Conversely, anyone can lose weight by eating less and exercising more. Unethical experiments in World War II proved that everyone who does not eat loses weight. No prisoner of a concentration camp, no matter what his genes or metabolic rate, was able to gain weight during his incarceration. It is well known that overweight causes diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Overweight also contributes to brain loss, cancer, excessive wear and tear of joints, and many other health problems.
Overweight people can look forward to a life of disease and physical impairments.
Next time you look at that gallon of ice cream or bowl of butter, think about who is going to have fun with your possessions after you die. Losing weight is difficult but achievable. One trick is not to starve, but to make changes in one's eating patterns and lifestyle. Replace processed foods rich in dense carbohydrates and fat with natural foods containing fiber and nutrients. This means eating far more vegetables and lean meats, and avoiding breads, pastas, and fatty foods.