How I Lost 30 Pounds, the Greek Way

I have struggled with body image since age 10. I have tried an elaborate range of weight control techniques including fat free, low carb, juice cleanses, Keto, Paleo, counting macros, food journals and good old-fashioned starvation.

By my mid-30’s, I had learned to bury my head in the sand when I stepped on the scale, and rationalize whatever number came up with excuses such as water weight, ‘big boned,” scale is broken, etc. I was at a weight which was considered unhealthy by BMI and most medical standards, despite exercising regularly and being hungry and tired…