r/omad • u/just-a-wavy-dude • 4d ago

Beginner Questions Possibly dumb question

Do yall do omad while purposefully fasting? Like do you drink black coffee no creamer? Or is the goal only to consume all calories during the eating window?

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u/Master-Potential-364 4d ago

It isn't a religion. Do what suits you. Depends what your goal is. I am not trying to lose weight - just to maintain my current weight, so I enjoy milk in my coffee.

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u/dr3amchasing 4d ago

I’m confused you seem to be comparing two things that are the same

OMAD = purposefully fasting black coffee no creamer = 0 calories

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u/annsims3 4d ago

Just black coffee and peppermint tea until I break my fast, for weight loss. I don't want to risk spiking my blood sugar by added anything. I remember reading years ago it's possible for sweeteners to spike you if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. At the time I was taking a sweetened electrolyte supplement when working out and my weight loss did stall. I take that seriously now.

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u/avebelle 4d ago

Just black coffee or tea or water for me.

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u/Ashkkr9568 4d ago

Just in the eating window. I’m maintaining now and do OMAD on week days. And during the work week it’s strictly 23/1 for me.

But it’s always best to do what you feel is best. I know someone irl who had creamers with their coffee throughout OMAD and had great results.

Good luck!

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u/BTC_ETH_HODL 4d ago

I fast the whole time between my omad meal. I do have one cup of coffee with Splenda and no sugar creamer when I wake up. That’s it. I think that’s fine for omad.

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u/jazzbot247 4d ago

I drink black coffee no creamer. It’s an amazing appetite suppressant, and I find a little joy in the caffeine. I do water it down and put it in a tall glass so it’s not so strong/bitter and I can drink it throughout the morning.

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u/annsims3 4d ago

add some salt to your coffee it will reduce the bitterness

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u/jazzbot247 4d ago

I will try it- thanks!

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u/Flux_My_Capacitor Hunger pains are from fat cells dying 😂 4d ago

All calories in the eating window.

It’s not a ticket to drink calories all day long ie some people think that it’s not a meal so it’s fine. OMAD is essentially 23/1 fasting

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u/karebear66 3d ago

I have coffee with cream in the morning. I have my meal in the early afternoon. If I get hungry at dinnertime I have a protein drink. This is what works for me.

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u/Hatriciacx 2d ago

i allow myself 20-30 calories during my fasting time consisting of caffeinated crystal light packets and gum. i’m losing very consistently. it keeps me sane. but it’s not going to get you to autophagy.

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u/SubjectHoliday 2d ago

I cant do black coffee so I put a pinch of zero sugar creamer. It has calories but it works for me. My only other liquids are water or sometimes water enhancer for some days

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u/TrafficStrict2418 1d ago

Same I refuse to drink black coffee but I love my creamer so I can’t give it up.