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I thought you always did OMAD i thought. Why i asked

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

I thought you always did OMAD i thought. Why i asked

I do, though to be truthful, I have been eating more than once a day a lot over the last month(but still fasting at least 14 hours). I have gone back to doing OMAD every day this week.

Broke 20hr fast with a triple whopper and then a bbq sandwich lolol.

*** 2022 results**
8/28: 300.0
9/24: 286.6
10/29: 274.8
12/3: 272.0
12/31: 269.0

Total = -31.0lbs

***2023 results***
1/1/23: 272.4
1/7/23: 267.2 (-5.2lbs)
1/14/23: 265(-2.2lbs)

2023 Total = -7.4 pounds

TOTAL = -35 pounds

Was 265lb this morning and reached my short term goal after that bad pizza night last saturday. Lost 2.2lbs this week which is the number i want so thats good. Also had the tripple whopper yesterday haha
If i could lose 2.2 lbs every week, that would be ideal.

Only gained 2.6lbs from last night watching Jags game.

Ate a whole t-bone before going out. Got a giants pretzel with beer cheese dip. Shared some nachos. Then ate 7 wings. Also drank 2 beers.

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

Only gained 2.6lbs from last night watching Jags game.

Ate a whole t-bone before going out. Got a giants pretzel with beer cheese dip. Shared some nachos. Then ate 7 wings. Also drank 2 beers.

Bro, come on. Youre slipping and sliding.

Yeah this isnt fasting or trying to lose weight. Its unhealthy eating

MrMegaPhoenix posted...

Yeah this isnt fasting or trying to lose weight. Its unhealthy eating

Healthy is subjective. For my goals, it helps with my psyche and I still lose weight. 80% of the week i am eating good and try to add veggies and fruits where i can.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Bro, come on. Youre slipping and sliding.

Nah, i like to consider these days as refeeds basically or like a metabolism shock.
Like a one step back, and two steps forward approach.
I tend to restrict my calories too much when i really focus on it so i dont mind days like that.

And its not every day the Jaguars are in a big playoff game lol

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Leftover steak i reheated up with some ghee and garlic.
Also trying to see if i like asparagus. Only had it a few times and was on sale. Put it in airfryer with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and paramasan cheese. Pretty good.
Need to utilize air fryer more fore veggies.

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

Nah, i like to consider these days as refeeds basically or like a metabolism shock.
Like a one step back, and two steps forward approach.

Tbf, yes, I have heard of that before. Im not sure of how true it is though. On the other hand, the guys I heard (ie read) it from were bodybuilders with six-pack abs.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Tbf, yes, I have heard of that before. Im not sure of how true it is though. On the other hand, the guys I heard (ie read) it from were bodybuilders with six-pack abs.

Lol true.
Makes some sense though and has worked for me so far.
Long as i dont do it multiple consecutive days, i still steadily lose weight.

I feel like once you are dieting and your body gets used to only getting a low calorie amount, it adapts to that little amount and could slow down weight loss. So a good shock to your metabolism every once in a while with extra calories is okay.

Also helps with mental health for me which is just as important for losing weight.

Mannnn. Asparagus is good.
Dont know what a usual serving is but i just been eating a bag today and yesterday lol.

Pop em in the air fryer with olive oil, salt, peper, and garlic powder. Also parmesan cheese. 7 minutes on highest settting shaking the whole thing in the middle.

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Used some of the Tyson frozen precooked teriyaki chicken to eat with asparagus. Ate a banana and apple and a few shelled peanuts.

Woke up 265.8lbs this Tuesday morning. Pretty good to be near Saturday weigh-in again already after eating out Saturday night. Took me till like the Thursday morning to get back to previous Saturday weight.

Was hoping to get some sous vide cooking in today but wifes mom still isn't working today for some reason :/

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Woke up 264.6 this morning. Ate pretty good yesterday despite my sous vide chicken being tough.

hitting the gym as well while losing weight?

ROOTFayth posted...

hitting the gym as well while losing weight?

