Do People Really Want to Lose Weight?

I've noticed the growing popularity of a number of question-and-answer sites on the web, such as Yedda and Yahoo Answers.  This where a person can post a question, and anyone who feels qualifed to respond can post their answer.  Hilary Clinton has even posted a question about health care on Yahoo Answers.

Not surprisingly, one of the most common questions is "how do I lose weight"?  Yet from reading the questions and the way they are asked, I'm not convinced people are really interested in the truth of the matter.  In other words, I think a good number of the people asking are looking for a quick fix, something that takes minimal effort and provides results.

To truly lose weight one needs to set up a practical eating and exercise plan, and then apply some effort, discipline, and patience.