I suffer from gastritis and was told to "always have something to eat" but it resulted to more pain, needing meds and weight gain. I've done OMAD since pandemic and not only lost the weight but my bio markers and blood tests improved. I also don't have anymore of the acidic pain I feel in my stomach. Its good you have Don Burch who actually practices what he preach. Its a lifestyle for him, not a diet. I personally started OMAD eating bad foods and sweets, but interestingly, my body now craves for good, healthy food. And the binge eating? I don't even get it anymore, as the hunger hormone Ghrelin also decreased. Its as Don said, food has become an addiction when its a fuel. The dietician was operating from textbook knowledge and government provided food pyramid. How many became obese following that pyramid? The close mindedness of these kind of people come from those who haven't even tried it themselves. Its like asking for business advice from someone who only taught in school and never actually started it. My advice for those on the fence? Try it. Give it a good month. See how you feel. But stop listening to everyone saying its unhealthy. We followed the 3-6 meals a day, food pyramid that we were told to. Look where it got us. Obese, unhappy and sick. Take charge of your body. They hate it cause fasting is free. How else would they be able to make money off you if you fast?
I’ve been doing OMAD since 2017 after reading the Obesity Code by Dr Fung. My weight went from 235 to a consistent 185, it fluctuates between 180 and 190. I eat a big meal, usually low carb, but allow some fun foods at times, and I eat my full amount of calories. After a few months hunger pains are not there for the day, but by dinner I’m hungry. Like all things if it works for you then great, if not find what works for you and do it consistently long term!!
A CT scan revealed stomach inflammation, mesenteric adenitis, in addition to the gerd that I suffered when going to bed. I started OMAD a month ago and the symptoms were reduced by 80%. I can now start drinking coffee from time to time without being sick the entire day.
OMAD is not a diet but a way of eating. You can’t just start immediately… you have to ease your way into it. It’s not only losing to weight, that is just side benefit. The most amazing benefit is the healing of your gut and system. It’s NOT A DISORDER EATING…..and again, it’s not a diet.
I do IF, not specifically OMAD, but I resonate with what Don is talking about. Been great for me, but I also allow myself a lot of flexibility for gatherings and family events. That said 25 days out of the month I do IF. The one funny thing is that you fill up way faster so you can feel real full on an amt of food that prev would not have made you feel so weighed down.
Kinda! I do IF on a 14 and 10 split (so not as strict), but it cuts way down on the snacking a ton. Def have mor energy, dropped weight, workouts have not been impacted, and as weird as it sounds I enjoy the hungry feeling. Makes breakfast at 10AM extra tasty haha. But its not dogmatic. If there is breakfast with extended family on the weekend, as well as going out with friends you can always refast the next day. Just not too many consecutively. Allows you to get the benefits and shake things up. I guess for me it forces me to be conscientious about what I am eating as well as giving me the disciplined approach that matches my personality. Could prob make it work with a normal eating sched, but IF keeps me engaged and not simply grazing. Not for everyone, but it works for me.
I think the problem with the research paper and the dietician's viewpoint is that you are not supposed to restrict the calories , your one meal should contain the calories and nutrients of 3 meals combined
To be honest you're a little biased too because you cook food for fit men.. if every man ate one meal a day your platform of fit men cook would be pointless.
I just wanted to thank you for listening and sharing your perspective. Not sure I fully agree with your claim about dietitians b/c if what you say is true, then it would also be in the dietitian’s interest to keep them coming back for help b/c that means money, right? And the best way to do that is to build repeat customers, so crafting a diet that WORKS for the client is a sound business decision. People will see results and want more guidance - if they start a super restrictive diet, chances of success are significantly reduced b/c of the strict nature of those diets. Just my 2 cents based off your comment about dietitians.
@@fitmencook yeah I understand that part of what you're saying.. I guess my point was that most physical trainers, dietitians, or nutritionist typically don't believe in intermediate fasting or OMAD because they can't make money on it.. they wanna sell you on 4-6 light meals a day and to them any other calorie restricting diet is unhealthy.. our bodies weren't designed to eat that often throughout a day that's why the United States is the most obese country in the world. But regardless I love your fitmen cooks platform because you teach so many Black men like myself how to eat better regardless of what diet they choose.. much love Kevin keep up with what your doing. 🖤🖤🖤
Wow, OMAD has been around for some time, especially if you were around the keto craze. OMAD is great for keeping you in ketosis and bringing autophagy.
