Will Tennyson just wrapped up his bodybuilding show back in May, and since then, weight has been piling on fast.
So he decided to test every weight loss method he could find over the course of one week.
From OMAD fasting to hypnosis that rewires cravings, laser therapy that melts fat, and even an electric fork that zaps you for eating too fast.
Here’s what actually worked, what flopped, and what left him questioning reality.
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OMAD: One Meal a Day Fasting
Tennyson kicked things off with OMAD, one meal a day fasting. His starting weight? 197.5 pounds.
The rules were simple: nothing until 6 p.m. Black coffee allowed. Everything else? Off limits.
I can’t believe I’m saying this right now, but fasting is kind of nice. I feel like I’m getting a lot done. I’m sharper with my tasks.
But that clarity didn’t last. By 3 p.m., things took a dark turn.
When Hunger Turns Primal
Tennyson described thoughts he wasn’t proud of. Creative ways to break his fast flooded his mind.
I am one mood swing away from cannibalism. Better not be tested in there.
He even hit up a grocery store while fasted, comparing it to “taking a recovering alcoholic on a wine tour.”
When 6 p.m. finally arrived, he devoured a massive spread: chicken thighs, potatoes drenched in coconut oil, two avocados.
This isn’t just dinner. This is avenging 23 hours of starvation.
He ate so fast he said he blacked out. Uncomfortably full afterward, but satisfied in a way diets rarely allow.
His takeaway? OMAD works if you focus on whole foods and protein, not junk. Once you adapt, it’s sustainable. But if your eating window becomes an excuse to binge on processed food, it’s a losing strategy.
OMAD rating: 7.5 out of 10.
Electric Fork That Zaps You for Eating Too Fast
Next up: an electric fork designed to slow down eating by vibrating when you go too fast.
The science is solid. Studies show slower eating leads to consuming fewer calories overall, which translates to weight loss.
Tennyson tested it with six pieces of French toast. The day before, he ate the same meal in 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
With the fork? Over 8 minutes.
Forced Mindfulness
I don’t think I’ve ever been this present with French toast. I’m giving it more attention than I give most people.
Halfway through, something unexpected happened. He felt full.
Not stuffed like usual. Just… satisfied. Before finishing all six pieces.
He compared it to drinking shots too fast. You don’t feel drunk immediately, but then it hits you. Same with food. Slow down, let it settle, and suddenly you realize you don’t need as much.
His verdict? Great tool for fast eaters. Teaches you to slow down naturally. Eventually, you won’t need the fork at all.
Electric fork rating: 7 out of 10.
Treadmill Sauna: NASA Meets Weight Watchers
Tennyson’s next experiment? Running inside what he described as a futuristic sauna treadmill.
Claims: burns 65% more calories than a regular treadmill. Supposed to hit 1,000 calories in 30 minutes.
This is so futuristic. Like NASA meets Weight Watchers.
He suited up in what looked like a skirt to trap hot air around his legs. Infrared lamps lined the sides. Lymphatic drainage supposedly enhanced calorie burn.
Heat Cranked Up
Within 90 seconds, sweat started forming. Seven minutes in, the machine read 247 calories burned. The number climbed fast.
I’m struggling more with the heat than the actual cardio itself, which is a really weird feeling.
After 20 minutes: 635 calories according to the machine.
His Apple Watch? Only 179 calories.
Massive discrepancy. But Tennyson admitted it felt harder than 179 calories worth of effort.
His concern? Accuracy. Is the machine inflating numbers to keep people hooked? Hard to say.
These treadmills are also rare unless you live in LA or similar cities. If the calorie burn is legit, it’s a game changer. But skepticism lingers.
Treadmill sauna rating: 4.5 out of 10.
Hypnosis: Reprogramming Donut Addiction
Tennyson admitted his self-control around sweets was nonexistent. Donuts, specifically.
So he tried hypnosis. Studies back it up for changing eating habits, so he went in open-minded.
Luke, the hypnotherapist, explained the process: verbal suggestion delivered in a relaxed state to shift thinking patterns around food.
Your body deserves quality, nutritious foods packed full of moisture and fiber and vitamins and minerals. Your body simply doesn’t deserve what we literally call junk.
Donuts Become Undesirable
During the session, Luke painted fruit as irresistible and donuts as beneath notice. Nothing Tennyson didn’t already know intellectually, but in that state, it hit different.
