I’ve spent over a decade getting incredibly lean and maintaining a razor-sharp physique.
And while I’ve gotten very good at it, it hasn’t always been effortless.
What I discovered a long time ago is that fat loss is all about finding the most enjoyable way to eat in a calorie deficit.
I experimented with low carb, small frequent meals, and just about every approach out there.
The approach that worked best for me was doing a short fast, eating light, then having a big dinner feast and fitting in treats.
That was the approach that made me the most consistent with my calories.
But even though I made my nutrition about as effortless as it can be, a calorie deficit is still a calorie deficit. And that’s the challenge.
There have been times when I’m completely locked in with my nutrition, and other times when I’ll spend weeks consistently overshooting my calories before finally getting dialed back in.
Here’s exactly how tirzepatide has changed the game for me.
Interestingly, tirzepatide doesn’t noticeably change the first part of my day.
When I’m fasting, I feel essentially the same. And when it’s time to break my fast in the afternoon, I’m still pretty damn hungry.
The real difference happens after that first meal.
Without tirzepatide, I can eat a substantial lunch and still be absolutely ravenous by dinner.
I’ll eat a big dinner, have dessert, and my body still wants more.
It’s not that I can’t control my calories. I’ve done it successfully for years. But it takes discipline, structure, and mental effort to resist that constant desire to eat more.
With tirzepatide, that entire experience changes.
After my first meal, the satiety really kicks in.
By dinner, I’m no longer ravenous.
I can eat a satisfying meal, enjoy dessert, and naturally stop when I’ve had enough.
I don’t feel that constant urge to keep snacking, and staying within my calories doesn’t feel like a mental battle anymore.
And I’ve noticed this difference repeatedly over the past several months, especially when I’ve taken 3-4 week breaks while traveling.
Without it, that intense evening appetite returns, along with the food noise and the extra discipline required to stay dialed in.
But perhaps the biggest benefit is the freedom it gives me.
In the past, getting really lean meant keeping my calories extremely low until dinner, eating relatively predictable meals, and carefully managing portions so I wouldn’t overshoot my intake.
Now, I can enjoy a bigger lunch, experiment with different foods, and have much more variety.
If I eat more earlier in the day, I’m naturally satisfied with less at dinner.
I don’t have to constantly calculate whether a meal will fill me up or worry about being hungry again two hours later.
And because I’m consistently eating the right amount, I wake up feeling leaner, lighter, and sharper.
My stomach feels flatter, and I personally notice less bloating and digestive discomfort when I’m not overeating at night.
Here’s what tirzepatide doesn’t do.
It doesn’t magically burn fat or eliminate the need to manage calories. Fat loss still depends on maintaining an energy deficit, and keeping muscle requires adequate protein and resistance training.
What tirzepatide does for me is make controlling my food intake dramatically easier.
After more than a decade of mastering the discipline it takes to stay lean, the biggest advantage for me is being able to eat exactly what I need, feel completely satisfied, and stop thinking about food.
If you want to see if tirzepatide is right for you, you can get started at Kino Clinic.
Just fill out a quick online form, a licensed provider reviews it, and if approved, your medication ships next-day air, right to your door.
Talk soon,
Greg O’Gallagher
P.S.
In case you missed it, we’ve completely overhauled Kino Clinic.
We’re now on a brand-new platform with a leading pharmacy network, and every order ships next-day air.
Pricing is better than ever too.
The microdose protocol starts at $169 every 4 weeks, or $149/month if you choose the 3-month supply. The personalized dose is $199.
If you’re already a Kino Clinic member, we can’t move your current subscription over to the new pharmacy automatically.
To switch, just cancel your current subscription first by emailing us at support@kinoclinic.l.openloop.ai, then sign up again at kinoclinic.com.
And if you’re happy with your current setup and everything’s working well, you’re welcome to keep using it.
Kino Clinic works exclusively with licensed 503A compounding pharmacies to provide physician-prescribed, pharmacy-grade compounded Tirzepatide. All medications are prescribed by licensed physicians for individually identified patients based on documented clinical need. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products and are not intended as substitutes for FDA-approved medications such as Mounjaro® or Zepbound®. Individual results vary. This is not medical advice. Use only under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
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