So, it appears that one's metabolic rate and hunger triggers are set by in utero factors. This means that leptin and insulin have different effects depending on early experiences in life, particularly the brain's desire to feed.
Worse, it seems that once you have the weight, you are unlikely to get it off, according to this release by the American Physiological Society.
I'm a lost cause. You children go eat healthily and I will be forced to consume this chocolate bar. Damn...
Silverbacks are supposed to look.. bulgy. I tain't all muscle, you know.
Been awhile, but I think rapid fluctuations in weight are worse than being overweight. 'Sides, it's not how long you live, it's how well you live.
There is hope, John (also for me!). Check this.
Perhaps you'd let Cap'n Beefheart describe you as "Fast and Bulbous".
Not to worry. It's more fun to be friar Tuck than little John.