Is it Mom & Dad's fault your fat ?

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Is it Mom & Dad's fault your fat ?
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Sun, 05-10-2009 - 12:07am

Let us know your thoughts :)


Linda Vongkhamchanh in her blog "TheNewsFeed" on NeverSayDiet.com discusses the latest news on genetic predisposition of weight and offers some insight and expert advice.


"The New York Times reported that obesity may have less to do with our lifestyle and eating habits than we think…


Scientists now believe that each individual has a genetically determined weight range spanning perhaps 30 pounds. Those who force their weight below nature’s preassigned levels become hungrier and eat more; several studies also show that their metabolisms slow in a variety of ways as the body tries to conserve energy and regain weight. People trying to exceed their weight range face the opposite situation: eating becomes unappealing, and their metabolisms shift into high gear.


Uh, come again? Did they just say that we’re all destined to be fat and there’s nothing we can do about it?"


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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 9:33am
Good info Mandy,
You go ahead & share any time ..
Glad you did :)





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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 11:44am
I think I should stay off this soapbox though.
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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 12:56pm
I have the same body shape as my mother did and my grandmother did, so that part is inherited. My mother worked hard all her life to maintain a good weight and she always looked good until she got in her late 60's and 70's when she gained about 40 lbs, she died at age 80. She watched what she ate and exercised. I am 30-40 lbs overweight and it is my own fault. I don't work as hard at it as my mother did and I hate exercise and have to force myself to do it. Some days are good and other days not so good and the beat goes on. Every year I think that this will be my year to get it off..I'm still waiting.



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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 12:56pm

It is a vert sensitve issue for sure Mandy,
I think all one can do is try their best.
Thanks for the offer of tonights posts ..
Nadine will be doing her days so to speak.
However I can guarantee we'll be asking for your help :)






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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 12:58pm
Good to see you here {{{Donna}}}
This is your year as you have started .. MHO.
Hang in there as you will succeed .. I have faith in you :)





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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 4:25pm

Nope, not at all.

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Mon, 05-11-2009 - 7:40pm
Hear you on the weather Kuan,
In fact it can make me quite depressed
That's great you take full responisbility for yourself like that.
As it should be with our own choices.
Admitting it is up to ourselves is progress ..
And you're doing well with that :)





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