New Year, New You! Intermittent Fasting, OMAD Live Q&A January 2 2026
Summary
In this first live stream of 2026, I kicked off the year by committing to weekly Friday Q&A sessions to help keep everyone motivated. I shared a bit about my own journey—losing 80 pounds (from 222 lbs to 142 lbs) and maintaining that loss since 2018 using OMAD (One Meal A Day).
I fielded questions from the community about the flexibility of fasting windows, how to handle medical conditions like hernias while fasting, and the nuances of tracking your steps versus just walking for time. The main theme of this session was that there is no “magic” to the method—whether you eat in a one-hour window or a four-hour window, or whether you count steps or minutes—consistency and a caloric deficit are what ultimately drive results.
Key Topics Discussed
- OMAD Flexibility: I clarified that while I practice OMAD by eating in one sitting, many people successfully “do OMAD” with a 2–3 hour eating window. If you have a medical condition (like a hernia) that prevents large meals, spreading your intake out over a few hours is perfectly valid.
- The “Magic” of Weight Loss: I reminded viewers that fasting isn’t magic. You can still gain weight on OMAD if you eat too much, and you will lose weight if you are in a deficit. The window is just a tool to help you control that intake.
- Starting Slow: I shared that I didn’t jump straight into OMAD. I started back in 2014 with just an 8-hour fasting window (10 PM to 6 AM) and gradually pushed my breakfast back by 15-30 minutes at a time over the course of a year.
- Weight Training: While I love lifting weights and own a bench, I admitted I wasn’t consistent with it last year. My goal for 2026 is to get back into it, as I’ve found lifting works great even in a fasted state.
- Walking & Tracking: I discussed the pros and cons of different trackers. I personally use a Casio G-Shock with the step tracker feature because I’m bad at remembering to set timers for “2-hour walks.” However, if walking for a set time works better for your brain than counting steps, do that! The best method is the one you actually stick to.
