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Seth Walsh
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Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) + Discipline Blueprint
(Brutal truth: Drugs get you lean. Discipline keeps you lean. Fail the latter, and you’ll rebound harder.)
Final Truth:
Mounjaro is a tool, not a crutch. The second you rely on it without building Spartan discipline, you’ll end up softer than pre-cycle. The goal isn’t to hit 12% – it’s to live at 12%.
Do this or stay mediocre. No third option.
(Brutal truth: Drugs get you lean. Discipline keeps you lean. Fail the latter, and you’ll rebound harder.)
1. Non-Negotiable Eating Habits
- Protein Anchor: 1g per pound of body weight daily. Prioritize animal protein (chicken, eggs, whey) – it’s satiating and muscle-sparing.
- Structured Eating Window: 2-3 meals/day, no snacks. Eat between 12 PM – 8 PM (16:8 fasting). Hunger is mental – you’re not starving, you’re bored.
- Zero Liquid Calories: Water, black coffee, unsweetened tea only. Alcohol = instant fat storage (prioritize lean gains or booze – not both).
- Weekly Cheat Meal (Not Day): 1 meal, <1,000 calories. No “cheat days” – they undo a week’s deficit.
2. Training for Metabolic Dominance
- Lift 3-4x/Week: Full-body compound lifts (squat, bench, deadlift, pull-ups). Muscle mass = higher resting metabolism.
- NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity): Walk 8k-10k steps/day. Park far, take stairs, pace during calls.
- No Cardio Obsession: 1x weekly HIIT (20 mins max). More cardio → more hunger → more rebound risk.
3. Tracking (Minimalist, Sustainable)
- Weekly Weigh-In: Same day/time, naked. Ignore daily fluctuations.
- Waist Measurement: 1x/week. If it creeps up 0.5”, cut carbs by 50g for 3 days.
- No MyFitnessPal Jail: Weigh/measure only if you stall for 2+ weeks.
4. Sleep + Stress
- Sleep 7-8 Hours: Use earplugs, eye mask, cold room (65°F). Sleep debt = cortisol spikes = belly fat.
- Stress Dump: 10 mins daily walk outside (no phone). Stress = cravings for trash food.
5. Post-Mounjaro Protocol
- Taper Slowly: When nearing 12%, reduce dose over 4-6 weeks while tightening habits.
- Appetite Awareness: Use hunger as a biofeedback tool. Hungry? Drink water. Still hungry? Eat protein.
- Maintenance Calories: Add 100 calories/week post-cut until weight stabilizes.
6. Mindset Rules
- No “Food is Joy” Brainwashing: Food is fuel. Save dopamine hits for real wins (PRs, income, women).
- Embrace Mild Hunger: If you’re never slightly hungry, you’re not lean. Period.
- No “I Deserve This”: You deserve a body that commands respect. Cupcakes don’t care about you.
What Will Destroy Your Results
- Skipping protein targets → muscle loss → slower metabolism.
- Letting “one bite” turn into a binge (alcohol, sugar, seed oils are addictive).
- Quitting weight training → “skinny-fat” rebound.
Final Truth:
Mounjaro is a tool, not a crutch. The second you rely on it without building Spartan discipline, you’ll end up softer than pre-cycle. The goal isn’t to hit 12% – it’s to live at 12%.
Do this or stay mediocre. No third option.