@@jackieburns5257 Agreed, however, if you know how the hormones work during your cycle, you can still do an IF sort of fast, including omad. Dr. Mindy is great for that information.
I’m interested in this topic. The best time for me to train is at 5am, but the best time for me to eat OMAD is around 4:00pm. I’m curious on that eating/training structure would work for me.
yeah, the best way to determine the effectiveness would probably be just to try the proposed structure and see if it gets you the results you're looking for.
I have to disagree with the dietician. Many people across the world in the past and today eat one to two meals a day and they do fine. I also don't like calling 16:8, 20:4 or OMAD fasting, because it's not really fasting. It's just a change in eating frequency and so I prefer time restricted eating. Also, the liver can run off glycogen stores (stored sugar energy) for anywhere from 24-48 hours. Meaning you aren't really fasting until you've depleted those, and the real benefits from fasting come from going 48 hours and more without food, so 3 or 5 day fast. Fasting for weight loss isn't a good idea since you will lose muscle mass, not a lot, but you will be burning lean muscle tissue to kick off the process of gluconeogenesis. There are of course benefits to this. So to reiterate OMAD isn't fasting but it is a way of eating that is conducive to weight loss because of how ghrelin is regulated. In my experience and in that of many others it takes at least a week or two for the body to adjust its ghrelin signaling to this new eating frequency after that many people report the ease with which they are able to abstain from eating until their designated eating time.
I'm doing OMAD for my 3 week mini cut sessions. I've found that this is the only reliable way for me to shed some fat. Otherwise I'm still doing IF, at least 16/8 but more often than not 18/6 or longer. Started doing IF in 2017 funnily enough... wasn't aware that it was THE year it really took off.
Do not listen to medical professionals. Their livelihood depends on you being sick. The human body is literally designed to suffer and thrive through stress. If this wasn’t true, our species would not be here today. Don’t listen to this dietician, be hungry, suffer a bit, drink black coffee, lots of water and eat once a day in the afternoon. This will especially work wonders for men.
I really enjoyed this episode I learned more, actually always I am learning from you and your lifestyle and also your recipes 🤓📚 I always choose something that makes me feel better and get more energy if I introduce myself I am athlete so I like to eat something that appropriate with my mental and exercise but the important thing for me is have enjoyable Time with my process because it is basic of everything. Thank you to share your knowledge with us 👏🌟
I suffer from gastritis and was told to "always have something to eat" but it resulted to more pain, needing meds and weight gain. I've done OMAD since pandemic and not only lost the weight but my bio markers and blood tests improved. I also don't have anymore of the acidic pain I feel in my stomach. Its good you have Don Burch who actually practices what he preach. Its a lifestyle for him, not a diet. I personally started OMAD eating bad foods and sweets, but interestingly, my body now craves for good, healthy food. And the binge eating? I don't even get it anymore, as the hunger hormone Ghrelin also decreased. Its as Don said, food has become an addiction when its a fuel. The dietician was operating from textbook knowledge and government provided food pyramid. How many became obese following that pyramid? The close mindedness of these kind of people come from those who haven't even tried it themselves. Its like asking for business advice from someone who only taught in school and never actually started it. My advice for those on the fence? Try it. Give it a good month. See how you feel. But stop listening to everyone saying its unhealthy. We followed the 3-6 meals a day, food pyramid that we were told to. Look where it got us. Obese, unhappy and sick. Take charge of your body. They hate it cause fasting is free. How else would they be able to make money off you if you fast?
I totally agree!
So inspiring ❤❤
I’ve been doing OMAD since 2017 after reading the Obesity Code by Dr Fung. My weight went from 235 to a consistent 185, it fluctuates between 180 and 190. I eat a big meal, usually low carb, but allow some fun foods at times, and I eat my full amount of calories. After a few months hunger pains are not there for the day, but by dinner I’m hungry. Like all things if it works for you then great, if not find what works for you and do it consistently long term!!
Eating once a day was also popularized by Elijah Muhammad, who authored the book How to Eat to Live around 1960. Great video and discussion!
