[danielheath]

Very glad we have eg CSIRO comparing how well various methods overcome that homeostasis and publishing their results.

Successful weight loss has been totally life-changing for me, and being able to access reliable info on what works long term was a key part of it.

[jacquesm]

The real pay-off of weight loss is later in life when your joints and tendons will not be worn to bits.

[Scoundreller]

And less likely to break bones (butttttttt (pun intended?) less padding against impact). So maybe that part's a draw.