What To Eat On One Meal A Day (OMAD) (Intermittent Fasting Diet)
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Күн бұрынGet the Highest Quality Electrolyte euvexia.com . What To Eat On One Meal A Day Diet (OMAD) (Fasting Diet). Eating one meal a day is a form of intermittent fasting where one eats in about a one hour time frame. A lot of people are fasting and eating one meal a day, and it has become very popular for many reasons. Making healthy choices around nutrition while following the one meal a day diet is not hard if you go about it correctly. Dr Ekberg explains just how to get the most out of OMAD without side effect or suffering.
What you eat on one meal a day is important. While it can help people lose weight it is not good to eat junk food or processed food. You will learn how to do OMAD while eating in a healthy manner from this video because being thin does not mean someone is healthy.
When wondering what to eat on one meal a day you will find it easier to do it gradually and incorporate more fats like in a Keto diet.
Make sure you also take in enough calories with one meal a day. OMAD, or any fasting, can crash your metabolism if your not getting enough calories.
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@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
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@TrulyExeceptionalSales 5 жыл бұрын
I'm down to eating one meal a day. I feel better than ever and my strength in the gym is at my Max potential. I was bulked out a couple of months back at 196 lbs, now I'm down to 180 with the same strength and a much better basketball game.
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
@@TrulyExeceptionalSales Awesome
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
@Whats the frequency Kenneth Find your grove. If 1-hour is too short then do longer.
@krishnamoorthyseshier9245 5 жыл бұрын
@@drekberg Do you advise intermittent fasting for a normal healthy lean person aged 65 years to stay healthy?
@amintaane768 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr👍I really love your video. Well done and love thé way you speak. Please tell me how To know that we have insuline résistance? And what is it?
@danphili3303 4 жыл бұрын
Been eating OMAD keto for two months now. Am in ketosis constantly. Only drink salted water during fasting. All my health problems have gone. No more pain. Dropped 18 kilos so far and had my first training session at the gym today. Feeling like a new man. I am 51. Oh yeh I also quit smokes and alcohol was a heavy user of both.
@FindTheTRUTH337 3 жыл бұрын
Dan, that is AWESOME 👏 You Got The Power, the will power that is! Keep moving Forward! Never go back!
@adayah6772 3 жыл бұрын
Well done...
@elsjelacle2153 3 жыл бұрын
How did you quit smoking?
@trueblue1359 3 жыл бұрын
@@elsjelacle2153 i suggest cutting down over 10 days, every day less. Then at 10 days, zero!
@retromovo2532 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Nice Motivation vor me thank U 👍🙂
@richardbarnes4283 2 жыл бұрын
I am an 80 yr old man and follow a keto diet and OMAD . I eat at 11am a low carb meal of meat with a large salald. I work out with 8 lb dumbbells and streching ect. For 30 min. And then walk 4.5 miles. I have improved my arthritis and feel good. Love your videos.
@dorothygrantham4370 Жыл бұрын
WOWOWOWOWO! Richard...YOU ROCK! Would LOVE to know how you are doing now?
@donc6781 6 ай бұрын
Update
@tammywade3649 2 ай бұрын
I'm 60, this sounds ideal for me. I've got 86 pounds to lose.
@olaola3692 3 жыл бұрын
To me the best is the fact that once I'm done for the day I don't think abt food for 23 hrs. Before food was ALWAYS on my mind, couldn't stop thinking about it. Plus fewer dishes, of course and more time for myself😊
@dreamhigholasehindedolapo3062 2 жыл бұрын
hey
@Jesusmyking3108 4 жыл бұрын
Omading for 6 weeks now, down 16 pounds. Feel great, I think I found my lifestyle, I don't feel hungry, and I allow myself a non keto meal once a week. I love fasting! Thanks Dr. 🙏
@drekberg 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ana Tavares. Thank you letting me know and inspiring others to do the same.
@arefkr 3 жыл бұрын
Me too except that I am still fat ;)
@jessicabeca1234 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats👏🏽 keep it up God bless you
@jessicabeca1234 3 жыл бұрын
Aref Karimi keep going, you’ll get there 😊
@daliaelnazer11 3 жыл бұрын
Aref Karimi even if it’s a slow process It is the sure thing Believe me Best of luck
@susanbrownell1067 5 жыл бұрын
I have been eating OMAD (one meal a day) for awhile and love it. I am saving money and have found out I can tell when I am truly hungry and not just eating because I am bored.
@detrixhogan6078 5 жыл бұрын
Factz...
@abigailmckernwalkingwithpo4582 5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Susan. I've been doing it for YEARS and so has my Mother. I'm 64 and she's 97. Neither of us is on any medication of any kind or overweight. It's normal for us.
@castleofcostamesa8291 4 жыл бұрын
Susan Brownell That is so awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing
@koko_-ej4vo 4 жыл бұрын
Most of time we confused thirsty with hunger bucause is the same feeling and we dont know that because we think that being thirsty is only when u feel dry but is not like that....like when we wake up in the morning u feel hungry but u drink water and hunger feeling goes away ..thats when u know ur body wanted water and not food...excuse my english
@milayorkk4275 4 жыл бұрын
And what about your gall bladder, is it ok? I just heared that it start getting stones because of stagnation of biles if person is eating rare.
@celine401 5 жыл бұрын
I have been doing keto for years, then I naturally started eating less as I got fat adapted. I have been doing OMAD for the last 8 months and it’s great I don’t have to worry about packing food for work or worry about looking for quality food while I’m out. Also if it comes to a social family event I just switch my eating window it’s so easy to do and I’m saving so much money which enables me to buy better quality food.
@LordStanley94 5 жыл бұрын
@Sheila Evans I am trying this as well. When do you eat? Time?
@celine401 5 жыл бұрын
LordStanley I always eat at around 4pm on a Work day as I have been up since 5 am so go to bed early . On my days off work if my friends want lunch or I’m going out with family I eat at any time of the day but just once . Life is for living I don’t want to miss out on family time x
@LordStanley94 5 жыл бұрын
@@celine401 Thanks Sheila. We have very similar schedules. So, I assume you do not eat at work, but when you get home from work. My starts around 445. Thanks again.
