Starting OMAD? Introduce Yourself Here!
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HOLY WOW!!!! Nice work so far dear!!! Glad to have you on board!!!!0
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Hi Jamie, welcome to the group. It is a great community and we'd love to share in your progress. Congrats on your loss so far. Just stick with OMAD and you will reach your goals. It won't always be easy and you will have some not so good days, but get back on the program and you will see success. Again congrats and welcome.0
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Hi Jamie! Welcome back!0
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Thanks! Great to be join this community.0
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Welcome!
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My name is Deb and I have never tried OMAD, but very curious about it. I have tried soooooooooooooo many different diets, and can not/will not stick with them for more than 6 months....
Age: 49
Weight: 260 - guessing
Height: 5'5"
I have a lot of stress in taking care of my parents and my family. I stress eat ALL DAY LONG!!!
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My name is Deb and I have never tried OMAD, but very curious about it. I have tried soooooooooooooo many different diets, and can not/will not stick with them for more than 6 months....
Age: 49
Weight: 260 - guessing
Height: 5'5"
I have a lot of stress in taking care of my parents and my family. I stress eat ALL DAY LONG!!!
Hi!
If you want to succeed, you must reprogram your mind to know that stress has nothing to do with eating. Nothing whatsoever. If you can learn that and establish/stick with your new routine, you can and will totally succeed. I did it. You absolutely can.
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Thank you, Joe. The mindset is the biggest hurdle!! I am going to check out more of the thread for inspiration0
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You will find a lot of support here, hope you stick around.0
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OMAD is a wonderful WOE that really works. Please give it a good honest try and you will be amazed. We are here for you. Welcome to OMAD and to the group!0
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Hi I'm Becky,
I've been doing this here for a month now and I've lost 2 dress sizes!!
But I'm getting leg twitches and some moments with prolonged headaches, I've increased my water intake and have got myself some fasting electrolyte tabs. All of that aside I'm so much happier and full of energy!
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Hi, Becky...
Never heard of leg itches, but electroyte tabs can work. You rock!
Welcome!
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EXCELLENT work Becky and welcome!!! Keep up the good work!!!
The leg twitches probably mean you're short on either Iron, Protein, or both - try increasing your dark leafy greens/green veggies to increase your iron intake and I bet it helps
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Hello! I’ve just joined.
I’m Leah and I’m 36 years old.
I don’t really know what I’m doing but I sort of accidentally started OMAD yesterday and I think I like it. My biggest problem with weight loss seems to be that I get easily stressed over planning low calorie meals and portion control and then I end up feeling like I’m missing out and binge eating. I think OMAD might help with that. I really like food so the idea of relaxing and eating one meal that I’m going to actually enjoy sounds wonderful.
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Hi there and a warm welcome
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Welcome, Leah! You are going to love OMAD and this group. Both are great0
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my name is Lou i am 79 year old, in common with a lot of people i have yo yo'd diets for as long as i can remember. now on OMAD and it works, lost 19 pounds so far and not hungry energy levels better than ever. OMAD is now my new life style i find it easy to stick to, so only 28 pounds to hit my goal. the lesson in this is your never to old to start OMAD.1
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my name is Lou i am 79 year old, in common with a lot of people i have yo yo'd diets for as long as i can remember. now on OMAD and it works, lost 19 pounds so far and not hungry energy levels better than ever. OMAD is now my new life style i find it easy to stick to, so only 28 pounds to hit my goal. the lesson in this is your never to old to start OMAD.
That is totally awesome. It is never too late to take back control and your life!
