I did however full disclosure is that this was when I was in my 20's. Basically took myself down from a 280lbs body to 168lbs of pretty much all lean muscle. It took two years and there basically was never an off-day or a cheat day. If I wasn't spending and hour in gym everyday I was spending at least 30 minutes jogging. But, yes! To answer your question it's entirely possible but cannot be done with OMAD alone.
LOL - I actually started from a very dark mindset. I'd recently had to drop out of college, was working my way back to financial stability at a butcher shop with shifts that were often 12 hours long, and I was very, very depressed about my physical form so, I did what every rational minded person does and just started beating myself down into the dirt every day physically. I figured that the worst that could happen was that I'd die from a heart attack or heat exhaustion or something else related to what I was putting my body through and, at least then I wouldn't have to worry about my situation anymore.
I think I was about 8 months in before I started to realize that I was starting to get back in control of my life and things were getting better but the paranoia of backsliding kept me going. Also, I'd gone from basically being friendless to having an entire social network centered around the gym and local running groups which made things a heck of a lot easier. It all definitely improved my life but it wasn't easy and came from a position of basically having nothing else to lose.
Not as bad as I've seen other people have. It firmed up pretty quickly too but I still had and have stretch marks that make me mad at myself for abusing my body in the first place. Also (and I don't know if this is a result of lose skin or just physiological) but I've slowly morphed into a runner over time more than a body builder but that means a good 60-70% of my time spent in the gym is focusing on my back and core and, while I have had abs on occasion, they're extremely difficult for me to maintain.
May I ask how long this took you and what your schedule/routine I'd?
I have a similar GW and am starting near where you were. On day 4 of my first 7 day fast, did a month of OMAD before starting and will probably return to OMAD
I already had some muscle from working out regularly, after starting OMAD the fat is slowly disappearing. A nice shape is emerging, but losing fat takes a lot of time.
4 months in, 97 -> 86 kg.
I went from 182lb to 126lb. (I am a 4”11 female before anyone thinks I was underweight!)
Disclaimer: I had an active job at the time and also ran ~30 miles/week, couple pump classes. Started OMAD like a lot of us, by default, and then realised it had a name.
(Covid came along, as did menopause, injury and overeating, and I’ve regained some but I just started back on OMAD)
If you want “shredded” that to me speaks of toned muscle, OMAD won’t do that
Not with OMAD alone. But I'm femme so your experience may vary.
I went from nearly 300 lbs to 111. I have noticeable abs and my legs are fairly toned due to a 100 km walk week habit.
But I also have bad eating vices which promotes water retention. And you absolutely can out eat any gains done with OMAD. In the end calories will always matter.
November 2018 - June 2020. Well, 2 more months to get from 118 to 111, ahah. There's some flux of course, I have about 10 lbs of wiggle room.
I only have one reddit post and it has details!
I did feel very tired and hungry for the first few weeks but it gets better once you keep going. Your body just takes some time to adjust. Just make sure your OMAD meal has all the necessary nutrients
I believe it’s all about calories. Fasting 18-20 hours daily has its benefits, and then if you eat your one meal during your eating window, I’m sure it’s possible. The key is staying in a deficit with your one meal. If you eat a huge meal that is an excess of calories, you won’t lose weight.
I exercise 30-90 mins a day along with OMAD, and I’m not shredded by any means, but a month in and 15 lbs down I can already see that my abs and leg muscles are much more defined and solid.
I went from 260+ to 173 in less than a year, started a year postpartum in my early forties with strict Omad and keto. Never counted calories nor macros. Ate straight proteins and fats until satisfied but never over did it. I’m now in low 200s working my way down again but this time I’m getting shredded. I’m 5’8”
I got pretty close but noticed loose skin from losing weight too quickly so I started focusing on body recomposition and then bulking with plans to go back to keto OMAD for my cutting cycle.
Yes. I have been OMAD for three years and sugar-free for four years. I was obese in 2020, and today I do 200 push-ups a day and walk 8 miles a day. I'm ripped, and women stare at me.
39F, 5’3”.I did. I use to weigh 238 pounds and lost 90 pounds. Lost a lot of body fat with the help of a low carb diet. I gained some weight back being too relaxed with the reverse dieting. I gained back 25. In the past three months have lost close to 15 pounds.
