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Originally Posted by KevinC
I'm on a quest to get down to 200 even, after stepping on a scale in April and seeing 248.5, highest weight in my life (I'm 6'1). I've never actually tried to lose weight/diet at any point in my life, but at almost 68, this kind of extra weight just isn't sustainable.
So about the same time I happened into some YouTube videos about OMAD - one meal a day, essentially fasting for 22-23 hours every day, eating only once. Well.. only took about a week for my appetite to adjust, and I don't crave food between meals. I'm in a huge calorie deficit, only taking in 1000-1500/day. Results so far? I'm down 32 pounds, now at 216, or 2/3rd's of the way to my goal. I haven't cheated other than having dinner once weekly, on Friday or Saturday. When I get to 200 soon, I'll then work on maintaining it, probably by adding a light daily dinner.
I'm here to tell you this works and isn't even difficult or complicated. Don't even consider some risky weight loss drug before trying this!
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I'm glad you found something that is working. Fasting is simply calorie restriction. Calories in/out. If you began this diet on April 1, it has been 12 weeks That's 2.6 pounds per week, a safe weight loss.
At 66 years of age, I strongly encourage you to strength train and do some cardio. Just 3-4 times per week will make HUGE results in your bone density and muscle mass. Muscle also burns more calories at rest than fat, so you'll be in a better position there too.
Weight and cardio training improves not only your bone density and muscle mass, but improves stability, mobility and cardiovascular health. Those are critical as you age.
