I've been there myself—once being overly ambitious with a strict diet, only to find myself completely exhausted and dizzy after a few days. It was a hard lesson learned! (laughs) In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), this state of depletion is referred to as Spleen Deficiency (Bihue, 脾虛). When the Spleen's function is weakened, the body cannot properly absorb nutrients, eventually forcing it to break down muscle mass to compensate for the lack of energy. At Baekrokdam Clinic, our weight loss program follows a systematic progression: 1. Assessing Qi and Blood Circulation: We first check for the presence of Blood Stasis (Eohyeol, 瘀血)—stagnant blood or metabolic debris. If circulation is blocked, weight loss is difficult regardless of how little you eat. 2. Removing Phlegm-Fluid: We clear out Dam-eum (痰飮), which are unnecessary fluids and metabolic wastes. Reducing this edema is the essential first step before actual fat loss begins. 3. Activating the Metabolic Switch: We use customized herbal medicine to boost your basal metabolic rate, switching your body into 'energy-burning mode.' 4. Tailored Dietary Guidance: We evaluate whether substitute foods, like soy milk, are compatible with your current organ function. For those with weak digestion, jumping straight into a high-protein diet can cause severe gastrointestinal distress. 5. Maintenance and Reinforcement: After the weight loss phase, we focus on restoring vitality and stabilizing eating habits to prevent the 'yo-yo effect.' The real key isn't just eating less, but 'how you detoxify.' Understanding your body's current state is the fastest and healthiest path to sustainable weight loss.