@celine401 5 жыл бұрын
LordStanley no I never eat at work! I have a very active job and I feel more energised on an empty stomach. I use my crock pot a lot of the time and usually have a meal waiting for me when I get in.
@LordStanley94 5 жыл бұрын
@@celine401 That is great. I did that this past week at work. Felt odd. But, I will start it as well and just adjust the window when need be. Great correspondinf with you. Thanks again.
@kinky_Z 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up on Twinkies and fast food in the 60s; On my own, late teens, SF, I lived on LSD, Wonder Bread, margarine and grape jelly sandwiches and occasional dandelions picked out of peoples' yards. In my 30s after college, with a bit of an income, I started exploring cooking and enjoyed a bunch of high carb Mexican food in the 80s. Yummy! Then came the yoyo dieting through the 90s to 2015. But I didn't really know about any of THIS until I was 65. I had a lot of advanced Biochemistry classes but nobody at Temple Medical School had real nutrition classes back in those days. It's a miracle that at 70 I'm still alive! My biggest fear is Diabetes type III (dementia.) My poor mom, after a lifetime on the Standard American Diet (SAD), lost her last 30 years to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, full-blown dementia, always on statins and blood pressure meds and experimental Alzheimer drugs, dying finally at age 74 of a AAA, after 10 years of forgetfulness. I just hope it's not too late for me. So far...6 months now, 40 pounds lighter (20 to go), so good. Fingers crossed and coming alive again slowly but surely. I only wished I had known all this at age 30! I could have saved my mother's life!
@gabeshawn7072 2 жыл бұрын
You could always ask God to cease those worries of yours, and help you retain a good rest of your life, just a suggestion.
@achicha 2 жыл бұрын
I believe you have longevity genes from your ma with this current lifestyle change, you will be fine
@scottpreston5074 2 жыл бұрын
@@Justin.Martyr no
@tigertalks1567 2 жыл бұрын
Look up befothiamine a patented form of thiamine that prevents diabetes type 3. Look up the studies.
@mollyfarrell. Ай бұрын
Lions mane mushrooms and rosemary supplements along with your lifestyle change will protect you.
@dchristiansen1 2 жыл бұрын
I first watched this video on 7/1/21 and decided to try OMAD for weight loss and insulin resistance. I haven't been completely strict but tried to be diligent. I'm 60 and started at 205, and today (8/30/21) I hit my goal of 170, which is my 25 BMI weight! Thanks Dr. Sten!
@hafizmuizz7269 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, did you eat anything you want? or did you still watch out for carb
@dchristiansen1 2 жыл бұрын
@@hafizmuizz7269 I tried to stay away from sugary things, but I still mostly ate what I wanted. I think the important thing is to only eat that one meal per day.
@heinzbucksandcastle2053 2 жыл бұрын
@@dchristiansen1 Congrats, I started 3 weeks ago and feel so good!
@nickdepaul3178 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 48 and lost 70 pounds on OMAD in 8 months. Now at 18 months I am in constant ketosis and autophagy during the day when most active. Congrats on the loss!
@pr3ciousara 2 жыл бұрын
Do you omad everyday?
@sylviaking8866 4 жыл бұрын
A friend I know does OMAD Monday to Friday and then on Sat and Sun has a larger eating window such as 18 hr fast 6 hour eating window. I think this may help people who may want to have a bit more flexibility on the weekend.
@jessie9653 4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend that does this as well. But I do better with OMAD everyday when I went off track on weekends it was like torture trying to get back on the wagon on Monday LOL 😂
@sylviaking8866 4 жыл бұрын
@@jessie9653 I FIND THAT TOO. I DO BETTER WITH CONSISTENCY.
@lavinianegru4303 4 жыл бұрын
Sylvia King I do it too...exactly, it allows you to have a social life...and not be the weird person who never eats.
@jinkhazama9168 4 жыл бұрын
It is called cyclic keto
@Morgue12free 4 жыл бұрын
@@jinkhazama9168 No it isn't, you just made that up.
@rickkimball4351 3 жыл бұрын
My teeth get a rest too (all 7 of them).
@thetree7694 3 жыл бұрын
Seven???
@nireshasingh338 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@YEWANDEeeeeee 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@lastofthe70schildren70 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@AgeofAquarius909 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@michellelogreco3351 2 жыл бұрын
20 years, 61 years old; As healthy as I can ever imagine! The only way to Go!! I work out 7 days a week and feel amazing! Gluten free and dairy free.
@brianpan6453 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you for your encouraging words. I am ready to embark on this keto, IF regiment starting 9/1/2021. Have some fears, especially around giving up alcohol which I am definitely addicted to but posts such as yours arm me with courage! 😃
@marisatorres2937 2 жыл бұрын
I admire how you discipline a healthy lifestyle, I'm 59 yo now soon turned 60, praying to the Lord to pass the test of 1 meal a day. Thanks sharing your experience. Watching from zamboanga Philippines
@LeHosko 2 жыл бұрын
How do you manage dairy free and sustain the fat required to replace carbs in keto? I eat a ton of dairy but I'm starting to think I need to cut right back
@nycinstyle Жыл бұрын
Jack Lalanne had a dairy free diet. He ate raw vegetables, raw fruits, oatmeal, whole grains, soy-milk, brown rice, eggs, fish, only healthy foods NO ADDED SUGAR...he also worked out 7 days a week. You are doing the right thing for your body. The fact that you regularly workout everyday is fantastic. It is really something everybody should do. Exercise 6 or 7 days a week as best as you can. People will be happier and healthier. Your body will look and feel like it should, looking and feeling as best as possible. We should all be doing this.
