The fat ones can't win
Science has consistently debunked the link between obesity and willpower. Why do we keep believing this myth?
Actor John Goodman has sparked controversy by revealing he has lost 90 kilos since 2007, after changing his lifestyle, quitting alcohol and yo-yo diets, and working with a personal trainer and lifestyle advisor. However, social media users have quickly accused him of using medication such as Ozempic, which is used to treat excess weight.
The article's author criticizes the assumption that people who are overweight must have lost weight through "cheating" rather than changing their lifestyle. Research has shown that there are over 3,000 genetic variants that determine a person's predisposition to gaining weight, contradicting the idea that being overweight is a matter of willpower.
Written by urgent.news from El Pais's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