Havent been since i went twice the first week of the year. Did some push ups and body weight squats yesterday though and sore from that lol.

And i have been working on few lateral and posterior shoulder workouts almost everyday since when i eventually lose weight, i want to see if it will help me have more defined shoulders which have always been lacking.

need to do full body workout if you want actual good functionality or just toned body, dont isolate, unless you split 2 different days but gotta hit all muscle groups

I suggest you start with a personal trainer if just for the program, when I started training 6 yrs ago (i was 30) Id get one session with a PT every 2 months so that it wouldnt feel too redundant, then you just consistently show up even if you dont feel like it and results will undeniably follow

ROOTFayth posted...

need to do full body workout if you want actual good functionality or just toned body, dont isolate, unless you split 2 different days but gotta hit all muscle groups

I suggest you start with a personal trainer if just for the program, when I started training 6 yrs ago (i was 30) Id get one session with a PT every 2 months so that it wouldnt feel too redundant, then you just consistently show up even if you dont feel like it and results will undeniably follow

Bro if i had the time i would. I watch my 16 month from morning pretty much till night. And then i work the night shift weekends.
Anything is better than nothing for me at this point.

And when i did do twice in a week that one week, i did do full body workouts which i was switching too. Deadlifts, squats,bench, and some lat pulldown movement.

Know what i have to or want to do, but family is first.

And also with the fasting, it kinda makes it hard to do draining exercise in the mornings or after plenty of hours of fasting. Last few times i did, i would get dizzy or lightheaded and feel weird lol.

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

And also with the fasting, it kinda makes it hard to do draining exercise in the mornings or after plenty of hours of fasting. Last few times i did, i would get dizzy or lightheaded and feel weird lol.

yeah depends on your feeding window, could also be dehydration though, maybe drink more water, I personally train fasted in the morning, thats how I like it, I am not on a calorie deficit though so cant relate to your issue, probably get the workout done an hour or 2 after your last meal? or after your first meal maybe

ROOTFayth posted...

yeah depends on your feeding window, could also be dehydration though, maybe drink more water, I personally train fasted in the morning, thats how I like it, I am not on a calorie deficit though so cant relate to your issue, probably get the workout done an hour or 2 after your last meal? or after your first meal maybe

That when i try to go but even when my wife gets home, she's tired and pregnant so dont really want to leave her alone with baby. By the time i have any chance at night, its already so late to get a good workout in without ruining what little i sleep have already.

Woke up still around 265. Kinda annoying because ive been eating so good since Monday and been around 265 since Tuesday.

Usually lose the couple of pounds by Friday or Saturday weigh in after eating good so hopefully the trend continues.

Woke up 263.4. Good drop can usually expect to drop a little more after working tonight.

Have to stay good today though, but will probably get like a big meal for one time today.

I gotta stay away from rice.

I think its messing up my diet big time.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

I gotta stay away from rice.

I think its messing up my diet big time.

Yeah for real lol.
I cut out rice pretty much and if i do eat it, i make sure its a small portion and never get more than that. I grew up with rice so i can put plain white rice down easy haha

Ordered wawa doordash for my big lunch before working tonight since there was a good deal. Ordered a philly cheesestek sub, chicken quesadilla, and a salad.
I had to order over 25$ to get 25% off lol

jags went crazy

i respect the refeed

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

I grew up with rice so i can put plain white rice down easy haha

Its the opposite for me.

I grew up with rice and noodles, so not eating one or the other is almost an alien concept for me and family and friends. Its hard, but I can do it.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

Its the opposite for me.

I grew up with rice and noodles, so not eating one or the other is almost an alien concept for me and family and friends. Its hard, but I can do it.

Oh yeah that what i mean. I mean i can put it down easy like i can eat A LOT of it lol.
That is why i try to avoid them because i know i can go overboard with it easily. Rice, noodles, any pasta

*** 2022 results**
8/28: 300.0
9/24: 286.6
10/29: 274.8
12/3: 272.0
12/31: 269.0

Total = -31.0lbs

***2023 results***
1/1/23: 272.4
1/7/23: 267.2 (-5.2)
1/14/23: 265(-2.2)
1/21/23: 263.2(-1.8)

2023 Total = -9.2 pounds

TOTAL = -36.8 pounds

Only lost 1.8lbs this week. Not where i wanted, but when i look at the overall especially from the start of this year. Probably could have a few more pounds if i didnt eat that whole pint of gelato, but some things are worth it some times lol.