@amarsingh2767 2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing intermittent fasting 18-6 with low carb high fat diet for more than a year. From last two months, I do 2 OMAD in a week. I had a lot of benefits like 1. Reversal of diabetes completely 2. Latest Homa IR is 1.3 3. HbA1C 5.0 4. Lost 8 kg in weight 5. Reduced my BP meds to half 6. Feel full of energy throughout the day 7. No sugar cravings and hunger Credit goes to Dr. Eric Berg and Dr. Ekberg both.
@n.s.5278 Жыл бұрын
Eric Berg and Ekberg are twins. They were separated at birth.
@MacLeodTheFuzz 29 күн бұрын
👍 how many calories on average? when eating one meal a day, i almost never reach 1000 calories / keto style and find it hard to lose weight 😢
@frankiefernandez5252 4 жыл бұрын
OMAD breakfast. Eggs, steak, liver, etc Cup of Bone broth around noon. Bulletproof coffee in the evening. No grains, breads, pastas. Down 70 pounds...230 to 160.
@BinaryTechnique 4 жыл бұрын
Damn wow congrats. Mine is a 75 calorie energy drink at noon, omad @ 8 pm with no sweets or junk food. 10th day went from 195 to 184
@MrLewis91120 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Congratulations Frankie Fernandez
@aniskashiwram781 4 жыл бұрын
Frankie Fernandez congrats
@infinityGtd 4 жыл бұрын
How long it take u to lose 70lbs bro?
@Paul-ek5lu 4 жыл бұрын
How many calories?
@lukemalatesta1187 4 жыл бұрын
Been on OMAD for a week and a half now. I’ve lost 12 pounds. OMAD works.
@thetree7694 3 жыл бұрын
You finish your OMAD in how much time? What do u do when u r hungry later?
@Cupcake813x 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!
@rsssanjay2231 3 жыл бұрын
What did you eat
@SomewhereInIndiana1816 2 жыл бұрын
wow that's awesome! I'm finishing up day 2 so I hope I can have that level of success...it will keep me motivated.
@bettyvisocan8815 2 жыл бұрын
@@SomewhereInIndiana1816 How are you doing now? We are just about weeks in OMAD diet and have lost 12lbs and feel great.
@lanceresultay014 3 жыл бұрын
I started out in Keto but my body naturally wanted OMAD and I’m not complaining. Lost 15kg in 11weeks! ❤️
@shantel9392 3 жыл бұрын
That happened was trying keto but O switch to one mean a day...
@sahlualmedom905 3 жыл бұрын
If I am type 1 diabetic can I eat only one a day and when I have to take my insulin.
@mkassis713 3 жыл бұрын
@@sahlualmedom905 I would consult with my doctor.I am type 2 .
@farhadjawhar4055 3 жыл бұрын
Hey i was wondering how it is goign now? how much weight have you lost? and is it recommended?
@lanceresultay014 3 жыл бұрын
@@farhadjawhar4055 hey i actually lost 16kg in 3months. Im now out of keto and omad since im doing resistance training. I gained around 8kg back but mostly muscle and after i lost all 16kg i wasn’t feeling very good because i was too thin.
@RobCLynch 3 жыл бұрын
It has taken me 7 months to lose 82 pounds of body weight and I'm still settled on two meals per day 18:6 However, I have occasionally pushed this to 20:4 and on the three or four occasions where my weight-loss has 'got stuck', I've jolted it by doing one meal for that one day. I now feel completely in control. My weight is exactly where it was forty years ago and it feels like I have a switch that allows me to turn it up or down whenever I please. This is breakthrough stuff!
@satanshamamotra1652 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Could you tell me what did you eat and if you did any exercise?
@RobCLynch 3 жыл бұрын
@@satanshamamotra1652 Hi, the only exercise I did/do is 30 minutes walking every day. I can only give you an example of what I eat. For breakfast, I'll have a two egg omelette with melted cheese on top. I also have 6 rashers of bacon with that. It's very filling. Sometimes I'll make my own Keto muffins using almond flour, egg and melted butter. Once again, I melt cheese on top of these. For dinner, I'll have a flatbread - which I male myself from coconut and almond flour, with 'meat' and broccoli or sprouts. All of the recipes were derived from KZfaq videos. I only eat two meals and have done since August 2020. When I was eating three meals, I would normally do something of a snack, involving cheese, avocado and or bacon. Oh, peanut butter too. Basically, I kept the fat high, so that I never got hungry - I never do get hungry to this day. Hope this helps.
@RobCLynch 3 жыл бұрын
Update - as my original comment was from three months ago - my weight has now dropped from 313 pounds to 208 pounds, so 105 pounds drop in ten months. I am thankful.
@satanshamamotra1652 3 жыл бұрын
@@RobCLynch thank you so much, also when did you start noticing a difference?
@RobCLynch 3 жыл бұрын
@@satanshamamotra1652 After about two weeks, I hadn't lost any weight, but I felt that my clothes were more loose and my skin felt like it was tightening to my body. After about 3 or 4 weeks of fasting, the weight started falling fast.
@Mengjoanne 4 жыл бұрын
The best eating protocol. I eat one meal but stop immediately when I get a feeling of fullness. So less than an hour of eating. Saves so much money.
@joeshmoe7967 3 жыл бұрын
Less than an hour?!! How would any meal take an hour to eat. It would have to be an awfully large plate to hold enough food for me to take an hour to eat.
@MD-cu6wq 2 жыл бұрын
If you don’t eat all day your stomach shrinks, it does take me nearly an hour to eat my plate of thai green curry with veg and salmon. Average size bowl. In addition Proteins feel extremely filling and have a rich texture and you perceive the food differently through your tastebuds. Hope that helps explain it. It is real:-)
@mrbrianhendricks2486 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeshmoe7967 My 1 meal is 1lb of 85/15 beef .. 6 eggs .. bag of steamed vegetables .. fruit smoothie ( avocado, berries, whole milk, full fat yogurt ) .. it takes me 1.5hrs
@bubbletwinsmom 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc! I did my first week of Intermittent Fasting with One meal a day and I lost 9 lbs in ONE week. I have been doing Keto for the last 6 weeks and I started eating twice a day and gradually once a day! Wow! This is amazing! And no bloating no PMS no inflammation. Amazing!!!!
