> "I feel for those with real genetic disorders but for most of us we can lose weight and keep it off. New York Times articles which tell us that it's not our f

> "I feel for those with real genetic disorders but for most of us we can lose weight and keep it off. New York Times articles which tell us that it's not our fault, that it's genetics, leptin, metabolism, aging, etc. are exceedingly popular but for most of the population these are just excuses." Exactly. Don't worry: you're obese, but it's not your fault! Here's a cookie. Gee, I wonder why the nytimes would publish such "comforting" articles.