@tuftedghostdeer You are going to have an adjustment period. This is a forever peoject. So, forgive yourself and march ahead!
@KatsNewYear You have some good points. It is an adjustment to eat a sufficient amount of calories in one sitting. Sometimes I need 2-3 hours to eat my meal, but it is still planned. No snacking.
Old habits die hard, your mind will play tricks on you. Could be an old friend that you snacked with in the past that triggers "hunger" or certain types of foods that instigate positive or negative memories.
This is proving to be a tough week. This past weekend was a race weekend, so I allowed myself to have small lunches both race days (hard to eat the calories needed in one window, plus you need some readily accessible energy).
This week, I swear my body is in full on rebellion. The scale jumped back up (normal to begin with, but it's not dropping back), and the hunger has been HORRIBLE!
Sticking with it, and now I know to prepare myself for the upcoming body-battle post weekends at the track
I’ve struggled Friday, a bit Sunday. It’s like I hit a wall. I’ve not done any of exercise more moderate then have BPM around 100-120. But on Friday it was like I hit a wall. Body felt stressed my heart rate ever came down below 80. Thankfully it was time to eat and it came down afterwards.
I’ve come to acknowledge cravings,drink and get through them but this was something different.
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't have to struggle with hunger pangs. I was doing IF, and narrowing my eating window gradually until OMAD was all I needed. I still get hungry from time to time, but nothing a cup of tea or coffee can't resolve. I'm over 150 lbs away from my goal weight, so being close to goal isn't always a factor in fewer hunger pangs.
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who didn't have to struggle with hunger pangs. I was doing IF, and narrowing my eating window gradually until OMAD was all I needed. I still get hungry from time to time, but nothing a cup of tea or coffee can't resolve. I'm over 150 lbs away from my goal weight, so being close to goal isn't always a factor in fewer hunger pangs.
Depends on the amount of insulin you make. Your body has obviously done well in switching over to burning fat.
Well I just closed my 2-5 window. Want to share a very small victory. On my fourth day today. Hubby took out cookies after 5 and said you want some? Normally I just take it. BUT today I said no. I had just told him I was starting OMAD,. #1daydone
2nd day of my 2nd week on OMAD. A little easier, but food is still all I think about. Been munching on small chunks of pink salt waiting for the want to eat to pass.
2nd day of my 2nd week on OMAD. A little easier, but food is still all I think about. Been munching on small chunks of pink salt waiting for the want to eat to pass.
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@KatsNewYear You have some good points. It is an adjustment to eat a sufficient amount of calories in one sitting. Sometimes I need 2-3 hours to eat my meal, but it is still planned. No snacking.
Old habits die hard, your mind will play tricks on you. Could be an old friend that you snacked with in the past that triggers "hunger" or certain types of foods that instigate positive or negative memories.
Your body is adjusting, you will be fine!
That brain of ours likes a routine. So, you are in a reboot phase.
This week, I swear my body is in full on rebellion. The scale jumped back up (normal to begin with, but it's not dropping back), and the hunger has been HORRIBLE!
Sticking with it, and now I know to prepare myself for the upcoming body-battle post weekends at the track
I’ve come to acknowledge cravings,drink and get through them but this was something different.
Depends on the amount of insulin you make. Your body has obviously done well in switching over to burning fat.
Hot tea does wonders
Half of it is mental, and getting into the habit - distractions and hot tea are my go-to's for cravings...
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