🤯 the more you know! Had no idea - thanks for the gem 🙏🏾
A CT scan revealed stomach inflammation, mesenteric adenitis, in addition to the gerd that I suffered when going to bed. I started OMAD a month ago and the symptoms were reduced by 80%. I can now start drinking coffee from time to time without being sick the entire day.
OMAD is not a diet but a way of eating. You can’t just start immediately… you have to ease your way into it. It’s not only losing to weight, that is just side benefit. The most amazing benefit is the healing of your gut and system. It’s NOT A DISORDER EATING…..and again, it’s not a diet.
Thank you for the wonderful pointers and suggestions.
I do IF, not specifically OMAD, but I resonate with what Don is talking about. Been great for me, but I also allow myself a lot of flexibility for gatherings and family events. That said 25 days out of the month I do IF. The one funny thing is that you fill up way faster so you can feel real full on an amt of food that prev would not have made you feel so weighed down.
ah so almost like a hybrid fasting plan? and I agree about feeling fuller at times while following OMAD
Kinda! I do IF on a 14 and 10 split (so not as strict), but it cuts way down on the snacking a ton. Def have mor energy, dropped weight, workouts have not been impacted, and as weird as it sounds I enjoy the hungry feeling. Makes breakfast at 10AM extra tasty haha.
But its not dogmatic. If there is breakfast with extended family on the weekend, as well as going out with friends you can always refast the next day. Just not too many consecutively. Allows you to get the benefits and shake things up. I guess for me it forces me to be conscientious about what I am eating as well as giving me the disciplined approach that matches my personality. Could prob make it work with a normal eating sched, but IF keeps me engaged and not simply grazing.
Not for everyone, but it works for me.
I really appreciate those educational/informative tidbits in between the conversation.
THANK YOU for that! it's nice to know what resonates with people
I think the problem with the research paper and the dietician's viewpoint is that you are not supposed to restrict the calories ,
your one meal should contain the calories and nutrients of 3 meals combined
Ah, that’s a fair point. And I guess that may be harder for some people to get all their caloric needs in with such a short window?
OMAD is absolutely the EASIEST means of caloric restriction. NO COMPETITION!!!!!
Kevin a dietitian is the worst person you could have asked about OMAD.. they make their money with telling people what to eat and what not to eat.
To be honest you're a little biased too because you cook food for fit men.. if every man ate one meal a day your platform of fit men cook would be pointless.
I just wanted to thank you for listening and sharing your perspective. Not sure I fully agree with your claim about dietitians b/c if what you say is true, then it would also be in the dietitian’s interest to keep them coming back for help b/c that means money, right? And the best way to do that is to build repeat customers, so crafting a diet that WORKS for the client is a sound business decision. People will see results and want more guidance - if they start a super restrictive diet, chances of success are significantly reduced b/c of the strict nature of those diets. Just my 2 cents based off your comment about dietitians.
@@fitmencook yeah I understand that part of what you're saying.. I guess my point was that most physical trainers, dietitians, or nutritionist typically don't believe in intermediate fasting or OMAD because they can't make money on it.. they wanna sell you on 4-6 light meals a day and to them any other calorie restricting diet is unhealthy.. our bodies weren't designed to eat that often throughout a day that's why the United States is the most obese country in the world. But regardless I love your fitmen cooks platform because you teach so many Black men like myself how to eat better regardless of what diet they choose.. much love Kevin keep up with what your doing. 🖤🖤🖤
At least she's not grossly obese like most of them. What proof? Site the studies. What pablum.
Man came across this and I am hook!!! Amazing amazing amazing podcast!!!!
I literally have been looking into OMAD for a few weeks - right on time with the video, y’all! 🙏🏾
Just eager to follow up - have you decided on giving OMAD a go?
@@fitmencook I did! I don't think I ate enough because my energy was down, but it wasn't too bad.
Great discussion and unbiased opinions.
Appreciate that 🙏🏾👊🏾
Wow, OMAD has been around for some time, especially if you were around the keto craze. OMAD is great for keeping you in ketosis and bringing autophagy.
Research says it may not be best for women due to hormonal changes during the month.
