It's completely natural to step on the scale every morning when you start a diet; I understand that feeling of losing motivation when the numbers don't drop immediately. However, the human body does not operate on simple arithmetic. If you have undergone multiple diet cycles, your metabolic efficiency may be low due to the accumulation of Dam-eum (痰飮, phlegm-fluid retention/waste) and Eo-hyeol (瘀血, blood stasis), which obstruct circulation. Furthermore, if you are in a state of Spleen Deficiency (脾虛), your body cannot effectively convert nutrients into energy, causing them to accumulate instead. We must first improve this constitutional environment before the numbers begin to shift. | Category | Simple Fasting/Medication | Baekrokdam Herbal Diet | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Approach | Forced intake restriction | Normalization and regulation of metabolic function | | Primary Advantage | Rapid initial weight drop | Maintenance of energy levels and overall condition | | Limitation | Muscle loss and high risk of yo-yo effect | Adaptation period varies by individual | | Psychological State | Increased obsession and anxiety | Motivation through a sense of achievement | | Final Goal | Simple weight loss | Sustainable healthy habits | Ultimately, dieting is a mental battle. Instead of reacting to daily fluctuations in weight, focus on sensations such as 'How light does my body feel today?' or 'Did I sleep well?' When these improvements accumulate, you achieve a lasting transformation without the yo-yo effect. Let's work through this process together at a steady pace.