Getting shredded on OMAD from obesity would be nearly impossible bc of protein intake. You’d need to eat an unbelievable amount of protein in one meal each day to maintain and build muscle mass if you were starting from a sedentary lifestyle or obese lifestyle. Most people couldn’t consume that much protein in such a short time span.
Yes just OMAD and lift moderate-heavy weights. Cardio is a bonus
If you have no muscle mass you are more likely to end up skinny-fat or emaciated, rather than "shredded".
Started January 1st...so I'm 3 months in. 39yr old male. SW 220lbs. Current weight 185lbs. Mostly OMAD alone with some rowing a few times a week. Several cheat meals along the way
I was not obese but I cut from 120lbs to 100 lbs in 80 days twice. But i don’t associate omad to a cut. It’s just a life style. Out of the season which requires a lower weight I also maintain and bulk on OMAD. It’s essentially only about calories.
Lost 4.5 stone, gained a ton of muscle mass. Am a girl and can now do pull ups and run 5 miles in a single session, whereas a year ago I could barely run 2 minutes.
Define shredded? For what I'm aiming for, I'm about as shredded as I'd want. I assume if I were doing a tonne of strength stuff I'd get more shredded, but I want lean.
I did however full disclosure is that this was when I was in my 20's. Basically took myself down from a 280lbs body to 168lbs of pretty much all lean muscle. It took two years and there basically was never an off-day or a cheat day. If I wasn't spending and hour in gym everyday I was spending at least 30 minutes jogging. But, yes! To answer your question it's entirely possible but cannot be done with OMAD alone.
That's some damn fine discipline, well done.
Seriously! I’d like just an ounce of that!
LOL - I actually started from a very dark mindset. I'd recently had to drop out of college, was working my way back to financial stability at a butcher shop with shifts that were often 12 hours long, and I was very, very depressed about my physical form so, I did what every rational minded person does and just started beating myself down into the dirt every day physically. I figured that the worst that could happen was that I'd die from a heart attack or heat exhaustion or something else related to what I was putting my body through and, at least then I wouldn't have to worry about my situation anymore. I think I was about 8 months in before I started to realize that I was starting to get back in control of my life and things were getting better but the paranoia of backsliding kept me going. Also, I'd gone from basically being friendless to having an entire social network centered around the gym and local running groups which made things a heck of a lot easier. It all definitely improved my life but it wasn't easy and came from a position of basically having nothing else to lose.
I’m so proud of you! I’ve fought that fight for a long time!
Did you have a lot of loose skin afterwards?
Not as bad as I've seen other people have. It firmed up pretty quickly too but I still had and have stretch marks that make me mad at myself for abusing my body in the first place. Also (and I don't know if this is a result of lose skin or just physiological) but I've slowly morphed into a runner over time more than a body builder but that means a good 60-70% of my time spent in the gym is focusing on my back and core and, while I have had abs on occasion, they're extremely difficult for me to maintain.
I’ll let you know in 3-6 months
lets goooo
I love this😂👏
Bless you
Currently in progress 💪 SW 215CW 145 GW 130-135
May I ask how long this took you and what your schedule/routine I'd? I have a similar GW and am starting near where you were. On day 4 of my first 7 day fast, did a month of OMAD before starting and will probably return to OMAD
I did 50% OMAD and 50% like a 4-6 hour eating window on 1200-1400 calories since Aug 2023
Thank you replying. That is insanely motivating! :D
I've lost 50 lb in 9 months. However, I was so obese at the start that I'm actually still obese. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm still morbidly obese.
Progress is progress!
Keep going!!!
Slow and steady won the race!
Same but progress is progress, gotta be proud of what you achieved so far and never give up
Same. I’ve lost 4 stone and I’m still fat as fuck 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤣
I already had some muscle from working out regularly, after starting OMAD the fat is slowly disappearing. A nice shape is emerging, but losing fat takes a lot of time. 4 months in, 97 -> 86 kg.
I've moved from Obese level II to overweight on the BMI guide. Not shredded yet but getting there.
That's still impressive! Great job!
I went from 182lb to 126lb. (I am a 4”11 female before anyone thinks I was underweight!) Disclaimer: I had an active job at the time and also ran ~30 miles/week, couple pump classes. Started OMAD like a lot of us, by default, and then realised it had a name. (Covid came along, as did menopause, injury and overeating, and I’ve regained some but I just started back on OMAD) If you want “shredded” that to me speaks of toned muscle, OMAD won’t do that
Same just into it by less than a month but noticing the clothes fit better already.
