Causes of Obesity
Obese, Overweight, Normal Weight - Why?
The causes of obesity boil down to genetics, aging, lifestyle (habits) and abundant food.
Genetics ~ A Cause of Obesity
Let's put genetics in perspective ~ our genes define us but they do not limit us. For instance, there are short basketball players (Spud Web and Muggsy Bowes, for example) who overcame their genetics to become star NBA players when taller players failed. It's not easy, but, it can be done.
Scientists have shown that changing a single gene can produce a obese rat. Some of us will have genes that make a healthy weight easy while the rest of us will not. Remember, genetics is a cause of obesity that can be overcome. We can help you.
Age ~ A Cause of Obesity
As we age, our metabolism slows and we become more sedentary. Less activity, less muscle mass (muscle metabolizes faster than fat) and the same diet! No wonder we're overweight. The bottom line is we are taking in the same (or more) calories and burning fewer calories. Age as a cause of obesity can be overcome. See our exercise hints for older people.
Lifestyle ~ A Cause of Obesity
"Habits" make up our lifestyle. We are children when we learn our habits. It takes time, effort and support from expert counselors to change the habits of a lifetime. See how our expert weight loss counselors can help.
- Common Lifestyle Causes Of Obesity:
- Eating everything on your plate
- Feeling guilty if you do not finish your meal
- Feeling pressure to eat what has been prepared
- Eating at a certain time, hungry or not
- Giving food as a gift
- It's not a meal if it doesn't have meat in it!
Wealth ~ A Cause of Obesity
A rich society makes becoming overweight easy because food is cheap and plentiful (See how the rich and famoous avoid the trap Weight Loss Secrets!. We eat on the go and "Supersize" because we can. Our suburbs discourage walking (do you have sidewalks?) ~ its just easier to drive than to walk. More calories in, less calories out ~ a sure route to obesity.
Personal Stress
The hectic pace of modern society makes it hard to plan, shop or prepare meals. Convenience and taste become high priorities in a stress-filled life.
You Can Change.
Even though "fat genes" exist, aging occurs, and, mothers will feed their children, people do change and live more healthy, happier life.
Our effective weight loss counseling helps you learn to cope with your unique issues.
At beeSlender we bring you the information, encouragement and weight loss advice that will help you find weight loss success.
For more, see the NIH summary of obesity causes or the CDC's discussion of the causes of obesity.
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