Are people overweight purely because of a lack of self control?

It's a biological fact that you gain weight by eating more calories than you burn. You can eat less or workout more, either one.Being hungry won't kill you, why is this hard for people?

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No, not PURELY due to lack of self control...although that is the primary factor for many (if not most)...Some people are on meds that inhibit weight loss...Some people have thyroid issues that mess with their body and their ability to maintain or lose weight...Some people have physical disabilities that make exercise difficult or impossible, and to maintain weight they may be limited to a very low number of calories, which is hard to maintain...It's not all about people simply sticking the wrong stuff in their mouth, or too much stuff...but that's the case for many, even though their reasons/excuses for doing so will vary...I was obese for a number of years...I was a stress eater, a bored eater, and simply enjoyed the taste of food...I knew my issue was of my own doing and I chose to make changes and get the weight off...it wasn't easy and I miss eating junk...I really do...I love burgers and fries, I love sweets, I love chips, etc...but I know I can't eat those things on a regular basis and maintain a reasonable weight or level of health...Sometimes a person's physical or emotional issues overpower their desire to say "no" to food they shouldn't consume...

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• sometimes its psychological. Emotional eating. I've even seen people afraid of being anything but full
• No.Tyson's bmi was 30, obese, @ his fighting wt of 222 and ht 5/11.his bod fat was prob 10% max.much muscle & big heavy bones.
• There is no cut and dry answer to this singularly specific question. Of course you can cut calories, eat less or workout more. But since eating habits are almost entirely based on income, eating fewer calories may be detrimental to your health if you're not getting enough of the proper calories. Go the grocery. Healthy calories are expensive. However, empty, cheap calories (think fast food, Cheetos) are just as detrimental to proper health as too few calories...see where this is going? There are so many alternate routes to get to the answer to this question, but basically, working out isn't a cure-all, and neither is cutting calories. Eating properly WITH exercise, is key. Not everyone can afford, literally, to do both.