""enough""
""We would never ask one of our patients with diabetes to concentrate really hard to make their blood sugars normal,""
""And yet we have, for years, asked our patients to do that for obesity.""
""Up until six weeks, I ate absolutely nothing,""
The word "enough" reframes weight management by acknowledging biological drivers and reducing moralizing blame. Obesity functions as a chronic disease in which the body defends a certain level of fat and subconsciously pushes eating to maintain that level. Expecting willpower alone ignores physiological regulation and creates unrealistic demands not applied to other chronic conditions. Extreme dieting and dramatic short-term weight loss commonly trigger hunger and lapses. Recognizing the biological basis of obesity supports medical treatment, diminishes shame, and promotes sustainable strategies beyond mere self-control.
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