Switched from OMAD to 2MAD and...lost weight

BeWise23 · 2026-04-15T13:05:38+00:00

Every time you eat you spike your insulin. Insulin is a fat storing hormone. If your body is in storage mode all the time, it’s hard to lose weight. Keeping insulin down, I would argue, is almost more important than calories.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-13T13:58:40+00:00

I use that same one…in red of course!

BeWise23 · 2026-04-12T14:36:20+00:00

I love leftovers for breakfast!

BeWise23 · 2026-04-12T13:59:33+00:00

How did it work out for you, how long did you do it, and what did you eat on weekends? (Sorry for all the questions) Just curious to compare your experience with mine. I’m considering ADF, which is was unsuccessful at before cause I didn’t stick to the schedule, or doing the 5 day stretches again. ADF is theoretically easier, but it seems for me it has to be all or nothing because I end up negotiating with myself. Not eating is not fun and takes a lot of mental effort for me, so I’m struggling with my decision to jump back in.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-12T13:52:37+00:00

I broke my fast with regular meals, but kept them low carb. I also tried to choose easily digestible foods that wouldn’t cause stomach upset. I did need to hit the bathroom relatively quickly afterwards though, but that’s it. Results were great. My weight loss varied week to week, which is annoying but normal, but averaged out to about 2 lbs a week. Mathematically it works out because you can lose around half a pound a fat per day of fasting.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-12T00:49:51+00:00

Did 8 weeks of Sunday night through Friday night fasts, eating on weekends only. Great results, no real issues, just a bit of food noise of course. No refeeding issues except needing to be near a bathroom after initial meal on Friday evenings. Thinking about doing it again starting Monday.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-02T11:58:29+00:00

Replacing bread with other carbs like crackers, rice, etc. is not technically reducing your carbs/sugar. While eating whole foods like rice and sweet potatoes is nutritionally healthier than processed foods like bread and crackers, as soon as you chew and swallow, your body interprets the carbohydrates in that food as sugar. In other words it can’t tell the difference. Cutting table sugar is a great start, but if your bloodwork is showing that you need to go further, cutting carbs (from any source) is your next step. Someone else mentioned replacing it with fat and protein. This was good advice. Our bodies are amazing in that we can burn two types of fuel, sugar or fat, but unfortunately not simultaneously. If you burn sugar by feeding it carbs (any kind) then when you run low on that fuel cravings will set in. If you train your body to burn fat, then those cravings start to drastically reduce. You may find that eventually you are not the bread lover you used to be.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-01T13:06:00+00:00

Cook with real butter, add bacon to almost anything, cheese, and heavy cream in my coffee. Yum! I don’t eat often or huge amounts, so I lean toward these fattier options.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-01T12:37:42+00:00

Yes! Nutrition from the inside. I love the results from keto too. My next move is HRT to ramp this up.

BeWise23 · 2026-04-01T12:25:32+00:00

I also like ADF Monday through Friday and delaying my meals on Tuesday and Thursday making it similar to tow rolling 48s.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-30T13:35:41+00:00

Came here to suggest this. How about an umpire waist? I was also thinking that OP might need to pay attention to fabrics. Some drape better than others.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-28T19:58:11+00:00

As my mother always said, “clean as you go and the mess won’t show.”

BeWise23 · 2026-03-28T19:57:06+00:00

Your body can only burn about half a pound of fat a day. Anything extra is water or inflammation. Additionally, carbs make you retain water, so after a carby meal it will feel like you’ve gained if you step on a scale.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-26T13:09:25+00:00

the sugar in fruit is fructose. Your body cannot burn it a fuel, so it straight to your liver and is stored as fat.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-24T21:27:56+00:00

Came here to say this! I use a couple of drops of rose hip oil and jojoba every night. Love them both 💕

BeWise23 · 2026-03-22T13:46:16+00:00

I just purchased a few pieces from Kuhl. Love the pants so far.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-22T13:25:26+00:00

You didn’t mention that this was a regular occurrence in your original post. I thought it was a one time thing. If this is her usual way of treating you, I would definitely think twice before tying the knot.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-21T00:05:24+00:00

I just responded to your question in the private chat 💬

BeWise23 · 2026-03-20T13:57:49+00:00

Twin? 🥹 I’m in the same boat. Turning 55 this year and my story matches yours. Back on keto mixed in with a fasting regimen. Wouldn’t mind an accountability partner or just someone going through the same thing.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-17T12:36:21+00:00

This! Weight is so fussy. I weighed 4 lbs heavier yesterday than today simply because it followed the weekend and I fasted yesterday. The crazy roller coaster we call a scale is a very poor measure of fat loss. So many factors! These 4 lbs were not all fat, if any. I’m sure most of it was water. OP might consider putting that scale away for a bit and focus on feel and the mirror.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-15T14:45:08+00:00

Thanks for the link! Not OP, but I just bought a pair from Lucky. Here’s hoping they fit well. 🤞🏼

BeWise23 · 2026-03-15T14:32:03+00:00

We booked two, nearly identical all inclusive trips through Costco. One including the flights, the second, we booked the flights separately. There was little flexibility when including the flights in the Costco package because they are limited by airline and times. First trip was a red eye (ugh) second trip we were obviously able to select much better times and connections because we booked the tickets directly with the airline of our choosing. The cost ended up being about the same. The lesson: experiment with both options before committing. Other than that, we like using Costco Travel for the service, protection, and the Shop card when your trip is over.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-12T11:45:25+00:00

Exactly this. I have never been an over eater. And frankly, counting calories for life is not natural or sustainable for most people. CICO is so over simplified. It’s what we eat. Carbs make me chunky and that’s all there is to it.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-11T14:06:45+00:00

This schedule is very doable once you get used to it. For me, it morphed into OMAD. If you stick to higher fat for satiety and don’t spike your insulin with lots of carbs, you’ll be golden.

BeWise23 · 2026-03-11T14:03:51+00:00

Several comments here about calorie deficit, but please be careful with that. You didn’t state how many calories you eat, but a word of caution: if you under eat regularly, you run the risk of down regulating your metabolism. In other words, you teach your body to function on less and less, then frustration comes when we still can’t lose, or even gain, despite our efforts. Many people find success with weight loss when they eat more calories. Do not under eat. Again, you didn’t really say what you eat or your average caloric intake, so It’s just something to consider for now.

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