We need to do it as I always feel that if not, I may the richest dead person in history! My genes do not really help as I workout every day at least 30 minutes but if I do not diet and constrain my carb intake, I balloon like I have since my vacation last month! As we get older, it definitely takes more to get back to form!
Diet is the killer for me, always has been. I have been eating more salads at work instead of the warm meal as the meal is filled with carbs.