@minimalistthoughts5786 Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration Dr Ekberg !! I have been on OMAD for 2 months. Lost 15 lbs and more importantly 4 inches on my stomach. This is now a lifestyle change.
@ganggreen6842 2 жыл бұрын
Omad is tough to sustain, two meals a day is my sweet spot 2PM and 6PM.
@1Mhoram9 2 жыл бұрын
10 AM and 2 PM and a snack of cheese at 5 PM.
@dixiedoos3512 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@kristoffseisler2163 Жыл бұрын
wow exact same boat as you and i feel great. however omad is a perfect tool for weight loss whenever needed
@rogerwebb2058 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been overweight pretty much my whole life. I have numerous health issues that come with it as well. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you would take the time to share this information. It is literally worth it’s weight in GOLD to me. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@brianpan6453 2 жыл бұрын
tru dat!
@kat-oe7gb 2 жыл бұрын
Have you given it a try?
@Armpit54 2 жыл бұрын
I have been off insulin for 65 days after five years of daily insulin. I use blood testing for ketosis and blood sugar twice a day. I have lost 70 lbs in the last three months. I water fasted first for 40 days sand lost 57 pounds, starting at 287 pounds. Using OMAD I stayed the same weight for 16 days before heading lower in weight. Today I am 130 in blood sugar and 2.1 in ketosis through blood meter testing. My weight goal is 192 and today I am around 215 lbs. I am never hungry like I have been in the past, I have had no blood sugar crash for 3 months, and my energy levels are high. My fat bombs and bulletproof coffee makes it easy to navigate my fasting days, omad days and 4 hour window eating days. I have never been more confident in my nutritional lifestyle…. Thank you!
@vanznk 2 жыл бұрын
Wow..happy for you
@maureengreen8240 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you!!!
@stevelara6323 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I loose weight 50 lbs in 100 days fr 215 to 165 but now almost 120 days fr 215 to 155 almost 60 lbs .by doing 2meal a day 2 months then 1meal a day for 2 months.finally after 25 yrs of being overweight.
@davidhanson3345 2 жыл бұрын
I just started about a month ago. I have multiple serious health problems. I feel I've been given another chance at life. I signed up for exercises and it is going great. This has to be the best kept secret on this planet. Thanks!
@YarelySilvas 2 жыл бұрын
💯
@elizabethsirois992 5 жыл бұрын
I started the Atkins about 3 weeks ago. Although I lose a lot of weight so far from 206 to 189. I was feeling too full. So on my own I started fasting and eat just one meal a day. Which made me feel better and more energetic.
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
That is usually what happens
@venkykonda918 Жыл бұрын
@@drekberg please can u give me omad list of items to be taken I am 66 years of age from India
@b.a.d.andproud3468 3 жыл бұрын
4 hours eating window for 11 months now, seems to be my happy medium for healthy morphology + energy levels throughout the day.
@peterking1270 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc, i did my first 24 hr fast yesterday. Thought i would die of hunger to find out it was really easy.
@mrbrianhendricks2486 2 жыл бұрын
Once you get adjusted 24hrs is a breeze .. I do 20-22hrs every day
@hafizmuizz7269 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrbrianhendricks2486 24 hours is a breeze for me, although i dont exercise, and i didnt go through the stage of cutting time windows, just went straight to 24hrs fast. im a 22 yr old 360lbs guy
@armadillotoe 3 жыл бұрын
This is my 5th day of OMAD. Ketosis kicked in last night and I was up whizzing 5 times in 7 hours. I lost 4 lbs from all the whizzing. So far I am not really hungry until mealtime arrives. Thank you for all you do.
@ssga7081 2 жыл бұрын
Still in OMAD to this day?
@sallyhun3024 2 жыл бұрын
What is whizzing
@ameliabyrne3907 2 жыл бұрын
@@sallyhun3024 taking a wee 🤣
@helenaskotowska5076 3 жыл бұрын
Dr Ekberg, thank you for all your work. I'm a 68 years old retired woman and I've always listened to many good holistic doctors in Polish and English but I like the way you explain how the body works and what to do to help it get healthier the most. I did most of the healthy lifestyle things before I started listening to your channel but now, since I understand it better, I do it better and the result is that I feel and look better, too. A big hug and thank you!
@yvona7645 2 жыл бұрын
pozdrawiam!
@realmercy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on day three of OMAD before this I was on a 10am or 12noon time to 6pm. My A1c has gone down from 8.4 to 6.1. My weight has down down from 291lbs to 251 lbs my height is 6'2". My goal is to weigh 182 lbs. Thanks Dr for this training. I will follow your suggestion for 30 says on OMAD, and then review where I am.
@tisbutaname45 Жыл бұрын
@@realmercy how did you go?
@cnordegren 4 жыл бұрын
This channel complements very well with Dr. Eric Berg's
@ancientstarhealing 3 жыл бұрын
agreed!
@horsenaturalbaby 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I pair the 2 together
@joef7011 3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Berg often has general advice. Here it is more specific.
@jazzman1626 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ciconecindy Try Stevia. It is 30 times sweeter than sugar but safe to use in coffee.
@marianne1959 2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Berg is not an MD...but he is a scientologist.
@elclaudiosanchez 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when I was a kid in my Village in Mexico we called the OMAD diet just like "Eating"
@MakelleBell 3 жыл бұрын
😂🥺
@Scheport 2 жыл бұрын
As humans did for hundreds of years.
