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I can't stress this enough, losing weight should be on the top of my list, but there are so many other stressors in life that it makes it a low priority for me. Though I do realize the fact that if I got my weight under control, other things in my life may fall into place since I'd be leading a healthier lifestyle altogether.

Mostly the same for me. It's not low-priority, I just frequently fall off the rails--many when I drink alcohol, which happens a lot because I own a bar.

I think it's the thing I could do to improve my happiness the most.

> Losing weight.

I have had great success with the alternate day fasting method (I'm on it right now in fact). Probably because it doesn't require me to _do_ anything - no calorie counting, no tedious exercises.

So you're saying the execution isn't easily doable?

Yes, perhaps "simple" was the wrong word.

It's hard for me to force myself to avoid short-term pleasure for long-term pleasure, even though I'm quite sure I'd be happier -40lbs than I would be eating all the steak and potatoes that keep me overweight.