Even when you crave sugar, your body’s telling you go find a fruit-bearing tree. It’s not telling you go find a doughnut shop.
When he opened his eyes, Tennyson felt like he’d been on a trip.
Time to test it.
The Donut Test
He bought a donut. Normally, he’d see it as the apex food. Now?
I just see the grease. I see the artificialness to it. Kind of garbage.
He took a bite. Way sweeter than he remembered. Didn’t even want to finish it.
Then he hit the grocery store. Walked past the bakery section without much interest. But the produce aisle? Different story.
I’m craving a grapefruit. The juiciness is exciting.
He grabbed strawberries. Ate them. Called them sweeter than candy.
His conclusion? Hypnosis didn’t take over his body. It just made obvious truths feel powerful. Donuts are processed. Fruit is nutrient-dense. Once he believed it, his cravings shifted.
Hypnosis rating: 7 out of 10.
IV Drip for Metabolism and Appetite Suppression
Tennyson got hooked up to a weight loss metabolism booster IV drip containing amino acids like friamine, designed to prevent the body from craving food.
Ten minutes in, he tasted Cheerios. Hadn’t eaten any.
If I feel like I’ve had Cheerios and I haven’t, things are looking good.
Zero Hunger, All Energy
After finishing the drip, Tennyson felt amazing. Happier, calmer, like he’d eaten a light breakfast without actually eating.
He hit the gym fasted. Workout went great. Focus was dialed in.
The only hunger I feel right now is the hunger to lift heavy.
Drove past McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons. No cravings.
By 3 p.m., he ate his first meal: an egg white omelette. Halfway through, he felt satisfied. Normally, he never wants meals to end.
But here’s the catch: sustainability. You can’t keep injecting yourself regularly without looking like a junkie. Plus, side effects were noticeable.
IV drip rating: 5 out of 10.
Mono Diet: Watermelon Only
Mono means one. One food all day. Tennyson chose watermelon.
High volume, hydrating, low calorie. Sounds easy, right?
Wrong.
Breaking the Seal
Meal one: 585 calories of watermelon. Massive bowl. He couldn’t finish it.
But midway through, disaster struck. He broke the seal. Bathroom trips became constant.
I’m so tired of getting up to pee. I can’t even do work.
By meal two, he was starving but somehow bloated. Zero nutrients meant energy crashed fast.
Post-workout, he tried eating more watermelon. Couldn’t do it.
If I put another piece of watermelon in my mouth, it is not going to end well.
His once-favorite fruit became his enemy. Emotionally broken by melon.
His take? Mono diet makes eating a chore. No excitement, no sustainability. Protein intake tanked. Miserable experience.
Mono diet rating: 2 out of 10.
Laser Therapy: Zapping Fat Away
Final method: laser therapy to literally melt fat off his body.
Non-thermal lasers create small pores in fat cells, allowing fatty liquids to seep out and flush through the lymphatic system. Fat cells shrink instead of being destroyed.
Tennyson lay under the lasers, joking about becoming a Marvel villain if something went wrong.
You can really feel the heat from the lasers which is making me believe I’m finally about to win the game of hide-and-seek I’ve been playing with my abs all my life.
Visible Difference?
Comparing before and after photos, there was a visible difference in the ab area.
But Tennyson wasn’t convinced the changes weren’t just temporary. Typically requires seven to 10 sessions for maximum results.
Laser therapy rating: 4 out of 10.
Final Verdict: What Actually Works?
Over seven days, Tennyson tested seven wildly different weight loss methods.
Top performers:
- OMAD (7.5/10): Sustainable if done with whole foods. Satisfying feast window.
- Electric Fork (7/10): Teaches portion control naturally. Works for fast eaters.
- Hypnosis (7/10): Genuinely shifted cravings. Fruit became more desirable than donuts.
Middle of the pack:
- IV Drip (5/10): Effective appetite suppression but not sustainable long-term.
- Treadmill Sauna (4.5/10): Felt intense but accuracy questionable.
Bottom tier:
- Laser Therapy (4/10): Temporary results. Requires multiple sessions.
- Mono Diet (2/10): Miserable, unsustainable, nutrient-deficient disaster.
Some methods work. Others fall flat. But every now and then, you stumble onto something that lingers.
Like making donuts so beneath your notice, you barely think of them anymore.
