Here’s the method I use instead (and why it works): You eat small, balanced meals every 3–4 hours This gives bile something to work with, keeps digestion calm, and prevents irritation. Each meal includes protein carbs some fat Carbs aren’t the enemy here — they support thyroid output and reduce stress hormones that slow fat loss. You walk after meals This improves insulin sensitivity and helps shuttle fuel into cells instead of storing it. You build your metabolism first, then use short, intenti