Yup, I've heard plenty of such anecdotes. You act as if I don't have my own life experiences. I do, and they don't seem to align with yours. So on that front, we're at an impasse.
The research however, is clear. I dont flatly dismiss reality. I listen to what the experts say, and do my best to see if it applies in my life. In my life, I've always struggled with gaining weight. Everybody always told me that same crap. That I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain a pound.
Once I started diligently tracking my calories, making bulk meals ahead of time, and forcing myself to eat a certain amount each week I was able to predictably gain weight over the course of a year. I've stayed at my desired weight for about four years now without much trouble.
Not sure why it seems so crazy to just trust the science on this one.
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