Star Date: 07.26.2025
Over the past few months, I’ve met more and more people who’ve shared something surprising: when they eat mostly meat, the weight seems to fall off. Not just a few pounds, either—some have experienced massive weight loss. I've been experimenting with various food programs over these last ten years. I find that when I'm eating mostly red meat, my body seems to respond favorably.
I didn’t jump in with labels or rules—I just let my meals become simpler especially when I eliminated foods with ingredients I can't spell. Meat became the main event. Eggs, a bit of cheese, and water followed. And what happened next was something I didn’t expect: my hunger disappeared.
Not in a worrying way, but in a freeing one. The constant “need to snack” that used to hover over me between meals just faded away. Without hunger barking at me every few hours, I found myself naturally eating only one or two meals a day—and feeling totally satisfied. No crash. No fatigue. Just steady energy.
This new rhythm has given me clarity and strength as I prepare for one of the biggest physical tests I’ve faced in years: a three-day tennis tournament in Springfield, Missouri, coming up next month. It's a regional battle against top players from across the Midwest, in the height of summer, where heat and humidity become as much of an opponent as the person across the net.
This will be the real test:
Can this simple, meat-centered way of eating fuel me through long rallies, and triple-digit heat? So far, the signs are promising.
🔬 The Science That Supports What I’m Feeling
As I dug deeper, I found that my experience isn’t just anecdotal—there’s solid science behind it.
Protein = Fullness: Meat is rich in protein, which keeps you fuller longer. It also takes more energy to digest, meaning you burn more calories just processing your food.
Low Insulin = Fat Burn: Eating mostly meat means fewer carbs and lower insulin levels. That encourages your body to burn fat for fuel, a state called ketosis.
Stable Blood Sugar = Fewer Cravings: No spikes. No crashes. Just clean, steady energy.
Reduced Cravings = Fewer Calories: When you’re not battling hunger all day, you’re free to eat when you need to—not when you're being bossed around by blood sugar swings or emotional eating triggers.
🥩 Food as Fuel, Not Fixation
I’m learning to see food not as a source of comfort or routine, but as fuel for purpose. My plate is no longer crowded with processed carbs or sugary quick fixes. It’s simple, intentional, and surprisingly satisfying.
I’m not suggesting this way of eating is for everyone. But for me, it's been a game-changer. And if I can chase down lobs, sprint across the court, and stay strong for three days in August heat—that will be the proof I’m looking for.
I'll report back from the courts. This morning I'm headed to the tennis courts at 8am to practice with my teammates. In the meantime, may your choices—whatever they are—bring you closer to health, joy, and vitality.
Have a great day. Live long and prosper.
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