"Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are reaching epidemic proportions, especially in the United States. What can we do about it? After trying most traditional diets, I decided to research how it is that we lose, gain, and maintain weight. The findings were the opposite of almost every mainstream diet in America, save a few. Those few diets get written off quickly because they point out the truth and science about how our bodies produce and burn energy. A hint: laziness and overeating are not the cause of fat gain. Read on to find out how I took control of my weight problem without drastically reducing my caloric intake. Companion blog at www.ParadiseInCheeseburgers.com