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You should be happy, that is a nice drop on your comeback. Good job.

Thx Brenda.

Didn't get the tag thing figured out, and then I couldn't find where to include them. I've got to get the process ironed out a bit better and understand how the tags work. I'll be practicing for the next one. And thanks for the sub!

It's really crude, but my first video has been published. The next one will be better. This was just an introduction and to learn how the process works. https://youtu.be/dR_T9lBvUNc comments or suggestions are welcome from all.

Well I've been inspired and motivated by others so I'm going to tell my weight loss story in a series of videos. Step 1 - Learn how to make a video!

I'm like you, I refuse to go back. I guess that's why when I reached maintenance I was terrified of relaxing, letting up, or otherwise taking my eye off the ball. I think we need to be cautious, go slow and get maintenance right for our particular lifestyle. If that means some experimentation or reshuffling of the plan, so…

Admire your patience and perseverance. You'll find what works for you, and everything will fall into place when you do. It will just feel right.

Stress at my workplace has been rising and reached a peak at the end of the year. Definitely can be a major distraction from ones mission to stay healthy. I'm off for 2 weeks now and looking to totally let go of it, while recharging. Hope you can do the same while enjoying the holidays.

Great looking meal Tracey, as usual.

Good looking meal and nice countdown Kat. Hold a steady course now.

Yes, I haven't done so yet but have seen some videos and it turns out quite nicely.

Im cooking the other half of that steak tonight, but will change because it was a little too red for me. The one in the picture I cooked for 2 hours at 134 degrees, tonight I'm going to go to 139 for 3 hours. The temp controls the level of doneness and juiciness, adding more time adds tenderness.

I've got the Anova, have also picked up a vacuum sealer for best results. It does make it much easier for big cuts of meat, once you find the temp that you like. Oh and you do need to sear afterwards not to get them more done, they're already cooked through, just to give them a little crust and to look better. When they…

It's amazing. Tonight's porterhouse was a new alltime best for me. The sous vide cooks the meat slowly and very evenly, and you cannot over cook it.

Another 40+ deg day, so ventured outdoors for another 6 mile run. I've been working with a sous vide for cooking, and it's pretty darn cool. Last night I added a new twist, doing the finish sear with a blowtorch. Last night I made this top round steak below and while it was a little on the medium rare side for my taste, it…

Good plan. Nice to have you back.

@Brendalea69 Kings are envious of my meals! B)

Do you know how that A1C compares with the level from your past? I had mine checked a few months back, it was 4.7 Never had it checked before so I don't if I improved or not. I suspect I did.

Here is a picture of todays meal. Two fried eggs, bacon, and sausage A pound of seasoned ground beef with crumbled feta cheese A good sized pork shoulder steak Not shown are my usual pork rinds appetizer and yogurt dessert. All washed down with several bottles of sparkling water. Good stuff. Eat like this and I guarantee…

@brittdee88 ha, yeah well I meant little in that I had been planning on a longer fast in the first half of December, but circumstances just didn't allow for it so I settled for a quick 4 days. @blambo61 yes I did get out for about a 6.5 mile run and it was wonderful. Only pushed a little in spots, mostly just for…

Good idea Bob, I'm sitting here in a Starbucks and just noticed that it's a balmy 41 degrees out, and sunny. I'm going to go home to take advantage of this and go for an outdoor run.

I'm off until Jan 2nd! Now, what should I do? I did a little 4 day fast this week, had a small meal on Thursday, then pigged out a little at our Christmas party last night. Even had couple glasses of wine and one beer.

Congrats Britt! Love to pass those milestones.

Now that's a non scale victory! nice.

Kudos to you man, I love the details of your journey. Keeping it simple and not wavering on your diet. I think this is where most people fail. I see so many aspects of my own journey in you, albeit not quite as severe. I went from 352 lbs and size 60 waist, today I am 167 in a comfortable 34" waist. My shape before and…

Ha! Don't we all? No sooner than we make a plan, the plan is modified. I've made at least a hundred changes on my journey.

Thanks Bob but I have good cold weather gear already. Base layer on top and bottom, 2-3 layers of good wicking material, gloves, neck covering etc. It's not that I'm cold per se, I just don't enjoy the run as much, the breathing, steamed up glasses, excess snot (sorry it's true). Then most recently it seems like after…

Well my Sunday morning workout routine has moved indoors for the winter. This morning I did 30 min of intervals on the elliptical, followed by 50 minutes of intervals on the treadmill. Would much prefer being outdoors but don't care for the cold, especially my knees.

Back when I first started OMAD I'd average 2-3 lbs per week. At that point I carried a lot of weight and had lots to lose compared to most. I'd give it a month, in that time if you've lost 6 or more lbs you're probably doing fine. If less then maybe you might want to consider stepping it up a notch. Of course this is all…

Thx for the update Niha. Glad the issue was identified and removed. Hope you have a smooth recovery and transition back to OMAD.