@DadPlaysBass 2 жыл бұрын
I’m fasting for about 40 days now. Started at 16/8 than 18/6 than 19/5 than 19/5 with an odd 24+ a week now I feel ready for OMAD. I’m so fat adaptares that I feel like I could go three days easily without eating anything. I’m happy with the control I have over my hunger. I love this channel and I love how well I’m doing
@shailendraharinkhede6300 Жыл бұрын
I am on 16/8 since long time, I will start with 18/6 and see how soon I will be ready for OMAD
@sp5147 Жыл бұрын
OMAD is there side-effects like it's increasing bad cholesterol as well that's very bad
@jamiethomas222 3 жыл бұрын
I do OMAD three times a week and 20/4the rest just having a good keto breakfast and lunch. I’ve honestly never felt better mentally and the weight loss around the belly is a added bonus
@youtoo2233 4 жыл бұрын
For months Ive experimented with many things to see what works best for me and it has evolved into OMAD. Down 45 lbs from my heaviest at 307, at least 45 more to go
@susandurrant6357 3 жыл бұрын
Did you manage to loose more weight?
@bodegaboys7475 3 жыл бұрын
I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks and hopefully still going. How is it for u
@SusanneCape 3 жыл бұрын
Well done, keep going.
@ketosteveo483 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video taking a complex question and making it easy to understand. I started keto a few weeks ago after a ketoacidosis event (Type 1 Diabetic) and have moved to OMAD. After a few days, it now seems normal - no hunger during the fasting periods and lots of energy! Thanks so much for making keto easy to understand!
@davidfarnell512 4 жыл бұрын
I’m almost at a year of OMAD. I used to eat six meals a day, you know, like the “experts” said to. If I missed a meal back then I would get panicked after a while and end up binging. I haven’t had that problem since I started OMAD.
@marcmel7 4 жыл бұрын
Dave, how much weight did you get rid of so far?
@derek4177 2 жыл бұрын
@@Justin.Martyr huh? Apparently you dont understand Keto, do you? Eggs have like 1% carbs, so they are the ideal Keto food.
@conantonopoulos4361 2 жыл бұрын
@@derek4177 im doing on average of 4 hard boiled eggs a day or i make an egg omellette with some olive oil.
@allahlovesyou7241 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a muslim and I have been fasting voluntarily for years and it's all for the sake of Allah ... but now we can see how amazing that is...you get reward and also a healthy body... and we also are obliged to fast during the month of Ramad'han...
@prabathkumarkodakkandathil1086 5 жыл бұрын
Doctor your videos are very simple to understand, thank you
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Prabathkumar Kodakkandathil
@prabathkumarkodakkandathil1086 5 жыл бұрын
@@drekberg Sir I appreciate your humility
@Kaledarkwind6151 2 жыл бұрын
I have been following your advice for a while now and recently decided to fully work up to then commit to the OMAD diet. I have to say it works great and i honestly feel better than i have in my entire life. Thank you so much for these videos, they have changed my life!
@terrik.7363 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information, I definitely don’t want to shock or hurt my body any more than all the abuse from the last 18 years! I started IF 5 weeks ago basically 1 meal a day and a late afternoon cup of yogurt and have lost 13 lbs. i’m slightly overweight but doing this to prevent type 2 diabetes. I was eating out a lot more and just not feeling well. My family has type 2 and I am doing everything I can to avoid it. I walk around all day at my job and bicycle when the weather permits. The benefits of a longer fast will help for sure and this was just what I needed. Thank you very much for helping me and all of us have a better quality of life. ❤️✌️
@mattrietz1164 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! You are by far my favorite Keto expert. You explain things in a perfect way to comprehend. I always learn something new from your videos and get reinforced on the things I already know. You have helped me tremendously. Keep up the good work, Doctor.
@davidgriffin6315 2 жыл бұрын
Just starting. Thank you for the guidance. I will consider becoming a paid member. For the time being, I never thought a 24 hour fast would be so easy. I feel calm, sharp, and focused. This is really unbelievable. I guess all those organized religions were on to something after all with their fasting rituals.
@dieselbourbon3728 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr Ekberg. OMAD works. I have lost almost 20 pounds in a month. No exercise. I actually feel like exercising for the first time in decades. My gut feels great. No more bloating and gas. Some days I weigh less at night than in the morning. I didn't do keto but minimize my carbs to less than 20% of my meals. 10 more pounds I'll hit my target weight from 30 years ago. It's now time to tone some muscle. I went years eating at least 4-5k calories a day and should have been 600 pounds and diabetic. Fortunately I was blessed with something that it never got that bad.
@martinsinclair55 3 жыл бұрын
My last meal was 15 days ago. Yesterday walked 9 km
@charlesmurray9608 2 жыл бұрын
How long did you fast then?
@alinggrasha5313 2 жыл бұрын
You must be a zombie walking 9 km. 😳
@martinsinclair55 2 жыл бұрын
@@charlesmurray9608 21 days. Wasn't hungry but had unthawed a roast so began eating again
@martinsinclair55 2 жыл бұрын
@@alinggrasha5313 your body has food. It's fat. On day 6, I bicycled 140 kms
@bobfugazy4916 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc, this was brilliant. Day 6 of a 7 day water fast. No problem. I was motivated to do this by your "Don't eat for five days" video and I did it. I'm not hungry at all, feel great, inflammation is down a lot and I'm looking forward to easing back into an OMAD lifestyle and then transition to 2MAD once I hit my weight goal - no medical conditions prior to doing fast, or now. I recommended your videos twice this week, you're the best!
@ElmwoodParkHulk 4 жыл бұрын
Been doing 1 meal a day for years , loving it ....Hershel Walker my favorite athlete also has been eating one meal a day since college .
@captainamericaamerica8090 3 жыл бұрын
H. Walker has,been on steroids forever😯😯😐😐💉💉💊💉💊💉💊💉💣💣💣💣🎯🎯
@SomewhereInIndiana1816 2 жыл бұрын
wow that's interesting; I didn't know that about Hershel Walker. He's a great athlete!
@rasulsaffari1278 2 жыл бұрын
Struggled with severe IBS problems for last 10 years. started Intermittent fasting a year ago. I am on OMAD for 3 month and do a 48h fast once or 2ice a month. all IBS problems are gone. lost 12kg (I was a gym going, healthy eating man for years so 12 kg for me is A LOT). feeling healthier and my mind is more clear. actually I'm so comfy in my skin that I think I'll be on OMAD for the rest of my life! many thanks to Dr Ekberg for sharing all this knowledge.
