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> Most obese people find it extremely hard to stop being obese and often fail despite immense effort.

Calories in vs calories out. Simple as that.



Ok, how does that explain why some people want to eat even when they're full, while others feel full after eating a grape (exaggerating)?


It doesn't.

Weight is a direct results of the calorie equation.

Appetite is regulated by a bunch of different factors. Actually, when you think about it, someone could live just fine being constantly hungry (so completely broken appetite signals) in a food scarce environment.


You’re fighting a billion years of evolution screaming at you to bulk up in case there’s a famine. Good luck.


That's a bit illogical isn't it? Better to put the food in your pockets than in your stomach.




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