whey but other stuff) and my bg has been 100-106 in the mornings so I think I may stick with that for awhile. I'm experimenting with LCHP, LC med protein, medium carb/high protein, etc to see how I respond. Good luck!
Do you do your protein shake outside of the one mealtime? Also if you are going to go low carb keep in mind that protein can convert to sugar although the body prefers carbs for that process. Fat on the other hand has no effect on sugar.
This happened to me when I was "high protein" low fat. I was hungry all the time and had to eat protein every 3 hours. When I upped the fat and lowered protein to a moderate amount it worked to blunt the hunger. I hardly think about wanting it now. The freedom from that is amazing.2 -
Crispus1954 wrote: »Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Good to meet you! I'm 6'1" and started at 256 also. Started OMAD at 252 (currently 209). I'm just starting looking into LC to help with my morning bg levels. I've been taking whey protein and eating carbs for most of my OMAD diet but just noticed lately my morning bg is higher than I like (110-120 with a couple of higher readings). I've been getting in 100g of protein in my eating window and I don't think my body can handle that and the carbs. Last 4 days I've gone LC and kept the protein up (not whey but other stuff) and my bg has been 100-106 in the mornings so I think I may stick with that for awhile. I'm experimenting with LCHP, LC med protein, medium carb/high protein, etc to see how I respond. Good luck!
Do you do your protein shake outside of the one mealtime? Also if you are going to go low carb keep in mind that protein can convert to sugar although the body prefers carbs for that process. Fat on the other hand has no effect on sugar.Crispus1954 wrote: »Crispus1954 wrote: »1st day. Previously have been doing LCHF since May 2016. 6'0" currently 228lbs starting weight 256lbs. Hopefully this woe will keep my BG in check while adding some carbs. Wish me luck.
Jeff
Good to meet you! I'm 6'1" and started at 256 also. Started OMAD at 252 (currently 209). I'm just starting looking into LC to help with my morning bg levels. I've been taking whey protein and eating carbs for most of my OMAD diet but just noticed lately my morning bg is higher than I like (110-120 with a couple of higher readings). I've been getting in 100g of protein in my eating window and I don't think my body can handle that and the carbs. Last 4 days I've gone LC and kept the protein up (not whey but other stuff) and my bg has been 100-106 in the mornings so I think I may stick with that for awhile. I'm experimenting with LCHP, LC med protein, medium carb/high protein, etc to see how I respond. Good luck!
Do you do your protein shake outside of the one mealtime? Also if you are going to go low carb keep in mind that protein can convert to sugar although the body prefers carbs for that process. Fat on the other hand has no effect on sugar.
I usually took the protein at the beginning of my meal. I'm not taking it right now because of high waking bg levels. I have discovered though if I go low carb, I can still get the 100g of protein in in my feeding window and my morning bg is good. Thanks1 -
Hi all! I'm new here! I joined a few days ago, but I officially started today.
My name is Brittany and I'm from Georgia, USA.
I current weigh 257 lbs and look to weigh around 165-180 lbs depending on how I feel.
I've really been having a difficult time with eating too many snacks and junk food so I really feel like this will help me stay focused more. Plus, I have a little more freedom with the food I do eat, not having to stick completely to diet food. I do enjoy salads and fruits and such, but I like my meat and potatoes too sometimes. I want to break free from a food addiction and be free of that burden and thoughts of food all the time. I'm so glad I came across this and look forward to being involved with this community!!4 -
Hi all, a few months ago I found out about IF and being a fitness addict I love exploring and testing new ways to further my physique. So anyway I let myself go from 12% to 20% bf to test this out but now I've been told to check out OMAD (new term for me) so now i'm lost. What is the difference between IF and Omad?
