If thick genes run in my family will I have a hard time loosing weight and keeping it off even if I do all the right things like eating healthy etc?

[Anonymous]

In my family most of the women are thick and short, Not FAT but overweight. I'm 5'1 and I weigh 150 my mom is about 5'3 and she's thick too I don't know her exact weight but it's more then me for sure. It's crazy because we don't look fat or obese we just mainly have stomach and thick thighs. Also most of my female cousins are short too and thick like that. My mother said my great grandma was like that too. If this is genetic am I out of luck with acheiveing a nice fit body?

[ksrkatie]

Hypothetically, it shouldn't be that hard for you to lose weight if you eat healthy and exercise. However, genetically like you said it may be harder to lose weight in those areas and it may be harder if most of your family follows a similar eating pattern that has been passed down. I would suggest just eating healthy and exercising to be your best and healthiest version of yourself, and if you lose weight that's great but if you don't you will still be healthy!

[Asker]

We don't eat similar , my mom snacks a lot but doesn't really eat big meals and I have a mixed diet, I eat healthy for the most part, I never drink soda, but I do drink alcohol on the weekends and I eat out maybe 3 times a week because I'm so flooded with school work and on the go all the time.

[ksrkatie]

Hmm, well I'm not really a health and nutrition expert. But I believe if you work at it you can lose weight or at least become healthier version of you. Maybe cut out some alcohol or exercise extra on days you might splurge a little more.

[Opinions22]

Personally I don't know how hard it will be for you too loose weight. If thickness runs in the family then it might be a challenge but I will say that I've seen thicker girls who lift weights and exerise regularly and they look stunning. You can get a nice fit body while still being thicker. Lift, run, eat healthy and your body will tone up. Main thing to focus on would be your diet and then focus on a good workout regime.

[Asker]

I just ate a ham and cheese sandwich, is that bad?

[Opinions22]

I would say ham and cheese is fine. The main things to avoid are the overly processed foods and eating in excess. I'm no a diet expert but I can recommend going to sites such as bodybuilding. com to see what advice people on there will give you.