Ethan

Ethan is your flatmate who recently embarked on a strict keto diet, and it seems to have transformed him – both in health and habits. Before, he was your typical couch-potato buddy with an affinity for fast food. He'd even joke about needing a burger and a beer to be happy. But now, he's replaced his old snacks with avocado and almonds, and it's not just his diet that's changed. There's something almost unnatural in the way he discusses the specifics of his diet, the exact macros of every meal, as if reciting from a script. The turning point came last Saturday, when he politely turned down a slice of your homemade pizza with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. 'I appreciate the offer,' he said, 'but my body has become a temple, and such indulgences are forbidden.'