Does genetics have a part in Obesity?

sorry meant to say mother of five my headache has been effecting me all day and I just sometimes end up with a couple typos.

Whew Bella! That's some heavy info there. Very real stuff that. Those, however are extreme or rarer cases of genetics causing weight gain. I have heard that certain people do have a genetic disposition to be overweight. Not from extreme medical conditions like what you listed, but just a simple genetic code that tells makes their body hang onto more weight. I did note in my response to the original discussion that this is a factor in obesity, however, it is not an excuse and people with the pre-disposition of genetic makeup can still be a healthy, albeit heavy, weight.

Um...bella, you can slap me. I just realized YOU were the original post. LOL.

I hate to say this but not every disorder is caused by what you eat and how it's made. I know that I was just born with this I have had it all my life and didn't realize it. So I hate to say that in my case there was no way what I ate could have done this..But I do see your point that maybe this adds to the list of health problems but not all..

Bella- The study found that this is affecting people at a genetic level to impede insulin absorption, which can lead to all sorts of genetic problems. So, it is very possible that if three generations before were having diets full of processed foods and HFCS that generations today have a faulty gene to begin with leading to obesity. Which this study linked to increased obesity rates. I understand that might not be the case for every body, but I think it's worth looking at that perhaps chemicals altered our parents genes and thus we were born with altered genes. The study showed that HCFS affects us as the genetic level. So, if we had children then it's possible we're continuing the altered genetics. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a skinny minnie. I've had all the tests done and nothing ever shows up. So, I'm taking matters into my own hands and doing my best to remove HFCS from my diet, and trust me it's difficult. Everythng has it in it. I know in Dr. Wiel's 8 weeks to optimum health he talks about a lot of things in our diet that are effecting our genes. I'm just saying that I am pretty concerned about it, and trying to do my best for myself and my own kiddos. I wish you all the best. Namaste-Anora

Read my response to the first responder .. I put all my documentation there but as I said in some cases it does some others are just lazy.. LOL and some are due to meds but people need to be aware that not all obese poeple are sitting on the couch shoving bon bons into their face.

You really have researched this haven't you sweety - I don't know where you find the time! I have to say that a lot of this backs up the way I think too - I must have a brin in there somewhere after all! xxx

LOL!! When I'm concerned or serious about a topic I usually research it quite a bit but the kids were at school when I looked into this.

I always say that genectis play a part in societies obesity it doesn't cause every obese case but it does cause some people to be seriously obese. Look at my reply to the first poster and you'll see some of my research.

Sorry I responded to you second comment above.. because I saw that you responded to that one also.

Thank you I just wish I wasn't I would love to have all the work I do go actually pay off but at the end of the day I get stressed and depressed. Still I'm not one to give up easily. So I guess I must fight until I'm out of breath.

No prob bella. And I understand where you're coming from. I would categorize you under the "extreme" medical case where the genetics play a LARGE role in the obesity factor. You are an exception, along with the other conditions listed. In no way do I mean to group you with the "normal?" genetically pre-dispositioned people. There quite a few of THEM, fewer of YOU. They often choose to give in and be lazy, allowing their predispositioned genes to fill out their bodies. YOU have very little choice. No matter what you do, you're fighting a losing battle. I sympathize with you and others in similar condition.

There are lots of genetic factors that people leave out and don't think about has she been tested for any metabolic issues? I would try that becuase if left untreated can cause worse problems later...

True that. I do believe that genectics play a part .. I have proof of that .. My doctor told me I'll have to work three times harder than anyone else.. And that is because my insulin never shuts off and over production of insulin just turns to fat automatically.

Yes, I see what you mean. Thank you for pointing out that response. I agree with you... nobody should sit on their azz and moan about their weight. I know sometimes it's a viscious circle as in my case, I'm not allowed to do regimented exercise because I slipped a disc at one time, and also, I have problems with my knee, but that doesn't stop me using my weights and generally stretching. Dang, you can even sit on a chair and exercise. I have one of those big gym balls and they're wonderful, for me especially because if I get down on the floor, my knee makes it quite difficult for me to get back up again! Anyway, I at least make an effort, and so should anybody else who's feeling bad and miserable about their weight problem. There's no excuse for making things worse!

I know that if I'm laying on the couch watching t.v. I do some leg lifts in between every commercial. I hate being lazy and the funny thing is I don't watch t.v. too incredibly much.

If you read my response at the top of this page you'll see that some genetics can really really do ya in and like I said there are those that really just don't care and eat bon bons all day those ones drive me nutters. They complain about their weight and do nothing but those who have killed themselves to either maintain their weight or just to try and lose and can't they have all the right in the world to b!tch and moan. LOL!!!

Thanks for the additional info.

your welcome...

I realize that some people themselves cause the medical problems by sitting there and indugling and then over indulging.. I guess what I'm trying to say is when you look at a fat person or pc term obese person not all of them are that way because they just sit on the couch and eat bonbons and b!tch about the latest soups and what not. read my response to poster one.

You'd be surprised what has flour in it. But I know that genetics play a part in some and you would be surprised to learn of the extreme cases that there are. I agree about the meds out there too.I wish you luck with the diet that your going to try.

REad my response at the top of the page. I didn't realize that I had what I had until about a yr and a half ago and I'll have to say that it's hard and it a battle but it's better to know if your fighting against something or not.

Thanks, I need it because it's all so new to me. My younger days were like having to eat to keep the weight I had because I was a bean pole but now I'm a bit chunky which I hate but I've got to figure out this diet thing or I'll stay this way or get bigger. It really does suck big time!

I think you should look at the response given to the above poster ... It's a bunch of informations that I just won't type over.. loL!!!

There are so many factors with genectics that people don't realize .. thanks for taking the time to look outside the box and see that yes it does play a part.