Obesity is still widely blamed on personal weakness—too much greed, too little effort. Yet modern physiology tells a different story. Hunger signals, insulin responses, fat-storage mechanisms, and metabolic adaptations often override willpower and shape body weight far more than simple calorie arithmetic.
Greed, Sloth, or Something Else? is a practical, physiology-based guide that unpacks how the body actually regulates energy, appetite, and fat storage. Written by Dr Samir Contractor, a laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon, the book explains the science behind common struggles with weight and replaces moral judgment with medical clarity.
Readers will gain a deeper understanding of why conventional advice often fails, how hormonal and metabolic factors drive fat gain, and what this means for more realistic, sustainable approaches to weight management.
