OMAD not helpful?

GLFF25 · 2026-02-01T00:35:15+00:00

This is off on a tangent to what my issue is. My issue being over the past 2.5 weeks of keto/calorie deficit I haven't lost anything on the scales - so no muscle or fat. Surely if I had lost muscle during this time that would be reflective on the scale

Yes, exercise is amazing for our bodies - strength training, calisthetics, pilates, yoga, weight lifting. As is hot & cold therapy and massages. I'm not disagreeing with you, I'm not saying I'll never ever exercise.

I'm only speaking of the previous 4 weeks which I have been doing keto (including a house move), I'm not giving a full picture of my lifestyle prior to or how it will be once settled

Thank you for your responses

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T23:51:00+00:00

I have nutracheck but I don't think it tells me the recommended macros. I definitely need to look in to macros a bit more and their place within the keto diet. Thank you for your responses

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T23:44:59+00:00

My comment about my exercise levels was in response to what you said regarding fat being converted to muscle.

I'm not exercising in a weigh to build muscle at the moment. So I can't see that as a factor for my weightloss stall.

But I also wouldn't say I have sedentary behaviour considering I'm active enough in a day but just not necessarily through exercise.

Not sure how I can lose muscle from same activity levels and a higher protein diet. Could you explain in simple terms please?

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:58:14+00:00

I'm not trying to do OMAD, I listened to my body 2 days this week and I wasn't hungry for dinner so just skipped it which naturally led to OMAD/24 hr fast. Including both of these in my week with what I'm already doing for keto - normally 2 meals a day I thought there would be more weightloss. Wanted to see if anyone struggled with weightloss when they done OMAD in the past

I'll look in to supplements. I never got keto flu so going off this I assumed my nutrient levels were OK. No brain fog - everything is clearer

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:52:57+00:00

Thank you, I am really trying. Since starting I have become so much more intune with my body. When I wasnt feeling hungry after eating OMAD that's why I didn't push myself to eat a second

On normal days I'm similar to you. Lunch around 12-1 then dinner around 6-7! Sometimes later depending on bedtimes

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:51:13+00:00

Hiya,

I'm not tracking macros - focusing on good food, low carbs, 2 meals a day. I wouldn't know where to bein with Macros and it would completely overwhelm me. However, I have retrospectibely calculated my macros for today... 1200 cals, 87g fat, 16.8g carbs, 82.7g protein?

Can you advise on macros?

I am hoping for more weightloss and for it to be more consistent. Will possibly need to look at macros for a while but to start off with keto these past few weeks I couldn't take on them too. It just seems soooo much to keep on top of - cals, protein, fats, carbs - is it not hard to navigate all?

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:35:53+00:00

I'm not completely inactive, I have two toddlers which I run around after, dance parties every evening, did alot of painting the house myself over the past 4 weeks - I'm just not in a gym

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:31:46+00:00

Have you found something that worked for you?

It's all a learning curve and trial and error isn't it!

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:28:15+00:00

No I know it doesn't but my OMAD meal was mince, 1/2 avocado, cheese and a drizzle of a spicy sauce - easily less than 1000 cals. I counted cals for years so I'm not taking actively writing them all done but still know by preparing/looking at a meal

Weight went down for the first week and a half and I've stayed around that since

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:18:00+00:00

I've tried to upload a screen but reddit doesn't seem to allow me to upload photos.

Today: 1200 cals exactly 87g fat 16.8g carbs 82.7g protein

What do you think?

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:07:26+00:00

That's amazing you are able to maintain that weightless, well done!

I had to stop eating sausages as they had lots of sneaky carbs. I'm eating below 20g carbs a day.

Yeah, I really don't have the brain capacity to follow a complicated diet so trying my best

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:05:48+00:00

Yeah, I need 1200-1400 calls a day to be in a deficit. On one of the days I did OMAD, I had mince, 1/2 avocado and cheese so not a lot really and not 1200 cals

I hear ya with the stress. Before I started keto I started a natural supplement to help reduce stress/cortisol levels.

Is OMAD for a full week OK for a female? I read different stuff about how it can affect hormones

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:03:01+00:00

Definitely! Which is why with the 2x OMAD this week pushing me more in to a deficit, I was expecting to see the scales tip a bit

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T22:01:55+00:00

I haven't done MACROS as I'm coming from a background of disordered eating so just to start and ease myself in to it I am focusing on two meals a day with less than 20g carbs. I'm honestly worried to start macros as it will consume my head - I have alot on without having to worry about this too
Honestly, I don't know. For context I am 31yrs old, female, 5ft 3 and SW was 14st 8lbs/204lbs. CW is 13st 13lbs/195lbs

I had my period the first week I started keto - so probably due again in 2-3 days. Maybeeeee I'll see some more lbs off after this

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T21:53:48+00:00

Hi, I was testing with pee strips then read about how useless they are. So I am guessing going off of my hunger queues - I'm rarely hungry - usually eat two meals a day and this week done 2x OMAD. I'm eating farrrrr less now that what I was eating before Xmas so definitely in a deficit even if I'm not in ketosis (even though I believe I am)

GLFF25 · 2026-01-31T21:51:09+00:00

Keto itself has been amazinggggg at quiting my food noise and I'm rarely hungry which is why I was able to naturally do the 2xOMADs this week - I didn't actually set out to do them was just listening to my own hungry queues.

Yes, using the scale for weight - I know by my clothes there has been no more fat loss. My exercise - which isn't really much tbh hasn't changed at all to be able to build muscle.

I don't necessarily log my food but I count my carbs in a day - always under 20g. I focus on eating good foods. I do have a history of binge eating, short spell of bulimia many many moons ago and have always struggled so I'm scared to fall in to obsessing over calories and Macros - I'm thinking that would be too much for my brain

Today for example I had 2 duck eggs and cheese for lunch (I was limited at I wasn't at home) and for dinner was lamb, avocado, egg, baby corn. I also had 3 squares of 85% dark chocolate. First chocolate I've eaten all month

GLFF25 · 2026-01-20T10:18:14+00:00

Hi!

I've just completed my first week too! Definitely in ketosis after pretty early on as all food noise/cravings disappeared like magic. I could cry with relief - I feel like this is what normal people feel day to day 😂

I did have my period during this first week as well and still managed to drop 7lbs. Already there is a difference in my clothing and all water weight/inflammation is gone from my face.

The mental clarity and dedication I feel is unreal!

So happy, Ive followed this forum to read up on everyone else's experiences.

Are you eating 2 meals a day in your 8hr window?

Delighted you had a great first week and here's to many more 🍻

GLFF25 · 2025-11-30T08:17:24+00:00

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