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Yes, but what the article really criticizes is you'll do that by willpower only (I was also very confused by the title and introduction of the article).

I have myself lost 10kg in the last year, albeit that was not especially my prime objective. I can clearly see that if it was all pain and no fun, I wouldn't have done it - I wasn't even overweight, but clearly a bit out of shape.

Mostly exercising made me feel really good about myself. As did eating less, especially when you start not to get hungry as much anymore. I still love to eat, but I try to be more mindful of my eating.