I'm 50+ and weigh around 250 lbs; otherwise healthy and physically active with love of the outdoors; exploring the OMAD lifestyle with a Low Carb component to help truly kick in the weight loss. Beside, much of the research I've explored indicates it is a good lifestyle choice to make when in the 50+ category and physically active.

Seeking like-minded MFP "Friend" to help encourage; educate; and support each other along our respective journeys

Wow! This looks like a great group with a lot of helpful information but it's hard to tell how active the group is....
I will jump in and see if there's any traction... maybe we can resurrect.

I am 62, been "dieting" off and on for forever...at least seems that way. I'm currently ~214 and looking to get somewhere in the neighborhood of 150.

I've been on the weight loss rollercoaster for years. You name it, I've probably tried it. I do believe that most plans will work, as long as you do it. So I have to find something that I can comfortably live with for the rest of my life. I was doing CICO staying between 1200 and 1400 calories per day, while making good food choices. The scale wasn't moving and clothes didn't feel any looser (possibly tighter) and I had to take another look. "Making good food choices" was the key. I was staying with my range but the choices were not the best from a nutritional stand point. So it was time to make a change.

I went searching for a different focus. I considered just an overhaul and doing something like Nutrisystem (until I saw the price tag). I considered keto again...but just didn't feel it. A long time ago, I attempted the Mayo Clinic Diet (MCD). I still have the book and the journal. I should say something other than attempted, as I didn't get past day 2 in the journal. I pulled the book out again and started to read, then I looked at my journal, and it's obvious why I didn't get past day 2. I had not embraced the plan and find it funny that I even recorded the 2 days.

My search continued as again, I need something I can live with as well as works. Deprivation of food and drink that I like is not sustainable. Even if successful for a short time, once at "goal", a re- indulgence will simply bring back the pounds.

I looked into IF a couple of years ago but didn't pursue. After looking into a few other opportunities and seeing how they might fit for me... all roads lead me to an IF lifestyle.

I started with a modified 28 start as recommended from Gen Stephens, Fast, Feast, Repeat. I say modified as before read this book, I was already comfortably doing 16:8 since about mid April but just hadn't put a stake in the said as an actual "plan". I learned about fasting "clean" as I continued to put a half pack of splenda in my weekend coffee.

May 26, I started my "official" fast at 214. I immediately broke the rule by continuing to weigh daily but I also took measurements. Today will be 25 days and my weight has fluctuated as low as 211 but I have lost 2 inches on my waist.

The IF at 18:6 was working, but I saw an opportunity to do a "Power week" to "mix it up" which included a 20 hour fast and a 30 hour fast. I felt good about the 20 and succeeded. I was a little apprehensive about the 30 hours which was supposed to have ended this morning. I ended early last night and had dinner. I was only a little hungry but I didn't wasn't ready to sacrifice sleep due to hunger pains. In hindsight, I probably should have tried a 24 vs 30 or not changed what was working, 18:6!

Today, I'm going back to 18:6 and will simply stay the course while preparing to transition to OMAD. I am just looking for a place to ramble about IF and maybe learn some new skills, makes some new friends and really embrace this journey. Feel free to add me as a friend, but please indicate that you're from this group, so I won't ignore you!

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Tagging a few folks that I see have been to this group in the last 6 months and are active on MFP.

Curious if you all are still doing OMAD and/or IF
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