Anyone who has been “watching their weight” for five decades has tried everything. Counting calories—or anything else—as a form of acknowledgment and responsibility works pretty well. Keeping a food diary is good, too, no matter what you write in it.

Navigating a relentless succession of dietary trends and weight loss schemes is also a lifelong adventure.

Finally, reconciling oneself to the fact that healthy people—including you—come in all shapes and sizes is perhaps the final hurdle.

Low carb lets me eat without overthinking it. That’s the best sustainable thing I’ve ever found.