There's absolutely no reason for
> someone to go on a 'diet'. Just eat sensibly, exercise sensibly, and
> live sensibly.

That's all very true... unless you get this wisdom when your scales has
reached the upper limit of measurement, or the outer hole in your belt has
been surpassed, etc.:-)
In my case it's "only" 10 to 12 kg. Those who are 30 to 50 kg heavier than
they ought to be really have to worry.
I am still far from the average sumo wrestler.
BTW, does anybody know the average lifespan of these blimps?

Sigi