My mum was always skinny, she then got quite ill & had to take steroid medication which bulked her up considerably. Now she is just plain hefty. Does this mean that I am genetically going to end up the same? We are quite different in that she prefers a sedentary lifestyle, whereas I am very active. What do you think?
2006-09-21 16:16:37 · 13 answers · asked by natty watty 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are no guarantees in life.
2006-09-21 16:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily..You have a choice.. It is a brain thing..You can eat everything in sight or eat healthy. It is all up to you..My family is the same way my mom and her 6 sisters and her mother are all extremely overweight. I weigh at any given time 118 because I choose to live a healthy active life. If I thought the way my family did I would probably look just like them..I used to weigh 237 8 yrs ago
2006-09-21 23:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Smurfette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your mom is genetically very skinny, did not put on weight until steroids--and muscle is heavier than fat. It does not sound like u are destined for weight gain. Being active will also help u tremendously to keep off the pounds.
2006-09-21 23:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by kay w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The steriods have contributed to her problem. She can get back into shape. However, genetics do play a major role. If you have healthy eating habits and excercise, you can control the problem of being over weight. - Your mom is probably sedentary due to some kind of illness if she is taking steriods. Steroids interfere w/ your endocrine system. -
2006-09-21 23:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by bobbie e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steroids can cause other chemical reactions that ultimately (I understand) cause insulin to overproduce. When insulin overproduces, it puts more food and water into the cells. Some cells use it all up, but some pack it away for future use, as fat.
We are all programmed to produce more insulin as we age, but we can short circuit that to some extent. If you are curious, check out the library link at www.hufa.org - and get the book "Enter the Zone". It helped me understand how steroids can have this effect on a body, and what to do to avoid insulin overproduction.
2006-09-21 23:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you inherit her thyroid problem then you might but because you recieved an x chromosome from your father, it will overshadow the recessive x chromosome from your mother, provided your father's mother didn't also have a thyroid problem in which case
Mother Father
Xx Xx
Possible combinations
XX - You will not inherit the thyroid problem
Xx2 - You will not have the thyroid problem
xx - You will have the thyroid problem
3:1 ratio
i.e. You only have a 1/4 chance of inheriting your mothers thyroid problem provided that the problem is genetic.
2006-09-21 23:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope- environment, heredity, and lifestyle are all factors that determine your weight. The second factor is the only one you can't control, and it doesn't contribute that much to obesity as one is led to believe, except in extremely rare cases. Eat healthy and exercise and you won't get fat.
2006-09-21 23:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure she was active too when she was younger. You have a very good chance of being over weight. I suggest you eat healthy, exercise regularly and prepare! =P
2006-09-21 23:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It just means you are more likely to become fat. It isn't a death sentence, though, so don't worry about it.
2006-09-23 20:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. As long as you eat healthy and exercise a lot, you should be fine.
2006-09-21 23:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Darko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