The 'battle of the bulge' continues as part of human programming ... genetics and compulsive emotional overeating the influencer in most cases.

We've all become experts in the field of dieting and exercise having tried any number of diets through the years. Nutritionists, endocrinologists, and therapists are often helpful in patient's understanding what works.

Everyone's body is different as is their nutritional needs based on age and health factors. What was works for some doesn't necessarily work for everyone so dieting becomes trial and error.

There are people with a high metabolic rate who are able to eat whatever they want - spending most of their lives at the same weight give or take. They seem to be the lucky ones because they're usually healthy. But they are not the norm.

Dieting and pharmaceuticals continue to be a lucrative industry. Today weight loss drugs such as Ozempic take center stage and seem to be successful for many people - as doctors monitor side and long term effects.

Cutting less sweet food doesn't make people crave it any less or improve their health markers.   Science Daily - March 19, 2026

The real culprit, researchers say, is sugar and high-calorie intake - not sweetness itself.

Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight   Science Alert - November 21, 2024