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The creator begins his 7-day weight loss challenge at 304.8 lbs, aiming to get under 300 lbs. He starts with the Mediterranean diet, focusing on vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, and minimal red meat or sweets. After a Whole Foods shopping trip, he prepares his first meal, finding some items like canned lentil stew unappetizing. For his workout, he undergoes an intense HIIT session with a certified instructor, Emma, which proves to be extremely challenging, pushing his heart rate and leaving him exhausted.
After gaining weight on Day 1 (305.2 lbs), the creator adopts intermittent fasting and plans a cycling workout. Lacking a proper bike, he uses a tricycle for a mile-long track, finding it surprisingly difficult due to the lack of gears. His Whoop heart tracker indicates minimal calorie burn, frustrating him. His only meal for the day is a Fuji apple chicken salad, which he humorously refers to as 'rabbit food.' He ends the day feeling drained and unwell.
On Day 3, the creator weighs in at 304.2 lbs, showing a slight decrease. His diet for the day is liquid-only, using Huel meal replacements. He then attempts water aerobics, expecting an easy workout but discovering the high resistance of water makes it a challenging cardio session. Despite the difficulty and low energy from his diet, he remains committed to the challenge for his health.
Weighing 302.4 lbs on Day 4, the creator opts for a plant-based vegetarian diet. He orders 'Tacos Veganos' via Uber Eats, which he finds surprisingly delicious and the best meal he's had so far. His workout is circuit training with dumbbells, which he finds much more effective for calorie burning than previous workouts. He's amazed by the calorie count improvement and feels hopeful about his progress.
On Day 5, the creator's weight drops to 301.8 lbs. He celebrates reaching 1 million YouTube subscribers but cannot eat his cake due to his high protein, low carb diet. He tries reformer Pilates for the first time, finding it unexpectedly difficult and a full-body workout that targets muscles he didn't even know he had. After Pilates, he enjoys a steak for his high-protein meal, acknowledging it's a departure from previous diets.
Weighing 301.4 lbs on Day 6, the creator realizes he needs significant progress to reach his goal. He tackles a treadmill workout, walking and jogging a mile, noting how quickly his heart rate rises and more calories are burned compared to his cycling session. His diet shifts to keto (high fat, moderate protein, very low carb), and he prepares a visually appealing meal of steak, eggs, and avocado. Despite the initial enjoyment, the rich meal causes him stomach discomfort.
On the final day, Day 7, the creator weighs 300.4 lbs, just shy of his 300-lb goal. He decides on a real bicycle workout, hoping to prove his previous calorie tracker was wrong and to find an enjoyable exercise he can continue long-term. He burns 213 calories. His last meal is the 'healthiest salad' a restaurant offers, which he finds unappealing but consumes to try and reach his sub-300 lb target. Although he doesn't hit 300 lbs, he learns valuable lessons about healthier living and commits to continuing his weight loss journey.