This, in a nutshell, is it.

'But why do journalists promote those opinions or points of view if they're just being told to?'

Because they wouldn't be there if they didn't already lean that way themselves. Journalists don't become corrupted or biased, they're only there because they already are.

You burn about 2000 calories a day (depending on your gender, size, etc) doing absolutely nothing. Your body's metabolism burns calories. If you naturally burn 2000 a day, and then through exercise burn another 300 and only eat 2000 calories, you will be in a calorie deficit.

In short, track what you eat and don't overeat. It's not complicated, despite what all the fad diets and weight loss companies would lead you to believe.

There is a competitive sdvantage to be gained by feigning injury or exaggerating a tackle. It's the same logic as claiming a corner or throw in when you know you shouldn't be awarded one. This exact same potential competitive advantage doesn't exist in other sports, but where one does people will attempt to manipulate it for their/their team's benefit. Like a player claiming they made a catch in the NFL when they know they weren't in bounds or when the ball grazed the turf first. Or when a QB makes sure the refs notice any late contact in the hopes of a roughing the passer call.

Silver Linings Playbook is not good.

Knowing is pretty good.