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@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.
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I'M STARVING!!!! UGHHHHHH!0
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Continue_My_Dear wrote: »I'M STARVING!!!! UGHHHHHH!
Your body is adjusting, you will be fine!
That brain of ours likes a routine. So, you are in a reboot phase.
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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
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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.
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Sometimes, when you're inundated with discomfort, it's best to go for some light exercise. It will push your body into having to fat-adapt itself.0
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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.1
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EspressoLvr wrote: »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.0 -
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,. #1daydone1
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Way to go! Do that perpetually and you will totally succeed!0
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Once you get used to it, that NO will be sooooooooo easy!!! 0
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You are doing great. The art of saying no is still something I have to master.0
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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.0
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Welcome to the group! Start your own thread so we can follow you!
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Oh man...I'm so hungry..........my tummy is growling.1
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NedlySunshine wrote: »Oh man...I'm so hungry..........my tummy is growling.
Half of it is mental, and getting into the habit - distractions and hot tea are my go-to's for cravings...1 -
Even hot water works. Try it.3
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arguablysamson wrote: »Even hot water works. Try it.
The master speaks
(and also, as usual, he's right) I like mine w a lil lemon juice 1 -
I just had a bad fall in the shower. This made my daily juice fast actually difficult in some strange way. Wow! Now I am achy AND hungry!0
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YOUCH!!!! Hope you're ok Joe!0
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Oh no. Pls go to the doctor if something doesn't feel right. My mum once broke her shoulder by having a fall but didn't go to the doctor for 3 days as she said 'oh its nothing'! Get well soon! 0
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Oh No! Hope you are feeling better!0
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Sorry to hear that Joe, I pray you feel better soon.0
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So sorry to hear that! Get well soon! Sending over quick healing vibes!0
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I have been letting milk creep back into my morning coffee's. Until today that is, as i started using my fitness pa again and logged the milk to realised how many carbs are really their... I have once again found my resolve. clear liquids ONLY.
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Kokodaready2020 wrote: »I have been letting milk creep back into my morning coffee's. Until today that is, as i started using my fitness pa again and logged the milk to realised how many carbs are really their... I have once again found my resolve. clear liquids ONLY.
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How do you know if you've broken your fast? I see people concerned about eating this or drinking that so it doesn't break their fast.....but what if I have 50 calories, how do I know my fast if broken?
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25 cals is the general rule of thumb I personally use, but I'm sure it varies person to person.0
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So if I've broken my fast, then what's the point? If it's all about lowering your calories, then if you eat at a deficit once a day, does it matter? What is the fast actually doing?
Not trying to be argumentative, I've only been doing this for 4 days. I cannot stand black coffee....I've tried it in the past for about a week and it's awful. I use sugar free flavored cream. It's 45 calories for 3 tlbs.0
