HO is about the right pace for me. Enough info, stay up on trends and nothing breathless, dramatic or competitive. Also, I slowed down on food consumption for health, diagnosed as diabetic in 2018. Instead of taking meds and going down that path, I decided to lose the weight and change diet, do more exercise. I lost about 50 lbs in about 18-20 months and it’s now considered in remission, so no meds.
Although I think the near complete personal ban on HFCS was just as important. Research shows HFCS blocks insulin production…but “regular” sugar not as much. The pandemic sort of sealed the deal and I used isolation and restrictions to my benefit. I still keep a list of places to try but I rarely bother unless going with friends, visitors.
Example: Horn BBQ has been on the list forever but never have gone because; a) won’t wait in a 2 hour line, so b) so ordering poundage to avoid the line and get a pick up time makes more sense. Some time I’ll go when I have 4-6 friends who want to go. I’m sure it will be great…but if not…whatever. I’ve had enough food fun in my life.
Also avoid looking at “food porn” videos. Research has shown watching it makes you hungry…like duh. HO at this pace fills the gap but easier to regulate.
