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If it's confusing, that's by design.

Mar 06, 2026

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I'm kidding about the wreck yourself, but not the test part.

Let's keep this light. Eating healthfully isn't about perfection or shaming ourselves for getting it 'wrong.' It's about curiosity and inching towards a version of health that works for you.

Cool, cool, now let's get on with it.

Here's the system I created to quickly spot overprocessed foods.

Remember, the more processed a food is, the more likely you are to gain weight, overeat, experience cravings, and have gut issues.

That's the big deal.

1. crunchmaster multi-grain cracker

2. a yeast-risen cardamom bun

3. wafer granola bar

4. air-fried chips

5.

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Its The Food Workshop today!

Don't overthink it. Bring one or two items you aren't sure about, and let's chat about them. The last one was really fun.

11 am EST, March 6

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There are better ideas about health, weight, and living.

We have them.

I'm one of 4% who lost significant weight and kept it off past the ten-year mark.

I did it without apps, fasting schemes, calorie counting, or carb restriction.

In my newsletter I answer the question: How do I live well, delight in food, and still have a healthy weight?

There are better ideas about health, weight, and living.

We have them.

If it's confusing, that's by design.

I'm kidding about the wreck yourself, but not the test part.

1. crunchmaster multi-grain cracker

2. a yeast-risen cardamom bun

3. wafer granola bar

4. air-fried chips

5.

Its The Food Workshop today!

This post is for paying subscribers only

not another diet - the newsletter

A newsletter answering the question: how do I live well, delight in food, and still have a healthy weight?

I'm one of 4% who lost significant weight and kept it off past the ten-year mark.

I did it without apps, fasting schemes, calorie counting, or carb restriction.

In my newsletter I answer the question: How do I live well, delight in food, and still have a healthy weight?