eli5: why is gaining weight so easy but losing weight so hard
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It’s pretty much just as easy either way. It’s just generally easier to accidentally eat too much all the time. One burger can be as much calories as some people eat in a day.
It’s all about calories in/calories out. If you eat more than you burn, you will gain weight. If you burn more than you eat, you will lose weight.
Some people have a hard time not eating more, and can’t stand being hungry. People who “can’t” gain weight have a hard time eating, and aren’t comfortable full. They could gain weight if they really tried.
It’s all about fighting your cravings. I have a hard time eating, and find it hard to gain weight. Sometimes I like the feeling of being hungry, and I know that feeling full will take away my focus. I could gain weight—it’s not like I can’t—I just don’t.
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