Riding thousands of miles led to frustration with weight despite effort. After unsuccessful attempts with keto, the decision to count calories initiated a shift. Engaging with an AI facilitated the calculation of Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), offering a realistic daily calorie goal. Cognitive awareness of total calorie intake became crucial. Tracking every item consumed revealed overlooked calorie budget breaches, allowing for consistent fat loss of approximately one pound every 12 days. Ultimately, this approach resulted in feeling lighter, more energetic, and capable of wearing clothes from years prior.
When I log everything-even that stray cookie or those sneaky chips-I suddenly see how easily I could blow through my calorie budget by noon.
What I discovered next was the turning point: documenting every bite changed everything.
That's about a pound of fat loss every 12 days. Not fast. Not flashy. But real.
I was putting in the work, sweating it out day after day, and yet, the mirror never quite reflected the effort.
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