[wbradley]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Weight loss is an entirely mental endeavor. Not saying it is easy but anyone can do it.

If what you are saying is true, that you have gained mastery over controlling your weight but intentionally became almost morbidly obese, you are not a very smart guy. Not that this comes as any surprise based on your previous statements.

You know, a few years ago I had the privilege to meet a gentleman who was 105 years old. He was a resident at the senior home where my father resided and I would see him sitting on a couch in the common area or walking around unassisted, with a young lady at his side. Most Sundays I went to see my dad and often Uncle Moe as they called him, would be on the adjacent couch listening in or adding to our conversation.

It made me wonder if there really was a secret formula to living so long and still having a quality of life. I did a fair bit of reading and looking for answers. I read many anecdotal stories of people in Okinawa, Italy, and the countries that have the most centenarians.
Genetics is something we have little control of but of course that is a factor to longevity.

But there was only one thing all the many people surveyed in various studies had in common.

NONE of these people had ever been what is classified as obese, in their entire lifetimes. NONE.