Many weight loss books start with a chapter listing all the benefits of weight loss. I prefer a different approach. I believe that most heavy people understand that weight loss is a good thing to do, and some may have tried several weight loss programs, but needless to say, all failed.

You may be curious and anxious to know why you failed the weight loss programs. This is a fine question, but I will not answer it, as I am not interested in any fad diets or exotic exercise programs. I am a scientifically trained researcher and have spent a couple years examining body weight, exercise and nutrition in a large multicenter study. Years of training in medicine and research methodology preclude me from believing any claims that are not supported by rigorous research.
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