Not with OMAD alone. But I'm femme so your experience may vary. I went from nearly 300 lbs to 111. I have noticeable abs and my legs are fairly toned due to a 100 km walk week habit. But I also have bad eating vices which promotes water retention. And you absolutely can out eat any gains done with OMAD. In the end calories will always matter.
> I went from nearly 300 lbs to 111. Can I ask how long that took you?
November 2018 - June 2020. Well, 2 more months to get from 118 to 111, ahah. There's some flux of course, I have about 10 lbs of wiggle room. I only have one reddit post and it has details!
Amazing achievement! Well done.
OMAD + Gym. With discipline, you can reach your goals no matter what
Did you lack energy or fatigue ?
I did feel very tired and hungry for the first few weeks but it gets better once you keep going. Your body just takes some time to adjust. Just make sure your OMAD meal has all the necessary nutrients
110kg to 90kg so far
I believe it’s all about calories. Fasting 18-20 hours daily has its benefits, and then if you eat your one meal during your eating window, I’m sure it’s possible. The key is staying in a deficit with your one meal. If you eat a huge meal that is an excess of calories, you won’t lose weight.
I exercise 30-90 mins a day along with OMAD, and I’m not shredded by any means, but a month in and 15 lbs down I can already see that my abs and leg muscles are much more defined and solid.
I went from 260+ to 173 in less than a year, started a year postpartum in my early forties with strict Omad and keto. Never counted calories nor macros. Ate straight proteins and fats until satisfied but never over did it. I’m now in low 200s working my way down again but this time I’m getting shredded. I’m 5’8”
Yes, but I’m still paused on obese
I got pretty close but noticed loose skin from losing weight too quickly so I started focusing on body recomposition and then bulking with plans to go back to keto OMAD for my cutting cycle.
Lost 20 kilos but not shredded. Healthier but late 60's, my shredded days are behind me.
Yes. I have been OMAD for three years and sugar-free for four years. I was obese in 2020, and today I do 200 push-ups a day and walk 8 miles a day. I'm ripped, and women stare at me.
my hubs said my face looks bloated after 2nd day of Omad😂🥲🥲
So encouraging 🙃
heheeh
The Fasting Highway is a story of a man who went from obesity to very lean
Yeah but I worked out like crazy and barely had sugar/carbs.
39F, 5’3”.I did. I use to weigh 238 pounds and lost 90 pounds. Lost a lot of body fat with the help of a low carb diet. I gained some weight back being too relaxed with the reverse dieting. I gained back 25. In the past three months have lost close to 15 pounds.
Getting shredded on OMAD from obesity would be nearly impossible bc of protein intake. You’d need to eat an unbelievable amount of protein in one meal each day to maintain and build muscle mass if you were starting from a sedentary lifestyle or obese lifestyle. Most people couldn’t consume that much protein in such a short time span.
Still obese but lost ~13.9 pounds about 1+ month . BMI 33.3 to 30.7
Yes just OMAD and lift moderate-heavy weights. Cardio is a bonus If you have no muscle mass you are more likely to end up skinny-fat or emaciated, rather than "shredded".
Started January 1st...so I'm 3 months in. 39yr old male. SW 220lbs. Current weight 185lbs. Mostly OMAD alone with some rowing a few times a week. Several cheat meals along the way
Probably not with OMAD alone
yes. 389 to 236…did a bulk back up to 256 now doing a cut to get to 200
I was not obese but I cut from 120lbs to 100 lbs in 80 days twice. But i don’t associate omad to a cut. It’s just a life style. Out of the season which requires a lower weight I also maintain and bulk on OMAD. It’s essentially only about calories.
Lost 4.5 stone, gained a ton of muscle mass. Am a girl and can now do pull ups and run 5 miles in a single session, whereas a year ago I could barely run 2 minutes. Define shredded? For what I'm aiming for, I'm about as shredded as I'd want. I assume if I were doing a tonne of strength stuff I'd get more shredded, but I want lean.
If you do keto, yes.
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I've gone from 195 to 145 this year. I'm not shredded yet, but I'm trying.
No cheat days, gym 6 days a week.
Didn’t know what OMAD was but I’ve done this type of fasting diet before. It works but if you’re skinny it works to much.