I agree, I agree. But did you get to the part where it talks about "infectobesity"? I think this is fascinating. And terrifying. And I wish there were more hours in the day to work out.These theories are important for a different reason. Their very existence — the fact that they are plausible, with some supporting evidence and suggestions for further research — gives the lie to the notion that obesity is a closed question, on which science has pronounced its final word. It might be that every one of the ‘roads less travelled’ contributes to global obesity; it might be that some do in some places and not in others. The openness of the issue makes it clear that obesity isn’t a simple school physics experiment.
I would say that's possible, but you would have to be in excellent shape. That takes a lot hard work and time. More importantly, it includes a healthy amount of sleep and healthy meals in during that time frame. You'll be surprised that by doing a simple workout like plyometrics. Start there, work hard at it, and you'll experience changes in your way of thinking and physiology. It's hard work, just like anything else. Just like academics, a new trait, dancing, anything.