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Now, two weeks later, my time at the Ranch has become, for me, one of those incredibly uncomfortable life experiences whose pain levels are difficult to remember afterward—like childbirth or home renovation. And as is the case with those other big events, the payoff outweighs the inconvenience: I’ve lost 15 inches across my body, including four from my hips; I’ve stopped smoking; I’ve switched to decaf; I’m eating more vegetables; my energy is up. Perhaps most surprising, I’ve started hiking the hills around my home. The Ranch, I have to admit, was worth its salt.
