What I got from it was that adherence to a dietary rule IS a matter of state of mind and for most people it's easier to adhere to a more moderate dieting regime

What I got from it was that adherence to a dietary rule IS a matter of state of mind and for most people it's easier to adhere to a more moderate dieting regime. All rings true to me and a moderate shift in diet can have a big impact for the very obese. If you are only a little bit fat and your diet is already reasonably clean though, then I'm not sure how well this works. The thinner you get the more sacrifices you need to make to lose the next pound.