I didn't find that this article stated much that was worthy of discussion, but here are some random thoughts on the general topic:
A large number of our decisions are based on maximizing convenience while moderating cost. Foods, especially convenient foods, are engineered to sell and addict. It’s hard to maintain a healthy weight and body composition in a modern world without some effort. I also think that the body is particularly good at resisting change. It appears that if you’ve been overweight for a while, the difficultly of losing extra weight increases dramatically. And the toll on your health over time in terms of probability of disease is real.
I have never been particularly overweight, but I am aware of what I eat, and I do weigh myself on a regular basis to ensure I stay within a somewhat arbitrary range. The exercise part of the equation is easy for me to fulfill because I naturally enjoy exercise, though some injuries have tested my ability to stay active at times.
Preventing excessive weight gain is very important to long-term health.
A large number of our decisions are based on maximizing convenience while moderating cost. Foods, especially convenient foods, are engineered to sell and addict. It’s hard to maintain a healthy weight and body composition in a modern world without some effort. I also think that the body is particularly good at resisting change. It appears that if you’ve been overweight for a while, the difficultly of losing extra weight increases dramatically. And the toll on your health over time in terms of probability of disease is real.
I have never been particularly overweight, but I am aware of what I eat, and I do weigh myself on a regular basis to ensure I stay within a somewhat arbitrary range. The exercise part of the equation is easy for me to fulfill because I naturally enjoy exercise, though some injuries have tested my ability to stay active at times.
Preventing excessive weight gain is very important to long-term health.