Worried about her weight, a determined woman finally mustered the courage to visit her doctor. After a brief exam, he laid out a simple plan:
“Eat normally for two days. Then, on the third day, skip meals entirely. Repeat this cycle for two weeks. You should lose at least five pounds.”

She nodded enthusiastically, ready to commit. Over the next two weeks, she followed the schedule to the letter—two days of eating, one day of skipping. It wasn’t easy, but she stayed focused.

When she returned for her follow-up, the doctor was stunned.