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How Omad, Fasting, and Hiit Helped a Reddit User Shed 80Lbs

Read about a Reddit user's weight loss journey through OMAD, fasting, and HIIT workouts. Learn how to apply these to your own journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'5" female showing a weight loss from 260 pounds to 180 pounds. A respectable loss of 80 pounds.
F/33/5'5" [260lbs < 180lbs = 80lbs] (2 yrs) carnivore + omad + fasting + HIIT ~ Perspective is Everything ~ Only 50 to go!
Originally posted on /r/progresspics

The Reddit User's Transformation

Meet Ameli0r8, a Reddit user who has lost 80lbs in a span of two years. How did she do it? According to her, it's all about combining different elements and finding what works for you.

OMAD and Fasting

One of the core components of Ameli0r8's weight loss journey is OMAD (One Meal A Day). She eats one substantial meal between 3 and 5 pm daily, listening to her body's hunger cues before preparing her food. She's also tried several prolonged fasts, from a 7-day fast to 36+ hour periods of fasting.

HIIT Workouts

Along with OMAD and fasting, Ameli0r8 incorporates HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) into her fitness routine. She described how this can set off an unintended fast, especially after an intense 5-mile HIIT workout, which results in a feeling of being cold despite increasing body heat with sweat. Besides shedding weight, HIIT works wonders for building strength and endurance!

Tips for Starting Your Own Weight Loss Journey

The secret to Ameli0r8's weight loss was learning hunger and satiety signals and differentiating cravings from actual hunger. She suggests gradually increasing your fast window, especially after becoming fat-adapted. It's also essential to listen to your body and to experiment with different weight loss techniques until you find what works best for you.

The Takeaway

In summary, OMAD, fasting, and HIIT workouts are just some of the components of a successful weight loss journey. Ameli0r8's story shows us that weight loss is achievable; it just takes a bit of experimenting, determination, and consistency. Try out some of the techniques mentioned here, listen to your body, and don't forget that perspective is everything. You got this!

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.