Can my genes make me fat?

There is no such thing as being “genetically over weight” or having “the fat gene.” These fraises are used to avoid taking personal responsibility for ones actions. “It’s not my fault, I got the fat gene from my mother.” Weight loss and weight gain is nothing more than a mathematical formula. Calories in vs. calories out. If you are having trouble losing weight you might want to start a food journal. Studies have shown that writing down what you’re eating and how many calories will help you see where all the calories are coming from. For example: 5 oz. of broccoli = 48 calories, while 5 oz. of ice cream = 375 calories. Big difference! So start a food journal today.

Please!  The truth is that no one has to live with being fat.  Everyone can absolutely lose weight and there is no such thing as being “genetically doomed.”  Fat is just that horrifically ugly substance that accumulates in areas you would rather hide in your Spanx.  Think of fat as stored food.  When you eat too much, more than your body needs, it stores the food away for a day when it might need it.  Trouble is – you never find yourself needing to dip into those fat stores.  So if you want to get rid of the fat, you need to make a choice.  Reduce your calories or move your butt- or both!  Being thin is a matter of reducing your daily calories or burning them through more activity.  Simply put - eat less, move more.  But first, figure out what’s stopping you.  What is your “it”?  Everyone seems to have one – you know, that “something” stopping you from either cutting your calories or moving more?  And what about that “it” on your body that you would like to change?  Maybe it’s your butt, gutt or thighs?  What is stopping you from taking that next step to living a healthy, active lifestyle?  Is it food?  What pushes you to stuff food in your mouth even though you know you shouldn’t?  Listen – if you want to change your weight issue, it’s time to start living consciously and making decisions about what you eat that will correspond with who you want to be and what you want to look like for the rest of your life!  If you keep letting food rule your world and sitting on your butt all day, it is a proven fact that you will live a less healthy and shorter life.