Why diets don’t work—and what does

Over 97 million dieters in the U.S. contribute to an almost $66 billion industry—an industry largely made up of quick fixes and “magic” pills that encourage and rewards restriction, according to market data research from 2017.

But here’s the thing: restriction doesn’t work. It’s simply not sustainable. And that’s why the diet industry is such a behemoth. The ethos that it promotes is…