For many on a weight loss journey, figuring out the best method takes time. But there may be more to it than simply following a certain regimen. Recent research suggests that your genes may have an impact on how easily you lose weight, helping to answer the question of why some people see certain results with certain plans and others don’t. Of course, genetics is just one of many elements involved, and doctors emphasize that being genetically predisposed to have obesity or overweight doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight if that’s your goal.
Of course, weight loss does not equate to better health. People of all shapes and sizes can be healthy, no matter what a scale says, and this study reinforces that. But, if you and your doctor decide that losing weight is in your best health interests, and you feel your genetics may be at play—this could be true. To read the full story.