So another unfortunate update...
Last winter I was diagnosed with LPR-Silent reflux. All those years of extreme overeating took their toll.
The reflux was very painful and really kicking my butt.
I got scoped and they gave me some meds that did not work (they work for GERD, not LPR-silent reflux).
So in April I started a very special low acid, low fat whole foods diet. And this helped tremendously -- it is however very bland and I cannot eat any of my favorite foods. This sucks.
But I have stuck with it because the LPR is so horrible.
I lost about 20 elbeez too.
So it seems I was finally able to use minimalism in my diet. haha