Welcome Jennifer, you should start a discussion thread

Welcome aboard Jennifer and Jake!!! Weekends are tough for me, for the same reason. A tsp of coconut oil helps fight cravings, and all the usual advice like staying hydrated, etc. If you like the taste of coconut, unrefined is good. Refined coconut oil has all the same benefits, as I understand it, but it tastes like plain ol' vegetable oil.

And of course staying busy helps, but I do like my downtime on the weekend.

So happy to have found this group! I started OMAD today. At 5'9" I am currently 188 lbs. My happy weight is 145-150 lbs, but it's been about 20 years since I've seen that on anything but my driver's license! When I was younger and didn't have weight issues or worry constantly about food, I naturally only ate once a day (sometimes twice and sometimes forgetting to eat at all). So, it makes sense to me that doing OMAD on purpose would help me get to a comfortable weight.

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...your weight 156
...your height 5' 5
...any past struggles you've faced or are facing: emotional eating and snacking
...your goal weight range 128-133
...the time of your 5-8pm
...and your OMAD start date 4/2/17.

I am starting this today. I had gradually reduced breakfast to just coffee and half and half and lunch was a protein bar. Trying to do a normal dinner. Since I am an emotional eater I have trouble snacking in the eve cuz I am tired and emotional. The weight has improved but I think I need to be more regimented for better success. I like the fact my splurge day will be fall on Easter. I am looking forward to getting back into the clothes I still have but can't wear. One challenge I will have is that I love to weigh myself every day. I feel if I don't then I will miss the low days that help give me incentive to keep going on. But I will stick to the one day a week

Welcome Newbies!!!

Hi!! Glad to join you all!

My name is Niharika. I currently weigh 95.9 kg as of yesterday, April 2nd. I am 5' 6" and will be 32yrs old in May. I have been overweight since my teens. Did lose 22 kgs in 1.5 yrs back in 2011 by restricting my diet. However, I had no clue about calories and stuff back then. I put all the weight back on after my wedding in 2011. I conceived my son at weight 87 kg and delivered him in September '16 at 102 kgs. I put on even more after the delivery and was at my peak weight at 105 kg. That's when I decided it's time I took control of my body and health. I want to be fit and be able to play, run and live with my baby for as long as possible. I researched and learned about calorie counting and calorie deficit on the web and started my weight loss journey on 15th Feb 2017. I have lost almost 9 kgs so far by just counting calories and limiting my calorie intake and staying under 1200 calories. I came across Joe's channel and went through his weight loss journey. I commend his efforts and congratulate him on his weight loss. I am thankful to him for sharing his journey with everyone. I look forward to encouragement and motivation from you all and to share my weight loss journey with you all.
Weight loss journey start date: 15 Feb 2017
Starting weight : 105 kg
Current weight : 95.9 kg
Height:5'6"
Goal weight range: 60 to 65 kg
Time of your OMAD: Between 6 to 9 pm since I work 9 am to 5 pm
OMAD start date: 2 April 2017

Wish everyone of you all the very best for achieving your weight loss goals. Lets all keep it up!

Hi! My name is Andrea:) I started with my own discussion thread already but I didn't notice this one until now!

I'm 29 and homebound with severe ME/CFS. I gained a lot of weight after I got sick, as I went from super active and fit to gradually becoming bed and housebound. When fit and strong I weighed about 65 kg, so I'm aiming a bit lower as my muscle mass is drastically reduced. I'll adjust my goal if my estimate is off! I also want to make sure I'm not accumulating more damage to my cells or immune system, but fasting for longer periods became very difficult with the disease as it is too big of a stressor for my already exhausted body.

I have been on OMAD for a week and a bit now, and it seems to be the key to both issues for me so far! Keto already did a lot to reduce daily pain and brain fog for me, but OMAD seems to do that with less restriction on food choices. It also means less energy spent in preparing food which is extremely valuable when preparing food can be so tiring I need to take to bed for hours afterwards. I'm on an experimental treatment now as well, so hopefully the combination will see me back to a healthy weight and a fully functioning body over the next year My hobbies used to be hiking and forest runs, and I miss that so much I want to scream I've been so impressed with this community though that I'm making you all my new and very enjoyable distraction!

My stats:
*Weight: 80.8 kg (178 lbs)
*Lost: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
*Height: 171 cm (5' 7.5")
*Goal weight range: 60-64 kg (130-140 lbs)
*Time of your OMAD: 6-7pm (dinner with hubby)
*OMAD start date: 29.03.17 (3/29/17 for you crazy Americans )
*Struggles: Severe ME/CFS (99% homebound)

Welcome @boldnewme Make sure you start your own thread so you can share your OMAD adventure

Welcome Tanya! I have the "all or nothing" mentality too which is hard to break from, however, OMAD has given me the structure I need with the flexibility of choosing my own yummy meals! Getting out of your comfort zone is tough but you did it!! We are an awesome and supportive group. I'm so happy you joined!

Welcome aboard @boldnewme!!! Tanya, I've found that OMAD isn't a "program" that you have to endure for a certain period of time, but a change in lifestyle that you can keep up for as long as you want. I hope it works the same for you. No more yo-yo's. I'm 10 years older than you, so I don't have time to put up with yo-yo's anymore, I need a way to live and this is probably it.

"I'll know it when I see it" . . . great way to express the goal!

Welcome aboard @Hollygma!!! Four lbs in six days is a wonderful start. You and I are the same age, and I feel like you do, sick of counting calories, love the simplicity and control of OMAD. Start your own discussion thread, everyone here will be interested in your progress.

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Hi! My name is Andrea:) I started with my own discussion thread already but I didn't notice this one until now!

I'm 29 and homebound with severe ME/CFS. I gained a lot of weight after I got sick, as I went from super active and fit to gradually becoming bed and housebound. When fit and strong I weighed about 65 kg, so I'm aiming a bit lower as my muscle mass is drastically reduced. I'll adjust my goal if my estimate is off! I also want to make sure I'm not accumulating more damage to my cells or immune system, but fasting for longer periods became very difficult with the disease as it is too big of a stressor for my already exhausted body.

I have been on OMAD for a week and a bit now, and it seems to be the key to both issues for me so far! Keto already did a lot to reduce daily pain and brain fog for me, but OMAD seems to do that with less restriction on food choices. It also means less energy spent in preparing food which is extremely valuable when preparing food can be so tiring I need to take to bed for hours afterwards. I'm on an experimental treatment now as well, so hopefully the combination will see me back to a healthy weight and a fully functioning body over the next year My hobbies used to be hiking and forest runs, and I miss that so much I want to scream I've been so impressed with this community though that I'm making you all my new and very enjoyable distraction!

My stats:
*Weight: 80.8 kg (178 lbs)
*Lost: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
*Height: 171 cm (5' 7.5")
*Goal weight range: 60-64 kg (130-140 lbs)
*Time of your OMAD: 6-7pm (dinner with hubby)
*OMAD start date: 29.03.17 (3/29/17 for you crazy Americans )
*Struggles: Severe ME/CFS (99% homebound)

I've read a lot about ME/CFS. Im really sorry. Can't wait to hear more about your journey

Welcome aboard @Piranascuisine Susie!!! I advise to keep it simple. Be patient at the beginning, the first 3-5 days are rough, no doubt. Gets much better after that. Don't forget to supplement with apple cider vinegar, ACV. I would start with the info here: How to Eat OMAD

Also, at the beginning many of us end up binge-watching Joe's youtube channel: OMAD Revolution YouTube

Many of your specific questions will be answered there in one of the videos. Also, please start your own discussion thread, everyone here will be interested in keeping up with your progress!

Welcome!!!