@happychristian744 4 жыл бұрын
Dr Sten Elbert is the best I have ever seen, he’s the one to teach me how to eat once a day,thank you very much
@sonboogie 4 жыл бұрын
I learn every time I watch a Dr. Ekberg vid. Invaluable knowledge. Thank you Doc! 🤝
@thegoodgoodmood9084 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Ekberg, I am a sereve psoriasis patient for the past 20years. I started Keto Diet Months ago and I implemented IF 16:8 for a month. Lately, I am practicing OMAD. Ever since then, My skin condition get 80% healed! Thank you so much for sharing so many informations about health. I learned so much from watching your videos.
@christopherebie 3 жыл бұрын
Learning so much from you. Thank you for producing these. The greater population should be watching your videos.
@antonioguitarte1069 2 жыл бұрын
Dr Ekberg and Dr Jason Fung, you are a blessing to us...On our sixth month Intermittent Fasting/No sugar now...Doing OMAD once a week. We are forever grateful of your untiring health advocacy for humanity!
@jantran1405 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doc , I like the way u explain theories, nice slow & clear to the point 👍I already subscribed and share it to my sisters 😍👍
@tegu69 5 жыл бұрын
OMAD lost 50 lbs over 5 months, thanks
@mariosmarios9143 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Really fast progress ...💪
@fatimahalhusseni2769 3 жыл бұрын
What did you eat .. how many calories?
@Kitchen_Sessions 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, been OMAD since April 2020. Lost 60lbs. by Oct. Maintaining now.
@chewiewins Жыл бұрын
Love how you always focus understanding for sustainability. I did 20 hours of fasting today and think I can aim for OMAD few times a week eventually
@tedbless8237 4 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!! Answers my questions as I thinking about them!
@carolnkatyachibesa9499 4 жыл бұрын
I started my intermittent fasting now a week on it and able to do OMad... Thanks doc for these videos l find them so helpful.
@TerriblePerfection 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I especially appreciated the lack of hard and fast rules, and the understanding that what works for one person might not suit another. OMAD is difficult in a family, especially if you are the food preparer. Shortening the eating window to 6 hours is more doable. One other benefit you don't mention is how delicious food tastes! I eat slowly and savor each bite. Thanks again, I find your speaking pace to be very nice.
@cjcj6945 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a refreshing, healthy easy to follow, satisfying, and sustainable way to eat and live👍 Thank you Dr.Ekberg!
@StrayVertex 4 жыл бұрын
I've been doing OMAD for about two years and I can't stress enough the importance of getting those electrolytes throughout the day. It makes for a much more pleasant experience. Primarly sodium, potassium and magnesium.
@naocas367 3 жыл бұрын
supplements?
@StrayVertex 3 жыл бұрын
@@naocas367 Hi Naomi. I take Potassium bitartrate (Cream of Tartar, a byproduct of winemaking, for potassium). Magnesium Malate for magnesium and just regular table salt for sodium.
@christinaduncan8285 2 жыл бұрын
I take magnesium glycinate because it is the form least likely to cause diarrhea.
@wendym5086 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrayVertex thanks! How much in each?
@Damnealas 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrayVertex How much of each is safe for daily consumption? Thank you. I guess just mixed with water?
@ruthlopez288 4 жыл бұрын
Dr Eckberg the way you explain things makes my keto diet much easier to understand and keep on track! Thanks so much!
@drekberg 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruth Lopez. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.
@fraa888grindr6 2 жыл бұрын
Just concluded a 16 day water only fast today in which I lost 18.5 lbs; last month (Dec '21) I was on a vegetarian diet where I lost 5.5 lbs for a total of 24 lbs in 7 weeks. I'm down from 204.6 to 180.6. My energy is up, pain and stiffness gone, I'm sleeping better and my clothes fit comfortably - I was at the point of either losing weight or buying an entirely new and larger wardrobe. Now I plan on doing Keto on a 4/20 hour split for 90 days to get rid of the last of my belly and return to all the strenuous yard work I did 5 years ago, managing our 16 acres, that became near impossible. 20 pounds to go - 54 is starting to feel good!
@sylr-v_fj5394 2 жыл бұрын
Started OMAD 5 days ago plus briskwalking in the mornings and evenings, ive lost 4 inches off my waist. Thanks Doc!
@stephanelarocque77 4 жыл бұрын
It's easy to fast 24h when you eat in the morning because I sleep during the last 8 hours of my fast so, i'm never hungry. I eat when I wake up.
@Charisabraham 3 жыл бұрын
This wakes well for me too. I eat anywhere between 8 and 10 am and close my window until the next morning. I don't feel like I am starving at all. I find it pretty easy.
@n.sh.42 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect idea! Love the fact that last 8 hrs, I'm deep sleep.
@theadventuresoftaco7306 2 жыл бұрын
Eating in the am Stops hgh production which increase while u sleep. Also spikes insulin levels when insulin is already high in a.m
@theadventuresoftaco7306 2 жыл бұрын
@@n.sh.42 bad idea Don't eat in a.m
@KingWillSkill 3 жыл бұрын
Never had it explained like this before. Thank you!
@trinhcong1761 2 жыл бұрын
I love IF. I’m practicing OMAD now in my 2ndweek. Love the lifestyle easy on the body, feels great. Thank you Dr Ekberg. I’m watching your channel every night . Once again THANK a billion Dr
@davidlist7507 4 жыл бұрын
I just started my OMAD after a five day fast. I have alcoholic fatty liver from liking beer too much and I am 63 years old now. I quit the beer from an on and off thing to totally quitting it a few months ago. I have a belly like a small pumpkin. I really like the idea of OMAD and can do it easily and start eating a salad with maybe some Mackerel in tomato sauce poured over it from a can and coconut oil and Braggs apple cider vinegar. I know that canned food is not the best but I live in Thailand now for the past twenty years and moved here from Boulder, CO and they don't have a lot of organic shops in Nakhon Sawan. Boulder had so many giant supermarkets of health food and that was only organic but not here. I would like to lose twenty pounds but like you say there is no real quick way so I certainly will take the slow healthy path. Thank you so much for all your great videos that I have watched about ten and they are very precise in your educating style, Peace, and love to a long happy life!!!
