What causes my relatives to be fat?

[Anonymous]

My aunts, my dad and my cousins are all fat. Is it because they have solid builds, which are more predisposed to weight gain around the middle, or are they fat, because of the fatty foods or large amounts they eat? I started off fat, too. I did notice that we ate lots of red meat and carbs. More red meat than vegetables.

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah man, being fat definitely runs in the family sometimes. For my relatives, I think it's probably a combo of things. We do tend to eat more meat and carbs than veggies, so that's not super healthy. But our bodies are also just made differently - some people are bigger boned or carry weight easier. Genetics plays a big part too. I noticed when I started playing sports and being more active, as well as eating less fried stuff, I started losing weight. Maybe if my aunts and cousins tried some of that - more exercise and better food choices - it could help em out. But hey, as long as they're happy who cares right? Bodies come in all shapes.

[Sonorous]

It's always a calorie intake relative to energy expenditure issue. For instance, maybe they're not eating meat that's lean enough while also not being active enough to burn off the excess.

[petitedollbabee]

Diet definitely sounds like a main factor from what you said. Would also be from lack of exercise. If everyone in the family is overweight, then it’ll be hard to have any motivation to lose weight when you’re used to everyone being on the bigger side. Even with having a “bigger build” or having it be a genetic problem, there are ways to manage it if you’re motivated to.

[Thestupidusername]

Probably lack of training and more eating..

[Jmmmfi4]

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