Is Obesity Your Fault!

Yes, lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise can contribute to obesity but is it the only reason behind your obesity? Let's learn the truth.

A diet with high calories and low  nutrients coupled with a desk bound lifestyle can lead to weight gain. The choices that we make have a great impact on our health and it is important to make conscious decisions to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Moreover, obesity is not merely a cosmetic issue. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to other health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to understand what all contributes to obesity. 

Some of the factors other than improper diet and lack of exercise that can result in obesity are:

Genetics 

Genetics is a very common factor of obesity. Obese parents often have obese children. Similarly, children who have a family history of obesity are much more likely to have obesity than those having parents with normal weight.

So the genes you inherit from your parents may decide your chances to gain weight.

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Medicines or medical conditions

Obesity is a result of many health conditions (like hypothyroidism) and a common side effect of medicines like antidiabetics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. These drugs can increase appetite or reduce your metabolism, altering the ability of your body to burn fat and increased fat accumulation in the body.

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Addiction to junk food

Junk food can be addictive similar to that of drug addiction where you feel like having more of it and you lose control over your brain. It is very common in the modern lifestyle and is one of the major reasons for weight gain these days.

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Activity of gut bacteria

The bacteria present in your digestive system are called gut bacteria, which plays an important role in maintaining overall health. People with obesity are found to have gut bacteria which are different from those with a normal body weight. In people with obesity, the gut bacteria raises the calories in the body by extracting them more from the food. So there is a suggested link between increased weight and the gut bacteria.

In conclusion, obesity is a complex condition that has multiple causes. Blaming oneself for obesity is not productive. Instead, it is important to focus on making positive changes and seeking support from healthcare professionals to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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