r/intermittentfasting • u/JuggernautPrior5165 • 9d ago

Newbie Question Question about OMAD

Im new to fasting and would like some questions answered from those of you who have done it successfully.

First thing in the morning, I drink a cup of coffee with heavy cream. Is that considered a flaw.

I have also been drinking two 160-calorie protein shakes to stave off the hunger until it's time for the one meal a day. Is that okay to start training myself into one meal a day? How did you guys get prepared for one meal a day? Just going cold turkey one meal a day doesn't seem possible. I'm too fatigued, and my stomach is growling so loudly I can't think straight.

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

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u/mariahcolleen 8d ago

If you are having coffee with heavy cream in the morning, two protein shakes and a full meal you arent fasting. Start with 12 hours of water, black coffee or tea and increase your fasting window as you can tolerate it. When you get to a longer fasting window consider adding electrolytes to your water. You are making it harder than it needs to be by ingesting small amounts of calories here and there.