@DoleWhipDad 5 жыл бұрын
Saw you on the Nick Nimmin livestream and decided to check out your channel. Glad I did! Looks fun!
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kjvwarrior777 4 жыл бұрын
I'm doing two low carb meals a day now, if I move to just one meal a day, I could actually afford pure organic food and even grass finished red meat.
@drekberg 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you JC Cavazos. Go for it.
@kinky_Z 4 жыл бұрын
Kind of sad that MONEY has to play into Americans' diet decisions. After all...we are by far the richest country that has ever existed on planet Earth. Every American should be able to eat a varied and delicious diet of high quality, sustainable, natural food and fresh, pure water. It's a pity that COST must play into our decisions.
@hannahmensah3733 4 жыл бұрын
Please doctor what is omad I don't understand pls help me
@musiclido 4 жыл бұрын
Hannah Mensah OMAD = One Meal A Day
@ruthlu9744 4 жыл бұрын
Patti then try here in HK, organic food is way much more expensive, if you see the price here, you’ll be ok with price in US. Every time we travel to somewhere and found local organic food with reasonable price, we will eat all organic food during trip.
@aj_actuarial_ca 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The world really needs doctors like you who teach people to practice healthy habits without creating any false fears of fasting.
@esterig.9955 Жыл бұрын
This is so helpful to finally understand how to use OMAD therapeutically. Thanks for bringing in balance to this approach as well as how to balance macros. So many fasting programs say not to have a diet mentality considering macros but they will not have as much success. With gratitude.
@aliyahsky1 5 жыл бұрын
Great Lecture.. Always a pleasure to listen to you . You explain so well and so calmly .
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you aliyahsky1. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.
@davidvelen9835 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Ekberg, very easy to understand and certainly helpful information please keep posting great information .
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
I will. Thank you very much.
@mslovechild777 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for yor videos. I started on IF mid Jan and I've lost about 1 stone + my gut issues are slowly becoming less troublesome. I have a lot of issues in my family with diabetes so I started this journey trying to reduce my risk. I feel loads better eating wholefoods - nothing processed and the weight loss is a side effect of just being mindful of what I eat as well as the IF. I'm about to try OMAD now as I'm now fat adapted so I think it won't be so tough. Hopefully I'll get back to my normal weight from 5 years ago with my weight gain & insulin resistance a thing of the past. So grateful for your work - :)
@sariputri9687 3 жыл бұрын
The content of your channel answer all my questions. Thanks so much Doc
@practicallyIndependent 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video as always!
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback and seeing you.
@RedeemedSon144 3 жыл бұрын
Love the knowledge! I feel like I have been majorly empowered to take back my health and my weight control. Thanks!!
@YarelySilvas 2 жыл бұрын
💯
@msyhan9576 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy watching your video clips as they are informative and instructive. What is more, they are really good to help me with my weight loss. Thank you so much!!
@massoudlavassani6666 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sten for all your efforts
@redneckrocker2911 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been OMAD for 5 years. If you have any severe medical or pain issues it’s the only way to go.
@mithrinwow 2 жыл бұрын
Finally something that works. I've tried all sorts of diets and work out routines over the years, but either it didn't work or was it was hard to maintain for whatever reason. This is the only thing that has worked this far. I wasn't looking to lose a lot of weight but just general toning and thin my waist, face and such. I went from 150 to 135 in about 1 month and a half and have been easily able to maintain that. I eat a large brunch around 2pm consisting of ground pork, shallots, mushrooms, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes and green chilis. I often season it with smoked paprika, thyme, sage, rosemary, chili powder and salt & pepper. I brown the sausage first with some olive oil, add the rest to the pan on medium, adding some butter (if needed) until everything is cooked. When finished, I like to add some full fat plain Greek yogurt (like Chobani) or sour cream to it. Now that I've reached my desired weight I'm more comfortable with relaxing on snacks, so an English muffin here and there in the evening is okay where it wasn't before. Carbs aren't generally part of my diet though and I limit my intake. The first couple days were hard to get used to but it is way easier after that. e: Thank you! :-)
@michaelhenderson7075 4 жыл бұрын
You dr. Berg dr. Gundry and dr. Becky are the best thanks for your videos
@innaslusarenko1761 Жыл бұрын
How long does it take to get rid of insulin resistance? I started doing OMAD and 36 hours fasting and absolutely in love with this approach. As many of us, I tried it all… dieting, caloric restriction, gym 2 times a day, yoga , walking … you name it.. 😮but with little success … I am on OmAD and periodically 36 hours now.. and it feels weight goes down effortlessly!! Thank you for all educational videos you are posting and helping so many of us to overcome all this myths of “constant eating “ to stay healthy!
@JoeMano 5 жыл бұрын
Dr Sten,Another awesome insight to OMAD 👌
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Lilbuddi1958 3 жыл бұрын
I've had type 2 diabetes for 5 years. My weight is low,with a high metabolism, and I'm always busy working hard. Not to mention poor (impoverished). Bless you, Dr. Sten.
@marilynmegibow9404 2 жыл бұрын
I had an idea that I was under stress but I had no idea how much until March of 2019. By late October of 2020 I was in terrible stress. I had an epiphany & left most things behind & moved to be near my daughter in Ypsilanti Mi. Stress went way down. I kept eating the same foods & meds. Was prescribed more meds. Then I saw your posts. You made sense. I began to follow your food & fasting regime about 9d ago. I also paused all ills of any kind. This morning my B/P was 116/93. I was so surprised I wanted to tell you what happened.
