“I’m definitely not chasing antlers or horns,” he said. “But older animals often have the largest antlers and horns.”

I do think junk food is unhealthy, but it’s not because sugar is ‘toxic’ or any of that nonsense,” he said. “It’s mainly because it’s more calorie dense, less filling, and is more likely to lead someone to overeat and gain weight.

Silence is worth seeking, even if it’s uncomfortable at first.

But the practical takeaway is important: A person should mostly be eating unprocessed whole grains*7 and tubers, fruits and vegetables, and lowish-fat animal protein.” These foods lead us to the sweet spot where we find a healthy weight and keep meal satisfaction high, he said. “An average plate could be a quarter animal protein, a quarter whole

becoming comfortable with discomfort, persisting despite all of his biological impulses telling him to slow down or tap out—had

glassing knob,

100+ POUNDS

800 FACES

“It’s funny that the same people who were telling me I was wasting my time said ‘Come back and teach us,’ ” said Elliott.