I had decided to jump in with both feet. I told it that we did a CSA. I mentioned I do cup noodles for lunch. I also mentioned that I didn’t want to waste things I already had.
FatBot’s rules:
- 12 PM–8 PM eating window (fast before noon)
- Log everything in LoseIt
- Water, black coffee, tea outside of eating window
Day 1’s diet:
12:00 PM (Lunch)
Use the cup noodles but buffer them metabolically:
- 1 Nissin ramen cup (log it — usually ~300–400 cal, 50g carbs)
- Add: 2 boiled eggs (protein/fat, slows carb impact)
- Add: a large handful of steamed greens (CSA mix)
- Optional: splash of soy sauce, chili flakes, vinegar
3:00 PM (Snack)
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter mixed in
- Cinnamon or a few berries
6:30 PM (Dinner for 2)
Grilled or pan-seared steak (5–6 oz per person)
- Side: roasted or sautéed CSA greens in olive oil
- Optional: small serving roasted potatoes or half cup brown rice
- Salad with vinegar-based dressing
I got rid of breakfast and my morning routine consists of R’s Koso with sparkling water and a cup of coffee. I also take 5g of creatine every day. I think of the koso as a big fermented vitamin. I used to take creatine when I was serious about working out. It seems like there might be some benefits. I feel very clear when I regularly take it. Placebo? Hey, if it works it works. We’re looking for magic here.
After the first day, I was down two pounds. After the second, another pound. FatBot reminded me that it was water weight and to expect it to slow after week one.
Everything was gelling with all the things I already knew from the million Self and Cosmo magazines from before.