@mariacampuspos2976 2 жыл бұрын
You are really GREAT. Amazing act of imparting knowledge. Love from the Philippines
@JimOverbeckgenius 3 жыл бұрын
I've lost 2/3 stone by giving up on booze totally & eating one large salad + one soup together per day. My body feels astounding in comparison.
@olgajimenez3713 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Dr. Ekberg. Thank you :)
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Olga Jimenez.
@Ballbusteress 3 жыл бұрын
Dr Ekberg does the best detailed videos
@saik8635 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best nutritionist & bariatrician you will ever find on youtube or anywhere. He has so much knowledge & wisdom. Now things started making sense for me. I lost 8 pounds in just two weeks by following his advises and at some point in the future will switch to OMAD. Thank you doc.
@kathleenreyes4345 3 жыл бұрын
I really like OMAD! So easy and not a lot of cooking-makes it an easy day! Thank you Dr. Ekberg for validating the BP coffee and the OMAD; a perfect day!!
@eruston 5 жыл бұрын
Have been doing OMAD for almost two years. Love it. Simplification of life is great. Don't worry about not eating enough calories. Very easy to eat 2k+ calories per meal... look at a label on things like cheesecake. One thing that is incorrect, is the bullet proof coffee recommendation. Adding MCT's and butter to coffee and drinking it during your 'fasting' time is not fasting. You want to eat ZERO calories when you are fasting. That is the whole point. Another thing that is missing is the fact that you become insulin sensitive. What winds up happening is that your ability to absorb nutrients becomes enhanced. I think quite significantly. Consider the typical pre-diabetic person (so many here in America, basically an epidemic): they have body fat on their bodies, technically they should be very energetic..they have all that stored energy hanging on them! But they are not. They are tired, exhausted, and ravenously hungry. Why? Because insulin resistance develops a strange 'catch 22' in the body: the cells have become resistant to insulin (from eating too often/too much), so they cannot absorb nutrients (insulin tells the cells to open up and receive nutrients) AND the body is then taking all those unused nutrients and calories and storing them as FAT (the other property of insulin is fat storage). So the insulin-resistant person is fat and exhausted and their cells are screaming for more nutrients! A person in this situation is then considered 'pre-diabetic' ...if they continue, then the pancreas breaks down and they become fully diabetic. ....so what does the allopathic doctor do to treat this essentially severely insulin-resistant person, who is now fully diabetic?? MORE INSULIN!! Wtf??? That is like saying person a is an alcoholic, .....SO LET'S TREAT HIM BY GIVING HIM MORE ALCOHOL!! What is the point of fasting, whether intermittent, or long term? I think the main thing is to become more insulin sensitive. consider this: I only eat once a day by taking food in my mouth (and then triggering insulin to be released so my cells can take in nutrients...any excess energy is stored as fat). However, during the day...my body is still eating. It is eating the stored fat that the lowering of insulin in my blood finally allows my body to access the stored fat! Another thing that is happening is the resting of the pancreas. A tiny organ that pumps out insulin when we eat. ... anything. Even if you eat low-glycemic foods like butter, you still trigger insulin to be released. When we are eating and for the digestion for some time thereafter, the pancreas is in charge of insulin. During the fasted part of your day, it is the liver that is controlling blood sugar levels with a growth-hormone-like factor called IGF (insulin-like growth factor). Next time you are in an doctor's office, or some where where they display sizes of organs on charts, take a look at the liver versus the pancreas. The liver is huge. It can weigh up to 3.3 pounds in a grown man (the pancreas weighs in up to 0.2lbs). If up to 90% of the liver is removed... it will still regenerate. The pancreas, relatively, is much smaller, if compromised, its on its death legs and it does not regenerate like the liver does (once gone, you are now diabetic for the rest of your life). So what organ would you rather have control your blood sugar for most of the day...or your life?? I would prefer it was that big liver that can regenerate.
@TheRealRalph 4 жыл бұрын
sidfor911truth since you have done this for so long maybe you can answer a question for me... Is drinks like pepsi max and energy drinks like monster ultra(no calories) ok when doing omad? I drink sometimes 1 can in the fasting period and im not sure if it break the fast
@marthaduran6010 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are AWESOME!!!!! Thanks for info!
@amyr3285 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealRalph Im not sure, but those drinks like Monster contain too much glucose, sucrose, and other sugars, about 26 grams of carbs in a 3 ounce can, and some other ingredients that aren't good for you. I would stick to more natural drinks, like water, teas, lemon water and even broth. Glucose is the second ingredient listed, and sugar is what you want to stay away from.
@lamulata1azuquita128 4 жыл бұрын
michael p thank you sir I drink it all the time and I’ve still lose weight. 😄
@b.bluebriz6147 4 жыл бұрын
You're not fasting, but the BPC doesn't have any insulin response on the body.
@umeshmysoreshivaraju26 2 жыл бұрын
I have been eating 2 meals a day for the last 12 years. It had come to the point where I can not eat 3 meals a day . I do 36 hour fasting for every 15 days. Very healthy! God's grace. 💐 Thinking of OMAD now.
@lallyamanteofficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Ekberg! My right eye is getting blurry and every time i am on IF or 48 hours water fast, my vision on that eye is getting clearer and clearer ! ❤❤❤
@ginadalutag3814 2 жыл бұрын
I'm proud to my self, been doing OMAD since January 5 until now. Also I just did my second time 48 hours fasting. I was amaze , where is the energy coming from., to think that I'm working 8 hours a day .
@koundamanee 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, such a practical and logical approach to OMAD, IF and Keto. 👍👏
@drekberg 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you koundamanee.
@faynewnham4963 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say I love your channel..! I initially lost 25kgs in 6 months, using Fast800 and TRE.., have maintained for 2 years, but want to now tidy up and lose another 5kgs, or so. I'm on my way now, understanding how to use OMAD and advanced fasting..my longest is 45 hours, so far..definitely see so many benefits, and very interested in autophagy..and anti aging. It really helps to understand the medical science behind these processes! Thanks. Fay.
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