Subject: Re: Intermittent Fasting
What does OMAD stand for?

One Meal a Day.


How do you become comfortable with the extended periods of not eating?

When I began this life style change, I didn't just jump in with both feet. I started back in the summer of 2018 by eating just two meals a day. The first being around 11am and the second was around 5pm. I should note that a typical day for me begins around 4:30am and I usually go to bed around 12am. If time permits, I might take a one hour nap around 3pm (but that's actually rare, well if it does happen, it's on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday). Looking back at it, I don't recall having any discomfort from not eating (I'm not a nibbler). By not eating from 5pm till the next day around 11am is where I gained the most value, that was 18 hours of fasting (water only). I then graduated to OMAD in February of 2021 while receiving treatment for a serious health issue that came up (interestingly, I did not loose any more weight, but I do believe it helped in other ways). That's another story for another day.

I'm so interested to know the benefits you've experienced, and how long it took to become aware.

I immediately began to shed weight at a rate of about 1-3 lbs a week until my body's metabolism naturally stabilized on its own (about 10 lbs. more than when I was a teenager, I'm 60 now). Mind you, I wasn't trying to lose any weight, nor was I dieting in any way shape or form, and I don't count calories. I literally ate and continue to eat whatever I want. My weight does not go up or down at this point and it has been a little over 4 years now. I lost just under 60 lbs. and six inches off my waist. I don't even have the extra flab of skin one would expect from losing that much weight. I currently weigh in at 178 lbs with a 32 inch waist. I was 236 lbs. / 38 inch waist.

I am/was a type II diabetic for over 20 years. My AC1 used to be anywhere from 6.9 ' 9 (with the help of two medications). Now it is always under 6 and I am no longer taking any medication. This took about 2 years or so.

I used to take medication for cholesterol and hypertension as well, not anymore. Those numbers are well within the guidelines and are considered normal now. This took about 2 years as well.

My doctors initially did not want me to stop any of my medications. But I pushed back and now they are okay with it. For me, less is more. If I don't need it, I'm not taking it.

It should also be noted that I walk around 2-3 miles every day, have been for well over 30 years.