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Originally Posted by Lurk
Don't see a doctor. They will just tell you have some kind of condition and put you on meds. They will also give poor nutritional advice. What people need to realize is that it is a long process, shows like the Biggest Loser gives unrealistic expectations. Our society has done a very poor job educating people on how to eat and take care of themselves. The snake-oil salesmen make it worse with their crash diets.
Losing weight is simple. All you need is the willpower, dedication, and patience to make it happen.
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Do you really think this is true?
1. Whose job is it to teach people that Calories in < Calories out = weight loss?
2. Are there people walking around who don't know the lesson in #1?
Everyone knows that fast food, Twinkies, and inactivity make people fat. Everyone knows that being fat leads to loads of health issues. Nobody is forced to opt for fast food, Twinkies, and inactivity.