I started intermittent fasting during the pandemic and saw amazing results. It wasn’t really a conscious decision; I was just working from home and expending less energy so I was eating less.
Then I got into a relationship and that lovely relationship weight came with it. It’s been almost three years now, and I just gave birth to my son in November and I really want to get back into fasting to lose some weight and work on my overall health. I had gestational diabetes while I was pregnant and after taking my glucose tolerance test post-pregnancy, was very close to developing diabetes. I’m pretty much already doing OMAD just because I keep myself busy and don’t have much of an appetite until around dinner time. That being said, I don’t really question if I’ll be able to do it; I know that I can. But I was wondering if I should keep the time of my meal consistent each day? Is there anything specific you’ve done accompanying OMAD that has given you good results? (Certain exercise, specific drinks/foods etc.)
Unrelated: if anyone has any advice about also tightening up my new mom “pouch” I’m all ears!
Answer
>But I was wondering if I should keep the time of my meal consistent each day?
You don’t have to, but I do for bowel movement purposes. It helps that I eat early in the day before work and 24 hours later, I know I’ll be done with my business before heading to work.
>Is there anything specific you’ve done accompanying OMAD that has given you good results?
Yes. Go work out and not just sticking to cardio. I recommend strength training/weightlifting with cardio. If you’re not sure where to start, look up push-pull-leg and watch some fitness YouTubers for tutorials on proper form/exercises. I’m a guy so my go-to are: Greg Doucette, Jeremy Ethier, and Jeff Cavaliere.
Building muscles increases your body’s ability to burn more calories. More calories burned = more weight loss. Plus, you’ll look and feel better overall, too.