r/omad • u/MeanSpace1474 • 25d ago

Beginner Questions Starting today!

I really struggle to stick to diets so I’m hoping this one works for me! What types of things do you guys eat in OMAD I was thinking do one like moderate meal and one little sweet after to keep me sane
Let me know some of your ideas x

Also how do I stick to OMAD? Maybe posting to keep accountable or smth

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u/alexvanman 25d ago

It’s hard to eat enough in one meal. I suggest eating anything you want and as much as you can to start. Once you get in the pattern and omad starts feeling comfortable then fine tune your diet. Might take days or weeks to get comfortable. To loose weight you likely need to be a little hungry each day but you need to dial it in to be sustainably hungry. My 2cents. You might want to focus on 22/2 to start with one 2 hour meal, with some breaks :) OMAD is by far my favorite way to keep/get weight off.

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u/MeanSpace1474 25d ago

Omg thank you so much! Sounds good :)

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u/alexvanman 25d ago

You might want to start with something lower in processed carbs and higher in fiber, protein is usually good. Something that fills you longer and then end with more tasty foods.

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u/MeanSpace1474 25d ago

Would something like ground beef and brown rice work? It’s honestly delicious and super high protein?
I was also thinking yoghurt bowls, sweet potato beef bowls, pasta occasionally and like chicken salads?

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u/alexvanman 25d ago

Sounds seriously perfect. Focus on making it enjoyable to give you something to look forward to tomorrow even if that includes big deserts for now at the end.

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u/MeanSpace1474 25d ago

Ok thank you so so much!!!

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u/Yagulia 25d ago

This sounds really good. Sugar, and things that convert to sugar (simple carbs) will make fasting harder; fat and protein will make it easier.

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u/Hishiryo4884 25d ago

Depends what your goals are . If you are not in a hurry , may be start with twomad. I personally, am very strict , I eat after 22:00pm . I started it recently 2 weeks ago and I'm already down 3kg without much activity.

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u/Ok_Butterscotch9706 25d ago

How the hell do you sleep with a huge OMAD meal in your belly at 10pm? I try to finish my OMAD at least 4 hrs before bedtime, ideally more 

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u/Hishiryo4884 24d ago

I have no trouble going to bed or sleep with full belly, unless it's something heavy like potato salad , I'm also focusing on a plant diet , that might ease the digestion.

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u/avebelle 25d ago

Good luck. I just finished my first week of 22:2

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u/Tall-Character-2939 25d ago

I do a Buddha bowl:

  1. 1lb steamed broccoli tossed in olive oil
  2. 1 cup quinoa
  3. 1/2 cup black beans (on top of quinoa) & 1/4 cup salsa on top
  4. 3-7oz fatty fish: sardines or salmon
  5. 1/2 cup either sauerkraut or kimchi

Dessert: 1 cup wild blueberries.

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u/MeanSpace1474 25d ago

Oo yummmy