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I'm curious how many Omaders are also combining keto?
Works well when I'm working night shifts a lot...I only eat around supper time then head to work and sleep most of the day.
I practice OMAD and Keto. I found it restricting at first but I decided to start trying recipes and putting my best foot forward. It's working for me because I don't handle grains and carbs well. And I love the freedom of not having to worry about breakfast and lunch. I pack my water and my coffee. Since I only eat once a day I find myself craving healthier options. I joined a Keto recipe group and we share recipes and ideas. I have made some really good bread substitutes that are very satisfying and low carb.
I am OMAD and LCHF (close to zero carb). After a few weeks I plan to go to a less drastic keto plan where I make the recipes that contain veggies and things like coconut and almond flour, but for now I am eating meat, eggs, and cheese only. I love OMAD, as it takes away so much of the stress I have had. I work overnights and don't have access to a kitchen. I no longer feel like I need to bring snacks to work which makes it much easier. I spend less money as I no longer buy snacks when I am out and about. No eating in the car, no wondering when and what I'm going to eat for the rest of the day, and a lot less cooking. Also no fast food, as I refuse to spend enough to sustain me for a whole day and throw the bun and other high carb sides away. The only problem I sometimes have is getting my calories in all in one meal without feeling too full, but I do like the fact that I can eat enough to be satisfied. The trick to that, I think, is to eat high fat, calorie dense food so that I can be sustained but not eat too much quantity.
I am OMAD and LCHF (close to zero carb). After a few weeks I plan to go to a less drastic keto plan where I make the recipes that contain veggies and things like coconut and almond flour, but for now I am eating meat, eggs, and cheese only. I love OMAD, as it takes away so much of the stress I have had. I work overnights and don't have access to a kitchen. I no longer feel like I need to bring snacks to work which makes it much easier. I spend less money as I no longer buy snacks when I am out and about. No eating in the car, no wondering when and what I'm going to eat for the rest of the day, and a lot less cooking. Also no fast food, as I refuse to spend enough to sustain me for a whole day and throw the bun and other high carb sides away. The only problem I sometimes have is getting my calories in all in one meal without feeling too full, but I do like the fact that I can eat enough to be satisfied. The trick to that, I think, is to eat high fat, calorie dense food so that I can be sustained but not eat too much quantity.
An update. I no longer do low carb. I have found it's not necessary as long as I do a clean fast. That means only black coffee or tea, water, or unflavored seltzer or mineral water. No sugar free drinks, non-caloric sweeteners, seltzer with essences, flavored coffee, sugar free mints, etc. I follow the advice in the book "Delay Don't Deny" by Gin Stephens. I fast clean for anywhere from 19-24 hours then eat my one meal. As soon as I finish my one meal I start my fast. I use the VORA app on my phone. After about the first 2 weeks I do get into ketosis every day by the time I eat my meal. I unknowingly was not doing a clean fast for the first couple of months, as I allowed myself to have LaCroix water and seltzer water with essences. (you can still have the The clean fast made all the difference in the world. No more hunger pangs and fasting is so much easier. The fact that I can have literally ANYTHING as long as it's in my fasting window has changed my life. I now enjoy every kind of food and have no restrictions. It is a way of life for me now, and has so many other benefits besides just weight loss. I also find that I am eating better quality food, as I tend to make better food choices. I no longer eat anything I don't consider worth waiting for, so no longer eat mindlessly. It has saved me a lot of money also, so I can afford to spend more on food, or spend more on a great meal out.
Oh This one is my favorite too. I do Omad and Keto. Some says Keto is a diet with a lot of restrictions but for me it's okay. I like following rules and doing restrictions especially in my diet. This recipe is my most cooked recipe. I really like cauliflower so much.Here is one of my favorites
Chicken with Olives and Cauliflower
Instructions
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon, use a microplane zester
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel
- Spread thyme sprigs evenly in the bottom of a 7 x 11 inch baking dish
- Place chicken over thyme sprigs and scatter cauliflower around chicken
- In a small bowl, combine shallot, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest and juice, olives and garlic
- Pour mixture over chicken and cauliflower
- Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight
- Bake at 400°F for 45-55 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cauliflower is well browned
- Serve