[s8qnze982y]

from what I read, you completely lack basic nutrition knowledge, and this is the real problem, not the failed diets.

I'm absolutely convinced that you would get an adequate fit starting to study very "standard" nutrition books and understanding what you're doing.

"Losing weight" is a concept that must be absolutely removed. Boxers for example lose a couple of kg in a very short time before being weighted for matches. Does this mean they successfully got a better shape? No. Study, and you will understand how things work.

[stephengillie]

Attacking ignorance and recommending a long course of study won't put someone in better shape. Part of the problem is ignorance, but your answer isn't solving that problem.

"Losing weight" was absolutely necessary for me, and it will be for most people -- unless you're suggesting that humans can be healthy at 5'11" and 260lbs, or 5'5" and 210lbs -- but that seems too unrealistic.

What I learned of nutrition (after that experiment) taught me that most of what's in bread, pasta, fruit, etc is cruft. Most "health" food is just more empty calories in a "healthier" package.