Stats:
20% BF
177Lbs (80kg)
Endomorph genes
Goal:
159lbs (72kg)
To get down to 12% BF using a 20:4 styled program and controlling calories while maintaining strength and muscle mass.0 -
OMAD is one meal a day which is a form of intermittent fasting. Have you watched any of Joe's videos on YouTube?0
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brittanylock09 wrote: »Hi all! I'm new here! I joined a few days ago, but I officially started today.
My name is Brittany and I'm from Georgia, USA.
I current weigh 257 lbs and look to weigh around 165-180 lbs depending on how I feel.
I've really been having a difficult time with eating too many snacks and junk food so I really feel like this will help me stay focused more. Plus, I have a little more freedom with the food I do eat, not having to stick completely to diet food. I do enjoy salads and fruits and such, but I like my meat and potatoes too sometimes. I want to break free from a food addiction and be free of that burden and thoughts of food all the time. I'm so glad I came across this and look forward to being involved with this community!!
Howdy! I found fasting really helped me to get cravings under control. My enemy was the grandma's cookies and twix bars in the snack area at work which was about 30 feet from where I sit. I should have bought stock in those companies that sold that stuff. At least 20 of the old me lbs were probably from that!
Eating that junk though, really messed with my blood sugar and I was on a roller coaster up and down and felt horrible at the end of the day. Now when I fast the energy is smooth and level cause a lot of it is coming from fat. No ups and downs. Consequently, I feel really good after work and want to exercise, etc. and I feel good clear into the night! Some of me feeling better is probable due to me getting better sleep now also because I quite snoring after I lost some weight.
It has been really good for me!2 -
Alldaygainz wrote: »Hi all, a few months ago I found out about IF and being a fitness addict I love exploring and testing new ways to further my physique. So anyway I let myself go from 12% to 20% bf to test this out but now I've been told to check out OMAD (new term for me) so now i'm lost. What is the difference between IF and Omad?
Stats:
20% BF
177Lbs (80kg)
Endomorph genes
Goal:
159lbs (72kg)
To get down to 12% BF using a 20:4 styled program and controlling calories while maintaining strength and muscle mass.
Howdy! Eat your protein but check you bg in the morning to make sure you are not getting too much and turning it into sugar and waking with elevated bg levels. Strict OMAD uses a one-plate rule to limit calories during the eating time. Some follow that strictly and some are more liberal with that. I've had success, probably slower though, eating mostly ad libitum during the eating window. That might not work for you or a lot of people. You would have to experiment to see what that does to you.1 -
Hi. I'm Chris. I am kind of new to OMAD. I have been doing keto for about a year and have not lost that much. 13 pounds at first but put back about 8. I am soooo frustrated. I know keto works for me because my cravings and such have gone away but......well that about where my progress ends right now. I wonder if it's because I'm 42 (turning 43 next month), years of diets (weight watchers, cutting diets during bodybuilding etc.) Maybe I need more time and patience. Any insight and support will be helpful. Thanks
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Hi. I'm Chris. I am kind of new to OMAD. I have been doing keto for about a year and have not lost that much. 13 pounds at first but put back about 8. I am soooo frustrated. I know keto works for me because my cravings and such have gone away but......well that about where my progress ends right now. I wonder if it's because I'm 42 (turning 43 next month), years of diets (weight watchers, cutting diets during bodybuilding etc.) Maybe I need more time and patience. Any insight and support will be helpful. Thanks
Hi, Chris...
I'm turning 43 the month after next, so I feel ya. As with all things, it is a mind game. Keto is fine, but your adaptation of it may be all you need to perfect. OMAD is there for you. It's up to you how you navigate it.
