[generalenvelope]

This is a gross oversimplification of the numerous biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to overweight/obesity.

Yes, the common pathway is energy imbalance, but the implication that "fixing" that is in the realm of basic human choice is disrespectful.

Consider that obesity is heavily influenced by your food environment, genes, and lifelong habits. Do any of those things sound easy to change?

[Bancakes]

Your obesity is influenced only by your food intake. Your calorie delta. I don't know how else to put it. The math is clear.

[generalenvelope]

I agree with you - that was the "common pathway" comment.

I am interested in the complicated part, which is why that delta exists, and how to actually do something about it. You implied in another comment that following a diet is a solution. I think you should acknowledge how disingenuous this comes across given that doesn't work for millions of people. I think other commenters have gotten this across: how simple your response sounds compared to what it actually takes to "follow a diet" for the rest of your life. Do you tell people with high blood pressure to "just relax"?