could this be heredity?

Question

most of my family is overweight, on both sides. it is really hard for me to lose weight i have tried diet after diet, started watching everything i eat i only drink diet pepsi when i have soda which is not very often, i drink water about 95% of the time, i have tried counting calories while doing step aerobics and nothing helps i gain weight regardless of what i eat and how much exercise i do could this be a hereditary problem?

Answer 1

It is a fact that most of your body structure is based from your Genes. I'm 36 and have a hard time managing my weight. But this should not keep you from trying. Try changing your exercise program by doing different exercises or stepping up past your current level. Working more muscles burns more fat. I get good results from doing this and it really helps me. Don't confuse your weight gain with building muscle. It adds weight too. Try doing body measurements with a measuring tape or calipers available at most sporting good stores. This will help you see your results and track your true progression. And if this helps I do recall China saying in her book how she was overweight when she was younger, now look at her. Been in Playboy, TV etc. etc. But the one thing she didn't do was give up.

Answer 2

It is very likely hereditary. However, you should know that drinking diet soda is really not that much better than regular soda if you drink it often. Also, dieting is bad. You need to change your lifestyle instead of just looking for a way to lose weight. Step aerobics, I don't know. I thought I was really great doing elliptical machine, but it wasn't doing anything for me. The best idea is to do muscle building exercises (weightlifting, pushups, situps), and then your increased muscle will increase your metabolism. Also, remember that it isn't just calories that are your enemy. Some calories are really good for you while others are really bad. Avoid trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup in particular. This might be hard because HFCS is in so many different products, not just soda - granola bars, cookies, spaghetti sauce, ice cream, anything. It's well worth the effort to buy organic and all-natural products that don't include these ingredients.

Answer 3

It can be hereditary. But how your genes work depends a lot on the kind of food you eat. Loosing weight is not just about watching your calories and exersising your body. You also have to choose the right kind of food.

Some of the latest medical research suggests that fructose ( corn syrup, a common additive in processed foods) impairs hormonal control of appetite and causes people to overeat. And aspartame (sweetener in Diet Pepsi) can also interfere with your appetite control.

A hereditary problem such as yours means that your body is adapted to the diet and life-style that existed when your ancestors lived hundreds and thousands of years ago. And your body is not adapted well to the new present day diet and life-style.

I suggest that you try to re-create the diet and the exersise your ancestors had by avoiding modern processed foods, soft drinks, sweets, and fat meats and walking a couple of miles every day on your way to work or for shopping.

Eat mostly vegetarian food that you prepare yourself without any modern additives. Eat whole-grain bread, some low-fat milk products or lean meat or fish. And eat as much as you want. Let your appetite control how much you eat. But eat only twice a day and avoid snacks in between.

I've tried this diet and it works well for me.

The simple food is what our ancestors ate. The long walks are what our ancestors had to do. And having huge meals with long breaks in between is how they had to survive in a hunting and gathering society.

You can't change your genes. But you can create an evironment for them where they will work a lot better than they work now.

Answer 4

It could be if both sides of your family are overweight, but have you tried the insulin resistance diet, It's more on balancing your proteins and carbs. However many carbs you eat you want to have at least half that in proteins. Some people I know are on that diet and they have lost a bunch of weight. You can get the book on it at barns in noble I know I'm sure you could get it at other book stores too

Answer 5

You could go on the weight watchers diet. Now that is a great diet plan. It could be heredity, but my husband came from big people. Both his mom and his dad are big people and my husband is the 3rd child of theres and he is the only one that is small. His sister and brother both had wieght issues when we got married. His brother went on the weight watchers diet with his wife and he has lost more than she has.

Answer 6

yes it can be. I have the same issues except I refuse to put myself on a "diet" again. I do usually watch what I eat and I have started exercising again. I just sometimes wish I could results faster.

Answer 7

you just have to be abit more serious and some ppl it does take some time to start the weight loss. find yrself a weight loss buddy. go swimming thats a great way to exercise and have fun. watch yr calorie intake etc.... this may help you get started. you dont have to go hardout exercising just make sure that you mix it up like swimming and walking one day. yoga or pilates another or biking. this way it doesnt get boring

Answer 8

You MUST try STACK. It has worked where everything else has failed. It has a 90-day, money back guarantee, so there is nothing to lose, except the fat. Try it, it has worked for 100% of the people I know who have used it.

Answer 9

Yes, it is hereditary. I heard it on the news some where. lol.

Answer 10

20% of your weight tendancies are heredity......the rest is lifestyle and diet.