EXTREME Fasting & Its Long Term Baggage (The Dangers of OMAD)

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[ngel]

when i used to restrain myself and had only 3 meals a day (low calorie meals!!) i was light-headed all the time and couldn’t focus on anything. i screwed up with my cortisol and it's been a month and i'm still trying to regulate my sleep and hormones cause they got totally messed up. feed your body guys, eat healthy and eat what your body

[formerbabyfutureghost]

I also feel like even beyond the health risks with this, I wouldn’t want to eat a meal that large - for me personally, I think this would put me back into a binge cycle and I couldn’t stop eating

[sarahdoanpeace]

That color is SUPERB on you, Abby. This particular green really brings out your eyes and makes your skin pop, just beautiful! You always are though and your information is always appreciated! Thank you! 😊

[lvzane]

There are days when I simply don't feel like eating, which is totally normal. The issue arises when you have to stop yourself from eating, but I don't do that. Currently, I eat 1-2 meals a day because eating more than that makes me feel uncomfortably full, and it takes a long time for my stomach to digest food. Intermittent fasting comes naturally to me because I am just not hungry and I would still eat this way if it wasn't named anything or people didn't pay attention to this.

[אריאלברקוביץ-תס]

i feel like you can just eat healthy instead of putting unnecessary stress on your body through fasts. of course, if it works for someone then im really happy for them

[sarahdamico]

I kind of naturally get really hungry around 11AM, eat a ton of food, and stay full for the rest of the day. I definitely get tired in the evenings but it's a hard habit to break. Especially since I'm a working mom and I save a lot of time eating this way. I know this is a short but some helpful tips would be awesome

[Annique]

I could see eating a meal like that at noon, and again around 6 and maintaining a 12-18 hour fast if that's something that feels good, but 1000 cal a day? Yeah, that's very little, even counterproductive, possibly.
Myself I find three solid meals with minimal grazing in between is most comfortable. I don't really work out or go to the gym, but I get an hour + daily of cardio because I don't own a car, and everything I do, including commutes, errands and grocery runs are all on foot or by bike. You don't need to tell me about exercise + long term deficits putting women at risk of amenorhea because I've been there, no desire to go back. Incidently Abbey, your videos on healthy weight gain and orthorexia were very helpful in my recovery, both physical and mental.

[bswizzie]

It's not 1000 cal though...you don't know how much oil or butter used for cooking...the melted cheese the nuts etc for sure more than 1000

[tattlevixen]

It's extreme disordered eating.
And I say this as an ex fasting dieter.
It wrecked my thyroid and caused me gallbladder issues.
Had to get my GB removed.
I intermittent fasted for 11 years

[KN-gpln]

I was told to fast to help my IBS and and PCOS. So far it's helped my IBS.

[luluraheem]

I completely get why fasting isn't for everyone, though i think it just really depends on the person and their own body. I've been struggling with hypothyroidism and so far, a 24-36 hour fast a couple times per week has really helped me lose weight that i just cannot lose otherwise. Long term, daily caloric deficits that are usually recommended to lose weight just do not work for me at all and make my thyroid health even worse. And my metabolism is so slowed that in order to achieve an effective caloric deficit, I would have to eat a ridiculously small amount of calories per day.

[moongoddess]

Thanks for this! I have a tendency to put off eating during the day and eat too much later with ADHD. I would love some tips on making sure I can keep my energy levels even throughout the day and eat balanced without getting overwhelmed planning and prepping. Thank you for all you do!

[ajackson]

I do omad and it’s done wonders for me… ive got PCOS and since starting omad i got my period back after 3 yrs of not having one. Everyone is different…

[Shadow-Byte]

I am a woman and I do 20-22 hour fast a few times a week, but not every day. I dont try to do any kind of fast the week before my period when I am craving more food and carbs nor the first three days when I am bleeding heavily. Fasting helps me with digestion and keeps me clear minded, I do not get hungry as long as I eat enough protein and fat during my feeding window. It makes it easy to stay on a calorie deficit, but it is difficult to get the amount of protein and fiber your body needs in such a short window of eating.

[singamajigy]

I’m doing great with low carb combined with OMAD. I also hike 4 miles a day. I’m post-menopausal so maybe that helps. I have a lot of extra weight to lose, so when I’m down to a healthy weight I’ll relax my diet a bit.

[Noneofyourbussiness]

There are certain times in a woman’s cycle where you can do omad it depends on where you are in your cycle

[xoreign]

I thought fasting has actually been linked to a lot of positive benefits, especially recently? Is there something I'm missing?

[danastonerock]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Jackie, the fasting foodie.

[dija]

I think abby is right on point with the hormones thing. Everytime I do intermittent fasting I feel like and my cycle is messed up. Its better to eat all that food in smaller meals throughout the day and not do an extreme calorie defecit.

[helenbrown]

My blood sugar would be on the floor, and I'd feel lightheaded if I did this. You'd also become a social bore I would think.