Long-term success:
Get the fat off
Attain good health
Keep the fat off

This is where we're all headed, so I don't consider this WOE a diet. but a WayOfLife.

The best advice I have to offer is to read up on Dr. Jason Fung. You don't have to want to fast to get excellent scientific explanations from him. Part of that which resonates with me is that it's not just What you Eat, but also When you Eat. Also, this one, from his most recent blog post:

Quote:

There are really two different places where our body can obtain energy: 1. food 2. Stored food energy (glycogen in liver, or body fat) But here’s the CRITICAL point. You can only get energy from one or the other, but not both at the same time.

I've had TIAs too and still have my wits about me, but you're right. It's a wake up call.

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