Ate a lot again Saturday for Jaguars game, but they lost. So i guess i have no occasion to eat that much again for a while. Maybe Superbowl.

Split nachos, giant pretzel, and wings with buddy through firdt half of game. Then i had a brunch burger with truffle fries and ended night with a skillet cookie.

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Back on the grind.

Craving steak again.

Weight back to the 264-265 range.

Weighed 261.6 this morning which is pretty good. Weight less than the 263 from Saturday even though i ate a lot that day.
Maybe i can get to the 260 mark by this Saturday

Think i went too hard on myself after eating some gelato and didnt eat but a few pieces of steak after a chicken breast with a pita, and apple before the gelato.

Weighed less today but was extra hungry.
Went to grocery store and got fried chicken. Ate 2 breast and a side of cheese curds which were trash, but i ate anyway.
Eating apple now.
Have a steak in the sous vide now, but don't think im gonna eat anymore after some fruits lol. Already full

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

Think i went too hard on myself after eating some gelato and didnt eat but a few pieces of steak after a chicken breast with a pita, and apple before the gelato.

Weighed less today but was extra hungry.
Went to grocery store and got fried chicken. Ate 2 breast and a side of cheese curds which were trash, but i ate anyway.
Eating apple now.
Have a steak in the sous vide now, but don't think im gonna eat anymore after some fruits lol. Already full

Lol i lied. Finished off a whole gelato pint and ate a few chips.
Up from 261 to 263 today. Im okay with it.

FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...

Lol i lied. Finished off a whole gelato pint and ate a few chips.
Up from 261 to 263 today. Im okay with it.

A pint?!

Lol it mustve been good. But couldnt you just have maybe a childs cup size to fix the craving? I go with a tablespoon of peanut butter when I cheat.

Still only four days huh?

ThisIsAKnoife posted...

Still only four days huh?

DBZ time.

Lorenzo_2003 posted...

A pint?!

Lol it mustve been good. But couldnt you just have maybe a childs cup size to fix the craving? I go with a tablespoon of peanut butter when I cheat.

Lol thats a good idea, but these were on sale.

Had leftover sous vide chuck roast and just realized it taste just like brisket. So ate some with bbq sauce and made my wife a chopped "brisket" sandwich.

Mann. Need to stop. Cheated pretty bad for my OMAD a day.

I should have never downloaded Stardew Valley on my phone. Been cutting on my food prep time haha.

*** 2022 results**
8/28: 300.0
9/24: 286.6
10/29: 274.8
12/3: 272.0
12/31: 269.0

Total = -31.0lbs

***2023 results***
1/1/23: 272.4
1/7/23: 267.2 (-5.2)
1/14/23: 265(-2.2)
1/21/23: 263.2(-1.8)
1/28/23: 261( 2.2)

2023 Total = -11.4 lbs

OVERALL TOTAL = -39lbs

Probably because im more dehydrated today but im gonna take my weight this morning which was 261. Pretty good considering it is 2.2lbsess than last week. Though it could have been a lot more less since i was 261 a couple days ago before slacked off last couple of days.

Nice! Keep up the good work friend!

260.8 this morning. Close to hitting the 250s.

Seems like i have been stalling at the 260s for a while because of the holiday.

Asparagus is fucking awesome. Good progress, TC.

Broke to the 250s today at 259.6 this morning. Officially made it to 40lb lost.

Fasted since my publix sub yesterday ane stopped by pulix again and got some snoked gouda mac n cheese. Sliced and heated up one and a half chicken breast to eat with it. Finished off with a pear and banana and a little bit of halo top ice cream. Fulll. Probably gonna call the fast here.
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Good job TC.
Keep it up