How to Eat: Lessons for Lasting Change After Losing 100 lbs. Paperback – March 19, 2026

Most diet and fitness advice fails.It focuses on short-term changes, unsustainable extremes, hacks, and gimmicks.This book was born from personal struggle. After being overweight from childhood into midlife — at one point more than one hundred pounds overweight — the author realized that past weight-loss success had always relied on excessive exercise and restrictive eating. And that’s why it never lasted.Determined to make a permanent change, he immersed himself in everything he could find — from influencers and infotainment to research studies and textbooks and college coursework— searching for what actually works.Over time, the principles of sustainable health and bodyweight management became clear.This is not another 30-day detox, a 12-week "transformation" guide, or a “just try harder” plan.It’s a clear, evidence-based guide to building a healthier body without burnout, frustration, or the endless cycle of restriction and regain. You’ll learn how to think about food, training, and health in a way that is flexible, sustainable, and grounded in both lived experience and science.Inside, you’ll discover:• How to build a practical framework for healthy eating• How to become a mindful eater• How to diet skillfully for weight loss• How to train effectively without overcomplicating it• How to evaluate health and fitness claims with critical thinking• How to apply these principles in real life• Sample meals and beginner training guidance you can actually useIf you’re stuck at a heavier bodyweight than you want, tired of yo-yo dieting, confused by conflicting advice, or simply ready for a smarter, calmer approach to your health, this book gives you the tools to stop fighting your body — and start working with it.It’s a guide to building a system you can live with. Read more