OH, my gawd!! Many years ago I decided I needed to lose weight. I cut out desserts, broiled all chicken and meats, ate more veggies, got off the bus five stops from my corner, and walked home every day. Lost the weight painlessly. No "hours of therapy, self-reflection or forgiveness." Goddam fats turn trying to lessen their gluttony into some sort of spiritual, mystic journey. Sickening.