Omad day 1 today.

I stopped eating last night a little before 8 so Ive got almost 12 hours in already. Goal is a 19/5 style. Only one meal but perhaps a small snack around 3 pm but only if needed.

My "why" is mostly for health and energy mixed in with a smidge of vanity. Tired of being a frumpadoodle.

I have a 4 year old son, so I need energy. Can't be a lazy sloth. I developed symphasis pubic dysfunction during my pregnancy which is joint pain brought on during pregnancy. Mine was located in my pubic bone. It was severe and I had to have physical therapy after giving birth. Im not in excruciating pain anymore but my joints in my entire hip area are not the same...still feel some slight aches, popping, all that. I know losing a good 40 would definitely relieve a lot of the burden on my joints.

Ive tried so many diets and just cannot stick to them. Low carb, weight watchers, shakes...those top 3 come to mind.

Im giving this a try because I actually used to eat this way in my 20s before it was a thing...or at least I didnt know it was. I never wanted food in the morning and I was too lazy to pack a lunch or too rushed, so I'd just eat dinner. I maintained in the 120/130 just fine, only thing I wanted back then was to firm up so I'd exercise. Sometimes.

Another reason why I'm doing this is because I do believe that humans dont need all this freaking food!!! Its become ridiculous. Have you ever been sick and nothing sounded good except maybe some soup and 7up and you lived on that for like a week and you were just....fine?!?! I dont get sick often, but when I have been its pretty eye opening on how little food the body is just fine with.

And finally, the last reason Im trying this is convenience. No more stressing about diets, what I can and cant eat, planning, blah blah. I love to cook, I love cookbooks, trying new recipes, etc and I can still enjoy this on OMAD. Food will not be some enemy chore.

I'll keep the group posted!!