Well Vic. That is the end of the multi billion dollar diet business. If more people understood this simple formula the snake oil gurus would be out of business. Good on you for stating the facts so succinctly.
I lost 30# on the whole food plant based plan. It easy when all you eat is smoothies, salad and stir fry. It gets more complicated when one discovers cashew cheese and tahini mayonnaise 😉
Oh boy! The friend and coworkers thing! When I quit smoking and drinking I had to leave my friends behind. It isn’t that easy with food. “Just one bite” and the offense taken when you don’t eat something they made for the pot luck, it’s hard to take. That said, my coworkers have been pretty accommodating putting cheese on the side and dressing separately. I appreciate their efforts.
