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"But you know, this "obesity epedemic" is all just a myth and it's not really real "
Umm, obesity kills 300,000 per year...almost the same as tobacco, 400,000
There is no clear explanation-some its a mere lifestyle change, others have genetic issues, such as leptin deficiencies. But, the obesity epidemic is real, don't kid yourself.
You CAN lose weight without exercising, but you will plateu at a certain point. It's simple math..burn more calories than you consume.
The whole "fat" issue is still a relative mystery. Sme research says we all have a "lipostat" where our genetics determine our body fat, and no matter how much we gain or lose, eventually we will settle at this point.
Do you realize that more funding is going into obesity research rather than cancer ? People are receiving bypass surgeries everyday, despite the fact that 1 in 100 dies, and many have severe complications.
All the fads are stupid, do agree that a lifestyle change is needed. Giving money to anything to lose weight is rediculous, and what makes people like myself a fatter paycheck. (I work in anti-obesity drug development). WEight watchers is a great diet, because it emphasizes moderation...but peple need to realize they can moderate on their own without paying a weekly fee.
As far as weight loss drugs go...none have had any research done for long term effects, and they all have terrible side effects. Orlistat and Xenical--Orlistat works in the GI tract and blocks the absorption of fat. Smart eh ? No! Many essential nutrients are fat solible, so you don't get them, and if you eat too much, say hello to anal leakage, and the worst upset stomach in a lifetime. Xenical, is also shit. It was an antidepressant, and they noticed patients losing weight, but still being depressed. It works in the hypothalamus to block certain chemicals that signal hunger. Well, in clinical trials, the best result was a 5% weight lost in 1 year, which is the minimum amount of weight the FDA requires to sell a weigh-loss drug.
For the many that have genetic issues, or severe physical disabilities, your case is more complicated. But for everyone else, just ask yourself how you became obese in the first place.
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