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Welcome everyone....love seeing new people beginning this healthy lifestyle.1
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I actually found this page from the one meal a day youtube video online, it caught my interest because I did'nt realize that it existed, which is ironic because I have been practicing this unformally for the last few days mainly because I have gained so much weight around 280 pounds and I am not happy with how I look. I want to lose this extra weight and get back to my goal weight of 120 pounds. I can't believe how thin I used to be many many moons ago. My story of weight gain happened from midlife hormonal changes and stress. I began emotional over-eating and binging. It wasn't something I really noticed at first it seemed to have slowly happened. The biggest change for me was my health. I am tired all the time, unable to concentrate or focus on anything and feeling unmotivated. I decided enough is enough and I need a change. So I can use any pointers I can get in relation to the OMAD because it will fit best into my lifestyle. I have tried other diets which did not work long-term. My start date was on the 24th of January 2017. Hope everyone is having a great day!3
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Howdy. Please start a thread and let us know how your doing.0
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Hello myfithealth2
Welcome. Once you begin OMAD you will notice several things happening. You will have more energy, you will be able to concentrate better, and you will lose weight. Be sure to begin watching Joe's videos and you will learn so much. We are here to help you whenever you need it and to cheer you on.
Like Bob said begin your own thread.0 -
pacific904 wrote: »I pointed out to a trainer in the gym that I was not losing much weight, he said to me "the kitchen is for weight loss and the gym for fitness".
This is brilliance. I've discovered from experience that I can eat through any level of exercise I care to undertake. I spent a year in cardio kickboxing, came away with wonderful aerobic capacity and a fit heart, but didn't lose a pound. Almost did my knees in though!0 -
...your name Mike
...your weight 13st
...your height 5' 6'' ish
...any past struggles you've faced or are facing
Hi Everyone,
I'm a senior and a retiree who is a binge eater. Once I start eating it is as though I have no switch off button. I can eat myself to a stand still. Really bad times are when I'm feeling down This time of the year, winter is particularly bad.
Back in autumn I set myself a goal that I wanted to come out of winter, fitter and healthier than I went in. I even lost weight over the Christmas Season. But, in early January I hit a mental low and went on some big binges. I started to go downhill fast. So, joining this Forum and beginning OMAD is my attempt to get back on track.
I first tried OMAD back in 2013 after reading Joe's OMAD Blog and watching the videos. OMAD worked for me like no other diet I've done before. Lost 21lbs in about 6 weeks. Found going all day without eating fairly easy for me and one very wholesome meal satisfying enough.
However, as the object is just one main meal a day I began to really miss the foods I enjoyed that I only associated with breakfast and lunch. It never occurred to me that I could have porridge topped with honey and cinnamon, or toast and marmalade as a sweet after my main meal. Or make typical lunchtime fare of crusty cheese and tomato rolls with mayonnaise as part of a main meal salad. All providing I adjust the quantities accordingly.
I also didn't know this forum existed. It would have been great to have read and share experiences, not that I'm much of a writer.
So that's my story folks. Thanks for reading.
...your goal weight 11st or less
...the time of your OMAD 5pm
...and your OMAD start date 28 Jan 2017.
Mike
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mikerr1944 wrote: »...your name Mike
...your weight 13st
...your height 5' 6'' ish
...any past struggles you've faced or are facing
Hi Everyone,
I'm a senior and a retiree who is a binge eater. Once I start eating it is as though I have no switch off button. I can eat myself to a stand still. Really bad times are when I'm feeling down This time of the year, winter is particularly bad.
Back in autumn I set myself a goal that I wanted to come out of winter, fitter and healthier than I went in. I even lost weight over the Christmas Season. But, in early January I hit a mental low and went on some big binges. I started to go downhill fast. So, joining this Forum and beginning OMAD is my attempt to get back on track.
I first tried OMAD back in 2013 after reading Joe's OMAD Blog and watching the videos. OMAD worked for me like no other diet I've done before. Lost 21lbs in about 6 weeks. Found going all day without eating fairly easy for me and one very wholesome meal satisfying enough.
However, as the object is just one main meal a day I began to really miss the foods I enjoyed that I only associated with breakfast and lunch. It never occurred to me that I could have porridge topped with honey and cinnamon, or toast and marmalade as a sweet after my main meal. Or make typical lunchtime fare of crusty cheese and tomato rolls with mayonnaise as part of a main meal salad. All providing I adjust the quantities accordingly.
