OMAD works
garygtmm
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I have been targeting 1500 calories a day to keep myself around 150-155 lbs. I used to count calories and have 3 meager, carefulll measured meals a day. I have tried having just one awesome (1500 calorie) meal after work - this works! Easy. Satisfying. In addition to my one meal a day - I have breakfast with the work mates every Friday and burgers + beers with friends onece a week. I’m still 150-155 lbs. after 6 months of not dieting and very little exercise.
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1500 calories for maintenance is very low... And sounds like dieting. If you're maintaining your weight, you're likely eating more than that.20
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It works for you, but I would be starving if I only ate once a day no matter how many calories it was
And as stated above I find it hard to believe you'd be maintaining on so few calories10 -
Ladies, He does OMAD, looks like 5 days a week, that breakfast with the work mates is easily an extra 1000 on that day, and the good times with friends is easily a day of 2000 or more. Yes, he can maintain on those 5 days of 1500 and the 2 days of extra.19
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only if you also have to pay more for all risky behaviors . MVA head trauma from cars and motorcycles cause some of the highest long term medical costs in rehab facilities . , and then any thing that raises the risk of cancer because cancer treatments are very pricey and often do not have long term survival . at one time or another almost every one has some exposure or behavior that is at risk of raising medical costs
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only if you also have to pay more for all risky behaviors . MVA head trauma from cars and motorcycles cause some of the highest long term medical costs in rehab facilities . , and then any thing that raises the risk of cancer because cancer treatments are very pricey and often do not have long term survival . at one time or another almost every one has some exposure or behavior that is at risk of raising medical costs
Is this on the right thread? I'm failing to see the correlation..?15 -
"OMAD works for me" might be a better title OP?
It would be awful for me, one 3000 cal meal would turn the pleasure of eating into a restriction and a chore.14 -
I have been targeting 1500 calories a day to keep myself around 150-155 lbs. I used to count calories and have 3 meager, carefulll measured meals a day. I have tried having just one awesome (1500 calorie) meal after work - this works! Easy. Satisfying. In addition to my one meal a day - I have breakfast with the work mates every Friday and burgers + beers with friends onece a week. I’m still 150-155 lbs. after 6 months of not dieting and very little exercise.
Congratulations!!! I do OMAD too but I don't count calories and the only exercise I do is walking. My goal is to always be under 130 and I've gotten down to 122 so that I can have a larger maintenance window. You can find me in the OMAD group also
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I am glad the OP started this thread. I didn't know what OMAD was but kept seeing Brendalea69 being successful with it in her weekly updates. I think different things work for different folks and over time, that "thing" might change also but it's nice to see success stories.4
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I too love OMAD. And I don’t do it regularly but on days I know tracking will be difficult(weekends away, date nights with friends, etc) it is a great tool in my toolbox. I know I will get a great, satisfying meal later in the day so coffe and water until then keeps me perfectly happy! I do log omad days at home occasionally as well and they keep me from binging. I know I can eat a lot of food later so I make note of wanting to eat all the cheese(literally), ice cream from the pail, handfulls of chocolate and the like and by the time my eating window arrives I am usually in more control, can eat according to my plan, and don’t feel deprived in the least. If this works for you keep it up! Everyone has to find their path. And it’s not just you who gains on more than 1500, promise.6
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »1500 calories for maintenance is very low... And sounds like dieting. If you're maintaining your weight, you're likely eating more than that.
This^. Even if you are dieting, 1500 is the nutritional minimum for men. You put yourself at risk for losing muscle mass. If OMAD works for you as a way of eating, great. But you are not eating a maintenance unless you are about 5 feet tall. Can't see how this is a good idea.6 -
I've always found the idea intriguing, but I have no idea how you would get your protein minimums in only one meal. I had a hard time when I tried intermittent fasting. Plus, I think you are limited on your absorption.0
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You say you "used to count calories", but then go on to say that you're eating a certain amount of calories in your OMAD. Are you counting those calories or just guessing?
1500 is very low maintenance for a man, and I really suspect that you're eating more than you think you are.
Saying that, if your eating schedule helps you maintain your weight, more power to you.5 -
Guys. He is clearly averaging more than 1500 calories. He has a couple high days per week as well.
