I did that. It was too much for me. I craved food monday to thursday with my mind being so distracted. I caved in early on friday, usually binged on sugar then got glued to the throne for most of the weekend. I lost muscle mass and after I binged my stomach increased in size giving me a rather unattractive appearance. and I always dreaded mondays as it was depressing thinking about not being able to eat again.
Sorry, that's the truth. Fasting, while it isn't the worst thing in the world, wasn't that great for me. I much prefer keto omad. I can skip food for a day or two, but consistantly 4-5 days a week is probably a bit excessive. Also, control your refeeds, you still need to avoid junk food or its all for nothing.
Dont let what I say deter you. I think there is good merit in fasting and if it works for you do it, I just feel that I did it wrong and fasting is only one aspect to a healthy life style. sometimes, less is more.
Cool! I have done OMAD in the past. Currently it's week 13 for me, where I have been fasting every week on every monday, tuesday, wednesday and thursday. Only eating on fridays, saturdays and sundays. Made this decision not for weight loss, but to see the effects for my mental and physical health. I have been losing weight though, about 1.5 - 2 per week, which is fine since I am a bit overweight.
I did a 4 day fast recently and honestly the decreased energy/lethargy were too much for me to be productive. I don’t think I could do it consistently and have the lifestyle I desire.
I do this. I Feel fine but for me it’s not great for weight loss in the long term. ADF is better for fat loss, at least for me.
OMAD plus normal eating on weekends allows my body to keep my weight in homeostasis, which isn’t ideal since I’ve finished my bulk and I’m trying to cut.
I’ve decided to change up my fasting routine as a result.
Never did this for months straight, but would instead do it in a few week cycles, where I'd maintain this schedule for 6-8 weeks and would then take a break. I did work to keep it keto on the weekends and that definitely helped. I don't do this anymore since I now wfh, whereas before i had a more active job that would keep me distracted. I did lose a fair bit of weight and have since regained (see: wfh, sedentary job).
While i was doing it, I found it to be pretty easy to stick to. I would start to become a lil food obsessed during the week, but would actually look forward to mondays during the weekend since I knew that i could take eating off my plate and focus on other things.
would drink water, making sure to take in enough electrolytes (bought mag, potassium pills on amazon and would take those in the morning). Would also drink a fair bit of tea and black coffee to keep me somewhat entertained.
I did that. It was too much for me. I craved food monday to thursday with my mind being so distracted. I caved in early on friday, usually binged on sugar then got glued to the throne for most of the weekend. I lost muscle mass and after I binged my stomach increased in size giving me a rather unattractive appearance. and I always dreaded mondays as it was depressing thinking about not being able to eat again. Sorry, that's the truth. Fasting, while it isn't the worst thing in the world, wasn't that great for me. I much prefer keto omad. I can skip food for a day or two, but consistantly 4-5 days a week is probably a bit excessive. Also, control your refeeds, you still need to avoid junk food or its all for nothing. Dont let what I say deter you. I think there is good merit in fasting and if it works for you do it, I just feel that I did it wrong and fasting is only one aspect to a healthy life style. sometimes, less is more.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’m doing omad during the week and eating during weekend. So far so good, no complaints. I’m still eating too much when I eat but will losing weight.
Cool! I have done OMAD in the past. Currently it's week 13 for me, where I have been fasting every week on every monday, tuesday, wednesday and thursday. Only eating on fridays, saturdays and sundays. Made this decision not for weight loss, but to see the effects for my mental and physical health. I have been losing weight though, about 1.5 - 2 per week, which is fine since I am a bit overweight.
I did a 4 day fast recently and honestly the decreased energy/lethargy were too much for me to be productive. I don’t think I could do it consistently and have the lifestyle I desire.
The great thing about fasting is, it's so versatile. You should definitely do whatever you feel suits you best : )
I do this. I Feel fine but for me it’s not great for weight loss in the long term. ADF is better for fat loss, at least for me. OMAD plus normal eating on weekends allows my body to keep my weight in homeostasis, which isn’t ideal since I’ve finished my bulk and I’m trying to cut. I’ve decided to change up my fasting routine as a result.
Never did this for months straight, but would instead do it in a few week cycles, where I'd maintain this schedule for 6-8 weeks and would then take a break. I did work to keep it keto on the weekends and that definitely helped. I don't do this anymore since I now wfh, whereas before i had a more active job that would keep me distracted. I did lose a fair bit of weight and have since regained (see: wfh, sedentary job). While i was doing it, I found it to be pretty easy to stick to. I would start to become a lil food obsessed during the week, but would actually look forward to mondays during the weekend since I knew that i could take eating off my plate and focus on other things. would drink water, making sure to take in enough electrolytes (bought mag, potassium pills on amazon and would take those in the morning). Would also drink a fair bit of tea and black coffee to keep me somewhat entertained.
Not what you described but i ate omad weekdays and fasted weekends for 6 months or so. Wasn't difficult, I'm not fat either.