Mike Hager knows the struggles of overweight people all too well: once a heavyweight himself, weighing in at 135 kilos, he lost almost 60 kilos. Here, he humorously recounts how he achieved this, sharing his difficulties and successes, nutritional tips and self-deception strategies for everyday life, the healing power of exercise, and the beneficial effects of fasting. In other words, Mike Hager is the buddy who understands what his readers are going through. His nutritional advice is based on current research into human metabolism and provides guidance through the jungle of diet tips, from low-carb and glycemic index diets to food combining, paleo, keto, and more.