OMAD (One Meal A Day)

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What is OMAD (One Meal A Day)?

Extreme form of intermittent fasting where all daily calories are consumed in a single meal within roughly a 1-hour window. High dropout rates in studies due to difficulty of adherence.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do OMAD (One Meal A Day)?

1.Only attempt after successfully maintaining 16:8 or 20:4 fasting for at least 4 weeks
2.Choose one consistent meal time daily (dinner is most common for social reasons)
3.Ensure your single meal contains adequate protein (minimum 0.7g per lb bodyweight), fats, and micronutrients
4.Supplement with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) during fasting hours
5.Monitor energy levels and discontinue if experiencing persistent fatigue, dizziness, or irritability

How long does it take?

0 hours extra.

Is it hard to start?

hard.

Source: Research published on Examine.com; studies show high dropout rates but metabolic benefits for adherents

fasting · weight-loss · extreme · metabolic-switching · ketosis

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