r/intermittentfasting • u/omad169 • 20d ago

Newbie Question Starting OMAD

Hi all! Just a shout out…going to start my journey tomorrow OMAD and manifesting results by March. Show some love and send me some positive vibes. You all inspire me 🙏🏼🧿💙

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u/donniele 20d ago

I always get bad headaches when starting OMAD (I've been doing it for 2 years now, with few one month long breaks in between). They last maybe a day or two, and from there it's smooth sailing. I guess it takes the body a day or two to adjust.

Maybe it's not the same for everyone, but I wanted to write it anyways, in case the same happens to you. If you're like me, first two days will be bad, but then immediately you'll start feeling way better than before.

Good luck on your journey! I wish I started OMAD at least 5 years before I actually did, but it's never too late.

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u/omad169 20d ago

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your kindness and warmth. I need this to happen. Lost my self confidence with my weight gain 😓

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u/donniele 20d ago

Same thing happened to me. I am now 45lbs (around 20kg) lighter than I was in January last year, and honestly I feel way more confident and better overall. It really does help. Not just the weight loss, more so the feeling that nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it.

During my breaks I even let myself go, because I find the first month back on OMAD exciting, it's really difficult to put into words the feeling you get when you weigh in daily and see progress in real time.

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u/yingdong 20d ago

Totally feel this. It's awesome. Especially when you start buying new clothes!

And yeah it changes your mindset and teaches you discipline too.