A constitution-based diet is about finding what works for you. Before I became a Korean Medicine doctor, I thought constitutions were just a matter of Sasang (Four-Constitution) types, but in practice, I saw how often they determine diet success or failure. So when you first visit, we take this approach: Step 1: Constitution diagnosis. Through consultation, pulse diagnosis (maekjin), tongue diagnosis (seoljin), and questioning (munjin), we determine whether you are closer to Taeyangin, Taeumin, Soyangin, or Soeumin. Importantly, this isn't just personality typing—it assesses the relative strength and weakness of your internal organs (jangbu). For example, Taeumin typically has a stronger Liver (gan) and weaker Lung (pae), so dieting requires supporting the Lung while regulating the Liver. Step 2: Lifestyle assessment. Foods that suit one constitution may harm another. Soyangin has active digestion but tends toward heat, so cold foods are avoided; Taeumin's slow metabolism means reducing greasy foods. Exercise also varies: Soeumin benefits from light cardio, while Taeyangin may do better with strength training. We provide specific guidelines per type. Step 3: Herbal medicine. We strengthen weak organs revealed in the diagnosis and remove diet obstacles. A common pattern is Spleen Deficiency (bi xu), where weak Spleen function leads to poor food processing, weight gain, and fatigue. Herbs to boost Spleen Qi are used, along with clearing Phlegm-Fluid (dam eum) or Blood Stasis (eo hyeol) if present. Herbal medicine isn't about quick weight loss but helping the body regain balance naturally. Step 4: Progress check and adjustment. Follow-up every 2–4 weeks to reassess pulse, tongue coating, and subjective changes. Since constitution can shift with lifestyle, we fine-tune prescriptions and advice. For instance, if stress causes indigestion, we add herbs to relieve Liver Qi Stagnation (gan gi ulgyeol). Step 5: Long-term maintenance. Once weight stabilizes, we teach constitution-specific strategies to prevent rebound. At this stage, diet and exercise habits matter more than herbs. Ultimately, dieting is not a one-time event but a process of learning to read your body's signals. All steps are personalized with your daily life and discomforts in mind. I can't guarantee quick results, but at least you'll avoid unnecessary trial and error.