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to think that i can lose 6 kilos in the next 6 weeks?

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captainmarvella · 09/11/2024 02:04

i am going on a once in a lifetime holiday to a fabulous beachy and instagrammable worthy location and feeling horrible about my size 20 body with protruding a$$ and treble chins. i want to try this one meal a day thing for some instant results but bestie says it won't work for some one like me - mid 40s, hypothyroidism, binge issues in the past, and can actually make me sick. I don't want to be sick right before my bucket list vacation! Should I listen to her?

i don't plan to do low carb or anything, just eat one filling and balanced plate of my fav stuff, once a day. right now i'm at 85 kilos. I want my weight to be at least in the seventies when I leave for my xmas vacay. i have seen so many inspiring progress pics online about the OMAD lifestyle it's really giving me hope. But most of these are from men, so I don't know if it really works for perimenopausal women! Aibu to even consider this with my current health profile?

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Mummyoflittledragon · 09/11/2024 02:29

Yes it is possible. OMAD isn’t unhealthy as long as you ensure you eat enough. I did this to try to heal my gut as I trashed it eating Quorn.

When I did it, I started with a plate of lettuce and tomato with olive oil and vinegar. Then ate my meal ensuring plenty of veg and protein and not too much carb. I then had finished it off with some crackers, butter and marmite. All in all it did take an hour to eat my food.

I counted my calories to ensure I was eating enough to stave off hunger for the next 24 hours. The first couple of days are tough to adjust to. After that it’s fine.

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captainmarvella · 09/11/2024 02:28

Pylwin · 09/11/2024 02:11

Eat porridge for breakfast

Chicken salad for lunch

Dinner meat and veg

this sounds lovely but i can never do portion control, i love food and i just stuff my face with it even if it's just porridge... the reason why i am in this situation ig

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StandingSideBySide · 09/11/2024 02:26

Ps. Since you have started this thread in the early hours it’s worth mentioning according to Michael Mosley going to bed at 10:30 / 11 to sleep is the ideal time for weight control.

StandingSideBySide · 09/11/2024 02:24

Exercise…a lot.
Walking fast, not strolling and preferably up hills.
Every day

Porridge as PP has mentioned for breakfast
Salad, veg soup for lunch. Preferably home cooked with just steamed veg, stock and blended….no bread on the side
Protein and veg for dinner.
Use a side plate for the dinner meal to keep the portion size small and
Eat two fruits a day as a snack if you are hungry

No sugar in drinks,

You need to use up in exercise or eat 7000cals a week less ( according to intel from dieticians ) to loose 2 lbs ( 1kg = 2.2lbs )

There might be a calc online where you can put in ht, weight, age etc to find out your required calories / day then go from there.
Good luck

FupaTrooper · 09/11/2024 02:20

In my opinion, low carb is the only thing that works. I've tried many things but the reason low carb works is you genuinely are less hungry and you can eat a really good amount.

My mum has thyroid issues and is 68 and she lost a bit more that 6kg in 6 weeks doing very strict keto. She did a 3 hour eating window and I did the same. So from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

I lost 8kg in 5 weeks on it :)
I have struggled with my weight my whole life and have PCOS.

So, yes it is possible... But if I was you I would consider going low carb.

Also sizing is so weird and varied. You are a UK 20 at 86 kgs?

At my biggest I was 105kg and I fit most high street size 18s and even some 16s lol.

TheSilkWorm · 09/11/2024 02:18

Fine to try OMAD, it has some health benefits. Expecting to lose a kilo a week is a bit unrealistic. It's also silly to try to change your body just for a holiday. Enjoy the holiday, nobody will care what you look like.

user1473878824 · 09/11/2024 02:15

Maybe bestie knows best

Pylwin · 09/11/2024 02:13

Only eat though when you actually feel hungry

Pylwin · 09/11/2024 02:12

And go for as long a walk as you can every day or at least for 30 mins

Pylwin · 09/11/2024 02:11

Eat porridge for breakfast

Chicken salad for lunch

Dinner meat and veg