David Wolski
Ruoyu Lan
From Eating Disorder To Balanced Eating Within a Year.
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Body weight down 15kg
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Body fat percentage down 4%!
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Visceral fat down to safe levels
The Result
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14 weeks into the program, "XiaoLan" received her first progress scan result. With consistent twice-a-week training, she lost 5.6 kg of weight, of which 2.29 kg fat mass and 2.85 kg lean mass with visceral fat level down by 20 cm².
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While the program is effective for weight loss, her body was breaking down too much muscle relative to fat. The scan gave us an accurate picture of how her body reacted to the changes in her diet and training. With that information we were able to adjust her daily protein intake to limit the muscle loss.
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After one year, she completed her second and final progress scan and was delighted to discover that she had lost 15 kg of body weight, of which 10 kg was pure fat mass. Her visceral fat level, a key health indicator, had decreased from 177 to 102 cm², a substantial reduction of 75 cm².
The Challenges
1. Eating Disorder
She developed an eating disorder during her university years, primarily triggered by intense academic stress. Feeling alone and overwhelmed, she initially resorted to food for emotional relief. After returning to China, she attempted a series of restrictive diets. Due to a lack of nutrition knowledge, she defaulted to skipping dinner as her go-to strategy, unknowingly perpetuating disordered eating patterns.
How Did We Help Her
Instead of imposing a restrictive food plan, we designed an enjoyable meal prep service that meticulously incorporated her favorite Chinese dishes weekly, such as 鱼香肉丝 (Yuxiang Rousi - shredded pork with garlic sauce) and 空气炸锅炸鸡 (air-fried chicken drumstick). We make sure that she receives an adequate and consistent amount of complex carbohydrates with every meal. This strategy is key to stabilizing her blood sugar level and significantly reducing those stressful cravings for sugary buns or bread.
2. Lack of Enthusiasm For Movement
Growing up in Dongbei, China, where it was traditional to shower only once a week, she developed a strong dislike for working out because she hated the feeling of sweating
How Did We Help Her
To combat this and ensure she derived genuine satisfaction from her training, we focused on the Progressive Overload principle—consistently challenging her to lift heavier. This focus quickly translated into real-world strength: she has progressed from needing both hands to carry one 5 L water bottle to effortlessly carrying a 5L water bottle in each hand from the grocery store to her home. This tangible, practical gain is now her driving motivation.