Extreme Fasting: How Does 'One Meal a Day' Affect Your Body?

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Over the years, celebrities have helped to spread the word about a variety of bizarre eating trends. The "one meal a day" diet,

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sometimes known as the "OMAD" diet, is one of the newest trends among celebrities.

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Chris Martin of Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen are also OMAD supporters.

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Many OMAD supporters assert that it aids in their improved weight management and fitness.

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...In essence, OMAD is an extreme variation on previous

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...fasting regimens including time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting.

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People who practice OMAD consume all of their daily caloric needs in a single,

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substantial meal as opposed to only fasting on certain days or eating only during certain hours.

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