America is a country obsessed with weight loss, yet it seems that this goal is nigh unattainable by most people. Right now the fad is “low carb” and “Atkins Friendly”. In the past few days my eyes have been assaulted with these phrases more than I can count. For some, a low carb diet might make them lose weight, but I firmly believe that the majority of people out there will start to believe that this is just a panacea and do nothing else, namely exercise. Most people will think that they can skirt by and continue to live their sedentary lifestyle. In order for really heavy people to lose weight, they must make a lifestyle change (this includes healty eating AND exercise). Lifestyle changes are not easy, but nothing that is worth something ever is.