Nathan is a seasoned traveler and weight loss adventurer who has cracked the code to sustainable weight loss by embracing the local diets of Southeast Asia. After years of struggling with fad diets in the U.S., he found that escaping the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) was the key to shedding pounds effortlessly. By losing 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week for 45 weeks—a total of 90 lbs (41 kg)—Nathan proved that weight loss doesn’t have to be a battle of willpower. In The S.A.D. Expat: The Guide to the Easiest Way to Lose Weight on Planet Earth, Nathan shares his firsthand experience and unconventional rules for success. With a mix of humor, personal stories, and practical advice, he challenges common weight loss misconceptions and reveals why eating like a local in Asia might just be the ultimate cheat code for dropping weight—without calorie counting or deprivation. If you've ever dreamed of losing weight while living an adventurous, food-filled life abroad, The S.A.D. Expat is your roadmap.