I do the same in the sense that I eat around 1400 calories throughout the week and whatever I want on the weekend.7 -
Awesome! One meal a day definitelty works! Most people believe they need to eat 6 small meals a day to be healthy but doing that constantly spikes your insulin levels. People don't really need as much food as what is preached. Throw in a good 2 day fast for the healing effects of autophogy and cleansing every now and then. Good work!!37
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DiannaMoorer wrote: »Awesome! One meal a day definitelty works! Most people believe they need to eat 6 small meals a day to be healthy but doing that constantly spikes your insulin levels. People don't really need as much food as what is preached. Throw in a good 2 day fast for the healing effects of autophogy and cleansing every now and then. Good work!!
What specifically do you think you’re cleansing in your 2 day fasts?14 -
DiannaMoorer wrote: »Awesome! One meal a day definitelty works! Most people believe they need to eat 6 small meals a day to be healthy but doing that constantly spikes your insulin levels. People don't really need as much food as what is preached. Throw in a good 2 day fast for the healing effects of autophogy and cleansing every now and then. Good work!!
Honestly, just so much woo here. "Most people" don't think 6 meals a day is necessary. The whole insulin spike thing is nonsense and has no effect. The fasting/cleanse stuff is nonsense and the autophagy stuff is minimal.13 -
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I don't think it would work for me. When I end up having it happen by circumstance, I start out starving but eat less than what would normally be two meals for me, so I don't catch up. I got enough calories when that happened recently because of a medical diagnostic, but I used it as an excuse to eat big servings of a couple of calorie dense treats, which would not be a good strategy for doing this frequently.0
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Wow negativity. So much for support.
OP congrats on your success. You found what works and makes you happy. You should be very proud of that.
I, myself, support OMAD whole heartedly. Some people cant wrap their minds around it or around your calorie choice, but if you're maintaining the goal weight you want, then you are successful. Good for you.23 -
Congrats on finding what works for you. It doesn't work for me. I just can't get my nutrition right on it, especially protein. It gets stressful when the day is over and I'm only at 20 or so grams of protein then have to stuff my face with things I don't like to get at least to the bare minimum. I do it occasionally when I know I'm going out, and because it's occasional, I'm not as worried about nutrition. As a daily thing, though, not the best option for me.3
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saresimsr36 wrote: »Wow negativity. So much for support.
OP congrats on your success. You found what works and makes you happy. You should be very proud of that.
I, myself, support OMAD whole heartedly. Some people cant wrap their minds around it or around your calorie choice, but if you're maintaining the goal weight you want, then you are successful. Good for you.
People explaining some of the potential challenges with the plan that OP has laid out (namely that a male thinks that 1500 cals/day is maintenance calories, which is the lowest amount of calories recommended for WEIGHT LOSS for men) and offering other comments about long term adherence does not constitute negativity NOR an inability to wrap their heads around it. This is your first post, and the OP has less than 10. Many of us have been long term, successful members of this community for YEARS and have a wealth of experience to share.22 -
Cosigned!WinoGelato wrote: »saresimsr36 wrote: »Wow negativity. So much for support.
OP congrats on your success. You found what works and makes you happy. You should be very proud of that.
I, myself, support OMAD whole heartedly. Some people cant wrap their minds around it or around your calorie choice, but if you're maintaining the goal weight you want, then you are successful. Good for you.
People explaining some of the potential challenges with the plan that OP has laid out (namely that a male thinks that 1500 cals/day is maintenance calories, which is the lowest amount of calories recommended for WEIGHT LOSS for men) and offering other comments about long term adherence does not constitute negativity NOR an inability to wrap their heads around it. This is your first post, and the OP has less than 10. Many of us have been long term, successful members of this community for YEARS and have a wealth of experience to share.
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WinoGelato wrote: »saresimsr36 wrote: »Wow negativity. So much for support.
OP congrats on your success. You found what works and makes you happy. You should be very proud of that.
I, myself, support OMAD whole heartedly. Some people cant wrap their minds around it or around your calorie choice, but if you're maintaining the goal weight you want, then you are successful. Good for you.
People explaining some of the potential challenges with the plan that OP has laid out (namely that a male thinks that 1500 cals/day is maintenance calories, which is the lowest amount of calories recommended for WEIGHT LOSS for men) and offering other comments about long term adherence does not constitute negativity NOR an inability to wrap their heads around it. This is your first post, and the OP has less than 10. Many of us have been long term, successful members of this community for YEARS and have a wealth of experience to share.