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Welcome Leah and Lou!!!! We're happy to have youuuu 0
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Hi all,
I'm starting OMAD in a couple of weeks. I have just started on ADHD meds and I find that my appetite is pretty absent during the day now anyway - sorry, I know that's not helpful for those people who don't have that tool but if it's any consolation, I'm taking it because I have Binge Eating Disorder rather than ADHD so it's won't be forever. So, I am still tracking what I eat for dinner and will probably also eat breakfast some day as when the meds stop, I want to have good habits in place so I don't fall straight back into old habits. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who is in the same situation - definitely looking for more friends to be able to discuss the OMAD lifestyle. Add me if you like - especially if you happen to be in Brisbane, Australia.0 -
BoundaryQueen2020 wrote: »Hi all,
I'm starting OMAD in a couple of weeks. I have just started on ADHD meds and I find that my appetite is pretty absent during the day now anyway - sorry, I know that's not helpful for those people who don't have that tool but if it's any consolation, I'm taking it because I have Binge Eating Disorder rather than ADHD so it's won't be forever. So, I am still tracking what I eat for dinner and will probably also eat breakfast some day as when the meds stop, I want to have good habits in place so I don't fall straight back into old habits. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else who is in the same situation - definitely looking for more friends to be able to discuss the OMAD lifestyle. Add me if you like - especially if you happen to be in Brisbane, Australia.
Hi, BoundaryQueen (love that name, btw).
Beware of attempting to fast when your appetite is absent. It tends to create unevenness when not done consistently and the hunger returns. When done consistently - and in opposition to normal hunger - it works best.
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arguablysamson wrote: »BoundaryQueen2020 wrote: »Hi all,
Hi, BoundaryQueen (love that name, btw).
Beware of attempting to fast when your appetite is absent. It tends to create unevenness when not done consistently and the hunger returns. When done consistently - and in opposition to normal hunger - it works best.
Welcome!
Thank you! Yes, it's all a bit unclear at the moment but I have fasted before - I did 16:8 pretty consistently for about 6 months and definitely got into the "habit" of it.0 -
Hi! I am Ruthie,
I started at 278 6/23/20
5’4”
Goal weight 180
As of 7/11/20 I have lost 12 lbs
I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I started with IF because I love all types of foods and have a hard time restricting a specific food group. I lost 50 lbs 5 years ago with low carbs but gained it all back when I started to eat carbs again. So, I watched a fasting documentary and a light bulb when on in my head. It is way easier to know I can eat what I want but I have to plan it in one meal! I started with the 16/8 IF but after 3 days figured it was easier if I had one meal to plan and less temptations to resist. So far I make it to my meal easily, I don’t get hungry while drinking a lot of water and I enjoy a delicious meal with dessert if I feel like it. It is easier for me to know that if I start to crave cake or a dessert all I have to do is way until tomorrow and eat it! I feel like I finally have freedom to eat. I have a long road ahead but I feel I can do it.3 -
Welcome Ruthie!!! Good work so far!!!0
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Welcome Ruthie! OMAD is a great way of eating. I am sure you will do well. Welcome to the group, it is great here.0
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Welcome Ruthie! I second all you said. I can restrict food groups only so long and then I end up where I started. I love looking forward to my meal without any guilt. This is the only plan that lets me lose weight without thinking it's a diet. Continued success to you & you have already done great!0
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Hi, Ruthie!1
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Hello all! I am Jessica
I am 5'6" and currently 194lbs.
I started following OMAD this time around on 7/16/2020 with a starting weight of 196. My goal is to get down to 135. A couple years ago, I did OMAD with great success only to be derailed by typical life events. I found it works for me as I enjoy eating large meals without bothering to plan for the other meals people typically eat. On days I manage to preoccupy myself with things other than food, I find I will naturally fast until dinner time. I want to make this my daily habit. I am tired of being both physically and mentally uncomfortable with my extra weight. Here's hoping this time works.0 -
bebdinosaur wrote: »Hello all! I am Jessica
I am 5'6" and currently 194lbs.
I started following OMAD this time around on 7/16/2020 with a starting weight of 196. My goal is to get down to 135. A couple years ago, I did OMAD with great success only to be derailed by typical life events. I found it works for me as I enjoy eating large meals without bothering to plan for the other meals people typically eat. On days I manage to preoccupy myself with things other than food, I find I will naturally fast until dinner time. I want to make this my daily habit. I am tired of being both physically and mentally uncomfortable with my extra weight. Here's hoping this time works.
Hi, Jessica!
It's nice and very often more effective to not plan, but to just eat and be done! Way to go!
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Hi Jessica. Sounds like you got this in the bag. I too love not having to shop and plan for another two meals everyday. You did it before and you can do it again 0
