I just wanted to pass on a word of thanks to Jimmy and the members of this forum. Over the past four months I have lost 36 pounds and four inches off my waist. Still need to lose 8 pounds to hit my ideal weight but none of it would have been possible if i hadn't come across this website. The benefits from OMAD have included a simple diet (one well-balanced meal is easier than trying to cut calories here and there 3x per day), a lot of financial savings (and a huge amount of time saved from meal preparation and cleanup), massively decreased alcohol consumption (who can afford to drink at lunchtime?), no more snoring, and a real strengthening of will power. I have realized that so much of eating (at least in the Mediterranean) is social and the first choice to kill boredom. For me, that has been the most challenging aspect. Also the fact that everyone around me thinks they have better ideas of how to lose weight (despite failing themselves at typical dieting). I do sometimes give in and have an additional meal or drinks at a party but the hunger pains that arrive the next day mean that I don't repeat very often. I don't think this diet is for everyone but if you have a competitive instinct it is possible and you can really achieve amazing results. For those of you over 50 years recognize that a slower metabolism means that weight loss may not come as quickly than if you were in your golden 30's. Many thanks again, Davoud