I saw Hooshmand's 4 F's diet years ago and thought there was no way I could do it. It wasn't until I did some reading (and it only took a few hours on Marksdailyapple) that I figured out what was workable for me.

Yes, I miss pizza at times and will have it every couple of months, but I treat like an appetizer instead of a meal now. A piece is enough to enjoy and I'll eat protein and veggies along with.

When I first started I did a cheat day once a week.

I used to have what felt like the flu 5-10 days per month. It was totally unpredictable. My RSD is miserable enough without going through that.

And I certainly indulge in things that don't have nutritional value in them on occasion, still. But I know how to balance things better.

So much of what we're told (sold...) is a money making gimmick for some Fortune 500. Quality food is more expensive, but when you stop spending money on junk it evens out. When you stop buying processed food, you can afford wild caught salmon, and that amazing strip of organic grass fed beef...
I eat amazing, rich, quality food, and it's not "diet" food. It's just a different way of eating.

Eat butter, not margarine. Don't use vegetable or corn oil. Don't eat non or lowfat dairy, it's got more carbs and is harder for your body to process. Don't drink juice, eat fruit. If you have to have cookies, bake them from scratch, or buy with ones made from a handful of quality ingredients. Etc. Etc. Etc.

End diatribe!