I also didn't know this forum existed. It would have been great to have read and share experiences, not that I'm much of a writer.
So that's my story folks. Thanks for reading.
...your goal weight 11st or less
...the time of your OMAD 5pm
...and your OMAD start date 28 Jan 2017.
Mike
Welcome, Mike.
Be sure to start your own progress thread and update us!
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Howdy Mike!0
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Hi Mike! I used to have cravings also. Intermittent fasting, taking stress-B complex vitamins, cutting back in sugar, flour, and refined foods really helped me. In addition. I increased my "good" fat intake (coconut oil, olive oil, fatty fish like salmon, avocado, etc) which keeps the insulin spikes from happening, eat moderate protein and lower carb.
The intermittent fasting took a while for me to adapt to. So don't give up. The transition time isn't difficult for everyone, but it was for me.
The reward is that I am no longer a slave to the carb cravings, sugar rise, sugar crash, and cravings cycle any longer. I'm not hungry very often in between because my body is accustomed to using its own fat stores instead of wanting simple carbs.1 -
Hi,
arguablysamson, blambo61, and DebSozo, thank you for your warm welcome.
After the first few days on OMAD I'm pleased with way things are going.
Have been trying to keep my diet as normal for me as possible without studying food too much.
DebSozo, I have lots to learn and already started to look into your recommendations to see how they might help me. I am curious about coconut oil as you are not the first person to mention it.
Fatty fish is a big part of my diet now, sardines, mackerel and salmon I'm a big fan of.
It's the sugars/refined foods in the form of biscuits, cakes and sweets that have been my downfall.
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mikerr1944 wrote: »Hi,
arguablysamson, blambo61, and DebSozo, thank you for your warm welcome.
After the first few days on OMAD I'm pleased with way things are going.
Have been trying to keep my diet as normal for me as possible without studying food too much.
DebSozo, I have lots to learn and already started to look into your recommendations to see how they might help me. I am curious about coconut oil as you are not the first person to mention it.
Fatty fish is a big part of my diet now, sardines, mackerel and salmon I'm a big fan of.
It's the sugars/refined foods in the form of biscuits, cakes and sweets that have been my downfall.
Mike
Eat the necessary stuff 1st like protein, veg, fruit, and the refined stuff last (if at all) so you don't eat too much of it. I think that helps. Here is my routine: 1st a fruit-yogurt smoothy with whey protein. Then I eat a salad with olive oil or avacado oil and maybe some more protein, then what ever is for dinner, and then maybe a little treat. I've experimented on various facets of that but that is the standard way I've eaten and it has worked pretty well for me. Figure out what works for you!1 -
Hi Mike! I've seen some articles saying that 50% or so of the population is insulin resistant, pre-diabetic or diabetic. I don't actually know if this is accurate. But in my experience, once I started researching, I discovered that the symptoms of insulin resistance fit me.
But if you don't have any medical issues you can eat whatever you want. So experiment and research to see what macro percentages work best for you.1 -
Hi, to both blambo61 and DebSozo ,
I think you are quite correct in that for me protein quantity is necessary to get right and a priority. I had been slowly coming round to the same conclusion. Apparently it's protein that can help stop the triggers that lead to binge or excessive eating.
It's funny I'd recently stopped my after workout, whey protein, yogurt and fruit smoothies. I'd cut back on exercise/keep fit since starting OMAD as is recommended. But tonight I made a nice smoothie to have with my dinner. In future I will keep them as a regular part of my diet.
Re diabetes. I too have often thought I have some of the symptoms. But at my last eye checkup which is quite thorough there was nothing showing up in my eyes. Then today I went for the second part of my annual medical checkup. The good news is there are positively no signs of diabetes in bloods or urine. In fact both my cholesterol and BP were for me very good as well.
Thank you once again.
Mike
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