Agree.
Plus the physical activity.
I made the same changes you did diet 5yrs ago and physical activity last summer.
Now on my dayz off in our small rural area if it is lousy weather there is not much to do mid day on a W and Th because I don't spend much time eating or shopping anymore.
I am pretty much a loner with dogs on my days off so usually enjoying the hiking trails or swimming laps. The beach is cool but not dog freindly and 3 labs on a leash not free to run does not work well.
Back in 79 I darn near died of a bleeding ulcer. At the time I was in exceptional physical shape; I was a starter for my college soccer and rugby teams. I've been on anti-acid drugs ever since.........no problems.
It's strange to see all these opinions. I guess that I'm one of the exceptions. Exercise did no good and the pills work fine.