I am a 69 year old 5'6" male 200 lbs, prediabetic, joint pain, high A1C and high triglycerides. Next week, I will purchase a coaching deal with the fasting method (Dr Jason Fung), but I've already started OMAD. Not paying too much attention to dinner except trying to keep carbs very low. I've done this before and while I lose weight and don't have too much trouble fasting at first, I get very hungry after a while and crave carbs like crazy. Last night I dreamed of eating lots of cookies and I'm only a few days into the OMAD. Any tips on dealing with being hangry and craving carbs?
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With me, I’ve trained myself to be okay with feeling hungry, the physical discomfort, and then then the whiny part of me that says “why can’t I?” etc.
Like, yes carbs are delicious, no I don’t need any calories right now, yes I am hungry, but I have plenty of stored energy in the form of body fat to live off of, so I don’t actually need to eat.