Can I Lose Weight by Eating Only One Meal? The Risks and Reality of the OMAD Diet
                                
                                
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                                Research has shown that, for a few individuals, restricting eating to a single meal can lead to short-term reductions in body weight and fat mass. The question, **can I lose weight by eating only one meal?**, leads many to the extreme intermittent fasting method known as OMAD, which promises rapid results but hides significant health pitfalls.