Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 6 months ago

Can eating once a day help with weight loss?

I've been seeing a lot of buzz online about 'One Meal A Day' diets for weight loss. It seems a bit extreme to me, but people are claiming good results. Can eating only one meal a day really be an effective strategy for weight loss?

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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I completely understand the urge to try extreme diets to lose weight quickly, especially when you feel stressed about your health. While eating once a day does cause weight loss, it can make you feel extremely weak, anxious, and dizzy. Please be gentle with yourself and prioritize your safety.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Please don't ignore your body's basic needs. I once followed an extreme one-meal-a-day plan, ignored my constant dizziness, and ended up collapsing with severe dehydration and low blood pressure. If you are planning such a diet, please consult a doctor first.

Shalini Iyer Shalini Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

While it creates a calorie deficit for weight loss, eating once a day is not a nutritionally balanced approach. It is highly challenging to meet your daily requirements of fiber, vitamins, and minerals in just one meal, which can lead to deficiencies. A balanced diet is always safer.

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Anjali Verma Anjali Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I actually tried the OMAD diet last year thinking it would solve all my weight issues, but it only gave me horrible acidity and brain fog. Once I went back to eating normal, small meals, my energy returned. It is much better to eat healthy portions instead of starving all day.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Our family doctor at the hospital strongly advised against eating only once a day because it causes nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss. It is always better to get a customized meal plan from a qualified dietitian rather than trying such extreme methods on your own.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It might help you lose weight fast, but it is super tough to maintain and not very fun! Eating smaller, healthy meals throughout the day keeps your energy up and is much easier to stick to!

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Haan, weight toh kam ho jayega kyunki aap bohot kam kha rahe ho, par isse weakness bhi bohot aayegi na. Aise dieting karne se accha hai ki aap healthy ghar ka khana khao aur thodi walk karo, body strong rahegi.

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