@@jackieburns5257 Agreed, however, if you know how the hormones work during your cycle, you can still do an IF sort of fast, including omad. Dr. Mindy is great for that information.
thanks for sharing this anecdote - ive heard mixed things so appreciate you sharing that you have had a positive experience with this.
@@fitmencook my pleasure. Dr. Berg and Dr. Fung are masters behind this way of eating, the science behind it is so fascinating. And it works 🙂🙂
I’m interested in this topic. The best time for me to train is at 5am, but the best time for me to eat OMAD is around 4:00pm. I’m curious on that eating/training structure would work for me.
yeah, the best way to determine the effectiveness would probably be just to try the proposed structure and see if it gets you the results you're looking for.
@@fitmencook good point. It’s worth a shot on weekdays where I’m occupied at work and really don’t feel hunger until I leave or work slows down.
I have to disagree with the dietician. Many people across the world in the past and today eat one to two meals a day and they do fine. I also don't like calling 16:8, 20:4 or OMAD fasting, because it's not really fasting. It's just a change in eating frequency and so I prefer time restricted eating. Also, the liver can run off glycogen stores (stored sugar energy) for anywhere from 24-48 hours. Meaning you aren't really fasting until you've depleted those, and the real benefits from fasting come from going 48 hours and more without food, so 3 or 5 day fast. Fasting for weight loss isn't a good idea since you will lose muscle mass, not a lot, but you will be burning lean muscle tissue to kick off the process of gluconeogenesis. There are of course benefits to this. So to reiterate OMAD isn't fasting but it is a way of eating that is conducive to weight loss because of how ghrelin is regulated. In my experience and in that of many others it takes at least a week or two for the body to adjust its ghrelin signaling to this new eating frequency after that many people report the ease with which they are able to abstain from eating until their designated eating time.
You're right with everything but it's not just called fasting. There's the intermittent part of it.
I'm doing OMAD for my 3 week mini cut sessions. I've found that this is the only reliable way for me to shed some fat.
Otherwise I'm still doing IF, at least 16/8 but more often than not 18/6 or longer.
Started doing IF in 2017 funnily enough... wasn't aware that it was THE year it really took off.
you're a trend setter! 😅
I did omad and loss 52 pounds in 6 months.
did you workout?
This was a great discussion!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
We enjoyed it as well - thank you for listening! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I get the chills if I wait too long to eat. I do limit my carbs to 30-40g per day which has lowered my a1c and triglycerides.
oh snap! yeah that is pretty low but if it works for you, I can dig it.
@@fitmencook check out traditional / unique cooking from Azerbaijan, traditional village cooking channel.. you will love it
Interview Jason Fung….. he is the best!! Explains it like you are a 5 yr old.
I think when you tested you did not fully realize the heath benefits. When you are older you may get it.
I’m so late but not the trial only being 1 & 2 days.
Right. That small time frame proved nothing.
Do not listen to medical professionals. Their livelihood depends on you being sick. The human body is literally designed to suffer and thrive through stress. If this wasn’t true, our species would not be here today. Don’t listen to this dietician, be hungry, suffer a bit, drink black coffee, lots of water and eat once a day in the afternoon. This will especially work wonders for men.
I really enjoyed this episode I learned more, actually always I am learning from you and your lifestyle and also your recipes 🤓📚 I always choose something that makes me feel better and get more energy if I introduce myself I am athlete so I like to eat something that appropriate with my mental and exercise but the important thing for me is have enjoyable Time with my process because it is basic of everything. Thank you to share your knowledge with us 👏🌟
Love this reflection! It aligns with my philosophy on food too - eating what genuinely makes me feel good AND energized especially as an active person
Asking a nutritionist to their opinion on "diet fads" is like asking a car sales man if they should trade in their used car for a new one
Weird that they are eating while on an interview
haha i thought that was random too
They likely did it on purpose. To emphasize the point that their guest who practices OMAD wasn't participating.
I was wondering if extreme hunger could lead to binge eating behaviors…. We need better questions than this
Wowwwww got the OG on!!
he's a dope dude!
I had a Greg time Thanks
Sorry Kevin but she ain't the one
It’s not about weight loss most people do Omad for hormonal control
Why would you guys eat during this interview. It’s so so rude
@OGFITCLUB