Cosigned!
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I'm glad you found something that works for you. My brother is all about OMAD too, he's been rather successful with it. It would not work for me, I start getting clammy and dizzy if I skip meals, also 1500 calories would not be enough for me to maintain. I do enjoy saving extra calories for drinks with friends once a week too though!3
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amusedmonkey wrote: »Congrats on finding what works for you. It doesn't work for me. I just can't get my nutrition right on it, especially protein. It gets stressful when the day is over and I'm only at 20 or so grams of protein then have to stuff my face with things I don't like to get at least to the bare minimum. I do it occasionally when I know I'm going out, and because it's occasional, I'm not as worried about nutrition. As a daily thing, though, not the best option for me.
Yes! That's what I was talking about earlier and no one who's doing it has addressed. How do you eat that much protein in one meal?? I could totally knock out my daily calories with steak finger basket and Blizzard from Dairy Queen, but my nutrition is going to suck.4 -
A couple of boiled eggs and a pepperoni stick as my appetizer, steak/chicken/lamb/pork as my main course(with salad and veg), protein shake as dessert with nut butter, fruit, more veg, and maybe more egg whites. I easily get 90-120gm protein in a 2 hour time frame with many different meal variations. It just takes planning.5
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youngmomtaz wrote: »A couple of boiled eggs and a pepperoni stick as my appetizer, steak/chicken/lamb/pork as my main course(with salad and veg), protein shake as dessert with nut butter, fruit, more veg, and maybe more egg whites. I easily get 90-120gm protein in a 2 hour time frame with many different meal variations. It just takes planning.
Yes, some can make it work, it's just not for me. Eggs cause me issues and I don't like meat. My max tolerable chicken is about 80 grams, any more than that and I feel robbed, as if chicken is syphoning valuable calories that I would rather spend on something else. If I'm doing one meal it better be an amazing meal, not a hodgepodge of protein foods I don't like much. Again, this is just me.4 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »youngmomtaz wrote: »A couple of boiled eggs and a pepperoni stick as my appetizer, steak/chicken/lamb/pork as my main course(with salad and veg), protein shake as dessert with nut butter, fruit, more veg, and maybe more egg whites. I easily get 90-120gm protein in a 2 hour time frame with many different meal variations. It just takes planning.
Yes, some can make it work, it's just not for me. Eggs cause me issues and I don't like meat. My max tolerable chicken is about 80 grams, any more than that and I feel robbed, as if chicken is syphoning valuable calories that I would rather spend on something else. If I'm doing one meal it better be an amazing meal, not a hodgepodge of protein foods I don't like much. Again, this is just me.
That makes sense then. I am a meat eater. I cannot imagine eating Keto or OMAD if you don’t enjoy meat and eggs. I have always loved both, top it up with Greek yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese and I am golden. I throw veggies in just for my micros but still prefer the veggies over fruit. I rarely have to worry about protein levels unless someone else is responsible for food prep or I am out and about and haven’t planned well.
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One meal a day sounds like prison life. I'd drop dead sometime mid-afternoon if I tried that. Glad it works for you but for me it sounds absolutely miserable...7
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youngmomtaz wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »youngmomtaz wrote: »A couple of boiled eggs and a pepperoni stick as my appetizer, steak/chicken/lamb/pork as my main course(with salad and veg), protein shake as dessert with nut butter, fruit, more veg, and maybe more egg whites. I easily get 90-120gm protein in a 2 hour time frame with many different meal variations. It just takes planning.
Yes, some can make it work, it's just not for me. Eggs cause me issues and I don't like meat. My max tolerable chicken is about 80 grams, any more than that and I feel robbed, as if chicken is syphoning valuable calories that I would rather spend on something else. If I'm doing one meal it better be an amazing meal, not a hodgepodge of protein foods I don't like much. Again, this is just me.
That makes sense then. I am a meat eater. I cannot imagine eating Keto or OMAD if you don’t enjoy meat and eggs. I have always loved both, top it up with Greek yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese and I am golden. I throw veggies in just for my micros but still prefer the veggies over fruit. I rarely have to worry about protein levels unless someone else is responsible for food prep or I am out and about and haven’t planned well.
Same here. I always get my protein. I keep a bag of bacon in the fridge that I munch on while cooking dinner. I love bacon lol
What is your protein goal per day. At 150g, I can't see how I'd do it.1
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