📝 Detailed Answer
While a high-protein diet like chicken breast is not inherently bad, the same food can be a restorative tonic for one person and a toxin for another depending on their constitution.
1. First, we assess your digestive capacity, specifically looking for Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, Bi-heo). If someone with a weak Spleen forces high protein intake, it leads to indigestion and a feeling of heaviness. In cases of Spleen Deficiency, we must first utilize medicinal herbs to enhance digestive power.
2. Next, we clear 'Phlegm-Fluid' (痰飮, Dam-eum), which are metabolic waste products accumulated in the body. These must be removed first so that nutrients from foods like chicken breast can be properly absorbed and converted into energy.
3. We then resolve 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血, Eo-hyeol), which is stagnant blood. When blood stasis accumulates, circulation is blocked, often leading to localized weight gain or persistent edema. We focus on opening these blocked pathways.
4. Finally, we design a personalized meal plan. This involves balancing chicken breast with vegetables and healthy fats that suit your specific constitution to ensure overall nutritional equilibrium.
If you rely solely on the 'chicken breast + exercise' formula without these steps, your body will quickly become exhausted. I have gone through my own trials and errors in the past, which is why I emphasize this: we must first determine what your body is actually ready to process. Let's work together to find a sustainable method for long-term health.