Weigh-Point
Day Five:
I am pleased to report that thus far, this journey has been a success... in small bites. Because that's about all I can bring myself to stomach; small portions that come with some serious mental flags. Yes, I get hungry and yes, food still has appeal. But when one has a choice between an Oreo McFlurry and a can of green beans and the beans win the mental cage match, things are heading in the right direction without any directional intervention on my part.
And it's been like this all week. And it's paid off.
On a whim, I went to my son's house this afternoon to use his scale (long story, um, yeah) and to my surprise, the display glowing between my toes echoed 311 pounds. That's a full ten pounds in five days and on-par with the kind of introductory results many diets bring dieters. But there is an important distinction here that needs to be made and its at the crux of willpower and body chemistry.
I was once advised by a doctor that one can mathematically model one's target weight by calculating thus:
I've seen results like this with a ketogenic diet and, like the GLP-1s, a good portion of the early results can be attributed to water loss. But I can tell you with personal certainty that I would have stretched the limits (cheated, if you like... whatever) on a fat-and-protein regimen by now.
While the meds continue to rewire the signaling between my brain and gut, there isn't any way to cheat at this. None.
Want a fat slice of pie? How about a smell instead? Burger on a bun? Yeah... that'll swell up and make you pray for veganity. Recalculate, sucker.
And that's what I've been doing: eating less, eating better and reexamining the baseline of what my body actually needs instead of what its idiot pilot thinks is entertaining at a given moment.
More to come!
-ZB
** The preceding words are a record of my personal journey and are not intended to replace or circumvent any recommend guidance provided by your health care provider. Before starting any life changing endeavor, such as a diet, exercise or medication regimen, please start by having an honest conversation with your doctor.
Any links and references to products, services, papers or websites are provided because I found them to be interesting, useful or funny. They are not sponsored, affiliated or otherwise compensated - I don't make a dime from this blog.
Finally: don't be stupid - always be over prepared and never hike or cave alone. Oh and please don't ask for cave locations. Believe me, if I can find them, so can you.
Oh yes, and some pictures are AI generated but you're not so lucky with the words, which are all © 2026 by me, not you and not them**
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